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Impeccable by William Swan Plumer is a pastoral work written to encourage believers unsettled by rising theological error in post-Civil War America. Plumer defends the biblical truth that Christ, as the incarnate Son of God, was not only sinless but incapable of sinning. This doctrine affirms the absolute sufficiency of Christ's obedience and the unshakable certainty of our salvation. In a time when Christological confusion persists, Plumer's clarity remains deeply relevant for the Church today.

Steve and Anthony draw parallels between Ser Eustace and post-Civil War America. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie Schwalm discusses her book, “Medicine, Science, and Making Race in Civil War America.” Drawing on archives of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, recollections of Civil War doctors and medical, and testimonies from Black Americans, Professor Schwalm exposes the racist ideas the lent authority and prestige to Northern doctor’s and other elites. Leslie Schwalm is a […]

Octavius Valentine Catto was truly a man for all seasons: scholar, activist, politician, baseball star. He could have been the inspiring black leader Reconstruction-era Philadelphia needed... if he hadn't been murdered. https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/there-must-come-a-change Key sources for this episode include Daniel Biddle and Murray Dubin's Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America; Joe William Trotter Jr and Eric Ledell Smith's African Americans in Pennsylvania: Shifting Historical Perspectives; Michael E. Lomax's Black Baseball Entrepreneurs: 1860-1901: Operating by Any Means Necessary; Ryan A. Swanson's When Baseball Went White: Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Dreams of a National Pastime; and Stephan Segal's "An Unbreakable Game: Baseball and Its Inability to Bring About Equality During Reconstruction" The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope is a secret society devoted to the idea that that which is least known is best to know. Each episode we share a strange story or amazing fact, and no topic is off limits -- if it's interesting or entertaining, we'll cover about it! Email: jackalope@order-of-the-jackalope.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/order-of-the-jackalope.com Discord: https://discord.gg/Mbap3UQyCB TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orderjackalope Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/orderjackalope YouTube: https://youtube.com/@orderjackalope

This Day in Legal History: President Lincoln DiesOn this day in legal history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from a gunshot wound inflicted the night before by actor and Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. The assassination occurred at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., where Lincoln was watching a play with his wife. He was shot in the back of the head and never regained consciousness, dying the next morning at 7:22 a.m. His death was the first assassination of a U.S. president and triggered a constitutional transition of power during a critical moment in American history. Vice President Andrew Johnson was sworn in the same day, inheriting the enormous task of leading the country through the fragile early stages of Reconstruction.Legally, Lincoln's assassination set several precedents. It led to the use of military tribunals to try civilians involved in Booth's conspiracy, a decision that remains controversial in constitutional law. The event also underscored the importance of presidential succession, later clarified by the 25th Amendment. In the immediate aftermath, martial law and curfews were imposed in the capital, and a massive manhunt ensued for Booth and his co-conspirators. The killing intensified public sentiment against the South and complicated efforts to reunify the nation. Johnson's approach to Reconstruction diverged sharply from Lincoln's more conciliatory plans, shaping decades of legal and political conflict over civil rights. The assassination deeply impacted how the federal government approached both national security and executive protection. The tragedy marked not just the loss of a president, but a shift in the legal and political structure of post-Civil War America.As Lincoln's funeral train retraced the route that had carried him from obscurity in Illinois to the presidency, it served as a symbolic farewell to both the man and the future he might have shaped. Each stop along the way—cities draped in mourning, crowds in silent grief—marked not only the end of his political journey but also the shunting off of a potential trajectory for his second term. Had Lincoln lived, his vision for a more lenient and reconciliatory Reconstruction might have softened the bitter divisions that would later deepen under Andrew Johnson's combative leadership. Perhaps civil rights protections would have been implemented sooner, with Lincoln using his political capital and moral authority to push for more lasting equality. The possibility remains that a different course could have been taken—one that prioritized unity without compromising justice, and that may have led to a more inclusive and less violent post-war America.Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legally residing Salvadoran migrant in Maryland with a U.S. work permit, was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, despite a judge's order blocking his removal. The Trump administration acknowledged the deportation was in error but has told a federal court it is not obligated to help him return from prison in El Salvador, interpreting a Supreme Court directive to "facilitate" his return as limited to removing domestic barriers—not assisting with his release abroad. A U.S. District Court judge had ordered the government to bring him back, a decision the Supreme Court upheld by rejecting the administration's appeal. However, a top immigration official has now argued the deportation order is moot, citing Abrego Garcia's alleged ties to MS-13, a group newly designated as a foreign terrorist organization. The State Department has confirmed that Abrego Garcia is "alive and secure" in a terrorism detention facility in El Salvador. Legal efforts continue, with Abrego Garcia's attorneys seeking more information from the government. The administration warns this could disrupt diplomatic talks, particularly with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele visiting Washington. President Trump has said his administration would comply if ordered directly by the Supreme Court.Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US | ReutersSandoz, a Swiss generic drugmaker, has filed a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against Amgen, accusing it of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly on its arthritis drug Enbrel. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, alleges that Amgen created a "thicket of patents" to block the entry of biosimilar competitors like Sandoz's Erelzi, which has been approved by the FDA since 2016 but has not launched in the U.S. Sandoz claims this strategy has kept its lower-cost alternative off the market, depriving patients of affordable options and causing the company to lose millions in potential monthly sales. Amgen has not yet commented on the lawsuit. Enbrel generated $3.3 billion in U.S. revenue in 2024 alone and is used to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Sandoz argues that Amgen's patent practices violate federal antitrust laws by suppressing competition and artificially extending its market dominance. The company is seeking an injunction to stop Amgen from using its patent portfolio in this way, as well as financial damages for lost sales.Sandoz files U.S. antitrust lawsuit against Amgen over arthritis drug | ReutersThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has agreed to investigate recent changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those influenced by the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), led by Elon Musk. This probe follows a request from Senators Elizabeth Warren and Mark Warner, who raised concerns about the SEC's ability to fulfill its regulatory duties amid sweeping restructuring efforts. Since President Trump's return to office and the Republican takeover of the agency, the SEC has reduced staff, ended leases, and reorganized operations. It has also scaled back enforcement efforts and seen a wave of resignations as part of a broader federal downsizing initiative. The GAO confirmed that the request for an investigation falls within its authority, with the review expected to begin in about three months. Lawmakers stress the importance of understanding how these changes may be undermining the SEC's mission. The agency's funding, while approved by Congress, is sourced from transaction fees rather than taxpayer dollars. These developments coincide with market instability triggered by Trump's recent tariff announcement.US congressional watchdog to probe changes at the SEC, letter says | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Pastor Dan discusses the hidden wisdom of God and how it has shaped historical and spiritual narratives. He explores the profound transformation brought about by Christ's birth, death, and resurrection. The message reveals how, like post-Civil War America, we live in the aftermath of Christ's cosmic triumph, often unaware of the grand plan unfolding in our midst. Through Paul's words to the Corinthians, we grasp the secret wisdom of God, decreed for our glory, which transcends the understanding of the rulers of this age. This wisdom is unveiled by the Holy Spirit, offering us divine insight that surpasses human comprehension. The episode intricately connects ancient biblical stories with the ongoing spiritual journey, illustrating how God's plan is slowly restoring Eden's boundaries. Listeners are invited to recognize their role as kingdom citizens, tasked with expanding the kingdom of Christ while overcoming the forces of darkness through divine wisdom and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit akiyaproject.substack.comIf you believe that America's national park system is one of the greatest achievements in the country‘s history — and is for the betterment of mankind — you'd find yourself in the company of the majority, including me. However, Cronon articulates a fascinating history of post-Civil War America and the winding down of the Indian wars. At this time, many native Indians were forced off their land to establish the national parks across the country in the name of keeping the land “pristine” and “sublime”. Naturally, we think of this as an absurd tragedy. We often think of the native people as having a deep connection with the land and a deep connection to their human nature. Why, then, would we divorce them from their natural place and way of life in order to respect an arbitrary line on the map? In his essay, Cronon argues that we all possess the same human nature, whether we are native Indian, American settlers moving out West, Swiss mountaineers, or Japanese farmers. However, in our modern world, we Americans seem to have forgotten that truth that we are embued with human nature. Modernity and industrialization have done a good job of detaching us from the land, the fruits of our labor, and the wrath of natural disaster. Cronon says that we have fetishized the wilderness out there and have failed to recognize the wilderness in here. From a practical matter of public policy, it makes no sense to dismantle the national parks nor would I ever advocate for such action. However, my experiences in Japan, in Switzerland, and the reflections I've gained from reading this essay have taught me that it does little good to treat far-flung places as separate from civilization. If we do so, it becomes easy to slip into the mindset that we humans are devoid of nature, or worse, are contaminants to it. Instead, Cronon argues that we should tend to our gardens, care for the trees along our sidewalks, and clean the streams in our neighborhoods just as if they are Yosemite Valley, the Amazon Rainforest, or the Ganges River. There is a beautiful Buddhist belief that says that as you walk along the street and look upon the faces of the strangers going past you, you may just be looking at the face of the Buddha. In the same way, the nature in your backyard exemplifies the sublime if you only look close enough.Local Japan Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Books Mentioned In This Episode:When you purchase a book (or anything on Amazon) with the links below, you support me and the podcast at no extra cost to you:* Uncommon Ground: Toward Reinventing Nature by William Cronon* The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan* Walking by Henry David Thoreau* My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir* Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail by Theodore Roosevelt* The End of Nature by Bill McKibben* This Is Dinosaur: Echo Park Country and Its Magic River by Wallace Stegner* Home Economics by Wendell BerryLinks to More Resources:* Profesor William Cronon* President Theodore Roosevelt* John Muir* William Woodsworth* Hayao Miyazaki* Princess Mononoke* Wendell Berry* Learn Ikebana in Kobe (with me and a local expert!) on TripAdvisor* The Akiya Project on YouTubeProducts Used For the Build* Rockwool Insulation* Wood PuttyIf you'd like to see the visual media and photos behind this paywall, please subscribe for $5 a month or just $40 a year!

The Jim Crow era is one of the darkest periods in American history. The country was divided by laws, customs and etiquettes that demeaned African Americans and segregated them from white Americans. But how exactly did this era begin? And was post-Civil War America always destined for racial segregation?To answer this question we're joined by Aaron Sheehan-Dean, a Professor of Southern Studies at Louisiana State University. He explains why America's attempts to build a multiracial democracy after the Civil War failed, and how the wheels of Jim Crow were set in motion.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

Explore the surprising family ties that connected Abraham Lincoln to the Confederacy. While Lincoln fought to preserve the Union, his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had siblings who sided with the South—raising suspicions about her loyalty. Discover how these family divisions reflected the greater turmoil of a nation at war and uncover the personal struggles of the Todds and the political challenges they created for President Lincoln during the Civil War. Want more Southern Mysteries?  Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries Connect Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries Podcast Instagram: @southernmysteries Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com  Episode Sources Berry, Stephen. House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Susannah J. Ural (2/26/2025) The War In Their Words: I Do Not Think of Peace. HistoryNet Retrieved from https://www.historynet.com/war-words-not-peace/. Gaton, K.B. (2010). Family Divided: The Todd Sisters Living in Selma During The American Civil War.University of Georgia. "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Nathaniel Henry Rhodes Dawson (1829-189) "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Elodie Breck Todd Dawson (1840-1877) "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Martha Todd White (1833-1868) Life in Civil War America. National Park Service, Civil War Service. Retrieved from https://npshistory.com/publications/civil_war_series/4/sec1.htm  Scots in the American Civil War. James and Alexander Campbell: Brother against Brother at Secessionville. Retrieved from https://www.acwscots.co.uk/campbell.htm Feinauer, J.J. (4/20/2015) Brother against brother: The legacy of divided families during the civil war. Daily American. Retrieved from https://www.dailyamerican.com/story/lifestyle/family/2015/04/10/brother-against-brother-the-legacy-of-divided-families-during-the-civil-wa/116323338/ Episode Music Out of the Mines, courtesy of Ross Gentry, Asheville, North Carolina.

Doug Melville discusses his book, "Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals." The book takes us on a journey from post-Civil War America to modern-day Europe and Asia, introducing readers to prominent yet hidden heroes, inspired by Doug's own story.  In 2011, Doug was thrilled to be invited to an advanced screening of George Lucas' “Red Tails,” a fresh take on America's first Black aerial squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen. However, that excitement faded quickly when he realized the film had fictionalized the story to the point of omitting all of the names and details of the heroes from the story entirely, including Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the founding commander of the unit and the patriarch of Doug's family. Inspired, Doug began investigating passed-down histories of his family and realized that America's first two Black Generals – Benjamin O. Davis Jr. and Benjamin Davis Sr. – were not only a father and son, but had also raised Doug's father. He then began unearthing stories of their incredible accomplishments, their perseverance and their trauma, and realized that even when living at the highest ranks of public service, they were treated as if they were invisible because of their race. Doug's book celebrates the everyday heroes behind the scenes, reminding us to utilize our ancestors' victories to broaden our vision of what is possible. Visit youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle to watch this episode.

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In this special episode of Deep Dive on this Trump Inauguration Day, we revisit the final episode of our limited series "After America" and ask - how does a nation rebuild itself after falling under authoritarian rule? In the series finale of After America, we take you through the harrowing aftermath of an imagined Trump's second presidential term, where democratic institutions were eroded, civil liberties dismantled, and marginalized communities oppressed. We examine the monumental task of transitioning back to democracy and preventing future authoritarian takeovers. We imagine how this era of expanded executive control would eventually collapse under its own corruption and the public's rising discontent. And, we shed light on how transitional justice mechanisms, such as truth commissions and criminal trials, can pave the way for a reconciled and democratic future.But history has its lessons, and so we remember the failures of post-Civil War America, where the lack of transitional justice led to systemic racism and political polarization we're still grappling with today. So, we discuss the necessity of truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reforms to transitional justice and the establishment of an enduring and healthy democracy. And, we close by emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proactive efforts to safeguard democracy against erosion, underscoring the need for systemic reforms and citizen engagement to ensure a resilient democratic future.Guests: Dr. David Faris, Dr. Monika Nalepa, Dr. Alastair Smith, and Stephen Marche. -------------------------Follow Deep Dive:BlueskyYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com Music: Majestic Earth - Joystock

John Howard was a pioneer in American cycling, representing the U.S. in the 1968, 72 and 76 Olympic Games. As a four-time U.S. Road Racing National Champion, he was one of the first Americans to race in Europe. He also stood atop the podium at the 1971 PanAmerican Games. After his days road racing, he turned to triathlon, winning the fourth edition of the Ironman World Championships in 1981 and followed that in 1982 by taking second in the first edition of RAAM, The Race Across America, And in 1985, on a very specially built bicycle, tucked in behind a rocket car on the Bonneville salt flats he set a cycling speed record of 152.2 miles per hour! Still riding, coaching and writing, he has recently released his latest book about an early American Hero: Marshall, Major, Taylor, the first American cycling superstar! His book: The Black Cyclone; A Hero the World Forgot, details the trials and challenges faced by a black athletic super star in post Civil War America, and how he overcame those obstacles to become the fastest cyclist in the world at the time. You can find Howard's book, and much more information, by ordering directly at https://majortaylorstory.com/ or find it on Amazon. Connect with Howard directly at https://www.johnhowardsports.com/This episode is brought to you by Pogie Lites, invented by Scott Sumpter and available now at www.pogielites.com or on the online store at www.bikeiowa.comBIKEIOWA is your home for all things bike related: News, Events, Trails, Gear and more! Make it your homepage at www.bikeiowa.com.We would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

How interdependent were the Northern industrial economy and Southern slave labor in pre-Civil War America? Historian and Brown University history professor Seth Rockman says the traditional way of thinking about the United States in the early 19th century—that of a nation with an industrializing North and agricultural South—overlooks the economic ties that held together the nation before the Civil War. He says it misses slavery's long reach into small New England communities, and it fails to recognize the role of Northern manufacturing in shaping the terrain of human bondage in the South. Rockman, in his new book Plantation Goods, looks at the shirts, hats, hoes, shovels, shoes, axes, and whips made in the North for use in the South. By following the stories of material objects, such as shoes made by Massachusetts farm women that found their way to the feet of a Mississippi slave, Rockman says it was a national economy organized by slavery—a slavery that outsourced the production of its supplies to the North, and a North that outsourced its slavery to the South. Examining producers and consumers linked in economic and moral relationships across great geographic and political distances, Rockman explores how people in the 19th century thought about complicity with slavery while showing how slavery structured life nationwide and established a modern world of entrepreneurship and exploitation. Organizer: George Hammond   A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soldiers engaging in combat with native tribes in post-Civil War America. The free press waging a war of words on companies in the Wild West. A massive parade celebrating the tricentennial of the Massachusetts colony. These are all scenes that shaped the way American's think about risk, from author Katherine Hempstead's new book Uncovered: The Story of Insurance in America. The book shares how the American insurance industry developed over a period of centuries. In this discussion, Hempstead takes us through the stories and people in her book

TVC 668.6: Joseph Dougherty, author of Rod Serling at 100, talks to Ed about “Dust,” “Mr. Denton on Doomsday,” “Mr. Garrity and the Graves,” and other Western-themed episodes of The Twilight Zone, and how Rod Serling's disenchantment with the television can be traced with the network interference he faced during the production of The Loner (CBS, 1965-1966), the existentialist Western starring Lloyd Bridges that, though set in post-Civil War America circa 1865, really served as Serling's commentary for the divided nature of America in 1965. Rod Serling at 100 is available from Fayetteville Mafia Press.

Send us a textForget everything you thought you knew about the Chisholm Trail. Join us as historians Gary and Margaret Kraisinger reveal groundbreaking research that challenges the traditional story of this iconic route. Contrary to popular belief, the Chisholm Trail wasn't a singular path from South Texas to Kansas. Instead, it was a vast network of military, stagecoach, and trading roads used by cowboys in the post-Civil War era. We'll shed light on Jesse Chisholm's true legacy, not as a cattle trailblazer but as the creator of a wagon road, using primary sources like archival maps and historic Kansas newspapers. This episode invites us to rethink our understanding of historic cattle drives and encourages a critical re-examination of longstanding narratives.What we found from Garry and Margaret Kraisinger's comments and research invites all of us who cherish the facts behind history to actively participate in rethinking the very nature of the Chisholm Trail and the broader historical context of cattle drives in post-Civil War America. By doing so, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of this period and the diverse routes that defined it. The vital research being done by the Kraisingers serves as a reminder that history is not static; it is a dynamic narrative that evolves with new discoveries and perspectives, and we, as part of this narrative, have the power to shape it.Support the show

Corporations have their own interests at heart. From post-Civil War America through to Germany in 1933 to America today. And knowing public image counts, many try to have it both ways: bragging that they support reproductive and LGBTQ rights as The post Is Corporatocracy Unstoppable? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.

While the Gilded Age led to the rise of robber barons and railroad tycoons, it also led to the proliferation of another type of character, the con artist. Frank Garmon Jr. joins us to discuss the life Charles Cowlam, a confidence man and charlatan who spent decades making his money by swindling everyone from prime ministers and presidents to working men and wealthy women.Essential Reading:Frank Garmon, Jr., A Wonderful Career in Crime: Charles Cowlam's Masquerades in the Civil War Era and Gilded Age (2024).Recommended Reading:Timothy J. Gilfoyle, A Pickpocket's Tale: The Underworld of Nineteenth-Century New York (2006).Brian P Luskey, Men Is Cheap: Exposing the Frauds of Free Labor in Civil War America (2020).Karen Halttunen, Confidence Men and Painted Women: A Study of Middle-Class Culture in America, 1830-1870 (1982).Natalie Zemon Davis, Fiction in the Archives: Pardon Tales and Their Tellers in Sixteenth-Century France (1987). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a nation rebuild itself after falling under authoritarian rule? In the series finale of After America, we take you through the harrowing aftermath of an imagined Trump's second presidential term, where democratic institutions were eroded, civil liberties dismantled, and marginalized communities oppressed. We examine the monumental task of transitioning back to democracy and preventing future authoritarian takeovers. We imagine the dramatic events of a potential January 6, 2025—when Trump's return to power is marked by a controversial certification of the electoral vote, igniting widespread protests and unrest. We imagine how this era of expanded executive control would eventually collapse under its own corruption and the public's rising discontent. And, we shed light on how transitional justice mechanisms, such as truth commissions and criminal trials, can pave the way for a reconciled and democratic future.But history has its lessons, and so we remember the failures of post-Civil War America, where the lack of transitional justice led to systemic racism and political polarization we're still grappling with today. So, we discuss the necessity of truth-seeking, reparations, and institutional reforms to transitional justice and the establishment of an enduring and healthy democracy. And, we close by emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proactive efforts to safeguard democracy against erosion, underscoring the need for systemic reforms and citizen engagement to ensure a resilient democratic future.Guests: Dr. David Faris, Dr. Monika Nalepa, Dr. Alastair Smith, and Stephen Marche. -------------------------Follow Deep Dive:InstagramYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com Music: Majestic Earth - JoystockAcoustic Folk Instrumental - Hyde

In this episode of Lead With That, Ren and Allison discuss what we can learn about leadership from the Duttons, a family featured in multiple TV series centered around their journey through post-Civil War America, the turn of the 20th century, and modern day. The franchise is known for its realistic depiction of life in the American West and for highlighting experiences that many can relate to, offering lessons on growth, personal development, and expanding perspective that we can apply to our own leadership experiences. Listen in as Ren and Allison explore what we can learn from the Dutton family's journey in the context of leadership. This is the 7th episode in our special Lead With That series, “Manager Madness,” where we discuss public figures, real or fictional, who embody leadership through both their actions and ability to inspire others. Our listeners voted in a “Manager Madness” bracket on social media stories to rank which leaders they would want to work with the most. Over several months, Ren and Allison will be chatting about each of them one by one until we reveal the winner.   What to Explore Next: Network Perspective and Leadership: Are You Connected?- https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/a-broad-perspective-a-must-have-for-promotion/ A Broad Perspective: A Must-Have for Promotion - https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/a-broad-perspective-a-must-have-for-promotion/ Developing Talent? You're Probably Missing Vertical Development - https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/developing-talent-youre-probably-missing-vertical-development/   Related Solutions: Learning Agility & Leadership Agility - https://www.ccl.org/leadership-solutions/leadership-topics/learning-agility/ Individual Leadership Development- https://www.ccl.org/leadership-challenges/individual-leadership-development/  Leadership Development Program (LDP)® - https://www.ccl.org/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program/  

Amy is joined by Dr. Kabria Baumgartner to discuss her book, In Pursuit of Knowledge: Black Women and Educational Activism in Antebellum America, and explore the triumphs and struggles of young Black women seeking an education in pre-Civil War America.Dr. Kabria Baumgartner is a historian of the 19th-century United States, specializing in the history of education, African American women's and gender history, and New England studies. She's the author of In Pursuit of Knowledge: Black Women and Educational Activism in Antebellum America, which tells the story of Black girls and women who fought for their educational right in the 19th-century United States. Her book has won four prizes, including the prestigious 2021 American Educational Research Association's Outstanding Book Award.

Franklin Pierce's story is essential to understanding the complexities and challenges of pre-Civil War America. It highlights the nation's divisions, ambitions, and enduring quest for unity. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/franklin-pierce-the-tragic-president  

Bill Wasik is the editorial director for the New York Times Magazine and the author of a variety of books, including his newest - co-written with his wife Monica Murphy - Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals. During our conversation, Bill talks about the dawn of the animal rights movement in post-Civil War America, the lives and work of Henry Bergh and George Angell, and the creation and mission of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals.Bill also talks about the industrialization of meat production, the invisibility of animal suffering today, and his own lifestyle related to animal rights.------------Book a meeting with Dan------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------00:00 Intro00:37 How Americans treated animals in the mid-19th century 03:54 Animal blood sport in the 19th century 07:28 Religious and philosophical outlooks on animals in the 19th century 12:25 Who was Henry Burgh? 16:16 The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 22:22 The legal power of the ASPCA 28:21 Who was George Angell? 33:10 The goal: reduce suffering, not eliminate meat consumption 38:55 Industrializing meat production, and the invisibility of animals today47:20 How this book has influenced Bill and his lifestyle

In January of 1869, Frederick Douglass came to Gettysburg. He faced death threats, but he delivered his own "Gettysburg Address" nonetheless. We don't know exactly what he said, but historians are able to glean what he most likely said based on speeches he gave elsewhere during his speaking tour of that time. LBG Kevin Bryant joins us once again to talk about Frederick Douglass at Gettysburg. There are hundreds more episodes like this available in our Officers' Club at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Becoming a patron helps us produce more educational and entertaining shows that help to keep history alive. We appreciate your support in this endeavor. 

Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode of ReSegregation, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Joshua Farris about the enduring legacies of segregation in America, their modern manifestations, and their far-reaching impacts on communities today. Our discussion covers sensitive and emotionally charged topics with a nuanced perspective, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of how historical and socioeconomic factors intertwine with personal experiences to shape the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Key Discussion Points:1. Historical Context and Evolution of Segregation:• Origins: A deep dive into the origins of racial segregation, tracing its roots from pre-Civil War America through the Jim Crow era, and examining how the legacy of systemic discrimination has shaped contemporary society.• Legislative Milestones: An exploration of landmark legal decisions like Brown v. Board of Education and the Civil Rights Act, and their effectiveness in dismantling institutionalized segregation.• Cultural Resistance: Understanding how cultural attitudes have both resisted and perpetuated integration efforts.2. The Modern Landscape of ReSegregation:• Housing and Zoning Policies: Analyzing current housing policies that continue to reinforce socio-economic divisions, contributing to modern-day segregation in neighborhoods and schools.• Education Disparities: Discussing how disparities in school funding and resources reflect broader economic inequalities, impacting educational opportunities and outcomes.3. Socioeconomic Factors and Personal Histories:• Socioeconomic Mobility: Delving into the interplay between race, socioeconomic status, and access to opportunities, revealing how these factors create persistent barriers for marginalized communities.• Intersecting Identities: Understanding how intersecting identities, such as gender and disability, interact with race and class to further exacerbate social exclusion.4. Navigating Complex Conversations:• Landmine Topics: Identifying sensitive areas in discussions about race and economic inequality and offering strategies for approaching them thoughtfully to foster productive dialogue.• Personal Narratives: Sharing how personal and collective histories impact perceptions, challenge stereotypes, and influence individual involvement in social change.5. A Vision for the Future:• Building Inclusive Communities: Highlighting successful grassroots and policy initiatives that have bridged gaps between different groups, fostering collaboration and understanding.• Systemic Change: Proposing actionable strategies to dismantle lingering structures of segregation, emphasizing the need for comprehensive education reform, equitable economic policies, and sustained civic engagement.About Dr. Joshua Farris: Dr. Farris is a respected scholar whose expertise spans historical, cultural, and socioeconomic dimensions of segregation. He provides insightful analysis and innovative solutions to the complex issue of resurgent segregation. His thought leadership sheds light on ways to navigate the challenges and leverage opportunities for progress, empowering listeners to engage in these crucial conversations.

Mariam sits down with Kim Wickens, author of Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse, to discuss her book and Lexington's impact on the sport of horse racing in the mid-19th century. Kim tells us about Lexington's racing career, how his racing career ended in 1855, and how his offspring fared in both war and the racetracks in the Northern Union States. Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse is available for checkout from the library and for purchase at your favorite book stores. 

In this eye-opening episode of "The Annoyed Adult," host Howard Kam delves into the contentious topic of tipping culture in America and its alarming parallels to modern-day wage slavery. From its origins in feudal Europe to its prevalence in post-Civil War America, tipping has evolved into a customary practice that perpetuates inequality and exploitation within the service industry. Drawing on research from experts such as Saru Jayaraman and the Economic Policy Institute, Howard Kam explores how tipping became a means for employers to evade fair wages, particularly for marginalized groups such as recently freed slaves. Despite strides in labor rights, tipped workers continue to face disproportionately high rates of poverty and instability due to low base wages and income variability. Through compelling analysis and thought-provoking insights, this episode sheds light on the systemic injustices embedded within tipping culture and the urgent need for reform. Howard Kam emphasizes the importance of education, awareness, and advocacy in challenging the status quo and building a more equitable society where all workers are treated with dignity and respect. Tune in to "The Annoyed Adult" as we unpack the complexities of tipping culture and explore pathways towards meaningful change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annoyedadult/message

In this week's episode of "Sunday Night Playhouse," brought to you by Vintage Classic Radio, we are thrilled to present a captivating radio play adaptation of "Little Women." This timeless classic, originally broadcasted by Lux Radio Theatre on March 13th, 1950, brings the cherished tale of the March sisters to life. Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, "Little Women" follows the endearing stories of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate their journey from childhood to womanhood. Through their adventures, the sisters explore the bonds of family, love, and personal growth, embodying themes that still resonate today.This particular adaptation is notable for featuring four of the original stars from the Metro Goldwyn Mayer 1949 film adaptation, making it a special treat for fans of the story. June Allyson brings her spirited portrayal of Jo, the ambitious and bold sister with dreams of becoming a writer. Peter Lawford adds charm and depth to the character of Laurie, the boy next door who becomes an integral part of the March family's life. Margaret O'Brien delivers a heart-touching performance as Beth, the gentle and kind-hearted sister, while Janet Leigh embodies the role of Meg, the eldest sister navigating her path toward love and responsibility.This Lux Radio Theatre production encapsulates the spirit of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, offering listeners a nostalgic journey through the trials, tribulations, and joys of the March sisters. Tune in to Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse" for an evening of warmth, nostalgia, and the timeless lessons of "Little Women."

We've been at war with our own kind since the bibble told us to separate.. No surely before then, for man has always known better than God. Throughout history, our society has molded the way we think, believe, and govern ourselves.. majorly through the enforced rites of religion. Who decided different was bad? Or cause for a caste system that evolved with the dwindling humility of mankind..? Will we ever see the days where no one judges for the deity they claim to serve? Or will we forever be forced to endure the hypocrisy that is mainstream Christianity..? **Episode art includes images from “race war” Google search, including “Medicine, Science & Making Race in Civil War America,” by Leslie A Schwalm; “Race, War & the Cinematic Myth of America: Dust That Never Settles,” by Eric Trenkemp; and the 2022 film “Race War.”** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christiantruth/message

**NOTE: This was recorded last Winter, during the old days when we recorded out of a shed with a failing solar power system. This interview went about ten minutes longer but a chunk of it had to be cut due to digital distortion that actually had nothing to do with the electrical issues. God bless Erik Dorr for saving us from that shed!***   This social and cultural history of Civil War medicine and science sheds important light on the question of why and how anti-Black racism survived the destruction of slavery. During the war, white Northerners promoted ideas about Black inferiority under the guise of medical and scientific authority. In particular, the Sanitary Commission and Army medical personnel conducted wartime research aimed at proving Black medical and biological inferiority. They not only subjected Black soldiers and refugees from slavery to substandard health care but also scrutinized them as objects of study. This mistreatment of Black soldiers and civilians extended after life to include dissection, dismemberment, and disposal of the Black war dead in unmarked or mass graves and medical waste pits. Simultaneously, white medical and scientific investigators enhanced their professional standing by establishing their authority on the science of racial difference and hierarchy. Drawing on archives of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, recollections of Civil War soldiers and medical workers, and testimonies from Black Americans, Leslie A. Schwalm exposes the racist ideas and practices that shaped wartime medicine and science. Painstakingly researched and accessibly written, this book helps readers understand the persistence of anti-Black racism and health disparities during and after the war.   https://uncpress.org/book/9781469672694/medicine-science-and-making-race-in-civil-war-america/   Become a patron so that we never have to work out of a shed again! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and listen to this episode during a free 7-day trial!

Ian Hauck, head of Troy Public Library's adult services and reference services, recommends four books for January. Selections: “Alien Worlds: How Insects Conquered the Earth & Why Their Fate Will Determine Our Future” (Steve Nicholls, 2023) explores the activities of insects and arthopods with explanations and amazing illustrations. “Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals” (2023), written by Benjamin Davis, a descendant of America's first two Black generals, tells the family's military history “across five generations, from post-Civil War America to modern day Asia and Europe.” Shifting to fiction, “The Fraud Squad” (Kyla Zhao, 2023) echoes “Crazy Rich Asians” with a novel of a working class woman infiltrating Singapore's high society. The final book, “The Heavens May Fall” (Allen Eskens, 2016) presents a murder mystery from two opposing perspectives, with an attorney working to redeem himself after the death of an innocent client. This is Ian's final book segment; we wish him well in his transition from Troy to the East Greenbush library. For more details on books, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Zibby welcomes Portuguese-American author Katherine Vaz to discuss ABOVE THE SALT, an irresistible and sweeping love story that follows two Portuguese refugees who flee religious violence and reignite their budding romance in Civil War America. Katherine shares the fascinating backstory of her novel, which is based on the true story of religious persecution in Portugal's Madeira island, and then delves into her writing process and the importance of balancing poetic language with a compelling story. Katherine also shares her love of language (including the concept of “saudade”), the emotional inspirations she draws from her own life when writing, her next project, and her best advice for aspiring authors.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/41OZmdbShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember Elizabeth Evelyn Wright and her work in post-Civil War America. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Invisible Generals: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals by Doug Melville https://amzn.to/3SST5e1 The amazing true story of America's first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Perfect for fans of Devotion and Hidden Figures. Red Tails, George Lucas's celebration of America's first Black flying squadron, the Tuskegee Airmen, should have been a moment of victory for Doug Melville. He expected to see his great-uncle Benjamin O. Davis Jr.—the squadron's commander—immortalized on-screen for his selfless contributions to America. But as the film rolled, Doug was shocked when he realized that Ben Jr.'s name had been omitted and replaced by the fictional Colonel A. J. Bullard. And Ben's father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., America's first Black general who helped integrate the military, was left out too. Dejected, Doug looked inward and realized that unless he worked to bring their inspirational story to light, it would remain hidden from the world just as it had been concealed from him. In Invisible Generals, Melville shares his quest to rediscover his family's story across five generations, from post-Civil War America to modern day Asia and Europe. In life, the Davises were denied the recognition and compensation they'd earned, but through his journey, Melville uncovers something greater: that dedication and self-sacrifice can move proverbial mountains—even in a world determined to make you invisible. Invisible Generals recounts the lives of a father and his son who always maintained their belief in the American dream. As the inheritor of their legacy, Melville retraces their steps, advocates for them to receive their long-overdue honors and unlocks the potential we all hold to retrieve powerful family stories lost to the past. About the author DOUG MELVILLE is one of the most innovative voices in corporate diversity. A fifth-generation leader, his family worked with several different presidential administrations. He has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Forbes, USA Today, Time, Business Insider, and the Washington Post, and he has given three TEDx Talks.

Author of Upstairs Delicatessen:  On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading  Photo by Richard Bowditch YouTube video of the interview Links “Inside the NYT Book Review: Pamela Paul & Dwight Garner” (YouTube) Garner's Quotations: A Modern Miscellany by Dwight Garner (2020) Dwight Garner's book reviews in The New York Times To the Finland Station: A Study in the Acting and Writing of History (FSG) Classics by Edmund Wilson “A Book Critic as Wild for Food as He Is for Literature” by Jennifer Reese at The New York Times Book Review - October 24, 2023 Film reviews in The New Yorker by Anthony Lane Politics columns by Maureen Dowd in The New York Times Books by Cree LeFavour at Amazon.com “Jayne Anne Phillips Finds Anguish and Asylum in Civil War America” by Dwight Garner at The New York Times - September 23, 2023 Machine Dreams by Jayne Anne Phillips (Buy This Book!) Joni Mitchell - Blue (Full Album) at YouTube Joni Mitchell Court and Spark album Part 1 and Part 2 (YouTube) Books at Amazon.com by Sheila Heti, Otessa Moshfegh and Catherine Lacey “Review: ‘Martial Bliss,' a Loving Memoir About a Bookstore for Military Buffs” by Dwight Garner at The New York Times - July 30, 2015 Martial Bliss: The Story of The Military Bookman by Margaretta Barton Colt (not available on Kindle) Columns by William F. Buckley Jr. published in National Review Kindle Scribe Books at Amazon.com by the poets Kay Ryan, August Kleinzahler, Louise Glück, and James Fenton “Hunger games: A New York critic's gluttony for books and food” by Adam Begley at the Times Literary Supplement (TLS) - November 3, 2023 If you'd like brief updates on technology, books, marriage, and puppies, you can follow along with my Morning Journal flash briefing. From your Echo device, just say, “Alexa, enable Morning Journal.” Then each morning say, “Alexa, flash briefing?” I post a five-minute audio journal each weekday except usually by 10 a.m. Eastern Time.  Right-click here and then click "Save Link As..." to download the audio to your computer, phone, or MP3 player.  

It is hard to describe Peter Serko. He's been a counselor, IT professional, playwright, filmmaker, museum quality photographer and now, add novelist. After acquiring a tattered cardboard box with old books, photos, and diaries from his great-grandmother, Peter became inspired to research his family genealogy and write a historical fiction novel about Hattie, a 14 year old girl and distant relative trying to make sense of post-Civil War America.  We also discuss Peter's play, “My Brother Kissed Mark Zuckerberg” and film, “Footnote” which is a loving tribute to his brother who died of AIDS in the late 1980's, and his photography.   The David Serko Project: https://davidserko.com Here is a link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7Fw5KGt Watch Footnote on VIMEO (38 min): https://vimeo.com/203771933 Peter's Photography: https://peterserko.com/transformation-art-changes-a-city/     #PeterSerko#HattieWar#Hattie'swar#DavidSerko#ActUp#Footnote#AIDS#HIV#ArtChangesACity#Transformation#DavidSerkoProject#Wintrop#VashonIsland#Vashon#PatCummings#GregGodels#ZZBlog#Photograpy#ComingFromLeftField#ComingFromLeftFieldPodcast

We examine JRR Tolkien's modern thought with Ralph Wood and overcome crisis using the Beatitudes with Jonathan Dodson. Adam Tate tells stories of Catholics in pre-Civil War America.

On Monday's show: Heading into the Fourth of July holiday, we learn how abolitionists used Independence Day to make their case in pre-Civil War America. That story is the subject of Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War by University of Houston history professor Matt Clavin. Also this hour: The Houston Chronicle's Lisa Gray and the Scurfield Group's Craig Hlavaty discuss some Houstonians' holiday-related gripes and pet peeves, gathered over the last month. And, on July 4, 1939, New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig delivered his iconic "luckiest man" speech. Gehrig was dubbed "The Iron Horse" for playing 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for 56 years. But he isn't the only iron man of sports. We remember some Houston athletes who've achieved some astonishing feats in their sports.

It's June 15th. This day in 1877, a prominent Jewish businessman by the name of Joseph Seligman is turned away from staying at the Grand Union Hotel, with the hotel claiming a new policy “no Israelites shall be permitted in the future to stop at this hotel.” Jody, Niki and Kellie are joined by Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College in Pennsylvania, to discuss what came to be known as the Seligman Affair, perhaps the most high-profile case of antisemitism in the United States up to that point. It revealed a lot about shifting class, race, and religious lines in post-Civil-War America. Zev wrote an article for Sources, from the Shalom Hartman Institute, check it out here: https://www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/tag/Zev+Eleff Sign up for our newsletter! We'll be sending out links to all the stuff we recommended later this week. Find out more at thisdaypod.com This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

Lay This Body Down, the third Gideon Stoltz Mystery, takes place in 1837 during one of the most horrific periods in pre-Civil War America, when human beings were considered chattel and both northern and southern states grew rich from slave labor. A Pennsylvania sheriff like Gideon could choose to uphold the federal Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 or defy that racist law at great peril. In this hard-hitting, action-packed novel, Gideon tries to protect a boy who has fled north from a Virginia plantation – and pays dearly for his principles. Written with the vivid, atmospheric prose that imbues the whole series, the life and times of an early American backwoods town and its hardscrabble citizens will grip readers as Gideon and his wife True solve a murder, bust a kidnapping ring, and help one unforgettable boy who courageously chooses freedom above all else.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gilded Age, A Tale of Today by Mark Twain audiobook. The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is an 1873 novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America. The term gilded age, commonly given to the era, comes from the title of this book. Twain and Warner got the name from Shakespeare's King John (1595): "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily... is wasteful and ridiculous excess." Gilding a lily, which is already beautiful and not in need of further adornment, is excessive and wasteful, characteristics of the age Twain and Warner wrote about in their novel. Another interpretation of the title, of course, is the contrast between an ideal "Golden Age," and a less worthy "Gilded Age," as gilding is only a thin layer of gold over baser metal, so the title now takes on a pejorative meaning as to the novel's time, events and people. Although not one of Twain's more well-known works, it has appeared in more than 100 editions since its original publication in 1873. Twain and Warner originally had planned to issue the novel with illustrations by Thomas Nast. The book is remarkable for two reasons–-it is the only novel Twain wrote with a collaborator, and its title very quickly became synonymous with graft, materialism, and corruption in public life.

On this week's episode, we discuss Elton John's third, 1970's Tumbleweed Connection. Elton John's second LP was a lushly orchestrated affair that launched Elton John's career into the stratosphere, largely due to the single "Your Song", which was a top ten single all over the world. Not wanting to be pigeonholed, Elton John, chose to make an album that was more stripped down.  There are elements of gospel, folk country, and even funk. Long time Elton John collaborator Paul Buckmaster's string arrangment are present, but they are more subdued and rawer. The sound of Tumbleweed Connection couldn't be more different than the album before it.  However, the thing that makes this album truly unique is the subject matter. The lyrics, by Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, were influenced by both the westerns Taupin watched as a child, and the music of the Band. The songs center mostly on an idealized and romanticized version of post-Civil War America and the American West, one inhabited by cowboys, civil war vets, and gunslingers, but also one that focused on the simpler things in life. Tumbleweed Connection gives us a version of America  filtered through the eyes of two young Englishmen that is at once charming, beautiful, and poignant. 

"There was a land of cavaliers and cotton fields called the Old South".Tom and Dominic are joined by Sarah Churchwell to discuss the 'Lost Cause' myth that has pervaded American culture for 150 years, its embodiment in both the novel and film version of Gone with the Wind, and what insight it gives into post-Civil War America. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Editor: James HodgsonProducer: Dom JohnsonExec Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony PastorTwitter:@TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrookEmail: restishistorypod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whenever I listen to or read the news these days I learn a lot of things are now banned in classrooms because they make students uncomfortable. In fact, just this past week I read a quick blurb about 41% of Florida's math textbooks are going under review because they allegedly teach critical race theory. Though it's unpleasant to feel uncomfortable, sometimes you have to learn these things so history does not repeat itself. Today's chapter is my way of passing along a story Arkansas's written records tell very differently than oral histories passed down by people of color.Please note: this episode contains reenactments of sexual assault and extreme racism in a pre-Civil War America which some may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.Written and narrated by Schuyler Fastenau-Jones and executive produced by Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Additional voices by Jeremy Staple, Janette Zosche, Jordan Katcher, Juno Nifosi, Ahesha Catalano, and Daniel Fastenau-Jones. Theme music by Tracy Zales. Editing and sound design by Brian Campbell.Follow us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OGDeadtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriginaldeadtimestories/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeadtimeStoriesPodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadtimeThe

William Preston Longley (aka "Wild Bill" Longley) was known for his nasty temper, racist viewpoints, and murderous ways. He was rumored to have killed at least 32 people, mostly African Americans. Born on October 6th, 1851 and died by hanging on October 11th, 1878. Listen to Bill's short lived life and ruthless ways in a post Civil War America.

Well, the GNMP Winter Lecture Series has come to an end with this lecture. We hope you enjoyed the 2022 lectures over the last few months and, if you appreciate our efforts to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron. You can join monthly or annually. Annual members get a discount. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Jared Frederick, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona Once partially concealed by numerous postwar additions, the Civil War era homestead of Gettysburg blacksmith James Warfield and his family now stands revived to its 1860s appearance along the Millerstown Road. Rehabilitation efforts yielded as many questions as answers. Who were the Warfields? How did they and fellow African American families cope with Confederate invasion? What role did they and descendants play in the Gettysburg community? Finally, how might this historic property convey broader understandings of Civil War America and beyond? Join historian Jared Frederick for this in-depth look chronicling the complexity and courage of Gettysburg's civilian wartime experience.

This year is the 150th anniversary of the world's first national park of its kind, Yellowstone. Each year nearly four million people visit the park but many are unaware of how it was founded.Its founding act as a snapshot of key forces in post Civil War America; reconstruction and the Republican parties national project; industrialisation and the coming of the railways, and; and the resistance of Native Americans at risk of losing their homelands to white settlers moving westward.In this episode, we are joined by Megan Kate Nelson, author of Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America, who will unpick the complicated legacy of this iconic landmark.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The phrase 'Young America' connoted territorial and commercial expansion in the antebellum United States. During the years leading up to the Civil War, it permeated various parts of the Democratic party, producing new perspectives in the realms of economics, foreign policy, and constitutionalism. Led by figures such as Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois and editor John L. O'Sullivan of New York, Young America Democrats gained power during the late 1840s and early 1850s. They challenged a variety of orthodox Jacksonian assumptions, influencing both the nation's foreign policy and its domestic politics. This 2007 book offers an exclusively political history of Young America's impact on the Democratic Party, complementing existing studies of the literary and cultural dimensions of this group. This close look at the Young America Democracy sheds light on the political realignments of the 1850s and the coming of the Civil War, in addition to showcasing the origins of America's longest existing political party.-Trained as an historian of nineteenth-century America, Dr. Eyal joined the Graduate School as its inaugural Director of Graduate Studies in 2015. He has served as a history professor and published a book and numerous articles and reviews on the politics of Jacksonian and Civil War America. An award-winning educator, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on the American Revolution, the Civil War and Reconstruction and topics in American political and intellectual history.

Ben Cremer, historian, pastor and friend, breaks down the beginnings of the movement historians later called Evangelicalism. Tim and Ben, start from the beginning in pre-Civil War America and how people like Charles Phiney saw the ills within society and decided to apply their Christianity to the community around them. Ben, explains these Revivalists, as they referred to themselves, saw slavery, women's subjugation and the predatory practices of the rich on the poor as immoral. This led to the Second Great Awakening and the abolitionist movement. Tim and Ben, examine how this idea led to modern beliefs that differ so much from the original movement. The book Discovering an Evangelical Heritage by Donald W. Dayton is also discussed and its importance in understanding early Evangelicals.Follow Ben on Twitter // @BrcremerFollow The New Evangelicals on Instagram // @thenewevangelicalsThe New Evangelicals is completely crowd funded. You can help out our work here.- Check Out the New MerchJoin Our Facebook CommunityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands