What is Ben Franklin's world?
Ben Franklin's World on Apple Podcasts. This is a show about early American history. Awarded Best History Podcast by the Academy of Podcasters in 2017, it’s for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world.
What episode of Ben Franklin's World is Elizabeth Freeman on?
The Massachusetts Historical Society has a podcast! In this bonus episode of Ben Franklin's World, we'll introduce you to The Object of History, with a full-episode preview of "Episode 4: A Miniature Portrait of Elizabeth Freeman." For more information about this new podcast and how to subscribe visit: https://masshist.org/podcast.
Who is Carolyn Eastman in Ben Franklin's world?
Using details from her book, The Strange Genius of Mr. O, Carolyn Eastman, a Professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, acquaints us with James Olgivie, one of early America's first bonafide celebrities.
Who is America's favorite fighting Frenchman?
You know “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” is the Marquis de Lafayette. But what do you know about Lafayette and his life? How and why did this French-born noble end up fighting in the American Revolution? Mike Duncan, the podcaster behind the award-winning podcast The History of Rome and the popular podcast Revolutions, joins us to investigate the life of the Marquis de Lafayette with details from his book, Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution.
What episode of Ben Franklin's World is Elizabeth Freeman on?
The Massachusetts Historical Society has a podcast! In this bonus episode of Ben Franklin's World, we'll introduce you to The Object of History, with a full-episode preview of "Episode 4: A Miniature Portrait of Elizabeth Freeman." For more information about this new podcast and how to subscribe visit: https://masshist.org/podcast.
When will the Wampanoag be on Ben Franklin's World?
The Wampanoag’s history has always been spoken. Hear it on Ben Franklin’s World in December 2020.
What is Ben Franklin's world?
Ben Franklin's World is an award-winning podcast produced by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. The Omohundro Institute is a leading community of scholars exploring Vast Early America. Their award-winning books and journal, the William and Mary Quarterly, span topics from 1450 to 1820.
Who composed the music you in hear in Ben Franklin's world?
Breakmaster Cylinder composed the music you in hear in Ben Franklin's World.
How long did Liz spend researching podcasts?
Liz spent 18 months researching podcasts before she launched Ben Franklin's World. In addition to using Google Search to find information about podcasts and how to produce them, she listened to a lot of podcasts about podcasting.
Who is Carolyn Eastman in Ben Franklin's world?
Using details from her book, The Strange Genius of Mr. O, Carolyn Eastman, a Professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, acquaints us with James Ogilvie, one of early America's first bonafide celebrities. For more details about The Strange Genius of Mr. O:...
What is the history podcast?
Awarded Best History Podcast by the Academy of Podcasters in 2017, it’s for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features conversations with professional historians who help shed light on important people and events in early American history. It is produced by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture.
What episode does Michael Hattem talk about the American Revolution?
In Episode 307, Michael Hattem helped us investigate the role history played in the American Revolution and the ways early historians used history as a tool to unite Americans as one people after the Revolution. This bonus episode brings us back together with Michael Hattem so we can explore a few topics we didn’t have time to explore in our full-length episode: A listener question about how British Americans thought about the British Empire’s responsibility to protect them and historical...
Who is America's favorite fighting Frenchman?
You know “America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” is the Marquis de Lafayette. But what do you know about Lafayette and his life? How and why did this French-born noble end up fighting in the American Revolution? Mike Duncan, a self-described history geek, public historian, and the podcaster behind the award-winning podcast The History of Rome and the popular podcast Revolutions, joins us to investigate the life of the Marquis de Lafayette with details from his book, Hero of Two Worlds: The...
What is the story of freedom in colonial New Orleans and Louisiana?
The story of freedom in colonial New Orleans and Louisiana pivoted on the choices black women made to retain control of their bodies, families, and futures. How did black women in colonial Louisiana navigate French and Spanish black and slavery codes to retain control of their bodies, families, and futures? Jessica Marie Johnson, Assistant Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and author of the award-winning book Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic...
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Who is Ben Franklin's world?
Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute and creator, host, producer Liz Covart. All episodes of the podcast are the intellectual property of Liz Covart and the Omohundro Institute and citations and use of the podcast should be credited to them.
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