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    Explore " americanhistory" with insightful episodes like "Women and Mourning Culture in the Victorian Era", "The Breaking Wheel on the Bayou", "Nikole Hannah-Jones: A New American Origin Story", "Unrefined Legends :Red-Haired Giants, Nephilim, and Ancient Artifacts with MK Davis" and "The Obamas" from podcasts like ""Victor E History", "Beheaded", "Bright Minds: from the John Adams Institute", "Unrefined Podcast.com" and "Irregular Information"" and more!

    Episodes (13)

    The Breaking Wheel on the Bayou

    The Breaking Wheel on the Bayou

    In the early 1700's, Jean Baptiste Baudreau II had a unique mixed heritage that enabled him to forge connections with both the French colonists of the American south and the Native American tribes. He was a rebel without a cause.... no really, we aren't quite sure what his cause was.... but he was found untrustworthy amongst the white colonists because of his strong ties to the indigenous people.  After spending years in prison for crimes we, again, aren't quite sure of, the local officials decided to use him as an example by sentencing him to death using a very medieval device: the breaking wheel. In this Mardi Gras themed episode, we talk about how this execution method worked and the legacy Jean Baptiste has on modern day New Orleans.

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    Nikole Hannah-Jones: A New American Origin Story

    Nikole Hannah-Jones: A New American Origin Story

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’s 1619 project has inspired both throngs of like-minded people as well as a severe backlash. This hasn’t stopped her from devoting her career to exposing systemic and institutional racism in the United States. The 1619 Project WAS published in New York Times Magazine—and is now a successful podcast and television series.

    So, why 1619? That was the year an English ship carrying enslaved Africans and flying the Dutch flag appeared on the horizon of Point Comfort, Virginia. It ushered in the beginning of slavery in what would become the continental U.S., bringing unprecedented anguish and hardship to the generations that followed. No aspect of American society is untouched by the centuries of slavery that ensued. From the contemporary economy to American popular music, 1619 implores us to radically rethink America as we know it.

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    Unrefined Legends :Red-Haired Giants, Nephilim, and Ancient Artifacts with MK Davis

    Unrefined Legends :Red-Haired Giants, Nephilim, and Ancient Artifacts with MK Davis

    Unrefined hosts Brandon and Lindsy are joined by guest host BT as they interview MK Davis. They explore the mysteries of the Lovelock Cave, red-haired giants, and Nephilim. MK discusses his research, including the legends of the Paiutes' battles with cannibalistic giants, the significance of Sarah Winnemucca, and the migration of the Natchez people. The conversation also covers Bigfoot sightings, the physical characteristics of giant skulls, and the cultural connections between ancient peoples. Additionally, they touch on the reluctance of the scientific community to accept the existence of giants, the discovery of Egyptian artifacts in Alabama, and the potential for undiscovered indigenous tribes in America. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of oral traditions and the challenges of conducting non-conventional research to uncover historical mysteries.

    Timestamps:
    Discussion about deepfake technology (00:02:20)
     

    Exploring the Lovelock Cave and Red Haired Giants (00:03:16)
    Sarah Winnemucca and her significance (00:04:34)
    Discussion about the Paiutes and their history (00:05:52)
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    Connections to the Natchez and Mississippi (00:08:31)
    Encounters with Bigfoot in Mississippi (00:09:42)
    Comparing Skunk Apes and Bigfoot (00:11:31)
    The Nephilim in Lovelock Cave (00:14:33)
    The story of the giant buried in stones (00:18:07)
    Other caves with stories of giants (00:21:31)
    The museum basement adventure (00:23:07)
    Connections between Paiutes and Peruvians (00:26:55)
    Discovery of unusual skull in Paiute camp (00:28:02)
    The skull with a crest (00:29:22)
    Paiute skull worship (00:31:51)
    Influences on Native American mounds (00:34:03)
    Legends of camels and giant sloths (00:37:14)
    The Choctaw and Bigfoot (00:47:00)
    Ancient connections and petroglyphs (00:56:19)
    Mysterious artifacts in New York (00:57:38)
    The Natchez Indians and the Green Grass (00:57:47)
    Hidden Indigenous Tribes (00:58:46)
    Documentaries and Books on Lovelock Caves (01:00:35)
    Excavation Work at Lovelock Caves (01:01:19)
    Discovery of Giant Skull (01:05:20)
    Atlantis and Fertile Crescent (01:07:32)
    Egyptian Sites in North America (01:09:19)
    Origin of the Nephilim (01:10:18)
    Front Porch Conversation (01:14:20)
     

    Yer a Wizard, George

    Yer a Wizard, George

    While now of days you might be excited to find out you're a wizard, that was not the case in 1692. The Salem Witch Trials resulted in 19 people hanged, 1 person pressed to death, and 2 dogs being shot. In this episode, we revisit this gruesome time in America's history (mostly to follow up on the 2 dogs), but also to tell the story of George Burroughs, who was amongst the 19 people hanged for witchcraft. Not only was he one of the few men to be found guilty, but he is also the only pastor to be executed for these crimes in American history. Once you were accused of conspiracy with the Devil, it was difficult to escape the executioner's noose regardless of title, and Burroughs was no exception. 

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    Lafayette, Mendez, Korematsu, and La Flesche Picotte: Telling Untold Stories in US History

    Lafayette, Mendez, Korematsu, and La Flesche Picotte: Telling Untold Stories in US History

    In this episode, I interview Sarah January, writer, content creator, author for History Collection, and teacher, about untold stories in history.  Join us as we chat about some of her favorites, James Armistead Lafayette,  Sylvia Mendez, Fred Korematsu, and Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte.  Never heard these names?  Great!  Sarah will tell you all about them and we'll discuss how to use their stories in your classroom.  Heard of everyone?  Also awesome!  You'll love this episode.

    Want to get in touch with Sarah?  Visit her on the web, http://www.sarahjanuarywrites.com or follow her on Instagram, @thehistoryhoney.

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    Devil at the Murder Castle

    Devil at the Murder Castle

    H.H Holmes is one of America's oldest serial killers who met his fate with an excruciating hanging. While he confessed to 27 murders, historians believe there could have been as many as 200 victims. Evidence suggests the majority of his crimes took place in his own Chicago based building conveniently blocks away from the World's Fair. The building was primarily retail space and apartment living, but later became known as the Murder Castle due to its vast size and and terrifying presence. The building was a series of maze-like hallways, mysterious hidden rooms, chutes that lead to the basement, and, not to mention, an entire torture chamber. Despite Holmes' wit and charming allure, he was a villain loose on a killing spree and eventually received his well deserved ending.                                   

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    Bonus: Juneteenth...Why Is It Important? (Remastered)

    Bonus: Juneteenth...Why Is It Important? (Remastered)

    Enjoy the remastered recording of Chantée's 'Juneteenth...Why Is It Important'.
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    S2E4: The History of Islam in America

    S2E4: The History of Islam in America

    S2E4: The History of Islam in America

    This week on Think Like a Lady Podcast, Dua and Afroze delve into the origins of Islam in America. From the Muslim slaves that were brought to the Americas during the slave trade to the first Mosque established in the United States; Dua and Afroze analyze how the pinnacle of Islam is in large part credit due to the black roots in this country and the inherent presence of Islam in black history. As we discuss how Islam is part of the fabric of American life, history and culture, we find that the contributions of muslims is among those who built this country and formed its legacy. 

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    Ketchum If You Can!

    Ketchum If You Can!

    Tom "Black Jack" Ketchum was an unfortunate soul who robbed trains in the wild, wild west. Eventually, the law caught up with him and he was hanged in front of a public crowd. Too bad the executioners didn't know what they were doing! In this episode, Dr. John (a real-life doctor!) joins the show to give a medical perspective on what happens to a body during a botched hanging like this. Yee haw! 

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    Mean Girls of 1692

    Mean Girls of 1692

    "SHE'S A WITCH!!" Gossip, betrayal, and - of course - execution. And you thought getting along in the modern world was bad? Try surviving Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 where if you weren't popular, you were being sent to the gallows... as a witch. Listen as Elizabeth Black and Megan Moore give their take on 3 of the most well known Salem Witch Trial victims: Bridget Bishop, Rebecca Nurse, and Giles Corey.  

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