At St. Paul’s Burial Ground (Old St. Paul Cemetery) in Baltimore, Jenn explores the story behind the Star-Spangled Banner by focusing on two men directly connected to it: Fort McHenry commander George Armistead, and Francis Scott Key, the lawyer negotiating Dr. Beanes’ release who saw the flag that morning. She visits Armistead’s grave and highlightsContinue reading “Buried Beneath Baltimore | The Men Who Made the Flag Famous (George Armistead / Francis Scott Key)”
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The REAL Edgar Allan Poe: His Military Service, Reputation, and Mysterious Death
Hosts Scott and Jenn, discuss Edgar Allan Poe while visiting Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, covering the mysterious circumstances of his 1849 death after being found delirious in the streets. They trace Poe’s early life (orphaned, taken in by the Allan family), his Army service and brief West Point stint, and his strugglingContinue reading “The REAL Edgar Allan Poe: His Military Service, Reputation, and Mysterious Death”
Congratulations to The History Underground
JD over at The History Underground on YouTube just posted his 500th History Traveler video! 🤯 A massive congrats to him for hitting this milestone that very few achieve (and really that’s only about half of his total video count). His 500th episode is now mapped on History or Drive and is the 900th locationContinue reading “Congratulations to The History Underground”
Podcast Episode 131: Famous Graves of Elmwood – Outlaws, Historians, and Hollywood Connections
Join Scott and Jenn as they explore the fascinating stories of notable figures buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. From the daughter of revolutionary patriot Patrick Henry to the infamous outlaw Kit Dalton, who ran with Jesse James, the cemetery is a treasure trove of history. They delve into the unexpected namesake of Graceland,Continue reading “Podcast Episode 131: Famous Graves of Elmwood – Outlaws, Historians, and Hollywood Connections”
Podcast Episode 130: Mass Graves and Forgotten Lives – Memphis’s Hidden History
Scott and Jen delve into the haunting history of Memphis, Tennessee, focusing on the city’s mass graves that tell tragic tales of epidemics and human suffering. They explore the devastating yellow fever outbreak of 1878, which claimed over 5,000 lives and left the city in ruins, as well as the forgotten victims of the SultanaContinue reading “Podcast Episode 130: Mass Graves and Forgotten Lives – Memphis’s Hidden History”
President Graves at Hollywood Cemetery – Richmond, VA
Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia was a great place to test out the HearHere app but also jam packed with history! We saw two presidents and a president of the confederacy. It was so fun to be able to visit this historic spot! Intro: 0:00 Hollywood Cemetery: 0:14 President James Monroe Grave: 1:43 President JohnContinue reading “President Graves at Hollywood Cemetery – Richmond, VA”
Podcast Ep10: Surprising History You Discover at a Cemetery
We visit Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland Ohio. The burial site of President James Garfield, John D. Rockefeller, Eliot Ness and many more famous Americans. This was our first video we recorded at a cemetery and it was much more interesting than we imagined! For more visit us at: talkwithhistory.com Want to have a question featured onContinue reading “Podcast Ep10: Surprising History You Discover at a Cemetery”
TV, Movie, and Media Influencers Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
We revisit Arlington National Cemetery to visit the TV, Movie, and Media Influencers buried there! You may not recognize their names right away…but you DEFINITELY know the legacy they left behind. Intro 0:00John Daly (Who’s Line is It?) 0:25John Cooper (Superman’s Perry White) 2:06Charles Durning 4:10Jenn Introduction 6:43Priscilla Lane 7:46Sammuel Hammet (Maltese Falcon Author) 9:05MaryContinue reading “TV, Movie, and Media Influencers Buried at Arlington National Cemetery”