Podcast Episode 56: Rose Greenhow – Infamous Civil War Confederate Spy

Rose Greenhow was a socialite and a well-known political hostess in Washington D.C. during the 1850s. Due to her southern ties she eventually, became a Confederate spy and used her social connections to gather information and pass it on to Confederate generals. Her intelligence-gathering skills were valuable to the Confederacy, and she became one ofContinue reading “Podcast Episode 56: Rose Greenhow – Infamous Civil War Confederate Spy”

Podcast Episode 55: History Unlimited talks about the best History Movies, Napoleon, and social media restrictions

Eddie is the brains behind the very popular Instagram account History Unlimited. He also runs accounts on Facebook and TikTok, and is a military historian and firefighter with degrees in both History and Fire Science. A fellow Navy veteran Eddie is also a current Navy parent…and as of recording, Eddie had around 140,000 followers onContinue reading “Podcast Episode 55: History Unlimited talks about the best History Movies, Napoleon, and social media restrictions”

Podcast Episode 54: Ironclad Spy who saved the Union – Mary Louvestre

Mary Louveste (1812-1883) was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination who lived in Southside Hampton Roads, Virginia during the American Civil War. She was a spy for the Union Army, risking her own life to help the cause. She risked this all as a free, African American woman, at the age of 49. WalkContinue reading “Podcast Episode 54: Ironclad Spy who saved the Union – Mary Louvestre”

Podcast Episode 53 – Alexandria Cemeteries

The Alexandria National Cemetery holds the graves of many notable figures, including Samuel Cooper, James Mason, Julius Campbell, Dennis Ramsey, Robert Allison Jr., and Wilmer McLean. Each of these individuals have had an impact on history, whether through their service in the military, their political work, or other contributions. The cemetery also holds the graveContinue reading “Podcast Episode 53 – Alexandria Cemeteries”

Podcast Episode 52: The desegregation of marriage in America: Loving vs Virginia

Richard and Mildred Loving’s story is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. The couple’s fight to be recognized as a legally married interracial couple ultimately led to a landmark Supreme Court decision that desegregated marriage in the United States. Today, we’ll take a closer look atContinue reading “Podcast Episode 52: The desegregation of marriage in America: Loving vs Virginia”

The history of Loving vs Virginia

The Loving v. Virginia case was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws in the country in 1967. The case centered around Richard and Mildred Loving, a white man and a black woman who were married in Virginia in 1958, and were subsequently arrested forContinue reading “The history of Loving vs Virginia”

Podcast Episode 51 – Aaron Burr historian tells us what most people never knew about Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr is a name that is often associated with one event: the infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton that led to Hamilton’s death. However, Burr was a complex figure whose impact on American history extends far beyond that one tragic incident. In this blog post, we will delve into the life and legacy of AaronContinue reading “Podcast Episode 51 – Aaron Burr historian tells us what most people never knew about Aaron Burr”

Podcast Ep50: An OK Corral Witness, WWII Ghost Army, Civil War family ties

50 episodes in we revisit some fascinating stories from guests we have interviewed. One had a great great grandmother at the OK Corral, the next tells us all about the WWII Ghost Army, and our last guest has an amazing tie to Civil War history. Even if you have heard all the other 49 TalkContinue reading “Podcast Ep50: An OK Corral Witness, WWII Ghost Army, Civil War family ties”