Episodes

  • Margaret Cochran Corbin

    Margaret Cochran Corbin
    Jul 23 2024
    Margaret Cochran Corbin was born in Pennsylvania in 1751. She became a hero during the American Revolutionary War when her husband was killed in battle and she took over his position operating a cannon. She was injured during the battle of Fort Washington in 1776, and became the first woman to receive a military pension from the United States government. She is remembered for her bravery and patriotism in the face of adversity. Join us as we tell her story!Sources: National Women’s History Museum: Margaret Cochran Corbin: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/margaret-cochran-corbin Daughters of the American Revolution: Who is Margaret Cochran Corbin? https://www.dar.org/national-society/who-margaret-cochran-corbin Wikipedia: Margaret Corbin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Corbin New York Historical Society: Women and the American Story: Life Story: Margaret Corbin: https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/the-american-revolution/margaret-corbin/ National Museum of the United States Army: Margaret Corbin: https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/margaret-corbin/ Britannica: Margaret Corbin: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Corbin George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Camp Followers: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/camp-followers#:~:text=Camp%20followers%20in%20the%20Continental,seamstresses%2C%20nurses%2C%20and%20cooks Historical Marker Database: Margaret Cochran Corbin: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=41564
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    35 mins
  • 26: Olympe de Gouges Part 2

    26: Olympe de Gouges Part 2
    Jul 16 2024
    The Declaration on the Rights of Woman, written by Olympe de Gouges in 1791, paralleled the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen but aimed to assert equal rights for women. It emphasized women's right to education, property ownership, and participation in government. After writing it, Olympe de Gouges faced opposition and was eventually arrested during the Reign of Terror in France. She was convicted of treason and executed in 1793, highlighting the challenges and dangers faced by early advocates of women's rights during the French Revolution. Sources: Britannica: Olympe de Gouges: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olympe-de-Gouges Wikipedia: Olympe de Gouges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_Gouges Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Olympe de Gouges: https://iep.utm.edu/gouges/ History of Women Philosphers: Olympe de Gouges: https://historyofwomenphilosophers.org/project/directory-of-women-philosophers/de-gouges-olympe-1748-1793/ Library of Congress: France: Women in the Revolution: Olympe de Gouges: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/olympe-de-gouges Wikipedia: Zamore and Mirza or the Slavery of Blacks: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamore_et_Mirza_ou_l%27Esclavage_des_Noirs WikiSource: Le Philosophe Corrigé: https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Le_Philosophe_corrigé Olympe de Gouges: English translations of the original French texts: Online Library: Réflexions sur les Hommes Négres: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/reflexions-sur-les-hommes-negres.pdf Britannica: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-the-Rights-of-Woman-and-of-the-Female-Citizen Wikipedia: Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_the_Rights_of_Woman_and_of_the_Female_Citizen#:~:text=The%20Declaration%20of%20the%20Rights,to%20the%201789%20Declaration%20of Wikipedia: Prison de l’Abbaye: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison_de_l%27Abbaye
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    58 mins
  • 25: Olympe De Gouges Part 1

    25: Olympe De Gouges Part 1
    Jul 9 2024
    Olympe de Gouges lived a life filled with hardship and struggle. Born in 1748 in France, she faced many challenges as a woman in a society that limited her opportunities and rights. De Gouges was a playwright and political activist who used her writing to advocate for gender equality and social justice. She fought against the injustices of her time, including slavery and the oppression of women. Sources: Britannica: Olympe de Gouges: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olympe-de-Gouges Wikipedia: Olympe de Gouges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_Gouges Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Olympe de Gouges: https://iep.utm.edu/gouges/ History of Women Philosphers: Olympe de Gouges: https://historyofwomenphilosophers.org Library of Congress: France: Women in the Revolution: Olympe de Gouges: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/olympe-de-gouges Wikipedia: Zamore and Mirza or the Slavery of Blacks: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamore_et_Mirza_ou_l%27Esclavage_des_Noirs WikiSource: Le Philosophe Corrigé: https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Le_Philosophe_corrigé Olympe de Gouges: English translations of the original French texts: Online Library: Réflexions sur les Hommes Négres: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/reflexions-sur-les-hommes-negres.pdf Britannica: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
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    36 mins
  • 24: Elizabeth Burgin

    24: Elizabeth Burgin
    Jul 2 2024
    Elizabeth Burgin is one of the many forgotten hero’s of the revolutionary war. Join us as we talk about how she got caught up in spy rings and prison escapes this week as we talk about her story. Sources: Wikipedia: Elizabeth Burgin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Burgin Tara Ross: This day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, unsung revolutionary war heroine: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-elizabeth-burgin Journal of the American Revolution: https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/09/elizabeth-burgin-helps-the-prisoners-somehow/ Founder of the Day: Elizabeth Burgin Goes into Hiding: https://www.founderoftheday.com/founder-of-the-day/elizabeth-burgin Historic Green Point: Elizabeth Burgin American Revolutionary Patriot and American Spy: https://historicgreenpoint.wordpress.com/2014/05/26/elizabeth-burgin-american-revolutionary-patriot-and-american-spy/ George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Culper Spy Ring: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/culper-spy-ring/#:~:text=The%20Culper%20Spy%20Ring%20was,information%20on%20British%20troop%20movements.
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    36 mins
  • 23: U.S. Revolutionary War: 1st Year of War: A summary

    23: U.S. Revolutionary War: 1st Year of War: A summary
    Jun 25 2024
    In 1775, the American Revolutionary War escalated dramatically. The year began with skirmishes such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April, marking the first military engagements between colonial militia and British troops. These clashes fueled colonial sentiment against British rule and bolstered the call for independence. The siege of Boston followed, with colonial forces tightening their grip around the city. Meanwhile, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in June, signaling a pivotal moment in the colonies' unified resistance. By year's end, tensions were high, battles were fought, and the stage was set for a full-scale war for independence in the coming years. Sources: Britannica: Timeline of the American Revolution: https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-revolution American Battlefield Trust: American Revolution Timeline: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/american-revolution-timeline#1775 Britannica: The Battles of Lexington and Concord:https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord American Battlefield Trust: Fort Ticonder (1775): https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/fort-ticonderoga-1775 American Battlefield Trust: The Olive Branch Petition: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/olive-branch-petition National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/resources-declaration-secondcontinentalcongress.htm#:~:text=Contact%20Us-,The%20Second%20Continental%20Congress%20and%20the%20Declaration%20of%20Independence,Congress%20was%20preparing%20for%20war. American Battefield Trust: Bunker Hill: Breed’s Hill: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill Naval History and Heritage Command: The Birth of the U.S. Navy: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/origins-of-the-navy/birth-of-the-us-navy.html Wikipedia: Siege of Savage’s Old Fields: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Savage%27s_Old_Fields American Battlefield Trust: Great Bridge: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/great-bridge Wikipedia: The snow Campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Campaign American Battlefield Trust: Richard Montgomery: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/major-general-richard-montgomery
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    52 mins
  • 22: French Revolution: 1789 First Year of War: A Summary

    22: French Revolution: 1789 First Year of War: A Summary
    Jun 18 2024
    In 1789, France experienced rapid and transformative events during the early phase of the French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th symbolized popular resistance against royal authority and marked the escalation of revolutionary actions across the country. In August, the National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, affirming principles of liberty and equality while challenging the monarchy's absolute power. Economic turmoil and food shortages continued to fuel unrest, leading to the Women's March on Versailles in October, where thousands of Parisian women demanded bread and brought the royal family back to Paris. By the end of the year, significant reforms were underway, including the abolition of feudal privileges and the restructuring of France's political institutions, setting the stage for further profound changes in the years ahead. Britannica: Storming of the Bastille: https://www.britannica.com/event/storming-of-the-Bastille Britannica: The Great Fear: https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Fear Study.com: Girondins in the French Revolution: History, Ideology and Legacy: https://study.com/academy/lesson/girondins-history-role-french-revolution.html#:~:text=The%20Girondins%20played%20a%20key,King%20Louis%20XVI%20on%20trial. Wikipedia: Timeline of the French Revolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_French_Revolution World History.org: Women’s March on Versailles: https://www.worldhistory.org/Women's_March_on_Versailles/ Chateau de Versailles Website: Departure of the King, 1789 6 October 1789: https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/departure-king-1789#:~:text=On%201%20October%20a%20banquet,out%20in%20the%20Opera%20House. Wikipedia: François Hector D’Albert de Rions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François_Hector_d%27Albert_de_Rions
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    40 mins
  • 21: Prudence Cummings Wright

    21: Prudence Cummings Wright
    Jun 11 2024
    Prudence Cummings Wright (1740–1823) was a notable figure in American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War era. She was born in Massachusetts and married David Wright, a farmer and militia leader. She famously thwarted a British attack on her town of Pepperell by alerting the militia in time. Prudence Cummings Wright's courageous actions and leadership exemplify the crucial yet often overlooked contributions of women during the American Revolution. Sources: American Battlefields: Prudence Wright: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/prudence-wright Wikipedia: Prudence Wright: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudence_Wright Women’s History Blog: Prudence Cummings Wright: American Patriot and Minutewoman: https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2009/05/prudence-cummings-wright.html Girl Museum: Prudence Cummings Wright, Minutewoman: https://www.girlmuseum.org/prudence-cummings-wright-minutewoman/
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    37 mins
  • 20: Bonus Episode: Mary Shelley Part 2

    20: Bonus Episode: Mary Shelley Part 2
    Jun 6 2024
    After the publication of "Frankenstein," Mary Shelley continued to navigate a life marked by personal tragedy and literary accomplishment. She faced the deaths of several loved ones, including her husband Percy Shelley in 1822. Despite these losses, Mary persisted in her writing career, producing novels, essays, and biographies. She also devoted herself to preserving Percy Shelley's literary legacy. Throughout her later years, Mary Shelley maintained her status as a respected literary figure, though she faced financial difficulties. Her legacy endures not only through "Frankenstein" but also through her other works, which continue to be studied and celebrated for their exploration of complex themes and human nature. Sources Wikipedia: Mary Shelley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley Britannica: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Wollstonecraft-Shelley Biography: Mary Shelley: https://www.biography.com/authors-writers/mary-shelley The Mccarter Center: Mary Shelley’s Haunted Life: https://www.mccarter.org/season/2019-2020/edps/frankensteinmary-shelleys-haunted-life/ Wordpress: stuff ‘n other stuff: Mary Shelley and the Dundee Radicals: https://moncurdg.com/2020/08/16/mary-shelley-and-the-dundee-radicals/ Ready for polyamory blog: Mary Shelley would have been happier if she had a polyamorous community parts I II and III https://www.readyforpolyamory.com/post/mary-shelley-would-have-been-happier-if-she-had-a-polyamorous-community https://www.readyforpolyamory.com/post/mary-shelley-part-ii https://www.readyforpolyamory.com/post/mary-shelley-part-iii Wikipedia: Claire Clairmont: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Clairmont Wordsworth Grasmere: Fictionalising 1816: The Suicide of Fanny Imlay: https://wordsworth.org.uk/blog/2016/10/09/fictionalising-1816-the-death-of-fanny-imlay/ Britannica: Frankenstein: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Frankenstein Wikipedia: Mathilda (novella): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathilda_(novella) Wikipedia: Valperga (novel): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valperga_(novel)
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    1 hr and 13 mins