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It is early summer of 1754 and a young George Washington leads a group of Virginia soldiers through the woods of western Pennsylvania. What he doesn’t know, is that after an encounter with French forces in late June, he will end up in a much more significant engagement just a few short weeks later… However this will not be just a simple clash between colonial forces deep in the frontier of North America, but rather the subsequent Battle of Fort Necessity will become the catalyst to an all out war… one that would eventu...

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This episode features public historian Travis Shaw as he takes us through his lifelong interest in Marylands role in the American Revolution.

This episode is also the first of three archived episodes featuring former co-host Matt Borders that are scheduled for release this season 

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Join us for our mid-year look at the state of the show! 

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Catching up with friends of the show, Melissa Winn & Dana Shoaf at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine! 

It’s been a few years since their last appearances on the show, but they are back and with HUGE updates on the various historical projects they have been working on and some exciting looks ahead at what’s in store for one of the coolest museums around! 

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Author Sarah Miller is back to talk to us about another controversial figure from history, Lincoln assassination conspirator Mary Surratt! 

In her first go around on The History Things Podcast, Sarah changed hearts and minds about how we viewed the gruesome Borden murders of the 1890s and the subsequent trial of the infamous Lizzie Borden! Will she do the same in this edition? Tune in to find out! 

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This week we are joined by Patrick Schroeder, historian from Appomattox Court House National Park! 

Patrick takes use through the final days of the Civil War in the east, as Lee’s beleaguered army surrenders to General Grant on April 9, 1865! 

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Part three of our exploration of the Irish War of Independence between 1919 - 1921.

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Part two of our exploration of the Irish War of Independence between 1919 - 1921.

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In this episode we begin exploring the Irish War of Independence! In part one, host Patrick McGuire takes us through the background of Irelands long struggle to obtain its sovereign right! 

This episode features music by: Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Colm McGuinness, Maria Grigoryeva, Victor Sanchez, & The Wolfe Tones.

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Andrew Miller joins us again on The History Things Podcast, this time talking about some early baseball history! 

Andrew is a big baseball geek and devoted Detroit Tigers fan, and he joins us to talk about the moment Major League Baseball came of age at the turn of the 20th century! 

Known as the Dead Ball Era, the period between 1900 and 1920 was a time of great change in baseball and it set the stage and possibly created the magic that became the game we know and love today! 

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Baseball season is upon us and for the first time on the podcast, we are opening the conversation about America’s past-time! 

We are joined by Hall Of Fame baseball writer and ESPN Analyst Tim Kurkjian, and his son Jeff, Co-Host of The Andie Summers Show on WXTU Radio (Philadelphia) to talk about why the game is so great and to share stories from its vast history. 

In this episode we focus on the fun and magic that is baseball and we set the stage for future conversations about the...

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Pat & Parker got to have a night out on the town! This past week, the fellas attended the Frederick Speakers Series and had the awesome experience of listening to famed ocean explorer and personal hero of ours, Dr. Robert Ballard, talk about his illustrious career and the future of ocean exploration and discovery. 

Sitting in the same room and listening to the stories of  the man who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic and set in motion such a big part of our lives, was literally a dream come to tr...

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In this episode, Pat & Parker wrap up their conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what his experience has been like hosting a historical podcast over the years! 

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Part one of a two-part conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what it is like to host a podcast focused on historical subjects! 

This episode features a behind the scenes look at how the “Addressing Gettysburg Podcast,” came to life and how it has evolved over the years! 

Also in this episode, because it’s always a riot when Matt Callery and Pat McGuire get together, Pat, Parker, & Matt, come off the rails and finally get to the bottom of the mysterious and tragic death of “Jennie” Wade, the only c...

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We kick off Season 6 with a short chat with our new Co-Host Parker Russell and by taking a brief look ahead to what’s in store for this year! 

We are very excited about some of the projects we’re working on for the show this season and 2025 is looking like it’s going to be one for the record books! 

So Happy New Year everyone! May your 2025 bring you happiness and peace! Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the shown  

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Surprise! The ACTUAL swans song! 

Our friend Matt Borders has departed the show… As a parting treat though, he dishes up one last story that ties into the spirit of the holidays. The Christmas Truce of 1914, a shred of humanity during the darkening days of the First World War. 

The Truce has become so steeped in legend that it takes on an almost mythical perspective. During the war need articles and letters where written about it. Between the two world wars  books referenced the event and following the Second World...

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It’s the end of the year again, which means it’s the end of the season… our 5th season! And while it is customary for us to take a look back at the years work we have put out, this year we will also be looking back at 5 years of doing the podcast, because this years edition of our Year In Review, will also be the last time Co-Host Matt Borders joins us. 

After 5 years behind the microphone, Matt will be stepping away from the show, and instead of mourning the dep...

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Thought the guys were done with the Bath-Romney Campaign? Not on your life! Once again, join Pat, Matt and their guest, Rob Ambrose, as they discuss one of the lesser known campaigns of the war. Rob picks up the tale right at the beginning of 1862, and runs the guys through the mud, snow and sleet of this campaign. 

How do these conditions wear on the men involved? How do the famous, and soon to be famous, names of this campaign handle it and how does this mountainous fighting tie into the g...