In this episode of ITPL, we focus on Alexander Hamilton. You may have noticed that Hamilton has become the hottest Founder in recent years – and it’s all due to the smash Broadway hit, “Hamilton: The Musical.” So here's the lineup: 1. First, I provide a brief backgrounder on the remarkable life of … [Read more...]
Episode 023 Alexander Hamilton: The Man, The Myth, and, Yes, The Musical!
Episode 20 African American Soldiers in the Civil War
In this episode of ITPL, we focus on the experiences of African Americans who joined the Union Army during the Civil War and the profound impact they had on the war's final outcome -- and on American society in the decades that followed. There's a lot more to this story than what you may have seen … [Read more...]
Mercy Street Rewind with Megan Kate Nelson – We Review Each Episode from Season 1
Mercy Street Rewind is a special feature of In the Past Lane, the podcast about history and why it matters. Historian Megan Kate Nelson (Senior Civil War Correspondent for ITPL) sits down with Edward T. O'Donnell (Historian-at-Large and host of ITPL) to break down each episode of the PBS historical … [Read more...]
Episode 019 The Hidden History of Indian Slavery in America
This week at ITPL, I speak with historian Andres Resendez about his new book, The Other Slavery: The Uncovered History of Indian Slavery in America. The enslaving of native peoples in the Americas began the moment Christopher Columbus arrived. And it was no small venture. Some 2.5 – 5 million … [Read more...]
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