This week In The Past Lane looks into the little know and yet hugely significant development of the ice and refrigeration industries in US history. 1) first we tell the story of the Frederick Tudor, The "Ice King," who single-handedly invented the ice industry way back in 1806. This development … [Read more...]
Episode 007 Irish Terrorists, Spies, and More
With St. Patrick's Day (March 17) being celebrated this week, In The Past Lane takes a look at some fascinating Irish American history. 1. We start with a feature piece on why Americans in the late 19th century associated Irish immigrants with terrorism. That's right, long before 9/11, the Irish … [Read more...]
Episode 001 Death and the Civil War, Mercy Street, & More
And we're off! In this the debut episode of the In The Past Lane history podcast, we take on the American Civil War. Or more specifically, we focus on a new PBS drama set in a Union hospital, "Mercy Street." Here's the lineup: 1. Thinkpiece: The Magnitude of Death in the Civil War 2. Interview … [Read more...]
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