Walking History
Put on your walking shoes, we're going places.
Episodes
On this day, October 16, 1859, John Brown launched one of the most unique and bewildering events in American history, his raid on Harpers Ferry. In this re-up episode from The Educator Podcast, we discuss this incredible event which became one of the main catalysts for the Civil War which would start just a year and a half later. We also take a look at what it’s like to visit this excellent historic site today.
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In another hilarious and informative discussion from the Embark Center, we research and discuss the historical controversy over Hitler's death, examining the reliability of historical evidence as we try to determine if Hitler really died in his famous Fuhrerbunker in 1945. Was it was faked and he escaped instead? You might be surprised by the evidence.
On this day, September 28, 1781, the Battle of Yorktown began. In this re-up of an episode from The Educator Podcast's Walking History series, we discuss the Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, the final and most important battle of the Revolutionary War, resulting in American independence from Great Britain. This episode does a deep dive into the battle, discussing its background, the chess game that Wash...
Washington DC is a history lover's dream, you're immersed in it as soon as you set foot in this iconic American city. In this episode we talk about the history of DC and visit:
The National Mall - It's Monuments, Museums and Government Buildings
The National Archives
The National Cathedral
Georgetown and other Historic Neighborhoods
With the help of the ever curious and unintentionally hilarious kids at the Embark Center, we dissect famous historical controversies and conspiracy theories, including the JFK assassination, Marylin Monroe's death, the 27 Club, and of course, Hitler. We dare you not to laugh listening to this one!
In this re-up of one of his favorite episodes from The Educator Podcast, Matt visits and talks about the incredible Battle of Antietam.
The Battle of Antietam, also known as The Battle of Sharpsburg,was one of the most consequential battles of the American Civil War and the single bloodiest day in American history. We also take a look at what it’s like to visit this extremely well-preserved battlefield today.
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Hear about the most interesting historical locations in Virginia, including:
The Luray Caverns
Mount Vernon (Washington's Home)
Old Town Alexandria
Monticello (Jefferson's Home)
Montpelier (Madison's Home)
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Civil War Stuff (it's literally everywhere you turn)
Arlington National Cemetery
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