A Millennial Learns

A Millennial Learns

By Abby RancourHistory
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A Millennial Learns episodes

  • The History of Nevada
    We are on the 36th state to join the Union… Nevada! We all know about the Las Vegas strip but there is so much more to Nevada than what meets the eye. Enjoy the episode :)
    53 min
  • The Whiskey Rebellion

    This week we learn about the history of the whiskey rebellion! This is super interesting because it escalated from a simple whiskey tax to the first real test of the authority of the newly formed federal government. Join me as we break down all the causes, events, and fallout of the Whiskey Rebellion. Enjoy!


    source:

    https://www.history.com/topics/early-us/whiskey-rebellion

    24 min
  • The History of West Virginia

    It’s time to learn about West Virginia! This week I researched the historical timeline, geography, climate, and fun things to do in WV! Enjoy!

    Sources:

    https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/west-virginia
    https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/state/west-virginia
    https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/famous-people-wv/
    https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/west-virginia.html
    https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/west-virginia-uswv.htm
    https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Educational/Kids_Page/symbols.cfm

    52 min
  • The History of the Great Depression: Causes, Timeline, and Recovery

    This week we are talking all about the Great Depression. I was thinking as we are in a recession, what it would be like to actually have lived through the Great Depression? How bad really was it? What caused it? Can it happen again? I answer all these questions and more!

    Sources:

    https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/great-depression-history
    https://listverse.com/2018/06/05/10-uplifting-stories-from-the-great-depression/
    https://www.history.com/news/life-for-the-average-family-during-the-great-depression

    39 min
  • All About Chiropractors
    It’s time to learn about chiropractors! We talk about the history, the methods, and the benefits of chiropractic care, as well as my own personal experience with chiropractic. Enjoy!
    39 min
  • The history and mechanics of lighthouses
    I went on a lighthouse mimosa tour this last summer and it sparked my interest in lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. Today we are going over all the fun facts and innovations that improved lighthouses and learn specifically about one of the most famous lighthouse keepers in America: Ida Lewis. Enjoy!
    34 min
  • What Were the Irish Troubles?
    Today we are taking a look at the 30 year conflict surrounding Northern Ireland. We look at what led to the conflict, major events, and how it finally came to be resolved. Enjoy the episode!
    Sources:
    https://www.britannica.com/event/The-Troubles-Northern-Ireland-history/The-Good-Friday-Agreement-the-Omagh-bombing-peace-and-power-sharing
    32 min

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In this podcast, you will dive into life questions related to faith, politics, and history. We sit down and examine both sides of arguments, dig into research, and see how our opinions can be…