Historic Headlines

In this episode I read from a single fascinating page of the Syracuse Daily Journal from February 22nd, 1868. The drama between Johnson and Congress is heating up. I present that struggle in the context of all other levels of politics, and show how it all connects to race.

In this episode I read from a single fascinating page of the Syracuse Daily Journal from February 22nd, 1868. The drama between Johnson and Congress is heating up. I present that struggle in the context of all other levels of politics, and show how it all connects to race.

For notes, including images of all articles, see the companion blog.

In this episode I rant about a run-in I had with an intellectually dishonest creep who attempted to disseminate the notions that Republicans have followed consistent ideals since the 1800s, that Democrats are racist, and that Republicans have always held that race has no place in politics. I provide ample ammunition for protecting against such historiological obscenities.

In this episode I rant about a run-in I had with an intellectually dishonest creep who attempted to disseminate the notions that Republicans have followed consistent ideals since the1800s, that Democrats are racist, and that Republicans have always held that race has no place in politics. I provide ample ammunition for protecting against such historiological obscenities.

For images of all articles, along with notes, see the companion blog.

One hundred fifty years ago this week, the newspapers sounded that last faint, sour echoes of the first impeachment of a U.S. President. In this episode I delve into the origins of that impeachment.

One hundred fifty years ago this week, the newspapers sounded that last faint, sour echoes of the first impeachment of a U.S. President. In this episode I delve into the origins of that impeachment.

For images of all articles read in the episode, see the companion blog.

In this episode I explore Hodgson's weird fiction within the context of his culture's fascination with electricity and spiritualism.

For images of all articles, along with links to further information, see the show notes.

One hundred years ago this week, the London Times reported the death of William Hope Hodgson. In this episode I explore the popular image of Hodgson: manly man, strong man, brave man and adventurer.

One hundred years ago this week, the London Times reported the death of William Hope Hodgson. In this episode I explore the popular image of Hodgson: manly man, strong man, brave man and adventurer.

For images of all articles read in the episode, see the companion blog post.

In this episode I give my first interview! I stopped by the Pompey Historical Society and had a lovely chat with Historian Ruth Hotaling about the life and work of "Pompey boy" Homer D. L. Sweet.