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Historical Nerdery . . . Destroying myths, misconceptions and mistakes of historic New England one story at a time. Join Alexander Cain and his fellow history nerds as they explore some of the more e... more
FAQs about Historical Nerdery:How many episodes does Historical Nerdery have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
June 28, 2021The Battle of Bunker Hill Welcome to Historical Nerdery, the show that destroys the myths of the American Revolution one podcast at a time. In our Season 2 finale, the decisive day is come! We’ll discuss the pivotal battle of June 17, 1775...the Battle of Bunker Hill. Historical Nerdery returns for Season 3 in 2022!!...more33minPlay
June 14, 2021The Loyalist PlightIn today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into history and discuss what happened to New England and New York Loyalists after the outbreak of the American Revolution....more17minPlay
May 29, 2021The Battle of Chelsea CreekOn today’s episode, we’ll discuss the engagement that has been overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill ... the May 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek....more24minPlay
May 18, 2021The Ipswich FrightOn today’s episode, we’ll discuss the Ipswich Fright … a false rumor that caused widespread panic throughout Essex County Massachusetts in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord....more18minPlay
May 06, 2021Massachusetts Privateers During The Siege Of BostonIn today’s episode, we’re going to visit the High Seas and explore the role Massachusetts Privateers played in driving the British Army out of Boston in 1776....more17minPlay
April 25, 2021Anxiety and Distress: The Civilian Experience of the Siege of BostonIn our Season 2 premiere, we’ll investigate the struggles and hardships of Massachusetts civilians trapped behind enemy lines during the Siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776....more20minPlay
April 07, 2021Stand Your Ground: The Battle of LexingtonIn our Season 1 finale, we’re going to explore what really happened at the Battle of Lexington and how militia Captain John Parker was able to rally his defeated troops and inspire them to return to the bloody fight of April 19, 1775....more47minPlay
March 28, 2021This is My Little Girl That I Was So Afraid the Red Coats Would Get: The Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775In our fifth episode, we investigate the Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775 - As war raged in the Middlesex countryside, hundreds of civilians, mostly women, and children were forced to flee from the safety of their homes in order to avoid the brutality of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This is their untold story....more21minPlay
March 21, 2021Tory Pilots: The Loyalist Guides of the Battles of Lexington and ConcordIn our fourth episode of the Lexington Series, we’ll share the story of the forgotten heroes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord … the Loyalist scouts and guides who risked their lives and fortune to assist the British expedition to Concord on April 19, 1775....more28minPlay
March 14, 2021A Good Firearm: The Massachusetts Minute MenIn our third episode, we take a deep dive into the world of the Massachusetts minutemen on the eve of the American Revolution and discuss the role the Town of Lexington played in the build-up to war with England....more24minPlay
FAQs about Historical Nerdery:How many episodes does Historical Nerdery have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.