Joining Dr. Franklin is clothing historian and period tailor Michael McCarty. Together, they talk about fashion in the 18th century, the clothing industry from fiber to fashion, and the role clothing plays in how we express ourselves. 

Michael McCarty is a clothing historian and trained historical tailor. He studied under Mark Hutter in a seven year apprenticeship at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. While mostly focusing on the 18th century early 19th century he has re-created clothing from the fifth century BCE to the 20th century CE using the appropriate technology of each era. His work has been displayed in museums throughout the United States and overseas. 

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Join the two Doctors to discuss Botany, and prolific Gardner John Bartram and his impact on early American horticulture.

Dr. Austin Menzmer recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a doctoral degree in Plant Biology. He hopes to use his skills as a college professor, spreading curiosity and awe of the natural world to his students. When not at work, he loves to spend time with his wife and visit history museums.

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As we turn our eyes upwards to the imminent solar eclipse, Dr. Franklin sits down with historian and amateur astronomer Robert Weathers to talk about the history of astronomy in the 18th century, and it's ties to morality and virtue.

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Where does the holiday of April Fool's Day even come from? What what does it have to do with Daylight Saving's Time?

Join Dr. Franklin this week for an episode speculating into the origins of the foolish holiday, and for a reading of a satirical essay which would become reality a hundred years later.

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Dr. Franklin makes his return after a long hiatus on this short episode about the tale tale of female, revolutionary icon Sybill Luddington. The Doctor will also discuss the prolific career of his sister in law, Ann Smith Franklin and her place in history for her contributions to early American journalism.

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Dr. Franklin brings two primary sources to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, wrapping up Season Two of your Favorite Fake Founding Father's Podcast

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The fourth and final installment of the road that brings us to the Boston Tea Party. Stay tuned for the Season Finale where we explore that revolutionary event with primary sources on the 250th anniversary of it occurring.

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A heady discussion about God, Nature, Good and Evil taken from a paper written from a teenage Benjamin Franklin that he would one day regret. 

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What's the deal with the bodies found in Ben Franklin's basement? This week the Doctor is setting the record straight on this episode about soured friendships, medicine and grave-robbing.

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