In this episode, Mimi and Andrea look at common American lore that reveals some of our hard history. Andrea discusses Espera Oscar de Corti (who presented himself as Iron Eyes Cody) and Mimi shares the legend of John Henry.

https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/steel-drivin-man-john-henry-untold-story-american-legend

From advertisments to legends to cartoons, Mimi and Andrea are exploring all kinds of fictitious characters in American history. In this episode, they chat about the histories of Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog. 

As Mimi and Andrea continue exploring characters in American history, Mimi shares the myths of Paul Bunyon and Pecos Bill and Andrea talks about the man who became a myth, Davy Crockett. 

Mimi and Andrea fall into a new history rabbit hole and begin exploring fictitious characters in history! In this episode, Andrea shares what she has discovered about Uncle Sam and Mimi talks about her findings on Rosie the Riveter. 

A Dedicated Seamstress OR A Badass Entrepreneur 

Andrea shares some awesome facts about Betsy Ross that are not taught in history class. 

Mimi shares her incredible research on Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman aviatrix. 

Golden Coffee Or A Cup of Joe

In this episode, Andrea introduces Mimi to Madame Joe and her coffee that received a gold coin from President Hayes. 

Sarasota's Leslie Knope OR A Postcard for Carrie 

Mimi shares her love for Sarasota's first postmistress Carrie Abbe. 

Vigilance: A Story of Sheriff Watson, By Andrea Knies

The Mysterious Mille  OR Dumbing Down Drew 

Andrea shares with Mimi an intersting discovery from a used book store. 

A First for Florida  OR The Tireless Teacher 

Mimi and Andrea explore the impressive life of Blanche Armwood the first Black woman from Florida to graduate from an accrediated law school.