The History Book

By Jacob Thomas

Join host Jacob on a journey through the pivotal, obscure, and captivating moments of American history. From the high seas of colonial piracy and the battlefields of the Revolution to the conflicts of... more

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The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

The History Book episodes:

September 22, 2022 After Dark #4
Join Jacob as he is joined by Maggie from Harpers Ferry National Park to talk about all things John Brown Raid as well as a bunch of other fun history things! Enjoy!
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35min
June 29, 2022 The Starving Time: A Jamestown Winter
Join Jacob as he discusses the Winter of 1609 in the Jamestown Colony, better known as The Starving Times. Also included in today's episode is a talk on John Rolfe, Pocahontas, and tobacco. Enjoy!
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12min
June 15, 2022 Student Demonstration Time : The Kent State Massacre
Join Jacob as he discuss the Kent State Massacre. Also included in today's episode Is a talk on Vietnam, President Nixon, and music. Enjoy!
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18min
April 20, 2022 Andersonville Prison: Such Misery as This
Join Jacob as he continues Civil War History Month with another episode on a Civil War Prison Camp, Andersonville! Todays episode will also discuss the Raiders, Henry Wirz, and War Crimes. Enjoy!
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14min
April 06, 2022 Elmira Prison: Confederate Hell
Join Jacob as he kicks off Civil War History Month with a discussion on Elmira Prison Camp! Today's episode also includes discussion of Prison breaks, Train Wrecks, and Life inside the Camp. Enjoy!
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15min
March 03, 2022 Photographing American Carnage: Brady, Gardner, and O'Sullivan
Join Jacob as he discusses the lives and careers of Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and Timothy O'Sullivan and there goal to photograph the carnage of the American Civil War!
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17min
February 16, 2022 Securing Freedom: Black Politicians in Reconstruction
Join Jacob as he discuss the road to securing freedom through the lives of Hiram Revels and Robert Smalls. Today episode also includes a discussion on the 13, 14, and 15 Amendment! Enjoy!
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20min
February 08, 2022 United State’s Colored Troops: 54th and Beyond
Join Jacob as he discusses the journey of the USCT’s. Today’s episode also includes talks about camp life, combat, and Medal of Honor winners! Enjoy!
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13min
December 17, 2021 After Dark #3
Join Jacob as he is joined by Ali Bittles to talk all thing Ulysses Grant as well as a bunch of other fun things! Enjoy!
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40min
December 15, 2021 Wilmington 1898: Blood in the Streets
Join Jacob for Part Two of Wilmington 1898 and the violence that broke out in the North Carolina city. Todays episode includes discussion of violence, disenfranchisement, and banishment. Enjoy!
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12min

FAQs about The History Book:

How many episodes does The History Book have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.