Posts tagged Civil War
9. Lincoln's Refuge (Part II)

In this episode, Abraham Lincoln stargazes, recites Shakespeare to Edwin Stanton and befriends the soldiers who guard him before he & his family must evacuate their hideaway in the face of an advancing rebel army. Finally, an anonymous assassin takes aim at the President during a moonlit horseback ride.


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8. Lincoln's Refuge - Expert Interview

In today's expert interview episode, we first go in-depth with special guest Erin Carlson Mast (the former President & CEO of President Lincoln’s Cottage) for an engrossing discussion about the tragic death of Willie Lincoln. Then we welcome aboard Bo Hammond (from the Bromances of History Podcast) for a fun & fascinating look at the pivotal relationship between Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.


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5. The Dead of Antietam - Expert Interview

In today's expert interview episode, we go in-depth with special guest & photographic expert John Milleker to learn all about the fascinating history of photography during the 1800s. How were the first photos made? What's the REAL story behind Mathew Brady's rise to stardom? The answer to all these questions (and more) are yours to enjoy in today's episode.


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