🔍 Deep Dive into History & Innovation
In this episode, hosts Lydia Holmes and Nathaniel Cohen commemorate New Hampshire's crucial ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788, marking a turning point in American history. 📜 Discover how this event not only established a unified federal government but also laid the groundwork for societal checks and balances, influencing everything from politics to our daily digital lives.
🎉 Spotlight on Birthdays
Celebrate the birthdays of historical figures like Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, and Sheryl Crow. Dive deep into Thomas Edison's world, exploring his incredible innovations like the electric light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. 💡 Learn about Edison's prolific career, his Menlo Park lab's role as an invention hub, and his legendary rivalry with Nikola Tesla over electrical currents.
🏛️ Unearthed History
Finally, uncover the significance of a recent archaeological discovery in Virginia: the remains of America's oldest known schoolhouse for Black children. 🏫 Discuss the resilience and pursuit of education in the 18th century, shining a light on the lives of those who learned and taught there.
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