The History Things Podcast
A conversational approach to interpreting history. Hosts Patrick and Parker aim to connect you to some of your favorite stories from the past as well as ones you might not have ever heard before! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast
Episodes
It is early summer of 1754 and a young George Washington leads a group of Virginia soldiers through the woods of western Pennsylvania. What he doesn’t know, is that after an encounter with French forces in late June, he will end up in a much more significant engagement just a few short weeks later… However this will not be just a simple clash between colonial forces deep in the frontier of North America, but rather th...
This episode features public historian Travis Shaw as he takes us through his lifelong interest in Marylands role in the American Revolution.
This episode is also the first of three archived episodes featuring former co-host Matt Borders that are scheduled for release this season
Join us for our mid-year look at the state of the show!
Catching up with friends of the show, Melissa Winn & Dana Shoaf at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine!
It’s been a few years since their last appearances on the show, but they are back and with HUGE updates on the various historical projects they have been working on and some exciting looks ahead at what’s in store for one of the coolest museums around!
Author Sarah Miller is back to talk to us about another controversial figure from history, Lincoln assassination conspirator Mary Surratt!
In her first go around on The History Things Podcast, Sarah changed hearts and minds about how we viewed the gruesome Borden murders of the 1890s and the subsequent trial of the infamous Lizzie Borden! Will she do the same in this edition? Tune in to find out!
This week we are joined by Patrick Schroeder, historian from Appomattox Court House National Park!
Patrick takes use through the final days of the Civil War in the east, as Lee’s beleaguered army surrenders to General Grant on April 9, 1865!
Part three of our exploration of the Irish War of Independence between 1919 - 1921.
Part two of our exploration of the Irish War of Independence between 1919 - 1921.
In this episode we begin exploring the Irish War of Independence! In part one, host Patrick McGuire takes us through the background of Irelands long struggle to obtain its sovereign right!
This episode features music by: Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Colm McGuinness, Maria Grigoryeva, Victor Sanchez, & The Wolfe Tones.
Andrew Miller joins us again on The History Things Podcast, this time talking about some early baseball history!
Andrew is a big baseball geek and devoted Detroit Tigers fan, and he joins us to talk about the moment Major League Baseball came of age at the turn of the 20th century!
Known as the Dead Ball Era, the period between 1900 and 1920 was a time of great change in baseball and it set the stage and possibly crea...
Baseball season is upon us and for the first time on the podcast, we are opening the conversation about America’s past-time!
We are joined by Hall Of Fame baseball writer and ESPN Analyst Tim Kurkjian, and his son Jeff, Co-Host of The Andie Summers Show on WXTU Radio (Philadelphia) to talk about why the game is so great and to share stories from its vast history.
In this episode we focus on the fun...
Pat & Parker got to have a night out on the town! This past week, the fellas attended the Frederick Speakers Series and had the awesome experience of listening to famed ocean explorer and personal hero of ours, Dr. Robert Ballard, talk about his illustrious career and the future of ocean exploration and discovery.
Sitting in the same room and listening to the stories of the man who discovered the wreck of the RMS...
In this episode, Pat & Parker wrap up their conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what his experience has been like hosting a historical podcast over the years!
- This episode is recommended for an audience over 13 years old -
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Part one of a two-part conversation with “Addressing Gettysburg,” host Matt Callery about what it is like to host a podcast focused on historical subjects!
This episode features a behind the scenes look at how the “Addressing Gettysburg Podcast,” came to life and how it has evolved over the years!
Also in this episode, because it’s always a riot when Matt Callery and Pat McGuire get together, Pat, ...
We kick off Season 6 with a short chat with our new Co-Host Parker Russell and by taking a brief look ahead to what’s in store for this year!
We are very excited about some of the projects we’re working on for the show this season and 2025 is looking like it’s going to be one for the record books!
So Happy New Year everyone! May your 2025 bring you happiness and peace! Thanks for listening, we hope...
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