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A podcast series where a historian talks about the things he found interesting while researching a topic for his blog, hereforhistory.comHere For History presents quick digestible history for those new or experienced in the topics.
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On Wednesday, June 15, 1904, a group of mostly German Immigrants from the St. Mark's Evangelical Church in New York boarded the PS General Slocum for their parish's yearly outing. Within hours, 1,100 of the 1,300 people
The case of Sacco and Vanzetti is famous in American history. But why? I decided to learn about the two men and their trial so I could figure out just what makes this case so fascinating. Join me as I discuss what he lea
At its height in the 15th century, the Medici Bank could claim to be one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. It was the bank of Pope! However, by the end of the century, it no longer existed. So wha
In 1850, there was a gang so vicious that Cormac McCarthy chose to use them as characters in his book Blood Meridian. But who were these men? What did they do? And finally, what happened to them? Join Ryan as he talks ab
George Washington had a daring plan in the winter of 1776. His idea was to strike back against the British and give his army a much-needed morale boost, since they were still reeling from major defeats. However, to succe
The election of 1912 featured the incumbent President, the former President and his new party, a relatively new politician who suddenly became the front-runner, and a socialist. It may be one of the most unique elections
They guarded trains, hunted outlaws and robbers, and acted as strikebreakers. The Pinkertons are possibly the most famous private detective company in history. So who were they? Why did they get so famous? And was it rig
While researching the brutal Glanton Gang, I came across Samuel Chamberlain. Chamberlain's memoir turned out to be one of the best things I have ever read. I learned that no one loved Samuel Chamberlain more than Samuel
In a change of pace, Ryan reviews the new Netflix show, Death by Lightning. He also talks about the book the show is based on, Candice Millard's Destiny of the Republic. Ryan compares the two and discusses what he liked,
One of the first Wild West Outlaws in American history, Jesse James holds a special place in pop culture. The mythology around him is strong enough that Brad Pitt played him in a movie. So who was Jesse James, and how di
How does a man get the nickname the "financier?" How does he get credit for funding the American Revolution? These are the questions Ryan had about Robert Morris, a man known as the "Financier of the Revolution." While l
For one month in 1907, America's financial industry stood on the brink of disaster. There were bank runs, and the New York Stock Exchange stood poised to collapse. The financial industry needed help. Luckily, help arrive
Why did a group of pacifists feel the ire of their fellow colonists during the American Revolution? What led people to dislike them? Why were the Quakers outsiders in the colonies they helped found? Ryan aims to learn mo
How does a man known as a successful banker, businessman, and "Financier of the Civil War" fail so badly that he gets accused of starting a global depression?Ryan aims to find out as he learns about Jay Cooke and his fai
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is one of the most infamous pieces of legislation in American History. So what was it? Ryan sets out to learn about the act's origins, purpose, and most importantly, repercussions. Listen in a
Did you know there was a series of violent clashes between West Virginia miners and the mining companies between 1912 and 1922? Ryan sure didn't before starting his research. Ryan goes over all he learned about this wild
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