American Tales with Dustin Bass

American Tales is a podcast designed to explore the world through American history. This podcast will unearth the things you know, the things you thought you knew, the things you’ve forgotten, and the things you were never told. This is a podcast about great American stories. About American adventures and the adventurers. It’s not just about the political and military leaders — but it’s about the architects, the painters, the scientists, the engineers, the baseball players, singers, writers, fighters, tinkerers, and everyone else in between.

American Tales with Dustin Bass is a history podcast hosted by The Sons Of History, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Sons Of History hosts American Tales with Dustin Bass, a history show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Dutch Subversion, British Aggression, and the First US Ambassador

  Apr 14, 202511 minS1

  <p>The Dutch began their colony 400 years ago, but it would not last long. While other imperial powers accumulated colonies, the Dutch found power through a different method, and it was one that would greatly assist the new country of America. The incidental arrival of one statesman ensured the United States received what it needed, while also establishing a first for the nation.</p><p>Recommended reading: Papers of John Adams: Volume 13 - May to October 1782</p><p>Cited sources:</p><p>Date of recognition - https://history.state.gov/countries/netherlands#:~:text=Dutch%20Recognition%20of%20U.S.%20Independence,Adams%20...

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  Episode #19

  A Physicist, Telephotography, and the Advent of Television

  Apr 7, 202510 minS1

  <p>As Alexander Graham Bell’s company continues to grow, its research and development division continues to draw scientists from around the country to innovate and invent. One young optical physicist has an idea that will transform the way the world communicates. A high-profile American is selected to demonstrate history altering technology.</p><p>Recommended reading: The Columbia History of American Television by Gary R. Edgerton</p><p>Cited sources:</p><p>Phone patent - https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-telephone-invention </p><p>Phone patent - https://www.marquette.edu/news-center/2020/marquette-professor-settles-144-year-controversy-on-invention-of-the-telephone.php</p><p>Phone patent image - https://www...

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  Episode #18

  How a US Naval Officer Opened the Closed Nation of Japan

  Mar 31, 202514 minS1

  <p>Immediately after the Revolution, America makes its first trade agreement in Asia with China. Attempting to do the same with the closed country of Japan looks to be impossible. A timely opportunity and the right naval officer enables America to do what no other western power could.</p><p>Recommended reading: Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan by Commodore Matthew Perry<br /></p><p>Cited sources:</p><p>Opening Japan - https://history.state.gov/milestones/1830-1860/opening-to-japan#:~:text=The%20Japanese%20grudgingly%20agreed%20to,American%20ships%3A%20Shimoda%20and%20Hakodate.</p><p>Opening Japan...

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  Episode #17

  How Political Infighting Produced the Bill of Rights and a Controversial Map

  Mar 24, 202514 minS1

  <p>Differing political philosophies instigated the American Revolution, but after defeating the British, new, yet familiar philosophies butted heads. As Federalists and Antifederalists faced off in literary and verbal spars, a most important Founding Father switched sides. The ongoing political conflicts would soon result in one of the most controversial and enduring political maneuvers in American history.</p><p>Recommended reading: Gerrymandering in America: The House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Popular Sovereignty by Cambridge University Press. </p><p>Cartoon - ⁠https://www.si.edu/object/cartoon-gerry-mander-1813%3Anmah_509530⁠</p><p>Brief history - ⁠https://www.brennancenter.org/our...

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  Episode #16

  A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

  Mar 17, 202513 minS1

  <p>On a Monday morning in 1831, it is discovered that approximately $245,000 is missing from the City Bank of New York. In a city without a police force, a Manhattan constable takes on a brilliantly executed bank heist conducted by professional thieves who escaped from Australia’s penal colony.</p><p>Recommended reading: The Irresistible Invitation of High Constable Jacob Hays by Patrick Bringley</p><p><br>Most info - https://books.google.com/books?id=M_0-AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA85&lpg=PA85&dq=1831+city+bank+of+new+york+robbery&source=bl&ots=SZj-BeYLq9&sig=ACfU3U0Q1UKvPZOmCGWRfi694hV3UGR0_g&hl...

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