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18th Century Podcast

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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18th Century Podcast

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18th Century Podcast

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In this unscripted episode I go over the new mini-series created by the History Channel, Washington. Listen to my rambling thoughts on this show.read here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=273--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s
This speech was delivered by King George III during the year 1775 after the colonies were declared to be in rebellion, to the Parliament of Great-Britain. This speech was read during the opening session of Parliament.read the speech here: htt
This episode is short and a bit on the darker side of the 18th Century. After the execution of Major John Andre of the British Military during the War Of American Independence, a poem was found on his persons. I'll be giving a quick backstory t
In this episode of The 18th Century Podcast, I discuss some of the books I own that are related to the 18th Century. This is an Unscripted episode.read about it here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=248--- Support this podcast: https://
Imagine this, the village idiot through sheer dumb luck becomes one of the most wealthy men around. Sounds pretty farfetched? Well, I supposes it's time you hear the tale of Lord Timothy Dexter.read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.b
Wellcome back to an exciting New Year for the 18th Century Podcast! This is an update episode about where I want to take the show in the new year. Very straightforward, but a bit longer than usual. Happy New Year everyone!Read episode here: h
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I discuss what Christmas was like during the 18th Century. Most of what is discussed in this episode focuses on the English and Colonial traditions, but a couple others are mentioned as well. This wi
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I read a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to his daughter Patsy. My apologies for no episode the prior week, other work was catching up with me and I did not have time to record an episode. This episode
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I give my thoughts on the miniseries Cathrine the Great. There are some good things to say, and some bad things. This is an unscripted episode this week, and the longest episode in this show's histor
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I read an essay Benjamin Franklin wrote about farting in 1781. I think most people forget that people back in the 18th Century were human too, and did have a sense of humor. Benjamin Franklin was kno
Lots of stuff happening in my life right now, so I’m taking 2 weeks off. I will return!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support
In today's episode, we'll be going over spycraft in the 18th Century. We'll cover some techniques spies would use to conceal their messages, and some notable spies from the 18th Century like Nathan Hale. We'll also discuss some spy activity dur
In today's episode, we'll be going over the life of Catherine the Great. From being a foreigner of Russia to it's Empress, learn with me about the life of one of Russia's greatest rulers as she brought in it's golden age.read the script here:
In this unscripted episode of the 18th Century Podcast, listen to me stumble reading 3 of the Culper Letters from the American Revolution. The Culper Spy Ring was the first American Spy ring.Read the letters here: https://18thcentury.home.bl
In today's episode, we will be discussing the subject of the English Dinner Party from the 18th Century. I'll be going over a few recipes too.read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=168--- Support this podcast: https://podc
In this episode, we will be discussing different kinds of drinks from the 18th Century. I'll be going over a few recipes too. Some of the drinks mentioned will be alcoholic, so if you decide to try one of the alcoholic drinks, please drink resp
In this episode, we will be taking a look at the life of Archduchess Maria Theresa. She was involved in one of the key conflicts of the 18th Century, The War Of Austrian Succession.read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=142-
In today's episode, we will be taking a look at secret societies.We're going to start the episode discussing a brief overview of the topic, then a few societies in particular. Among those discussed will be The Freemasons, The Hell Fire Club, an
Sorry I didn’t get a chance to finish the script for this weeks episode. So this is on the fly giving an overview of what’s to come.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support
In this episode I read George Washington's first Inaugural Address from April 30, 1789. Read the Address here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=130--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we'll take a look at dueling. First I'll read the Code Duello, which was practically the instruction manual for duels, then we'll take a look at a brief history of duels, then I'll tell you a little s
In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we'll take a look at the life of Mary Wollstonecraft. Though she was not as famous as her daughter, Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. This episode will act as a brief bio for her life and stru
In this week's episode we'll be covering Cannons and a little bit about other Artillery as well. I was pressed for time this week, so my apologies for the dip in quality for this week's episode.Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.b
The Enlightenment is perhaps one of the most important philosophical and scientific movements in history. In today's episode we cover a brief history of The Enlightenment, we go over some of it's core ideas, and we'll do a mini bio for John Loc
I read Patrick Henry's Speech from 1775, Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death. This is probably one of the more famous speeches in American History, and was a pleasure to read. This episode is a bit shorter than our regular episodes. Normal length
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