What if loyalty, not rebellion, was the default position in British North America? It’s easy to forget that before 1776, most colonists identified as proud Britons. They didn’t see themselves as future Americans or revolutionaries; they saw themselves as subjects of a global empire. And in the colony of Georgia, many clung to that identity […] The post Episode 421: Greg Brooking, Loyalism and Revolution in Georgia appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
In 1760s North Carolina, a grassroots movement of farmers known as the Regulators rose up against corrupt officials, unjust taxes, and land speculators—all in the name of justice and loyalty to the Crown. Join Liz Covart and historian Nathan Schultz as they explore the Regulator Movement, its brutal end at the Battle of Alamance, and why this early uprising complicates our understanding of the American Revolution.| Ben Franklin's World
Have you ever wondered why genealogy captivates so many people? Whether it’s tracing a family tree back generations or holding on to stories told around the dinner table, genealogy offers a powerful sense of connection—a connection that can shape identities, claims of property, and even arguments for freedom. But genealogy isn’t just a modern-day hobby. […]| Ben Franklin's World
When you picture the Declaration of Independence, what comes to mind? Most people envision a single, iconic document–parchment, signatures, maybe even a scene from National Treasure. But what if I told you, the Declaration of Independence isn’t just one document, but many documents? And that each version of the Declaration tells a different story–a story […] The post Episode 415: Emily Sneff, The Many Declarations of Independence appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
How do we uncover queer lives from the distant past, especially in an era when language and records often erased or obscured them? What did queerness look like in early America, and how might it have intersected with power, religion, and empire on the eve of the American Revolution? John McCurdy, a Professor of History […] The post Episode 414: John McCurdy: Robert Newburgh’s Trials: Queerness & Reputation in Revolutionary America appeared first on Ben Franklin's World.| Ben Franklin's World
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, historian Christian Di Spigna joins us to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Joseph Warren—the revolutionary physician who helped ignite America’s fight for independence.| Ben Franklin's World
When we think about the American Revolution, the French Revolution, or the Haitian Revolution, we think about the ideals of freedom and equality. These ideals were embedded and discussed in all of these revolutions. What we don’t always think about when we think about these revolutions are the objects that inspired, came out of, and| Ben Franklin's World - A Podcast About Early American History
