Randy Browne, an award-winning historian and Professor of History at Xavier University, joins us to investigate slavery's driving system.| Ben Franklin's World
By Sarah Peters Kernan Listen here, or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! In this episode, Sarah Kernan speaks with Crystal Dozier, Associate Professor and anthropological archaeologist at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. She is Chair for the Department of Anthropology, Director of Wichita State’s Archaeology of Food Laboratory, and City Archaeologist for the city of Wichita. Crystal describes researching food and foodways using archaeological approaches, including expe...| The Recipes Project
When we think of early American champions of religious liberty, one name often rises above the rest: Roger Williams. Williams is widely remembered as the founder of Rhode Island and a strong advocate for the separation of church and state. But what kind of man turns down a prestigious ministerial position in Boston, only to […]| 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
How did Benjamin Franklin’s stove save energy? What does it reveal about wood, trees, and attempts to control the climate?| Ben Franklin's World
Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia’s early history shaped the broader narrative […]| Ben Franklin's World
Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.| Ben Franklin's World
In this special Juneteenth episode, as we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, we will delve into the work of those working to preserve slave dwellings across the United States, safeguarding the essential stories these structures embody. In our conversation, our guest will share why former slave dwellings are vital to our nation's history| Ben Franklin's World - A Podcast About Early American History