Episode 407: John A. Ragosta, Patrick Henry: From the American Revolution to Saving the Union Historian John Ragosta explores Patrick Henry from leader in the American Revolution to statesman to his fight to preserve the Union.

What made Patrick Henry a voice that stirred a nation? Explore his fiery speeches and pivotal role in America's fight for independence. Listen now: ​https://benfranklinsworld.com/407

#FoundingFathers #LibertyOrDeath #HistoryPodcast #BFWorld #Virginia #Rev250 #Revolution250

Episode 407: John A. Ragosta, Patrick Henry: From the American Revolution to Saving the Union Historian John Ragosta explores Patrick Henry from leader in the American Revolution to statesman to his fight to preserve the Union.

What made Patrick Henry a voice that stirred a nation? Explore his fiery speeches and pivotal role in America's fight for independence. Listen now: ​https://benfranklinsworld.com/407

#FoundingFathers #LibertyOrDeath #HistoryPodcast #BFWorld #Virginia #Rev250 #Revolution250

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

I’m working on a September #BFWorld episode about the creation of the federal government.

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

"Give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry's words ignited a revolution. Discover the man behind the legend in our latest episode. Tune in here: ​https://benfranklinsworld.com
benfranklinsworld.com/407

#PatrickHenry #AmericanRevolution #EarlyAmerica #BFWorld #Rev250 #Revolution250

New #BFWorld Episode!!

📜 Genealogy in early America wasn’t just about ancestry—it was about freedom, power, & identity.

Historian @kawulf.bsky.social joins us to explore how early Americans used lineage to shape their lives & communities

🎧 Listen now: benfranklinsworld.com/416
#History #Genealogy

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Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 410: Mary Beth Norton, The World's First Personal Advice Column Travel back to 1690s England with historian Mary Beth Norton as we explore the Athenian Mercury, the world's first personal advice column.

Coffeehouses, courtship, and anonymous questions. ☕️💍

Explore how Londoners sought advice on love & life in the 1690s with @lizcovart.bsky.social and Mary Beth Norton.

🎙 benfranklinsworld.com/410

#BFWorld #History #BritHist #Skystorians

Episode 409: The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war.

The 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 continues with a new episode of @bfworld.bsky.social!

#History tells us who we are.

In Lexington & Concord 250 years ago, it told the world Americans wouldn't back down.

Join the #BFWorld podcast for a deep dive into 1775! 🔥

Episode 407: John A. Ragosta, Patrick Henry: From the American Revolution to Saving the Union Historian John Ragosta explores Patrick Henry from leader in the American Revolution to statesman to his fight to preserve the Union.

What made Patrick Henry a voice that stirred a nation? Explore his fiery speeches and pivotal role in America's fight for independence. Listen now: ​https://benfranklinsworld.com/407

#FoundingFathers #LibertyOrDeath #HistoryPodcast #BFWorld #Virginia #Rev250 #Revolution250

Trump Administration Moves to Cut Humanities Endowment Grant recipients have been told that funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities would be redirected to furthering “the president’s agenda.”

This is just awful.

The NEH sponsored a lot of the projects on #BFWorld and even supported @bfworld.bsky.social during the pandemic. I am forever grateful.

I love the work I do with #BFWorld. I am beyond grateful that the work my guests, partners, and I do makes a difference to people.

This will be my fourth time being a guest on #BFWorld (actually five, if you count a mini episode). It’s a super impressive platform and always a great experience. Looking forward to the episode!

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Episode 407: John A. Ragosta, Patrick Henry: From the American Revolution to Saving the Union Historian John Ragosta explores Patrick Henry from leader in the American Revolution to statesman to his fight to preserve the Union.

“Give me liberty or give me death.”

You’ve heard the line. But did you know Patrick Henry also helped prevent a civil war in 1799?

Join John Ragosta on #BFWorld for an exploration of Patrick Henry;s life and deeds.

🎧 Listen now! #History #Podcasts #USHistory #Skystorians #AmericanRevolution

I avoided dynamic ads because I had institutional support that paid me for my work & to support the costs of the show.

Now that #BFWorld & I are independent, we have to raise revenue to support the production of the show.

Being independent ensures our continued editorial & historical integrity.

I’ve been doing a lot of back-end work on #BFWorld podcast.

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I’m preparing for my 9am interview with Seth Rockman about his new book Plantation Goods.

It was a fascinating read.

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Episode 405: African Americans in Early New York City Leslie M. Harris joins us to explore the history of Africans and African Americans in early New York City.

New #BFWorld Episode: African Americans in Early New York City.

Join historian Leslie M. Harris for a look at how Africans & African Americans helped #NYC confront slavery, freedom, & racism in the early republic & Antebellum periods.

#History #Skystorians #USHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

Episode 404: Diane M. Spivey, How Black Chefs Shaped Early America Discover how African American cooking influenced colonial success and the American Revolution. Culinary historian Diane M. Spivey reveals the untold story of Black culinary activism.

New Episode of #BFWorld #Podcast!

Did you know that many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States have roots in African American culinary history?

Join Food Historian Diane M. Spivey for an exploration of the rich and complex legacy of African & African American foodways.

Episode 403: Lindsay M. Chervinsky, From Crisis to Peace: Re-Evaluating the Presidency of John Adams Did you know that John Adams, not George Washington, solidified the precedents of the executive branch and the presidency?

Did you know John Adams, not George Washington, solidified the precedents of the executive branch and presidency?

Join @lmchervinsky.bsky.social for a re-evaluation of the Presidency of John Adams, including his deft handling the Crisis of 1798.

#BFWorld #Podcasts #History #USHistory #Politics

Happy 319th Birthday, Ben Franklin!!

A great way to commemorate the anniversary of Ben Franklin's Birth is to consume a podcast episode or two of the Ben Franklin's World podcast: www.benfranklinsworld.com

#BFWorld #USHistory #History #Podcasts

Episode 402: Bob Frishman, Clocks, Watches, and Life in Early America Frishman Discover how early Americans kept time before modern clocks dominated. Join horologist Bob Frishman as we explore 18th-century timekeeping, the craftsmanship of clockmaker Edward Duffield, an...

Do you know what time it is?

This was a harder question to answer in early America where few owned watches and clocks.

Join horologist Bob Frishman for an exploration of how timepieces and their makers shaped community life & craftsmanship in the 18th century.

#Podcasts #BFWorld #UShistory #Time

Episode 401: James Fichter, Tea, Boycotts, and Revolution During the early days of the American Revolution, British Americans attempted to sway their fellow Britons with consumer politics. In 1768 and 1769, they organized a non-consumption movement of Britis...

Looking for a great way to end your year? Take a listen to the new #BFWorld Episode: Tea, Boycotts, & Revolution! With James Fichter’s help we investigate the Tea Crisis of 1773, the Continental Association, and the coming of the Revolutionary War. #History #USHistory #AmericanRevolution