Elizabeth Keckley was born into slavery and turned a talent for design into her pathway to freedom. She bore witness to the American Civil War from a unique perspective within the White House as the confidante to her friend (and client) Mary Todd Lincoln.
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May 28
Audrey Hepburn, Mega Episode
Every once in a while, we like to revisit a subject near and dear to our hearts, and Audrey has always had a place in both of ours. We’ve combined both parts of our 2019 coverage into this one mega episode. Audrey was born a child of privilege, but soon became a child of war; her ... Show More
2h 44m
Jun 2024
The Hidden History of the White House | 1
<p>The new book from American History Tellers, <em>The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments, </em>is available now from William Morrow.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-History-White-House-Struggles/dp/006334338X?ref_=abpt ... Show More
39m 11s
Jul 2021
"Elizabeth Banks"
<p>The incred Elizabeth Banks joins us this week from Ireland. Elizabeth is an actor, director, writer, producer, and all-around baller. She teaches us about pet-care in exchange for lodging, Jason learns what the word “college” means, and a few people admit to their rollerbladin ... Show More
57m 30s
May 2024
Margaret Thatcher | The Making of the Iron Lady | 1
The daughter of a methodist shopkeeper, Margaret Thatcher has never believed in luck. She knows that together with her strength of character, hard work is what will bring her success. And soon enough, she proves herself one of the most formidable politicians the country has ever ... Show More
57m 5s
Mar 2018
Prohibition | Interview with Lillian Cunningham | 7
<p>Do you know the record for the longest ratification period of any constitutional amendment? Lillian Cunningham did. She’s an editor with the Washington Post, host of two outstanding American History podcasts, Presidential and Constitutional, and she’s our guest today. </p ... Show More
32m 35s
<p>American History Tellers. Our History, Your Story. Premieres January 3rd.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privac ... Show More
