Jul 2023
Robert E Lee: Life & Legacy
He is undoubtedly the most famous member of the Confederate forces. But it wasn't always set to be that way.
In this episode, Don speaks to Jonathan Horn to find out about the life of Robert E Lee, why he made the decision to join the Confederate side, and how he was connected to ... Show More
35m 46s
Feb 2021
General Robert E Lee: US Civil War rebel
The US Civil War of 1861-65 left 700,000 troops dead. The Southern Confederate states rebelled against the Union of the North because the Confederates wanted to protect the right to own slaves. The hero of the rebel cause, General Robert E Lee, was charged with treason and had hi ... Show More
12m 28s
Mar 2024
Henry Martyn Robert’s Rules of Order
Henry Martyn Robert was connected to multiple historical events, but his most lasting legacy is the set of guidelines he created that offered a standardized way to run meetings.
Research:
"Henry Martyn Robert." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, vol. 21, Gale, 2001. Gale In ... Show More
42m 1s
Nov 2022
Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic, Part 1
Robert-Houdin was the magician that Houdini named himself after, his story is hard to pin down, because even his own memoir is written to be entertaining, not accurate. Part one covers his early life, marriages, and beginnings in magic.
Research:
Britannica, The Editors of Encyc ... Show More
38m 48s
Nov 2022
Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic, Part 2
After the 1844 Paris expo, Robert-Houdin turned his efforts to creating his own stage show. He created automata tricks that still delight today, and quickly became a very famous magician.
Research:
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin". Encyclopedi ... Show More
37m 27s
Sep 2021
Robert Smalls Stole A Confederate Ship and Sailed to Freedom, Part One: Planning the Heist
Born into slavery, Robert Smalls dreamed of freedom for not just himself and his family, but all oppressed people. As the US became consumed in the Civil War, he hatched a daredevil plan to make this dream a reality -- by stealing a Confederate ship and sailing straight past the ... Show More
25m 12s
Jul 2021
The Lost Robert E. Lee Oath Theory (1975) w/ John Reeves
It’s July 22nd. This day in 1975, Congress voted to restore citizenship to Robert E. Lee, more than a hundred years after his death.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by author John Reeves to talk about why this vote took place, how it tied into a false theory about a missing cit ... Show More
23m 15s