Sybil: Hero of the American Revolution

Today's episode is adapted by Daniel Hinds from the original story “The Magic Bonbons” by L. Frank Baum. A little girl named Bessie Bostwick takes a magical box of chocolates from a young lady named Claribel Sudds. Find out what happens when Bessie, her parents, and two guests ea ... Show More

This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. A Bone To Pick! In this adaptation of a classic Aesop’s Fable, a lion and bear can’t agree on who should get to eat the leftover picnic basket goodies. Who’s going to win this ar ... Show More

Born in Africa and transported as a slave to America, this Revolutionary War era poet became the darling of London and charmed notable figures of American history along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>In 1776, the British Under Secretary of State for the American Colonies was giddy. The Americans needed to be punished like children for their bad behavior. “Roman severity,” he called it, and then when he crushed the rebellion, the American children could come crawling back t ... Show More

Six months have passed. Eleonore is living on the West Coast, and she’s ready to put the past behind her. Michael is in Boulder trying to see his newborn child. Until Richland Health sends the company jet to fly them both back to New York to handle one last piece of family busine ... Show More

<p>The Revolution was fought for freedom, at least in name. Calls for freedom filled the air. No taxation without representation! Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!</p><p>The Marquis de Lafayette, who had fought valiantly at Washington's side throughout the war, spoke fo ... Show More

"America's first female cryptanalyst" only hints at the contributions of this codebreaking war hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

A Corsican boy, an outsider, seizes his chance to make a name for himself when France is turned upside down by a long and bloody revolution. He’s relentless in his pursuit of power, and in the pursuit of one woman.Join Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer advert ... Show More

<p>Nathaniel Philbrick - one of Patrick's favorite authors of popular history - stopped by to chat about his latest book, <em>In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown. </em>The bestselling author filled us in on the dramatic final days o ... Show More