American History Tellers podcast

American History Tellers

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  Wondery  

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more. Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting [wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/] (http://wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/) now.

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more. Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting [wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/] (http://wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/) now.

 

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Daring Prison Escapes | Bastille of the Confederacy | 1

In February 1864, more than 100 Union Army officers broke out of Libby Prison, an infamous... more

03 Sep 2025

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03 Sep 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: California Gold Rush | Digging Deeper | 4

In the early 1850s, as people continued to flood West, California’s booming cities experie... more

29 Aug 2025

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29 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: California Gold Rush | Battlelines | 3

For white settlers, the Gold Rush offered a chance for fortune, but for California’s Nativ... more

27 Aug 2025

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27 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: California Gold Rush | The Forty Niners | 2

In early 1849, thousands of gold-hungry Americans began pouring into California from the e... more

22 Aug 2025

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22 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: California Gold Rush | The First Strike | 1

After the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, hundreds of thousands of prospectors... more

20 Aug 2025

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20 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: The Insurrection of Aaron Burr | Treason on Trial | 4

In the summer of 1807, Richmond, Virginia hosted the most sensational trial in the young n... more

27 Aug 2025

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27 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: The Insurrection of Aaron Burr | The Severance of the Union | 3

In August 1806, Aaron Burr began the final preparations for his mysterious expedition to t... more

20 Aug 2025

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20 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: The Insurrection of Aaron Burr | Gathering Forces | 2

In the summer of 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr was wanted for the murder of Alexander Ha... more

13 Aug 2025

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13 Aug 2025


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FAN FAVORITE: The Insurrection of Aaron Burr | An Affair of Honor | 1

In July 1804, Aaron Burr faced political rival Alexander Hamilton on the cliffs of Weehawk... more

06 Aug 2025

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Evolution on Trial | Live and Let Live | 4

The Scopes ""Monkey"" Trial was set against the backdrop of the roaring twenties, a time o... more

30 Jul 2025

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History Daily: Henry VIII’s Fifth Wedding

July 28, 1540. King Henry VIII of England marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, 32 yea... more

28 Jul 2025

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Evolution on Trial | Duel to the Death | 3

On July 20, 1925, the trial of John Scopes continued in the stifling heat of the overcrowd... more

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Evolution on Trial | Monkeytown | 2

On the sweltering morning of July 10, 1925, 200 newspaper reporters, newsreel film produce... more

16 Jul 2025

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History Daily: The Lincoln Hospital Takeover

July 14, 1970. A group of Puerto Rican activists stage an occupation demanding better heal... more

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Evolution on Trial | A Clash of Giants | 1

In 1925, the famous politician and presidential contender William Jennings Bryan returned ... more

09 Jul 2025

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09 Jul 2025


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Typhoid Mary | Cook, Carrier, Captive | 3

In 1906, a New York health department investigation into an outbreak of typhoid fever led ... more

02 Jul 2025

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02 Jul 2025


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Typhoid Mary | Destroying Angel | 2

After spending two years in forced isolation on a remote island in the East River, Mary Ma... more

25 Jun 2025

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25 Jun 2025


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Typhoid Mary | An Invisible Menace | 1

In the fall of 1906, a mysterious outbreak of typhoid fever struck a wealthy New York fami... more

18 Jun 2025

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18 Jun 2025


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History Daily: The First Woman In Space

June 16, 1963. After months of rigorous training, Soviet Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova be... more

16 Jun 2025

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The Progressive Era | In the Arena | 6

As president, Theodore Roosevelt pursued a progressive agenda. He worked to break up the m... more

11 Jun 2025

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