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HTP EP 54: Gettysburg And The Battle For Memory w/D. Scott Hartwig Jul 31, 2023

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As the guys wrap up the 160th Gettysburg offensive, Pat and Matt have brought the legendary Scott Hartwig back on the show to talk about the aftermath of the battle, but also its place in historical memory.
How did the veterans remember the largest battle ever fought on the western hemisphere? How did that memory affect the memorials and monuments of the time? Just as interesting is how the memory and memorialization changed as we got further away from the Battle of Gettysburg.
All this and much more is discussed in detail as part of The History Things Podcast wrap up of the Gettysburg Campaign!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 53: “A Most Glorious Fourth!” - The Siege of Vicksburg w/ Andrew Miller Jul 04, 2023

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The History Things Podcast has said it before and on this 160th commemoration of The Most Glorious Fourth, we will say it again. There is so much happening in the Summer of 1863!!
To help Pat and Matt better understand one of the major events of that summer is historian Andrew Miller who dives deep into the Vicksburg Campaign, the Siege and ultimate fall of the "Gibraltar of the South". Andrew also puts the Glorious Fourth at Vicksburg into context with Gettysburg, Tullahoma and Port Gibson. All major United States victories that occured in the first ten days of July, 1863.
So join us as we give theses parallel campaigns the context they deserve this Fourth of July!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 52: Gettysburg - The Ride of Alexander Hays w/ Codie Eash Jul 03, 2023

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As part of The History Things Podcast continued Gettysburg 160th Blitz, the guys are speaking to historian Codie Eash about one of the most dynamic and indeed provocative actions to occur right at the end of the Battle of Gettysburg. Following the repulse of the famed Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Charge, or as Pat likes to call it, Longstreet's Charge, Brigadier General Alexander Hays took captured Confederate flags and dragged them on the ground in front of the cheering Federal line.
How this event came to pass and the variety of stories that came from it are covered by Codie and the guys. Come to find out it wasn't just the Federal line that witnessed this event, but the Confederates too! All this and much more is discussed as the Gettysburg Blitz continues!!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 51: The Battle of Gettysburg w/D. Scott Hartwig Jun 30, 2023

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You read that episode title correctly, not only are Pat and Matt taking on the Battle of Gettysburg in honor of its 160th commemoration, but they have brought on Scott Hartwig to be their guide!
In the unlikely event that you don't know that name, Scott Hartwig was the long time Chief Historian of Gettysburg National Military Park and a frequent contributor to such programs as Civil War Journal. Scott is featured in the Antietam National Battlefield NPS movie and has written two massive volumes on the Maryland Campaign.
The guys however got him to return to his old stomping ground and give a great discussion on the Gettysburg Campaign, how it came about and of course the three bloody days themselves. Join us as we discuss the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere, the Battle of Gettysburg, on its 160th Commemoration!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 50: Mid Year Review/Episode 50!!!!! Jun 19, 2023

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Holy Cow! The History Things Podcast has made it to 50 episodes! Pat and Matt didn't really know how far they would go with their podcast, but 50 episodes is a good start.
This milestone is thanks to you, our listeners, as well as to our fantastic guests! None of this would have been possible without your support and the guys are so honored that you decided to tune in and join them on this journey.
Looking forward to 50 more!!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 49: “ It is simply country or no country…” Major John Rawlins w/ Melissa Winn Jun 05, 2023

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Heading into the summer, Pat and Matt are joined by Melissa Winn, the now former Director of Photography Research for HistoryNet. Melissa provides the guys with details on a man who is often overlooked by history and was overshadowed by his boss during the American Civil War, John A. Rawlins, aide-de-camp of Ulysses S. Grant himself.
Rawlins, a prewar friend of Grant's, was an influential lawyer and democrat in Galena, Illinois prior to the war. Upon the outbreak of hostilities he famously declared that, "there were no parties anymore" and that he would enlist to fight for the Union. In August 1861 Rawlins was asked to join Grant's staff and was promoted to Captain. In this position he looked after the General, keeping on him about his pledge of temperance and keeping away many who would distract or tempt Grant.
Join us as we learn more about this fascinating man, how he kept Grant on the straight and narrow and what happened to him as the war dragged on.
What are your thoughts on John Rawlins? Comment on our social media @TheHistoryThingsPodcast or send us an email at historythingspodcast@gmail.com!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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**HTP YouTube Special** - Real-time sinking of the Lusitania May 02, 2023

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Coming Sunday May 7th! Join us as we watch the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in real-time as produced by the YouTube channel Titanic Animators!

HTP EP 48: Sinking of RMS Lusitania (Murder On The Atlantic) Apr 03, 2023

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For the second quarter of Season 4 the guys are diving deep with our resident shipwreck enthusiast and producer Parker! You may recall Parker's excellent show on the White Star Line and RMS Titanic in Season 1, well he is back with another tragedy on the high seas, this time, the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915!
The guys will be looking at the history of the ship, it's relationship to the First World War and the circumstances surrounding its sinking. It's a harrowing story and one that is still surrounded by controversy and debate to this very day. Even here within podcast!
What do you think about the sinking of the RMS Lusitania? Comment on our social media @TheHistoryThingsPodcast or send us an email at historythingspodcast@gmail.com!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 47: St. Patrick's Day Special w/ Matt Callery (Addressing Gettysburg) Mar 17, 2023

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Happy St. Patrick's Day and welcome to The History Things Podcast St. Patrick's Day Special! For this four leaf clover festooned holiday the guys have pulled in one of our very first fans, the host of the wildly successful Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, Matt Callery!
When Pat and Matt were starting out, Addressing Gettysburg had them on to promote the show. They have since been on talking St. Patrick's Day history, so it was only appropriate that they invited Matt down to the War Department for their own St. Patrick's Day episode! As you might expect hilarity ensues immediately and they are 44 minutes in before they even get to the history of the holiday. So grab whichever brew is best for you and enjoy this festive, fun and a little raunchy episode!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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HTP EP 46: The Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol 1854 - 1855 w/ Darrell Rivers Feb 06, 2023

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Sevastopol, THE siege of the Crimean War and the focus of much of the mythology surrounding the conflict. Sevastopol became not only a strategic point important to both sides during the war, but a symbol of the war itself. The Russians looked to capitalize on a successful defense of the port city, while the Allies on forcing it's capitulation and opening said port to their fleets.
The Siege was also the sight of the use of new and fantastic technologies, as well as terrible suffering. All of this punctuated by miles of entrenching, a valiant defense and desperate assaults.
Once the end came however, what happened next? Was the war over? If not, what did it gain? Find out all this and more as we break ground and dig in to another episode of The History Things Podcast with speacial guest, Darrell Rivers, the Lord Rivers himself!
The History Things Podcast is brought to you by HistoryNet, publisher of 9 different historical magazines including; the Civil War Times, American History, & Military History! Visit HistoryNet.Com to learn more or follow them on social media by searching for @HistoryNet!
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