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18th Century Podcast: Episode 31 Washington Mini-Series Review 41:41

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In this unscripted episode I go over the new mini-series created by the History Channel, Washington. Listen to my rambling thoughts on this show. read here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=273 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast Episode 30 King George III's Address To Parliament October 27th, 1775 Regarding the Rebellion In The American Colonies 7:46

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This speech was delivered by King George III during the year 1775 after the colonies were declared to be in rebellion, to the Parliament of Great-Britain. This speech was read during the opening session of Parliament. read the speech here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=257 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/s…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 29 The Hiding Place 4:14

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This episode is short and a bit on the darker side of the 18th Century. After the execution of Major John Andre of the British Military during the War Of American Independence, a poem was found on his persons. I'll be giving a quick backstory to set the scene and then I will read the poem Major John Andre had on him as he died. read the script here…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 28 Some Books 29:38

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In this episode of The 18th Century Podcast, I discuss some of the books I own that are related to the 18th Century. This is an Unscripted episode. read about it here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=248 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 27 Timothy Dexter 14:47

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Imagine this, the village idiot through sheer dumb luck becomes one of the most wealthy men around. Sounds pretty farfetched? Well, I supposes it's time you hear the tale of Lord Timothy Dexter. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=239 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 26 Happy New Year 2020! 35:17

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Wellcome back to an exciting New Year for the 18th Century Podcast! This is an update episode about where I want to take the show in the new year. Very straightforward, but a bit longer than usual. Happy New Year everyone! Read episode here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=236 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 25 Christmas 16:50

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I discuss what Christmas was like during the 18th Century. Most of what is discussed in this episode focuses on the English and Colonial traditions, but a couple others are mentioned as well. This will be the last 18th Century Podcast episode of 2019. The show will resume in January of 2020. I do not kno…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 24 Thomas Jefferson Letter To Patsy Dec. 11, 1783 3:20

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I read a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to his daughter Patsy. My apologies for no episode the prior week, other work was catching up with me and I did not have time to record an episode. This episode is brief, but I hope it will stisfy you until next week's episode on Christmas in the 18th Century. I sti…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 23 Cathrine Miniseries Review 33:53

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I give my thoughts on the miniseries Cathrine the Great. There are some good things to say, and some bad things. This is an unscripted episode this week, and the longest episode in this show's history so far! Blog post here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=215 --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 22 A Letter to a Royal Academy About Farting 8:56

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast, I read an essay Benjamin Franklin wrote about farting in 1781. I think most people forget that people back in the 18th Century were human too, and did have a sense of humor. Benjamin Franklin was known for his humor and I think this lighthearted episode is well needed and deserved. Sit back, relax, and e…

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18th Century Podcast Update 2 3:04

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Lots of stuff happening in my life right now, so I’m taking 2 weeks off. I will return!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast Episode 21 Spycraft 17:36

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In today's episode, we'll be going over spycraft in the 18th Century. We'll cover some techniques spies would use to conceal their messages, and some notable spies from the 18th Century like Nathan Hale. We'll also discuss some spy activity during Benjamin Franklin's time in Paris. You don't want to miss this one! read the script here: https://18th…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 20 Catherine the Great 16:41

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In today's episode, we'll be going over the life of Catherine the Great. From being a foreigner of Russia to it's Empress, learn with me about the life of one of Russia's greatest rulers as she brought in it's golden age. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=186 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj1…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 19 Culper Letters 20:08

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In this unscripted episode of the 18th Century Podcast, listen to me stumble reading 3 of the Culper Letters from the American Revolution. The Culper Spy Ring was the first American Spy ring. Read the letters here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=182 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 18 English Dinner Party 16:29

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In today's episode, we will be discussing the subject of the English Dinner Party from the 18th Century. I'll be going over a few recipes too. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=168 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 17 Drinks 14:25

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In this episode, we will be discussing different kinds of drinks from the 18th Century. I'll be going over a few recipes too. Some of the drinks mentioned will be alcoholic, so if you decide to try one of the alcoholic drinks, please drink responsibly and be of legal age. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=158 --- Support this p…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 16 Archduchess Maria Theresa 14:51

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In this episode, we will be taking a look at the life of Archduchess Maria Theresa. She was involved in one of the key conflicts of the 18th Century, The War Of Austrian Succession. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=142 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support…

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18th Century Podcast Episode 15 Secret Societies 13:41

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In today's episode, we will be taking a look at secret societies.We're going to start the episode discussing a brief overview of the topic, then a few societies in particular. Among those discussed will be The Freemasons, The Hell Fire Club, and The Illuminati. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=137 --- Support this podcast: htt…

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18th Century Podcast Episode 15 Announcement 1 2:31

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Sorry I didn’t get a chance to finish the script for this weeks episode. So this is on the fly giving an overview of what’s to come.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast Episode 14 WASHINGTON'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS 1789 11:19

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In this episode I read George Washington's first Inaugural Address from April 30, 1789. Read the Address here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=130 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 13 Dueling 17:17

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we'll take a look at dueling. First I'll read the Code Duello, which was practically the instruction manual for duels, then we'll take a look at a brief history of duels, then I'll tell you a little story of a duel which may have happened in 1792 called, The Petticoat Duel. read script here: https://18thc…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 12 Mary Wollstonecraft 16:15

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we'll take a look at the life of Mary Wollstonecraft. Though she was not as famous as her daughter, Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. This episode will act as a brief bio for her life and struggles, through failed relationships, traveling to France during the Revolution, and the loss of those clos…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 11 Cannons 15:40

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In this week's episode we'll be covering Cannons and a little bit about other Artillery as well. I was pressed for time this week, so my apologies for the dip in quality for this week's episode. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=115 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 10 The Enlightenment 15:21

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The Enlightenment is perhaps one of the most important philosophical and scientific movements in history. In today's episode we cover a brief history of The Enlightenment, we go over some of it's core ideas, and we'll do a mini bio for John Locke. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=109 --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 9 Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death Speech 8:01

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I read Patrick Henry's Speech from 1775, Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death. This is probably one of the more famous speeches in American History, and was a pleasure to read. This episode is a bit shorter than our regular episodes. Normal length content will continue next week. read here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=103 --- Support this podcast:…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 8 Frederick The Great 21:49

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we're going to take a look at the life of Frederick the Great. We'll take a look at the early life of this Prussian Monarch, his accession to the Throne, the War of Austiran Secession, the Seven Years War, some Domestic Policy, his Personal Life, and his Death. This man was a fascinating figure and a true…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 7 Games & Gambling 15:51

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In this episode We'll be taking a look at games and gambling during the 18th Century. Many games they played in the 18th Century are still played today, but some have fallen out of fashion. Gambling was somewhat looked down upon, yet it was still very popular during the time. This was very interesting to research and I hope you enjoy this episode. …

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 6 British Platoon Exercise 1764 25:32

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I have a special treat for you today! I'll be reading from, A New Manual, And Platoon Exercise: With An Explanation. It's a 1764 British Platoon exercise written by Adjutant General, Edward Harvey. I hope to give you a glimpse into the training of British forces during this time period. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=44 --- …

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 5 Bonus! A Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence 11:59

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Happy 4th of July! As for this bonus episode I'll be reading The Declaration Of Independence. This episode does not contain the usual Intro and Outro. I only read the Declaration Of Independence. I'll go over the history behind this document and the American Revolution in future episodes. Read here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=67 --- Support t…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 4 Gentleman 15:08

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In this episode we do an overview of what it meant to be a Gentleman in the 18th Century. This was a very important concept for the time. In this episode we'll cover: What is a Gentleman, The Social Gentleman, Gentlemen of War, Dueling. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=35 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 3 Muskets and Rifles 15:05

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In this episode of the 18th Century Podcast we take a basic overview of 18th Century Muskets and Rifles. I threw in a little bonus segment too. Topics covered in this episode include: The Flintlock Mechanism, Brown Bess Musket, French Charleville Musket, The American Long Rifle, and our Bonus segment. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 2 The Golden Age Of Piracy 15:02

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Welcome to the second episode of the 18th Century Podcast. In today's episode we'll do a brief overview of The Golden Age Of Piracy in the 18th Century. Topics include: a brief history, Life On A Pirate Ship, And two short stories from Pirates of the time. Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=14 --- Support this podcast: https://p…

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 1 Introduction 2:55

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Welcome to the 18th Century Podcast! This is just a brief introduction about the podcast and the plans for it. As we go forward, come along and learn with me about the fascinating time which is, the 18th Century! Read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=56 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support…