Virginia History Podcast
History Podcasts
The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
Location:
United States
Description:
The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
Twitter:
@robertkvanness
Language:
English
Website:
https://vahistorypodcast.com/
Episodes
Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction
12/30/2023
In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.
Duration:00:16:40
Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview
11/29/2023
In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.
Duration:00:43:17
Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?
10/27/2023
In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.
Duration:00:39:05
Robert E. Lee on Leadership - H.W. Crocker III Interview
8/30/2023
In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.
Duration:01:30:06
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3
7/30/2023
In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.
Duration:00:41:48
The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview
5/30/2023
In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.
Duration:01:27:30
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter
2/26/2023
In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.
Duration:00:36:36
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1
1/28/2023
In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.
Duration:00:23:04
Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview
10/27/2022
In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.
Duration:00:53:24
Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview
9/30/2022
In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.
Duration:00:28:45
Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview
7/31/2022
In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.
Duration:00:39:20
The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview
6/30/2022
In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.
Duration:00:50:36
First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys
5/30/2022
In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.
Duration:00:57:19
First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads
3/30/2022
In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.
Duration:00:29:03
First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons
2/27/2022
In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.
Duration:01:03:17
First Families of Virginia - The Parkes
12/31/2021
In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.
Duration:00:43:39
First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2
11/24/2021
In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.
Duration:01:15:00
First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1
11/24/2021
In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.
Duration:00:48:58
Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost
10/24/2021
In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.
Duration:00:12:13
Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview
9/27/2021
In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.
Duration:00:57:24