18th Century Podcast

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

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 …

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 …

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

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.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Lots of stuff happening in my life right now, so I’m taking 2 weeks off. I will return!

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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, …

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 …

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.

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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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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