Virginia History Podcast

In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.

In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.

In which the Lafayette Trail's Julien Icher discusses Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United States, and his work to highlight that famous visit.

In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.

In which the Fitzhugh story, dating back to 13th Century England, is illustrated from those humble beginnings to William "The Immigrant", his Virginia progeny, and beyond.

In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.

In which the Taliaferro family's immigration to Virginia, as well as their spread throughout Virginia and the United States touching many lives along the way is outlined.

In which Dr. Mallios discusses how gift giving played a pivotal part in Ajcan's downfall, as well as gift giving's influence at the later Roanoke and Jamestown colonies.

In which the Randolph's Virginia beginnings are detailed, and some of their fascinating later generations are highlighted.

In which Tuckahoe's Jessica Stith tells some of Tuckahoe Plantation's haunted history such as the famous Gray Lady Ghost and other spooky happenings.

In which historian Scott Dawson tells the "Lost Colony" story based upon primary sources and archaeological evidence found on Hatteras Island, NC.

In which a young Henry Corbin emigrates to Virginia and builds a strong family that profoundly touches Virginia's story is recounted.

In which Brent Tarter and I discuss the shaping of Modern Virginia as she emerged from the Civil War and into the 20th and 21st Centuries.

In which historian Brent Tarter and I discuss the 18th Century and events leading up to the Civil War.

In which I interview historian Brent Tarter for the first of three episodes in advance of his upcoming book Virginians and Their Histories.

In which historian Tony Williams and I discuss his book The Pox and the Covenant to learn about how Bostonians handled the serious 1721 Smallpox epidemic in comparison to today's current virus pandemic.

In which the Page family's 17th Century rise, 18th Century zenith, and 19th Century demise are recounted.

In which the Burwell Family foundation and rise to prominence is recounted.

In which the Harrison Family's founding as well as their influence on Virginia and the United States is illustrated.

In which Lee family patriarch Richard I and wife Anne Constable's lives as well as the lives of many of their descendants are briefly illustrated.