The History Desk
The podcast for history lovers or enthusiasts. Long-ranging historical topics covered over multip-part episodes. In each episode, we will dive into a variety of historical topics and leave our listeners with a better understanding of those topics. Whether you are new to history or have been studying it for years there will be something for everyone.
Episodes
14 episodes
American Revolution Part 10: Foreign Diplomacy
This episode covers the diplomatic efforts of the United States to secure help and assistance both militarily and financially from the other European powers. Covered within is the Franco-American alliance with the signing of the Treaty of Allia...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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40:24
American Revolution Part 9: Philadelphia Campaign
In this episode, we take a look at the Philadelphia campaign launched by Gen Howe in an attempt to take the capital of the revolution in the spring to winter of 1777. Major battles included: The Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of Germant...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:44
American Revolution Part 8: Saratoga Campaign
In this episode, we cover the critical Saratoga campaign during 1777 of the American Revolution. Including all the major battles and players and how they affected the war as a whole both in the colonies and internationally.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:32:51
American Revolution Part 7: New Jersey Campagin
In this episode, we take a look at the critical New Jersey Campaign of the American Revolutionary war. These would be the first make-or-break days for the battle for independence. We cover the battles of Trenton and Princeton along with t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:10
American Revolution Part 6: New York Campaign
In this episode, we look at the events and battles of the New York Campaign during the American Revolution. Starting right after the British evacuation from Boston to the Retreat of Washington and the continental army across the Delaware River ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:10:25
American Revolution Part 5: Declaration of Independence
In this episode, we take a look at the first and second continental congresses and how the British American colonies went from wanting to fight for their rights as English citizens to breaking away from the mother country. We look at the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:28
American Revolution Part 4 Invasion of Quebec
In this week's episode, we take a look at the capture of Fort Ticonderoga and the invasion of the Quebec region of Canada by colonial forces.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:59
American Revolution Part 3 Boston Campaign
In this episode, we look at the events of the Boston Campaign. Including the smaller skirmishes around Boston and the Battle of Chelsea Creek and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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52:18
American Revolution Part 2 Battle of Lexington and Concord
In this week's episode, we look at the effects of the enforcement of the intolerable acts on the colonies leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord and the outbreak of war between the colonies and the British. Books mentioned...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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58:46
American Revolution Part 1
In this episode, we look at the events leading up to the outbreak of hostilities in the American Revolution. From the Dominion of New England to the Boston Massacre we touch on all the sparking events that took the colonies on a path to indepen...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:13
Roger's Rangers/Queen's Rangers and John Graves Simcoe
In this week's episode, we take a closer look at one of the units that served in the French and Indian War. Robert's Rangers, their role in both the French and Indian War along with the American Revolution. We also take a look at one of the pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:09
French and Indian War Part 2
In this episode, we look at the French and Indian war in detail with major campaigns. battles and consequences and impacts of the war on the world.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:44
French and Indian War Part 1
In this episode, we take a look at the world before the French and Indian war and the causes of the conflict. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:15
The History Desk (trailer)
The History Desk, a pod case where we explore exciting topics in history. First Episode goes live on August 24th Hope to see you there. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryDesk for updates and even more historical facts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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