Best Liz Covart Podcasts (2025)

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BFW Revisited: The Tory's Wife 1:05:42

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Revolutionary upheaval didn't just reshape governments—it transformed daily life for ordinary families across colonial America. In this revisited episode, historian Cynthia Kierner reveals the remarkable story of Jane Spurgin, a woman navigating loyalty, survival, and family obligations in Revolutionary-era North Carolina. Through Jane's experience…

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418 The Driver's Story 1:02:11

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We often learn about slavery in early America through broad economic or political terms—cotton, sugar, markets, revolutions. But what happens when we turn our focus to the lived experiences of enslaved people themselves? What did slavery feel and look like on the ground? What did survival look like day to day? And what do we make of the enslaved pe…

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BFW Revisited: The Business of Slavery 52:28

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When we think about slavery in early America, we often rightfully focus on the human toll–the violence, the exploitation, the dehumanization that defined the institution. But slavery wasn’t just a system of forced labor; it was also a business. Next week, in Episode 418, we’ll be investigating a different facet of the business of slavery: the story…

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417 Roger Williams, Rogue Puritan 1:13:49

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When we think of early American champions of religious liberty, one name often rises above the rest: Roger Williams. Best known as the founder of Rhode Island and a fierce advocate for the separation of church and state, Williams was a man who defied convention at every turn. He turned down a prestigious post in Boston, challenged Puritan orthodoxy…

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BFW Revisited: The History of Genealogy 47:38

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Why do we trace our family histories? What drives our desire to know who our ancestors were and how we’re connected to past people and events? Genealogy is often seen as a modern pursuit, spurred by DNA tests and online records–but in reality, early Americans were deeply invested in understanding and documenting their familial ties. Their desire to…

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416: Lineage: Genealogy in Early America 1:05:31

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Have you ever wondered why genealogy captivates so many people? Whether it’s tracing a family tree back generations or holding on to stories told around the dinner table, genealogy offers a powerful sense of connection—a connection that can shape identities, claims of property, and even arguments for freedom. But genealogy isn’t just a modern-day h…

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BFW Revisited: A Declaration in Draft 1:18:03

1M ago1:18:03

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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most iconic documents in United States history. But what do we really know about how it came to be? In our most recent episode, historian Emily Sneff helped us explore the Declaration through your questions–questions that revealed just how complex, living, and contested this document still is. So in tod…

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Lineage Book Preview 2:33

2M ago2:33

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Preview of Karin Wulf’s book, Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America. In eighteenth-century America, genealogy was more than a simple record of family ties--it was a powerful force that shaped society. Lineage delves into an era where individuals, families, and institutions meticulously documented their connections. Whether…

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415: The Many Declarations of Independence 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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When you picture the Declaration of Independence, what comes to mind? Most people envision a single, iconic document–parchment, signatures, maybe even a scene from National Treasure. But what if I told you, the Declaration of Independence isn’t just one document, but many documents? And that each version of the Declaration tells a different story–a…

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414 Queerness and Reputation in Revolutionary America 1:00:03

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How do we uncover queer lives from the distant past, especially in an era when language and records often erased or obscured them? What did queerness look like in early America, and how might it have intersected with power, religion, and empire on the eve of the American Revolution? John McCurdy, a Professor of History and Philosophy at Eastern Mic…

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413 Dr. Joseph Warren & the Battle of Bunker Hill 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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June 17, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first full-scale battle of what would become the American War for Independence. Although technically a British victory, Bunker Hill proved that colonial soldiers could hold their own against the might of the British Empire. New England militiamen inflicted 1,054 casualties…

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BFW Revisited: On Juneteenth 53:08

2M ago53:08

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Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is nearly upon us, and it offers us the perfect moment for reflection. What do we know about Juneteenth? Where did this holiday begin? And how has it grown from a regional commemoration into a national conversation about freedom, equality, and memory? In this episode…

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412 The Franklin Stove 56:12

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It might surprise you, but in the 18th century, people across the globe were reckoning with colder-than-usual weather brought on by the Little Ice Age—a centuries-long chill that made heating homes more urgent than ever. At the same time, early Americans were cutting down trees at an unsustainable pace to stay warm. Enter Benjamin Franklin. In this…

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BFW Revisited: The Early History of the U.S. Congress 1:07:37

3M ago1:07:37

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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, this episode revisits the origins of the United States Congress and how early Americans built a representative government from revolutionary ideals. Historians Matt Wasniewski and Terrence Ruckner of the Office of the Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives join us to e…

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411 Philadelphia: An Early History 1:03:41

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Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress. Why was Philadelphia chosen as the seat of Congress? What made the city a critical hub for revolutionary ideas, commerce, and culture? And how has Philadelphia’s early history shaped the bro…

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BFW Revisited: Founding Friendships 44:26

3M ago44:26

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What did friendship between men and women look like in the decades following the American Revolution? Could emotional closeness and intellectual kinship flourish outside of marriage— and without scandal? In this episode, we revisit our earlier conversation with historian Cassandra Good, author of Founding Friendships: Friendships between Men and Wo…

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Ben Franklin's World Trailer 0:37

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This is a 30-second trailer for Ben Franklin's World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Liz Covart

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410 The World's First Personal Advice Column 1:05:13

4M ago1:05:13

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When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early questions tell us about the emotional lives of people in the past? We’re traveling back in time to 1690s England to explore the world’s first personal advice column, The Athenian Mercury. This two-sided broadsheet publicatio…

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BFW Revisited: Paul Revere's Ride Through History 1:29:33

4M ago1:29:33

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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Revere’s name has become legendary, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, The Midnight Ride…

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409 The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 57:42

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April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775? David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum and the author of Eyewitness…

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BFW Revisited: The Road to Concord 55:03

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April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles was the hunt for artillery. The British military, under General Thomas Gage, sought to seize weapons stockpiled by colonial militias, while Massachusetts Patriots scrambled to secure and hide weapons. This tug-of-war o…

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408 The Memory of 1776 1:04:10

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The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 17…

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BFW Revisited: Samuel Adams 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

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This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world” that ignited the Revolutionary War. But before those battles, and before the Revolution became a war for independence, it was a movement—a fight to secure more local control over government. And no one worked harder to transfor…

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407 Patrick Henry 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time for his powerful speeches and his unwavering commitment to liberty. But did you know that later in life, Patrick Henry opposed the United States Constitution? Did you know that during the political crisis of 1798/99, George Washington wrote to Pa…

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BFW Revisited: Motherhood in Early America 53:01

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What precisely is the work that mothers do to raise children? Has the nature of mothers, motherhood, and the work mothers do changed over time? Nora Doyle, an Associate Professor of History at Western Carolina University, has combed through the historical record to find answers to these questions. Specifically, she’s sought to better understand the…

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Ben Franklin's World

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BFW Revisited: The Tory's Wife 1:05:42

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418 The Driver's Story 1:02:11

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BFW Revisited: The Business of Slavery 52:28

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417 Roger Williams, Rogue Puritan 1:13:49

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BFW Revisited: The History of Genealogy 47:38

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416: Lineage: Genealogy in Early America 1:05:31

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BFW Revisited: A Declaration in Draft 1:18:03

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Lineage Book Preview 2:33

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415: The Many Declarations of Independence 1:03:31

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414 Queerness and Reputation in Revolutionary America 1:00:03

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413 Dr. Joseph Warren & the Battle of Bunker Hill 1:13:30

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BFW Revisited: On Juneteenth 53:08

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412 The Franklin Stove 56:12

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BFW Revisited: The Early History of the U.S. Congress 1:07:37

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411 Philadelphia: An Early History 1:03:41

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BFW Revisited: Founding Friendships 44:26

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Ben Franklin's World Trailer 0:37

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410 The World's First Personal Advice Column 1:05:13

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BFW Revisited: Paul Revere's Ride Through History 1:29:33

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409 The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 57:42

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BFW Revisited: The Road to Concord 55:03

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408 The Memory of 1776 1:04:10

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BFW Revisited: Samuel Adams 1:02:35

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407 Patrick Henry 1:07:28

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BFW Revisited: Motherhood in Early America 53:01

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