18th Century Podcast

Feb 22 2020 33 ep. 15 mins 9

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Going over anything 18th Century related within (typically) 15-30 min episodes! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

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18th Century Podcast: Episode 31 Washington Mini-Series Review

Feb 22 2020 41 mins

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

18th Century Podcast Episode 30 King George III's Address To Parliament October 27th, 1775 Regarding the Rebellion In The American Colonies

Feb 15 2020 7 mins

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 Great-Britain. This speech was read during the opening session of Parliament. read the speech here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=257 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

18th Century Podcast: Episode 29 The Hiding Place

Feb 08 2020 4 mins

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 giving a quick backstory to set the scene and then I will read the poem Major John Andre had on him as he died. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?

18th Century Podcast: Episode 28 Some Books

Feb 01 2020 29 mins

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

18th Century Podcast: Episode 27 Timothy Dexter

Jan 25 2020 14 mins

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. read the script here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=239 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

18th Century Podcast: Episode 26 Happy New Year 2020!

Jan 18 2020 35 mins

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 everyone! Read episode here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=236 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/support

18th Century Podcast: Episode 25 Christmas

Dec 14 2019 16 mins

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 focuses on the English and Colonial traditions, but a couple others are mentioned as well. This will be the last 18th Century Podcast episode of 2019. The show will resume in January of 2020. I do not know the exact date as of yet, but it

18th Century Podcast: Episode 24 Thomas Jefferson Letter To Patsy Dec. 11, 1783

Dec 07 2019 3 mins

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 week, other work was catching up with me and I did not have time to record an episode. This episode is brief, but I hope it will stisfy you until next week's episode on Christmas in the 18th Century. I still have a few things left to figur

18th Century Podcast: Episode 23 Cathrine Miniseries Review

Nov 23 2019 33 mins

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 episode in this show's history so far! Blog post here: https://18thcentury.home.blog/?p=215 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cj123/s

18th Century Podcast: Episode 22 A Letter to a Royal Academy About Farting

Nov 16 2019 8 mins

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. Benjamin Franklin was known for his humor and I think this lighthearted episode is well needed and deserved. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the soothing sounds of the wo