Humdaddy History - General history for all ages

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In the Humdaddy History podcast, history teacher Robert Hummer sets his sights at bringing history to people of all ages. Creating content that is appropriate for middle school students up through the oldest of adults, the entire aim of the show is to create a love and enjoyment of history for everyone who listens. With an emphasis in American History, there is no limit to the amount of topics that can be covered and hopefully you, the listener, can have confidence and fun when you share and teach history with others.

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Everyday Hero Jacob Riis 015

Jan 11 2018 27 mins

In this everyday hero episode of Humdaddy History, a man named Jacob Riis will be the focus. As a journalist living in New York City in the late 1800’s, Riis will shed light on the deplorable living conditions many immigrants suffered in while trying to make new lives in a new country. Riis, himself an immigrant to America in 1870, is a person with a true rags to riches story and

Pre Civil War Underground Railroad 014

Dec 28 2017 27 mins

Episode 14 of Humdaddy History is all about the Underground Railroad. A popular topic in today’s America, the Underground Railroad had nothing to do with a railroad and want literally underground. This show highlights the efforts of a few of the heroes of the Underground Railroad and connects the impact that the Underground Railroad had in continuing to drive the United States ap

Everyday Hero Witold Pilecki 013

Dec 23 2017 29 mins

This week’s episode of Humdaddy History focuses on the little known (in America) efforts of an everyday hero named Vitold Piletzski (Witold Pilecki). This man fought for his entire adult life to try and achieve and keep Poland’s independence. He is also probably the only person in World War Two that volunteered to go to Auschwitz! You do not want to miss out on this incredible

Pre Civil War Compromise of 1850 - 012

Dec 13 2017 25 mins

In this Pre-Civil War episode of Humdaddy History, the Compromise of 1850 is unpacked. Focusing on the efforts of senators Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Calhoun, William Seward and new star Stephen Douglas, this episode will reveal what deals were made to help the United States stay united. This is a massively important Pre-Civil War topic that demonstrates how quickly the count

Everyday Hero Elizabeth Keckley 011

Dec 04 2017 28 mins

In this everyday hero episode we will take a look at a woman who lived an incredible life, Elizabeth Keckley. Born into slavery, she worked her way to freedom and even into the White House as modiste for Mary Lincoln. You do not want to miss out on this amazing true story of a hero that has very recently risen to prominence.

Pre Civil War Mexican American War 010

Nov 25 2017 31 mins

In this episode of Humdaddy History’s continuing series on events that helped lead the United States into a Civil War, the Humdaddy will discuss the Texas Revolution, the Annexation of Texas and the Mexican American War. Each step with its complexities combined to bring a major acquisition of land to the United States and the issue of slavery back into the forefront of many peopl

Everyday Hero David Hummer

Nov 15 2017 31 mins

This episode of Humdaddy History is jam packed with nostalgia and all the feels. The everyday hero chosen for this week is none other than the older brother of The Humdaddy – David Hummer. This show is not just a tribute to David’s awesomeness but it is also a look into the crazy situation he went through as a police officer! You must check this out!

Pre Civil War Slavery Racism and Abolitionists

Nov 09 2017 40 mins

In episode 8 of Humdaddy History, our heroic host will take a quick look at slavery, racism and abolitionists in the Pre Civil War era of United States History. This is always a difficult topic to take on but these topics can’t be left out of any important discussion of American History.

Everyday Hero Lincoln Ragsdale

Oct 19 2017 25 mins

Episode 7 of Humdaddy History is the second in the everyday hero series. The hero spotlight for this episode is on Civil Rights leader, activist and entrepreneur Lincoln Ragsdale. Ragsdale helped fight segregation practices in Phoenix, AZ in the 1950s and 1960s, and was also a member of the well esteemed Tuskegee Airmen. I was amazed to learn all I could about this hero from my hom

Pre Civil War Missouri Compromise 006

Oct 05 2017 22 mins

In this episode of the Humdaddy History podcast, we will dive in to another one of the causes of the U.S. Civil War. The Missouri Compromise is one of the first major actions of Congress aimed at dealing with the issue of slavery in America. Even though compromise was reached, the U.S. showed yet again that power and unity between states was a more important issue than human rights