Have you watched the documentary on Netflix? Very rough, but Lt. General Honoré was a powerful watch.
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Have you watched the documentary on Netflix? Very rough, but Lt. General Honoré was a powerful watch.
Tune in to hear us chat about miniature portraiture, how Kussner connects to The Gilded Age (yes, the HBO series!), and the research process behind uncovering a little-known woman in history. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/art-ambition...
Who was Amalia Kussner and why was she the go-to portrait artist for the elite during the Gilded Age? This week, I’m joined by author and historian Kathleen Langone to talk about her new book on Kussner’s pursuit of fame and fortune. 1/2
It is Labor Day here in the United States - a holiday in honor of the men and women who fought for labor protections including safer working conditions, 8 hour work days and paid time off. Have a wonderful day everyone.
For those asking, my American Revolution lecture course is free online here: oyc.yale.edu/history/hist...
My favorite part of the weekend: a lost of fantastic public scholarship thanks to @americanstudier.bsky.social 💗 (where I am featured twice! 😍)
Thank you SO much my friend. 💙💙💙 and thank you for your help.
Tune in this week as I explore Reconstruction’s impact for Mexican Americans. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/reconstructi...
When considering Reconstruction, most think about the political and social impacts the era had on the millions of Black Americans. Yet this doesn’t tell the whole story. Reconstruction was national and its impacts felt broadly - including for Mexican Americans. 1/2
What am I doing on this long weekend? I think you already know… What are you reading?
Coming to you this weekend? Another brand new episode! What do you think I am covering?
Thus, I wanted to put together a list of books that I found to be quick, engaging, & well written. I picked these specifically for those busy adults out there who have very little time to spare. Have you read any of these titles? What were your favorites? 2/2
Recent polling suggests people are reading less. As a historian I couldn’t do what I do without the scholarship of others but I understand people have so many demands on their time that carving out time to read can be daunting. 1/2
Thank you so much for sharing! 💗
Check it out here: youtu.be/lniJYcA_4zw?...
Ever heard of the Southern Redemption Movement? Tune in to the YouTube channel today to learn what it is - and how it ties into Reconstruction.
@phdrachel.bsky.social any ideas?
On this day in 2001, singer and actress Aaliyah is killed in a plane crush in the Bahamas. The entertainer had just wrapped filming scenes for a music video when her plane crash immediately after take off. Authorities later determined the plane was overloaded. She was 22 years old.
Ben is back with more great public scholarship. Check it out now!
Listen to the episode here: www.civicsandcoffee.com/jay-gould-ti...
Titan or Tyrant? That is the question I ask about this week’s episode topic: Jay Gould. If you’ve been enjoying the HBO series The Gilded Age, be sure to listen to learn all about the man behind the legend. Thanks to Darren for the request!
Happy Friday friends! Here is a peek at just some of the books in my collection covering the nuanced & complex history of American slavery. Included are analyses of slavery’s impact on the environment, economic growth, the legal system, & the media. As you can see, slavery’s reach was far and wide.
Another episode is headed your way. What do you think I am covering? Find out Saturday!
Take a look at this BONUS edition of the Substack where I partnered with Donna Blankinship at Civics for Adults to dive into this history ripped from the headlines. civicsandcoffee.substack.com/p/whats-a-ge...
Battles over redistricting have dominated the headlines with many referencing gerrymandering. But you be wondering: what exactly IS gerrymandering? And how did it get its name? 1/2
Now available on the Patreon: my review of Ron Chernow’s Grant. Now a member of the Patreon? Subscribe today! Link in bio.
And for my California Bay Area listeners - be sure to check out Tameez TONIGHT! He will be speaking at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. You won’t want to miss it! 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/exploring-co...
What can a 19th-century senator teach us about justice in America today? I sat down with Zaakir Tameez, author of Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation, to explore the legacy of one of America’s boldest abolitionists — and why his fight still matters. @ztameez.bsky.social 1/2
And we have a winner!!! Congratulations, Josh!! You’ve won the Civics & Coffee 5th Anniversary giveaway!
Oooh thank you! Adding it to my list the next time I am there. 💗
Join me as I discuss how the law worked, what it said, and why it matters in the story of American immigration. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/the-page-act...
Most people have heard of the Chinese Exclusion Act, but few know about the law that came first. In 1875, the Page Act targeted Chinese women with strict screening and made legal entry nearly impossible. 1/2
We are in the final hours of the Civics & Coffee giveaway!! Be sure to enter before 11:59pm PST!
Another episode is I the queue getting ready for you. What do you think I diving into Saturday?
Join the Patreon where you can enjoy this episode and much more: www.patreon.com/c/civicsandc...
Now available on the Patreon: we talked about Oklahoma City last month so we felt it was only appropriate to discuss Waco this morning. Grab a drink - you’re going to need it!
Thank you ☺️
Check it out on the YouTube channel here: youtu.be/yaFo-Wnw2zM?...
Did you listen to the latest episode of the show and think to yourself “I need to learn more about that hatchet lady?” You’re in luck! In the FIRST video for the YouTube channel I dive into Carrie Nation. Learn more about her & her motivations and subscribe to the channel for more bonus content!
Today in history, 1934: the first set of civilian inmates arrive on Alcatraz. Initially built as a military prison, Alcatraz housed the “most dangerous” inmates from 1934 until its closure in 1963. It housed more 1,500 convicts in its nearly three decades of operation.
Beautiful!
A day early, but still a great time to sit down and enjoy some fantastic scholarship as collected by @americanstudier.bsky.social 💗☕️
Learn how the temperance movement became a stepping stone for women’s suffrage, education reform, and so much more. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/axes-activis...
Think the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was just about banning booze? Think again. Join me this week as I dive into one of the most powerful reform movements of the 19th century - from Frances Willard’s bold “Do Everything” strategy to Carrie Nation’s hatchet-wielding crusades. 1/2
I’ve had some wonderful guests over the last five years whose books explore critical moments from our past - and one of those books could be YOURS! Be sure to enter the giveaway before it closes on 8.16!
Looks like a fantastic book!! Can’t wait.
💗 yay. I was thinking of you as I wrote it up.
I think @franklinpierce.bsky.social will be happy with this week’s episode. 😉
A new episode is coming to this weekend. What do you think I am covering?
For this tragic historical anniversary, my new @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column, on how one of our worst naval disasters & one of our greatest movie monologues together help us remember the human horrors of war. 🗃️ www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/08/cons...
Read (& subscribe) below: substack.com/@aasai/note/...
August marks 90 years of the Social Security program. Did you know that it was largely the brainchild of the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet? Check out the latest Substack to learn more.
And get yourself a copy of the book here (or wherever you buy your favorite titles): bookshop.org/p/books/defi...
One of my favorite parts of my conversation with @iamrobedwards.bsky.social - be sure to check it out!
Thanks so much for sharing! So glad you liked the episode.
We talk about the power of storytelling and how graphic novels can expand history’s reach. Tune in and then be sure to grab a copy of Defiant wherever fine books are sold! 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/bringing-his...
Join me this week as I sit down with writer and producer Rob Edwards to discuss his new historical graphic novel, Defiant, which tells the incredible true story of Robert Smalls - the enslaved man turned hero by commandeering a Confederate ship during the Civil War. 1/2
It may be 90 degrees today, but this is where I am mentally. 🎃
Giveaway ends August 16th. Winner will be announced on August 17th. Giveaway limited to residents of the United States. Enter today!
☕️ Become a member of the Patreon at the Espresso Tier or higher (current members are already entered!) ☕️ Share your favorite episode & tag me ☕️ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods, etc (send it to me to get credit)
Women’s history? ✅ Military history? ✅ Oral history? ✅ Historical fiction? ✅ There is something for everyone! You have THREE ways to enter:
Thank you ALL for helping bring in the 5th anniversary with a bang! 💗 One of the things I’ve enjoyed about the show is chatting with scholars & writers about their books. In honor of them & with gratitude to all of you I’n giving away ONE FREE COPY of YOUR choosing from any one of my past guests.
Another wonderful week of public scholarship to catch up on. 💗
Celebrate with me: listen to today’s anniversary episode, subscribe on YouTube, and tell a friend who loves history. Let’s raise a mug to five more years of stories that matter ☕ 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/five-years-o...
Welcome to the new era: Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast is here! ➕ New name 🎨 New look 🎥 On YouTube for the first time 🎁 Giveaway open until 8.16 I started this show to make history accessible and I’m so grateful for everyone who’s been part of the journey. 1/2
Welcome to the ✨NEW Era✨ Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
Aww thank you! 💗 I am happy to have you with me. Thank you for all the support - and keeping your legacy alive for new audiences ;)
And don’t forget to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a FREE copy of this (or any other past guest’s) book! 2/2
August is here which means we are officially celebrating five years of Civics & Coffee! Before I unveil what I’ve been working on, let’s stroll down memory lane. Remember this conversation with Dr. Chad Williams about his fantastic book, The Wounded World? 1/2
I am listening to the first episode right now - I am glad you shared!!! I loved this show when I was younger and can’t wait to relive it all with them. 😍
Thanks for sharing the episodes 😍
Take a look 👀 👇🏼
Join me Saturday for a very special episode marking five years of Civics & Coffee and the debut of a brand-new look. 👀 🎙️ A new design. The same mission: thoughtful history, one cup at a time. 2/2
Something new is percolating... ☕📚 This week’s episode isn’t just another deep dive into history - it’s a celebration, a turning point, and the start of something new. 1/2
OMG there is a living single podcast?????? 🎧💗💗
***Historians*** Will you be attending the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association (PCB-AHA) Annual Meeting in Santa Clara, CA? If so, check out my paper presentation, "Sanctuary Campuses: Student Activism from the Mid-1980s to Today" as part of panel 6 at 8:30 AM Thursday.
That’s some pretty high praise coming from you! Thank you 🥰
I wrote about the history of the program last year for the substack. Check it out today! 2/2 open.substack.com/pub/civicsan...
Today in 1965: President Lyndon Johnson signs the Social Security Amendments of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid providing national health insurance for millions of Americans. The bill was part of Johnson’s domestic policy vision, known as The Great Society. 1/2
Celebrating five years of Civics & Coffee means celebrating five years of fantastic guests. Remember this conversation with Dr. Tanya Roth about her amazing book, Her Cold War? And don’t forget to enter the giveaway for your chance to win a FREE copy of this (or any other past guest’s) book!
***Immigration History and the Present (New Blog Series)*** Our blog invites contributions exploring the intersections of immigration history and the present. We welcome short essays, interviews, and reflections connecting historical scholarship to current issues. Interested? notfromhere@iehs.org.
- be sure to check out the episode if you haven’t already. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/the-14th-ame...
Today in history, 1868: the 14th amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Extending the protections spelled out in the Bill of Rights to the formerly enslaved, the 14th Amendment also officially established birthright citizenship. I covered the 14th Amendment last year on the pod - 1/2
Aca-Disney-Colleagues Hugely exciting news of a CFP for a Disney Companion put together by the terrific Prof. Lorna Farnell and myself. So if you are fascinated/horrified by all things Disney see attached: www.academia.edu/143102016/Di...
Listen to our conversation from early in the show’s history to learn what it was getting right and the role of material culture in the Gilded Age. 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/the-gilded-a...
Watching the latest episode of #thegildedage and I see none other than previous guest @einavrfox.bsky.social listed as a historical consultant! 😍 1/2
Thanks for the connection 💗
Something new is coming… keep your eyes and ears open for some exciting announcements this week, including a big reveal on Saturday!
The book is fantastic and I am so happy we got a chance to talk about it. 💗
My favorite part of the weekend. Check out this great list of public scholarship thanks to @americanstudier.bsky.social
❄️ From 19th-century ice harvesting to the climate consequences of refrigeration 🍹 From cocktails to cultural memory 🚂 From leisure to locomotives 🎧 Listen now: 2/2 www.civicsandcoffee.com/ice-the-hidd...
What do cocktails, hospitals, & the railroad system have in common? Ice. This week, I sit down with Dr. Amy Brady, author of Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks - a Cool History of a Hot Commodity, where we talk about how frozen water transformed American industry, culture, & even class. 1/2
Just the timeline cleanse I needed 😍
Today in history, 1853: California Rangers kill and behead a man they believe to be Joaquín Murrieta. Murrieta was a Gold Rush era bandit who had a $6,000 bounty put on his head by the state legislature. The Rangers preserved the head by putting it in a vat of whiskey.
Thanks for sharing this! Saving it to read this evening. 😍
Another great conversation is headed your way this weekend, peeps! Be sure to tune in Saturday when I sit down with Dr. Amy Brady to discuss her fantastic book, Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–a Cool History of a Hot Commodity
Today in history, 1885: 18th President Ulysses S. Grant dies. The Civil War hero who tried to protect Black civil rights throughout the south, Grant served two terms before leaving office in 1876. I dedicated several episodes to President Grant - check them out if you haven’t already.
Today in history, 1934: John Dillinger is killed by authorities. Born in 1903, Dillinger is known for robbing 24 banks & led the “Dillinger Gang.” Dillinger influence the evolution of what became the FBI to leverage more sophisticated techniques against crime.
Giveaway ends 8/16. Winner will be announced on 8/17. Giveaway limited to residents of the United States. Thank you for making this show possible. Let’s make year 6 even bigger! 🥂 3/3
✅Become a member of the Patreon at the Espresso Tier or higher (current members are already entered!) ✅ Share your favorite episode & tag me ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods, etc (send it to me to get credit) 2/3