The Tattooed Historian Show: Recent Episodes
The Tattooed Historian
Tired of being lectured when it comes to history? Then you've come to the right place! Here is where history is for everyone, regardless of your background or education level. History which is accessible, edgy, and fun!
AI bots have been swarming the websites of archives, libraries, and museums in an attempt to train large language models (LLM). In June, Michael Weinberg released a report about this entitled "Are AI Bots Knocking Cultural Heritage Offline?" We discuss this and more in this episode.
Michael Weinberg is a leading voice at the intersection of law, tech, and cultural access. As Executive Director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy at NYU Law and Co-Director of the GLAM-E Lab, he works hands-on with museums, libraries, and archives to build resilient, open access programs. His latest research dives into the rising impact of AI bots on cultural heritage infrastructure—and what institutions can do about it.
Local history is quickly becoming the front line of a battle to protect historical sites, jobs, stories and more. Ramin Ganeshram, Executive Director at the Westport Museum for History & Culture, joined me to chat about what local history sites can do to highlight the importance of their mission, and what community members can do to help out. We also discussed what the Westport Museum is doing to become a responsible and dedicated voice for the past. The next time you're in New England, stop in and show them some love.
You don't want to miss this important discussion!
What would it be like to get a postcard in the mail that tells you that someone who died in the Second World War resided in your home? That's what happened to Sara Nixon and I had to talk with her about it!
The "He Lived Where You Live" postcard campaign was an effort by the Juno Beach Centre to bring history to the doorstep of 1,945 Canadian homes. I asked Alexander Fitzgerald-Black, Executive Director of the Juno Beach Centre Association, to join us to give some background on the effort!
It was great to sit down with Sean Colgrave, a UK-based tattoo artist and art historian. Sean has been developing exhibitions at museums where the public can become more aware of tattoo history and the amazing art that comes out of the industry. This is how you introduce people to new things in a meaningful way!
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is located just 20km north of Niagara Falls and has one of the best collections on local history that I have ever seen. Artefacts from Indigenous settlements to the present fill this museum and the staff is doing amazing work getting history out into the community. Tune into my conversation with Sarah Kaufman (CEO/Curator) and Shawna Jarman (Assistant Curator) as we explore the museum's initiatives and its impact on public perception.
I was so pleased to be joined by Dr. Anne Fertig, creator and host of a new podcast series entitled Finding Jane Austen, produced by R2 Studios. Anne has an amazing background with all things Jane Austen including being one of the founders of Jane Austen & Co., which you can find online and listen in on some amazing conversations!
Anne stopped by to talk about podcasting, hosting in-person and live stream events, and more. You're going to learn a lot in this episode about her journey and why Jane Austen brings in the crowds to this day!
It was great to sit down and chat with Dr. Kate Steir, Senior Curator and Head of Collections at George Mason's Gunston Hall. They are preparing for an amazing 2025 and I wanted Kate to fill us in on her day-to-day work as well as some of her favourite stories from her time as a public historian.
Tune in now and don't forget to hit that subscribe button!
Do you like hearing stories about young, ambitious Historians? Then you're going to love this episode! I was pleased to be joined by Cody Youngblood, Director of Historic Preservation & Collections at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill, located in Brookneal, Virginia.
Cody started making his mark in Public History in his mid-teens and hasn't stopped. From being the Museum Director of the home of George C. Marshall, to being a Collections Manager at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens, to his current role at Red Hill, Cody has provided a blueprint for how up-and-coming Historians can be an asset for a field that needs new voices.
Tune in now!
How does the dark history of eugenics intersect with today's tech industry and the rise of "predatory data"? Tune in for a fascinating and crucial conversation with Anita Say Chan, author of Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future, as we delve into the connections between historical discriminatory practices and the algorithms that shape our lives. We explore how data exploitation echoes past injustices, and what we can do to challenge these harmful patterns.The University of California Press has an open access version of the book available on their website! Go read it for free!
Are we witnessing a new digital dark age? The internet can be a great place to share thoughts and memories, but nothing you place online is guaranteed to be there in the future. Ian Milligan stopped by to chat about concepts and thoughts from his new book, Averting the Digital Dark Age, and offered a glimpse into our contemporary situation with digitally-based information.
With the deletion of various concepts, identities and ideas online that came with the changing of the guard in Washington D.C., this is a timely episode!
For the first episode of the new season of the podcast, I sat down with Matthew da Mota, senior research associate and program manager for the Global AI Risks Initiative at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. We discussed his opinion piece, "Libraries and Research Institutions Will Need Strong AI Governance," and advice he would share with students and librarians on AI usage and ethics.
This is an important beginning to a season of podcasts that will highlight the work on the front lines of the history field and beyond.
Frank Cirillo has given Civil War Era historians something fresh to ponder. Frank's book, The Abolitionist Civil War: Immediatists and the Struggle to Transform the Union (LSU Press), showcases how we must not make generalizations about a group and it's our job to look beyond what we tend to see in our research.
Frank highlights the various factions within the abolitionist movement before, during, and after the Civil War. This is one book you'll definitely want on your shelves and this is an episode that you'll want to tune in to!
Step into the shadowy streets of foggy London as I speak with Simon Read, author of Scotland Yard (Pegasus Books). From the early 19th century to the eve of WWII, Scotland Yard revolutionized crime-solving with cutting-edge forensics, the first criminal profiles, and detective feats straight out of fiction. Simon used official case files, trial transcripts, and first-hand accounts to dive into notorious murders and landmark investigations that shaped modern policing.
If you’re fascinated by true crime, this is the podcast episode for you!
In this episode, we delve into Lori Ginzberg's newest book, "Tangled Journeys: One Family's Story and the Making of American History." Ginzberg unravels the complex history of the Cogdell-Sanders family, a story spanning generations and intertwining slavery, freedom, and the tangled web of history. From the forced enslavement of Sarah Martha Sanders in Charleston to her family's unexpected rise in Philadelphia, this episode explores the hidden narratives and challenges us to confront the complexities of our past.
Be sure to pick up a copy of Lori's book from your local, independent book store!
For far too long, traditional historians have failed to engage with the impact video games can have on how we "see" the past. Patrick A. Lewis and James "Trae" Welborn III joined me for a live stream chat on my YouTube channel to discuss how games can be viewpoints into contemporary historical memory.
You can find their edited work, Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games, wherever you purchase your favourite books.
Jim Ambuske, Co-Head of R2 Studios, joined me to discuss the latest in the world of podcasting. Storytelling in the digital age has never been more accessible or more easily created, and we chatted about all of these qualities and more. Jim brought up a lot of great points in this event and if you're a podcaster, or thinking of podcasting, I'm sure you'll get some value out of this.
You can see the video version of this chat on my YouTube channel!
This is a small segment of a longer chat I had with Jim Ambuske, Co-Head of R2 Studios, concerning AI use in the podcasting world. You'll hear the whole conversation on a later, full-length episode of The Tattooed Historian Show!
Did you know that infamous American aviator, Charles Lindbergh, was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's harshest critics before the Second World War? Lindbergh's beliefs about isolation and alliance with the America First movement put him in stark contrast with FDR.
Paul M. Sparrow, author of Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh and the Battle to Save Democracy, joins me to discuss these two men and the messages they highlighted for all who would listen.
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the life of David Henry White, a free Black sailor from Delaware who was kidnapped and forced into captivity on board the Confederate raider CSS Alabama.
Andrew's book, Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White, is available from Johns Hopkin's University Press and is worthy of a thorough read. Pick up your copy today!
Don't forget to head over to thetattooedhistorian.com to find out where you can find me online!
Nate Hendley, author of Atrocity on the Atlantic: Attack on a Canadian Hospital Ship During the Great War, joined me to discuss a WWI-era war crime: The sinking of the Llandovery Castle in 1918. I read his book in a matter of hours because it was some new history for me as I had never heard of this incident.
Tune in for some of the latest history news and shout outs to some great creators online!
Dr. Max from the Poor Historians podcast joined me to discuss their podcast, being a podcaster, and more! We also do a great word association game with some good medical topics.
Tune in for some news and a shout out for a great history creator online!
Special guest host, The Jaunty Crow, joins me to discuss my hobby: buying and selling vintage items, especially militaria. I've been "in the business" for 27 years in some form or another, so I have a great love of this kind of thing. I'm getting ready to be at my first militaria show in Canada later this month and we give a sneak preview of some of the stuff I'll be bringing.
What the heck is a liberty pole? Shira Lurie drops by to tell us! And there's some big history-related news going on right now. I give shout outs to two of my favourite e-history creators too! Tune in now!
Richard Heisler (Civil War Seattle) joins me to give us an update on the upcoming inurnment of nearly 30 Union Civil War veterans by releasing a few of the names of those who will be honoured in the ceremony later this month! This is the first time some of the names have been released to the public.
I also give a shout out to the We Have Ways crew for their social media presence during the We Have Ways Fest. I definitely want to attend a future one!
In June 1963, a Buddhist monk, Thich Quang Duc, performed a self-immolation to protest the anti-Buddhist policies of the South Vietnamese administration under Ngo Dinh Diem. Ray Boomhower joins me to discuss this event and his newest book!
Tune in for the latest news in the history field and shout outs to some great e-History creators!
It's a new kind of format for the podcast! Tune in to hear some news from the history field, my interview with Joseph Ricci, the Historical Hot Seat, and e-History Shout Outs for some great creators online.
The Jaunty Crow joins me to discuss our trip overseas for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. This was an EPIC trip and we have to thank Project '44 for inviting us and for having me as a tour guide for Omaha Beach and La Fiere. Enjoy the review!
Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown sat down with me to discuss their amazing book, Zouave Theaters: Transnational Military Fashion and Performance (LSU Press). The comparative and interdisciplinary nature of the book is an epic achievement. As a material culture nerd, I was enthralled!
Tune in now and grab your copy of the book from LSU Press!
Last week, I went back to the States to see family and visit Antietam and Gettysburg. It was good to be back on ground that defined me as a historian. But next week I'm going to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Here's a preview of things to come! Stay tuned in about a month for a post-Normandy show!
Do you want to help the next generation of historian-content creators understand how to reach their audience when it comes to comfortable and difficult histories? I'm developing a new playlist on YouTube where the data from your interaction with the videos will be studied and used in workshops and at conferences!
Please head over to YouTube and subscribe to my channel after you listen to my Call to Action!
I was pleased to sit down and talk with Jason Lantzer about his book, Dwight Eisenhower and the Holocaust, published by De Gruyter. I learned a lot from Jason and his book and I'm so happy to have had him on the podcast.
I had the chance to chat with Niels Eichhorn & Duncan A. Campbell, the authors of The Civil War in the Age of Nationalism, published by LSU Press. This was an introductory discussion about larger issues pertaining to "modern war," rebellion, reconstruction, memory and more around the time of the American Civil War. Their book is absolutely a must-read!!
Cecily N. Zander joined me to discuss her fantastic book entitled, The Army Under Fire: The Politics of Antimilitarism in the Civil War Era (LSU Press). I've heard some of these stories and histories as separate entities but never put them together quite the way Cecily has and I was so excited to talk with her about it.
This is the second part of my conversation with my friend, Ryan Goldsworthy. Ryan is the curator there and we were recording in the RCMI's amazing library. We discussed a lot of topics involving museum initiatives, curation, and public history. And you'll get to hear what is in store for some of the RCMI's collection in 2024!
I had the honour to sit down in the library at the RCMI in downtown Toronto to speak with my friend, Ryan Goldsworthy. Ryan is the curator at the RCMI and his wealth of knowledge about the collection is amazing. We discussed various topics involving public history and how it relates to his work at the RCMI.
This is the first installment of a two-part discussion. Thanks for listening!
This is an episode for you to be introduced to a sponsor of this podcast! John Ericson, host of the History From the Old Brick Church podcast, joined me to discuss the podcast and St. Luke's Historic Church and Museum. If you enjoy conversations with historians and scholars of race, women's history, and constitutional law, you're going to enjoy his podcast. Tune in!
Historians Off The Clock returned for another livestream event across multiple social media networks and I decided that the discussion was too good not to turn into a podcast episode. Joining me was co-host Keith Harris and our guest, Gary Gallagher.
All of us had a lot to say about various topics and as you may know, I designed the Historians Off The Clock event to be a laid-back, authentic look into us as historians and people. These are conversations like we would have in a coffee shop or at the local hangout.
Tattooing and body modification have been around for millennia. But what was it like in Early America, when Europeans were making contact with Indigenous peoples for the first time? How were tattoos interpreted? What was the message behind scalping? Were there economic incentives for scalps?
Dr. Mairin Odle joins me to discuss her book, "Under the Skin: Tattoos, Scalps, and the Contested Language of Bodies in Early America." Mairin is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Alabama and has done some great research on the history of body modification.
Neil Orford, co-founder of Defining Moments Canada and president of CanHist, joins me to discuss the epic, 15-day European trip in October that I will be on as Tour Historian: Northumbria to Normandy! There are a few slots remaining for this amazing journey and you can get in on the action. We discuss what you can expect on this tour and future plans for even more educational experiences!
For more information on Northumbria to Normandy, please follow this link: https://canhist.ca/the-tour
Did you know that women who held a pilot's licence in the United States could sign up to become a part of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program during World War II? And did you know that even though some paid the ultimate price during their service, they were not given proper recognition as veterans for over 30 years? Dr. Sarah Myers joined me to discuss her latest book, "Earning Their Wings: The WASPs of World War II and the Fight for Veteran Recognition," which details these incredible women.
Julian Sher joined me to discuss his latest book, "The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln." Julian is a highly acclaimed investigative journalist, author, producer, and more. His newest book provides a great vantage point for what was going on in Canada at the time of the American Civil War and how some Canadians decided to try to affect the outcome of the struggle.
You can see all of Julian's work on his website:
juliansher.com
This is a remarkable story about how Dr. Kate Strasdin came into possession of one of the most unique pieces of fashion documentation of Victorian England. What does it tell us about 19th-century clothing? Her book about this primary source, "The Dress Diary: Secrets From a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe," details the story of Anne Sykes and her efforts to remember the world around her through material cut from dresses, vests, and even slippers!
The Jaunty Crow returns to help me review our experience at Aquino Tank Weekend at the amazing Ontario Regiment Museum, located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. This yearly event is really something to behold and we're definitely planning on coming back next year! If you're into tanks, history, and good friends, this is the place for you!
Have you ever contemplated the mindset of historical societies and cultures when it came to swimming? Were some of them avid swimmers? Did others abstain? Dr. Karen Carr, the esteemed author of "Shifting Currents: A World History of Swimming," joined me to explore this enthralling aspect. Let's dive in!
There was a real reason why public executions ended and the answer may surprise you! Michael Ayers Trotti weighs in on the subject. His latest book is published by UNC Press and is entitled, The End of Public Execution: Race, Religion & Punishment in the American South. His monograph contains some incredible findings on the use of capital punishment in America, particularly in the southern states. We discuss some of those here on this episode!
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends!
Megan L. Bever, author of At War With King Alcohol: Debating Drinking and Masculinity in the Civil War, joined me to discuss her book. Megan has helped us look back at Temperance movements and how they affected soldiering in the 19th century. Soldiers thought that those who drank "too much" were unpatriotic and not worthy of being on the battlefield, or even in camp. Megan's book was released by UNC Press and is available wherever you get your favorite books!
Caroline Grego joins me to discuss her book, "Hurricane Jim Crow: How the Great Sea Island Storm of 1893 Shaped the Lowcountry South." Published by UNC Press, this book sheds light on the tensions within the region before, during, and after the storm. The book points out issues pertaining to race, disaster, recovery, and legacy. You don't want to miss this talk!
The full video of this discussion is on my YouTube channel (The Tattooed Historian) and you can get 40% off the book through a discount in the video's description!
Julia Boyd, co-author of, "A Village in the Third Reich: How Ordinary Lives Were Transformed by the Rise of Fascism," joins me to discuss her book. The town of Oberstdorf after the Great War is brought to life in Julia's book and she proceeds to tell us about the rise of fascism and its effects on the population. Her previous book, "Travelers in the Third Reich: The Rise of Fascism 1919-1945," is also a fantastic work that I highly recommend.
Julia previously served as a trustee of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust and currently lives in London, England.
Jen (The Jaunty Crow) and I sit down to discuss how different areas of study have impacted our view on military history. If you're not into military tactics, you still have a home in this field! We discuss art, medicine, gender, and more! You'll also hear our cat in the background as her feeding time is during our recording!
Carole Adrienne, the author of Healing a Divided Nation: How the American Civil War Revolutionized Western Medicine, joined me to discuss her book, the research, and her experience writing her first monograph. Carole's curiosity about Philadelphia's Civil War history drove her to write this book and influenced other projects as well. She's also working on a documentary film series on Civil War medicine to complement her book!
What was it like for Gen. George Washington's army during the winter of 1778 around Valley Forge? We've heard many of the stories, and plenty of myths, surrounding that fateful winter. But did you know that there was a large foraging expedition that ensured the army would survive? On this episode, I ask Ricardo Herrera to talk with us about how Washington's army got to Valley Forge, what they ate in the field, and what they had to do to survive as far as subsistence. If you're into the history of the Revolutionary War, you'll definitely want to pick up his book, "Feeding Washington's Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778."
Dr. Emily A. Owens joins me to discuss her book, "Consent in the Presence of Force: Sexual Violence and Black Women's Survival in Antebellum New Orleans." Dr. Owens details some of the major themes of the book and chats with me about the ideas of freedom, consent, and power in New Orleans and beyond in the years before the Civil War. You won't look at the French Quarter the same way again!
I was thrilled to have Jermaine Fowler on to discuss his bestselling book, "The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth." We discussed a variety of topics including Black History Month, accessibility to historical information at local libraries, speaking to each other about tough histories, and more.
When we think about pirates, we often think of Jack Sparrow. But how about two badass women in the 18th century named Anne Bonny and Mary Read? Dr. Rebecca Simon, author of "Pirate Queens: The Lives of Anne Bonny & Mary Read," joins me to discuss these two women who have been mythologized for many years.
Dr. Tim Cook joins me once again to plug his newest book, "Lifesavers and Body Snatchers: Medical Care and the Struggle for Survival in the Great War." Tim's work is fantastic, very readable, and so thought-provoking. His latest work uncovers some of the lesser-known details about medical care on the Western Front including the harvesting of organs from the fallen.
Back in February, my wife Jen (The Jaunty Crow) and I embarked on an epic journey to Kentucky to see the Ohio Valley Military Society's Show of Shows in Louisville. Billed as the largest militaria show in the world, the Show of Shows did not disappoint! In this episode, Jen and I give you our top picks for various categories of militaria we saw there!
The incomparable Gary Gallagher returned on a live stream to discuss his latest edited work, "Bruce Catton: The Army of the Potomac Trilogy," published by the Library of America. We'll learn how much Catton impacted Gary and how his work is so timeless for any Civil War historian. This audio was pulled directly from the live stream event.
Dr. Tanya L. Roth joined me to discuss her book, Her Cold War: Women in the U.S. Military, 1945-1980, published by UNC Press. I was very excited to help Dr. Roth get the word out about her work and how we can learn so much from the experience of women in the military and how that impacts the present. The military is a microcosm of society and Dr. Roth's book is an amazing resource to showcase that fact!
His comrades called him “Killer.” Of the elite paratroopers who served in the venerated “Band of Brothers” during the Second World War, none were more enigmatic than Ronald Speirs. Rumored to have gunned down enemy prisoners and even one of his own disobedient sergeants, Speirs became a foxhole legend among his troops. But who was the real Lieutenant Speirs?
In Fierce Valor, historians Jared Frederick and Erik Dorr unveil the fuller story of Easy Company’s longest-serving commander. Tested by trials of extreme training, military rivalry, and lost love, Speirs’s international odyssey begins as an immigrant child in Prohibition-era Boston and continues through the bloody campaigns of France, Holland, and Germany. But 1945 did not mark an end to Speirs’s military adventures. Uncovered by sharp scholarship, his lesser-known exploits in Korea, the Cold War, and embattled Laos also come to light for the first time.
Packed with groundbreaking research, Fierce Valor unveils a compelling portrait of an officer defined by boldness on the battlefield and the inherent costs of war. His story serves as a telling reminder that few soldiers escape the power of their own pasts.
In March 1943, in their first fight with the Germans, American soldiers in North Africa were pushed back fifty miles by Rommel’s Afrika Korps and nearly annihilated. Only the German decision not to pursue them allowed the Americans to maintain a foothold in the area. General Eisenhower, the supreme commander, knew he needed a new leader on the ground, one who could raise the severely damaged morale of his troops. He handed the job to a new man: Lieutenant General George Patton.
In this episode, I speak with Stephen L. Moore about his newest book "Patton's Payback: The Battle of El Guettar and General Patton's Rise to Glory."
Gary Gallagher, the man who needs no introduction in the Civil War field, joined me late last year to talk about the newest book he edited entitled, "Civil War Witnesses and Their Books: New Perspectives on Iconic Works." We discussed the importance of understanding memoirs, their messages, and their intended audiences. Don't get caught up in believing every word you read in a memoir. Too often, things are left out or skewed to suit the needs of the original author.
Dr. Jonathan S. Jones (VMI) joined me to discuss how video games can or may influence our understanding of the past. We are being inundated with historical themes on PCs and consoles. How do these experiences impact our historical understanding? Are they a hindrance or an asset? Are they both?
I was super happy to talk with my wonderful friend, Ranger Steve Phan, about the Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky. Steve and the staff have been doing some tremendous work there to bring the story of that location to life for visitors. It's always fun to talk with Steve!
I was so pleased to be joined on Twitch by Dr. Anne Ladyem McDivitt to discuss her book, "Hot Tubs And Pac Man: Gender and the Early Video Game Industry in the United States." Anne was an amazing guest who provided some great insights into the video game industry of the 1950s-1980s, with a heavy dose of the 70s and 80s. It brought back a lot of memories of being a kid in the 80s!
I was so pleased to be joined by Kent Masterson Brown for a live stream discussion in November. We talked about his latest book, "Meade at Gettysburg," and shared a few laughs. Kent is a great historian and friend and I'm sure you'll get a lot out of this discussion if you are the least bit interested in the Civil War or the Battle of Gettysburg
Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joined me to discuss her book "The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution." The book was published in 2020 and we didn't get around to speaking about it due to the pandemic until this year. But it was a great discussion and I hope that you enjoy it!
John Rees, author of "‘They Were Good Soldiers’: African–Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783," and Marvin-Alonzo Greer, one of my favorite and trusted voices on African-American history and interpretation join me to discuss John's book and more! This was a great conversation and I think you're going to enjoy it.
I was honored to have Dr. Tim Cook on a livestream back in June. Tim is an amazing historian and I was thrilled that he wanted to talk about historical memory, one of my favorite subjects. We discussed one of his books, "The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering, and Remaking Canada's Second World War," and much more!
My discussion with Dr. Spencer McBride about his book "Joseph Smith for President: The Prophet, the Assassins, and the Fight for American Religious Freedom." This was an interesting discussion about Joseph Smith's bid for the White House in the 19th century and his vision of freedom in America at the time.
Blake Ball, the author of Charlie Brown's America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts, joins me to discuss his book and Charles Schultz. This was an awesome conversation and I was so happy to have Blake on to talk about something which impacted a lot of lives, cartoons!
For the final episode of this 5-part series, I'm joined by Dr. Susannah Ural, Dr. Stephanie Seal Walters, and Dr. Anne Sarah Rubin to discuss historical memory of the Civil War in Mississippi. We tackle key issues that arose during and after the war and how these impact us to this day. Please check this one out! It is still very relevant!
Episode 4 of 5 takes us on a unique journey. We are honored to have one of the best interpretive rangers out there, Ranger Barney Schoby of Natchez National Historical Park, join us and showcase his presentation on the USCT troops from Mississippi and beyond. This episode turns into a sermon of history! You don't want to miss this!
In Part 3 of our series, we discuss The Process of Emancipation with Dr. Susannah Ural, Dr. Stephanie Seal Walters, and special guest, Dr. Max Grivno. What was Emancipation like from 1863 into the Reconstruction Era? This was an amazing live stream and I'm honored to bring you this deep discussion to the podcast. Enjoy!
The second installment of my collaboration with the Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi digital history project concerns women in Mississippi during the Civil War. What were some wartime pressures placed upon the women of the state? Did women assert their rights on the home front more so than before the war? What about Unionist sentiments among the population? I'm joined by Dr. Susannah Ural, Dr. Stephanie Seal Walters, and Dr. Diane Miller Sommerville!
Welcome to episode 1 of a five-part series detailing The Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi digital history project. This project is going to be a major player in the humanities and this is your introduction to it. I'm joined by Dr. Susannah Ural and Dr. Stepanie Seal Walters, both of whom have dedicated so much time and effort to this project. We're also joined by Jeff T. Giambrone, the reference librarian at the Mississippi state archives, who has been an asset to the digital landscape.
I'm once again reunited with Dr. Peter Carmichael for a live stream presentation on my page! This is the audio from our conversation with noted Civil War historian, Gordon C. Rhea. We discuss the Overland Campaign of 1864 as well as other Civil War topics!
Twitter was one of the three platforms I became a part of as a brand back in 2015. Here's a crash course in how I use it and different features to help you find colleagues.
Ripped the audio from a recent live stream about Civil War soldiers and the winter months. This was a power panel of historians and was very educational. I loved it and I hope you do as well!
LinkedIn is legit! I mean it. If you're looking for organic reach and networking opportunities, listen to this episode!
Want to hear some of the basics for branding on Instagram? This is a quick, crash course in just that for historians of all education levels!
I started my brand on Facebook back in 2015. What have I learned? How can you do something similar with your niche? Are there any tricks to help you get noticed? This is a shortened version of what I normally have in training scenarios with non-profits and museums.
So for 2021, I want to give you more value. I want to showcase ways that you can build a brand, or show off your talents in whatever it is you do. Digital history, branding, marketing, interviewing, and more! We're going to break down barriers so that you can let the world know what you're interested in. Let's Go!
I'm joined by Mary and Darin of The Civil War Breakfast Club for a lively discussion about their podcasts and live streams. Their authentic style and friction-free method of introducing others to Civil War history is refreshing
You wanted to hear my thoughts on podcasting and creating a podcast, here you go! Now is the best time to start and the audience is waiting for you!
I wanted to give you an overview of how I started the brand, how you can make a start with branding, and how there's always room in the history field for more voices.
Dr. Alex Souchen joins me to discuss his new book, "War Junk: Munitions Disposal and Postwar Reconstruction in Canada." This audio is from a previous live stream and we cover a lot of ground concerning economic and environmental impacts of dumping/storing munitions after a conflict.
Harold Holzer makes his live stream comeback with me on this podcast episode. We discuss his newest book on the presidents vs. the press and the ways communication has influenced administrations. Harold is always a great guest to have on the program!
Travis Shaw joins me to discuss the Bee Line March of 1775. This audio was ripped from a live stream we did at the beginning of the pandemic. Travis is an awesome historian and friend and you're going to learn a lot!
It's Season 3 of The Tattooed Historian Show! I can't wait to bring you more podcasts and history content. Here are my thoughts on the field since COVID and how I see the future of this project!
Noted Lincoln historian, Harold Holzer, joins Dr. Peter Carmichael and myself for this engaging talk about President Lincoln and his legacy during times of crisis. This was a great honor to have Harold on the live stream. We had a good time and touched on many aspects of Lincoln's leadership style.
I was joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael (Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College) and Ranger Chris Gwinn (Chief of Interpretation and Education at Gettysburg NMP) to discuss the most visited spot on the battlefield at Gettysburg: Little Round Top.
Stephanie Seal Walters joins me to discuss pop history and how it effects the way we look at the past. How do television shows or movies impact our views of historical events or time periods? This is a lively, great discussion!
Dr. Peter Carmichael (Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College) joined me on this Facebook Live to discuss how academics and public historians are working together to change the face of the Civil War field. We discussed our experiences and what we believe the future of the field is going to look like.
It's been 2 years since I went into business for myself under The Tattooed Historian brand. In this episode, I reflect on some deeper stuff which has helped me through the process and I hope that you gain something out of it. There's probably something in here for those of you who are just looking for themselves.
Alyce Evans joined us at the latest installment of The Tattooed Historian Presents and discussed the relationship between Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. We covered a lot of ground in a short period of time, but it was a very interesting discussion! Check out the story of this political power couple!
I sat down with Dr. Jonathan Noyalas and discussed the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University. We talked augmented reality and virtual reality in the history field, various monographs, and the institute's annual conference this April.
In this episode, I travel to London, Ontario, to speak with Grant Maltman, the curator at the Banting House National Historic Site. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Sir Frederick Banting jotting down notes in the middle of the night for an idea that would become insulin. This place has become a pilgrimage site for so many people who have or know someone who has, diabetes.
Matt Borders, a co-author of "Faces of Union Soldiers at Antietam," joined us for the latest installment of The Tattooed Historian Presents at the Garryowen Irish Pub. He discussed his new book and the Federal troops' experiences at the Battle of Antietam. Although you can't see the photos he shows us, you can get a good description of the fighting which the men went through in 1862.
For the first episode of 2020, I wanted to bring you up to date on what is going on in my world and what is to come this year. I also wanted to touch on a very important thing: keeping history friction-free and how important collaboration and networking will be this year. Plus, BIG news on my career path in this episode!
Dan Vermilya joined us back in August for The Tattooed Historian Presents series. He discussed his interpretations of the Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862. Dan also wrote a book for the Emerging Civil War Series entitled, "The Field of Blood: The Battle of Antietam."
Here is the second part of my discussion with Pat McGuire (History Things with Pat) concerning the impact of social media on the history field. We talk about adaptability, evolution, self-awareness, and more! This one really hits home for me!
My great friend, Pat McGuire (History Things with Pat), sits down with me in the Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and talks about the history field, how it is changing, and how it has changed us in a good way! This was a great discussion which quickly showcased what we have in common. I think you're going to love this one!
Steve T. Phan joins me on this podcast! Our live audio from The Tattooed Historian Presents is full of great information that I wanted you to hear. We discuss the Civil War defenses of Washington D.C. and the threat on the capital in 1864 by invading rebel forces. Enjoy!
I just came home from a great trip to the Ottawa Valley. Ontario is a second home to me so it's only natural that I visit museums there. The differences in public history, and how history is displayed, struck me. In this episode, I talk about what I saw and how more artifacts can help bring in new audiences.
You're about to hear the audio from the most popular livestream/live event I've ever done. And it was alongside my friends, Avery Lentz (Battles and Banter Podcast) and Patrick McGuire (History Things with Pat). WTF Moments of the Civil War was a program we did at the Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg and we had a blast! I hope you enjoy learning about the weird things that happened in the Civil War.
I was delighted to sit down and talk with Tracey V. Wilson and Holly Frey, the ladies behind the "Stuff you Missed in History Class" podcast. This hit show has millions of downloads per month and I was so happy to talk with them at the "Great Conversations" event in Gettysburg, PA, hosted by the Gettysburg Foundation. This audio is from the livestream I performed that day. But the information was so good that I had to turn it into a podcast episode. Enjoy!
My good friend, Dr. Keith Harris (aka The Rogue Historian) is my guest this week on the podcast. Keith is heavily involved with history on Twitter and his fantastic podcasts and blog posts. Historian, author, a man of fashion, Keith is a great representative for the future of the history field and shows us how we can bring history to the masses.
How does digital history influence you? Are you learning history differently now as compared to 20 years ago? I visited George Mason University last week at the invitation of my friend, Stephanie Seal Walters. She taught a digital humanities class there and asked me to come to speak with the students about my experience as an independent historian focusing on digital content. It was a great experience and in this podcast, I cover some of the things we spoke about.
Here are some of my thoughts on my experience covering the Civil War Institute's Summer Conference at Gettysburg College. The CWI has been a great supporter of my efforts to get more history out to the masses and I was honored to cover their conference on social media!
Will Eichler joins me on this episode of The Tattooed Historian Show. Will runs a great series of videos under the Civil War Digital Digest brand. So in this episode, it is only fitting that we discuss digital history, the use of media as a teaching tool, and his projects. It's a great episode and I really hope that you enjoy it!
I was so happy to have Tim Lambert from WITF on the podcast to talk about his fantastic article for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. His piece entitled, "How a Pennsylvania Man Ended up in an Iconic D-Day Invasion Photo," is a fine article about one man's journey to the shores of Omaha Beach. The photograph we speak about is definitely a well-known one, and I have posted it on my Facebook page so you can understand the scene we are describing.
Education, Preservation, Dedication. These three words mean so much to me and I outlined these in a speech I delivered for the Descendants and Friends of the 314th Infantry A.E.F. on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The speech took place at the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge, PA and I wanted to go over the speech with you and the meaning of the words spoken.
Scott Douglas joins me and talks about the Fort Dobbs site in western North Carolina. This 18th century fort has become a fixture of the local area for generations and is now nearly reconstructed! Scott tells us about the history of the fort, the archaeology on site, and the reconstruction efforts to bring this history back to life!
For all of you who are into Civil War history, this episode is for you. I talk about the Emerging Civil War Series of books and how they are great references for historians of all walks of life. I am really excited to see an entity such as the Emerging Civil War create books which are appealing to a broad audience.
My friend, Avery Lentz, joins me on this episode to talk about a podcast he just started with his friends where they discuss battles throughout history. I enjoy introducing my friends' works to all of you, and this is one instance of that. Please listen in to understand the background of a new history podcast that you can listen to if you're into military history.
On this episode, I speak with Lindsey Foster about race and gender when it comes to historical interpretation. Lindsey is a fantastic historian who does stellar work as an interpreter. Her interactions with the public when speaking about difficult subjects are the focus of our conversation. The interactions connect with our historical memory and our collective responsibility to look at the past even when it's uncomfortable.
It's been a year since launching the business side of The Tattooed Historian and I figured it was a great time for an update on the progress of the project. What have I learned? What has helped me stay active and loving the process? If you are a student an are looking for some words of encouragement, you've come to the right place. If you work in the field and are looking to make a change, you may find some good tidbits in this one! Something for everyone really!
Matthew Mickletz, who manages preventive conservation at Winterthur Museum, joins me to discuss his path to public history success. He goes into great detail about his journey and what he has seen within the museum field itself. This is a great episode for all of you who are just starting out in the history field or are thinking of getting into the craft!
Dr. Peter S. Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, joined me for an installment of The Tattooed Historian Presents which took place at the Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg. It was so good that I stripped the audio from the video to produce this podcast. We discuss Civil War letters and how to look at them in different ways, and obviously we cover his latest book entitled, "The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies."
I finally had the chance to talk with Carmen Nyssen about her project, Buzzworthy Tattoo History, her famous relative Bert Grimm, and the late Lyle Tuttle. We talk tattoo history, the lineage of tattooing through various artists, genealogical work, and more!
I wanted to give everyone some information about my most recent trip to the "Making History Contagious" conference in London, Ontario this past weekend. I discuss the event, a visit to Hamilton, and Western University's history department.
On this episode of The Tattooed Historian Show, I speak with Liz Bukowski about her recent photographic exhibition in Buffalo, NY. Liz helps me out with digital photography, design, and videos. Her recent exhibition was a chance to showcase her talent for documenting historical interpretation. We talk about wet plate photography through digital. We talk about 3 of her photos which were uploaded to my social media site (facebook.com/thetattooedhistorian). Great talk about documenting historical programming!
On the same date as the bloodiest day in American history, the Battle of Antietam, the largest home front disaster of the Civil War took place in Pittsburgh, PA at Allegheny Arsenal. Over 70 people lost their lives in the explosions at the arsenal, many of whom were young women who worked there. Rich Condon, who currently operates the social media site "Civil War Pittsburgh," joins me to discuss this terrible tragedy.
On this episode, historian James Taub discusses the military history field; thoughts on the current state of the field and the future. James has been trained internationally as a military historian and through that training has come to gain a passion for operational command history. Join us as two military history nerds discuss their favorite topic!
In this episode, I speak with my friend and former coworker, Danielle Settlemeyer, from the Bahrain National Museum. What is "doing" public history like on an international scale? How has the Bahrain National Museum influenced Danielle as a historian? What can we learn from these cultural experiences?
Anna Kiefer is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She shares some insights into the Woman's Land Army of American during the First World War. Anna is full of great information about this little known facet of WWI, U.S. home front history. There is so much more to be discovered and this discussion may make you curious as to women's roles during WWI.
In this episode, I speak with Lexi Kerchner about the marriage and political partnership between Franklin Delano & Eleanor Roosevelt. With Valentine's Day upon us, I felt it was important to showcase a historical couple who obviously had their ups and downs, but found that each needed the other to secure their legacy and fulfill their life's work.
On this episode, I sit down with my friends, Dan and Bobbi, in their tattoo shop "Crossed Cannons Collective of PA." The shop sits right in the heart of the tourist district of Gettysburg, PA. How was this shop seen when it first opened? Do tourists get tattooed as well as locals? Do re-enactors get tattooed there? How is the shop seen by other local businesses? We mix history and the tattoo industry in this week's episode!
On this episode, I sit down with my friend, Travis Shaw, and talk about the 1st Maryland Potomac Home Brigade during the Civil War. Travis is the public programs coordinator for the Mosby Heritage Area Association, located in Marshall, Virginia. His insights into the Union men who volunteered to defend Maryland from the Confederate forces are awesome!
In this episode, I sit down with my great friend, Stephanie Seal Walters, and discuss Loyalists in Virginia during the Revolutionary War. We find out why Stephanie started studying Loyalists, a.k.a. Tories. What was life like for them in this period? Are their stories being more readily told now than in previous years? What do these narratives teach us about the era as a whole?
What was life like for early 18th century, Germanic immigrants to Virginia? Where did they settle? Why? What were their lives like?
In this episode, I speak with Ashley Abruzzo, membership development officer at the Germanna Foundation. She has direct ties to these early settlers of what became known as "Germanna."
I sat down with Jake Wynn, Director of Interpretation at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, and discussed a coal miners' rebellion in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in 1862. Why would a rebellion among coal miners take place in Pennsylvania in the heart of the Civil War? Who was involved? How was it resolved? Tune in and find out!
In "Episode 0" of "The Tattooed Historian Show," John introduces himself, how he became interested in history, how "The Tattooed Historian" brand was born, his thoughts on a "friction free" model to historical programming, and more!