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The Civil Weird PodcastMinisode 2: Mound City IL, a crucible of iron and ingenuity. The “Brown Water Navy” in the Civil WarI’m this shortened episode of the podcast, we dive into doing some history in Mound City IL, where the three of the most powerful vessels were produced during the war and what it took to get it done. We also look to the possibility of a future historical site listing as an archaeological location. So, come aboard Civil Weirdos, as we churn the historical (brown) waters up around the Brown Water Navy and Mound City, Illinois!
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The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 6: Pvt. Albert Cashier, 95th Illinois: Transcending Boundaries on the Battlefield and Society In episode six of "The Civil Weird Podcast," we explore the life of Albert D.J. Cashier, a soldier who lived as a man during the American Civil War, despite being assigned female at birth. Born as Jennie Hodgers in Ireland, Cashier's journey offers valuable insights into the complexities of gender identity during a time when our current understanding of transgender individuals was virtually non-existent. From the battlegrounds of the Civil War to the challenges faced during the post-war years when Cashier's birth identity was revealed, we reflect on their resilience and commitment to authenticity in the face of soc...2023-06-011h 53
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 5: Sex and Venereal Disease in the Civil WarWelcome to Episode 6 of The Civil Weird Podcast, where we'll be exploring the dark and taboo side of the American Civil War - sex, prostitution, and disease. During this period, soldiers were constantly exposed to new and dangerous sexually transmitted infections, and prostitution became a thriving industry, often operating right under the noses of military officials.We'll delve into the reasons why prostitution was so prevalent during the war, the conditions under which it operated, and the lives of the women who worked in this dangerous profession. We'll also discuss the spread of diseases like syphilis and g...2023-04-181h 29
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode: 4, Bloody Bill AndersonWelcome to The Civil Weird Podcast, where we explore the strange, bizarre, and unusual aspects of the American Civil War. In this episode, we dive into the world of one of the conflict's most notorious and bloodthirsty guerrilla fighters: Bloody Bill Anderson.Join us as we take a closer look at the life and legacy of William T. Anderson, a Missouri native who led a group of raiders on a ruthless campaign against Union forces and sympathizers. We'll explore his tactics to strike fear into his enemies and examine his actions' impact on the war's outcome. Let's g...2023-03-232h 52
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 3: George H. Thomas, Part 2We went a whole lot longer into the weirdness that is George H. Thomas, than we intended to...However, we feel that a man of his stature and character needed a thorough going over!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/CivilWeirdpatreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QE4W6BNcpnS2R0KPs29sE?si=b83e7dcaa86d4933https://www.instagram.com/thecivilweirdpodcast/2023-03-073h 03
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 3: General George H. Thomas (Part 1)In this two-part episode, we get Civil Weird with "'OL Pap" Thomas. Why was he "Weird"? Listen and find out as we take a deep dive into the man with many nicknames. One of them is the "Sledge of Nashville"! So please stop by and get Civil Weird with us!!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/CivilWeirdpatreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QE4W6BNcpnS2R0KPs29sE?si=b83e7dcaa86d4933https://www.instagram.com/thecivilweirdpodcast/2023-02-232h 02
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 2: Confederate General Earl Van Dorn, his life, and Civil Weird murder in 1863In this episode, we discuss the life and death of General Earl Van Dorn, who was by most accounts a terrible general, but a great lover of the ladies... So, come and listen, and nerd out with us about someone as Civil Weird as Gen. Earl Van Dorn.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/CivilWeirdpatreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QE4W6BNcpnS2R0KPs29sE?si=b83e7dcaa86d4933https://www.instagram.com/thecivilweirdpodcast/2023-01-052h 24The Civil Weird PodcastMinisode #1 2023 Day of Service, and fixing Civil War HeadstonesIn this "minisode" we talk about the 2023 Day of Service. We are looking for volunteers and those who would want to help us clean up some Civil War headstones that are in disrepair around the area of Central Illinois. Take a listen and see what you can do to help!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/CivilWeirdpatreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QE4W6BNcpnS2R0KPs29sE?si=b83e7dcaa86d4933https://www.instagram.com/thecivilweirdpodcast/2022-11-1513 minThe Civil Weird PodcastMinisode #1In this "minisode" we talk about the 2023 Day of Service. We are looking for volunteers and those who would want to help us clean up some Civil War headstones that are in disrepair around the area of Central Illinois. Take a listen and see what you can do to help!https://www.facebook.com/CivilWeird2022-11-1525 min
The Civil Weird PodcastEpisode 1: Sergeant Boston Corbett, the killer of John Wilkes Booth.Sergeant Boston Corbett was the man who killed the man who killed President Abraham Lincoln. However, his shooting of assassin John Wilkes Booth is not what makes Corbett "Civil Weird." No, perhaps the fact that this man was certified insane, self-castrated himself, was a street preacher, and then disappeared into the ether of history, is just the beginning of Corbett's "Civil Weird" journey!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/CivilWeirdpatreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0QE4W6BNcpnS2R0KPs29sE?si=b83e7dcaa86d4933https://www.i...2022-10-311h 46