Shows
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe History From the Old Brick Church with John EricsonThis 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!
2024-02-2049 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowCanada & The American Civil War with Julian SherJulian 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
2023-07-0740 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowThe Dress Diary: Secrets From a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe with Kate StrasdinThis 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!
2023-06-2841 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowAquino Tank Weekend 2023 at the Ontario Regiment MuseumThe 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!
2023-06-2147 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowShifting Currents: A World History of Swimming with Dr. Karen Eva CarrHave 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!
2023-05-3144 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowWhy Did Public Executions End? The Answer My Surprise You!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!
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2023-05-2443 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowAt War With King Alcohol: Debating Drinking and Masculinity in the Civil WarMegan 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!
2023-05-1747 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowWhen the Storms Collide: The Great Sea Island Hurricane and the Racial Tensions of the Jim Crow SouthCaroline 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!
2023-05-1046 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowA Village in the Third Reich: How Ordinary Lives were Transformed by the Rise of FascismJulia 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...
2023-05-0334 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowMore Than Tactics: How Military History is InterdisciplinaryJen (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!
2023-04-2643 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowHow the Civil War Revolutionized Western Medicine with Carole AdrienneCarole 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!
2023-04-1945 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowFeeding Washington's Army with Ricardo A. HerreraWhat 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...
2023-04-1247 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowBlack Women's Survival in Antebellum New Orleans with Dr. Emily A. OwensDr. 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!
2023-04-0546 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowThe Humanity Archive with Jermaine FowlerI 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.
2023-03-2937 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowA Tale of Two Badass Female Pirates with Dr. Rebecca SimonWhen 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.
2023-03-2240 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowMedical Care During WWI with Dr. Tim CookDr. 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.
2023-03-1548 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowThe OVMS Show of Shows Review with The Jaunty CrowBack 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!
2023-03-0849 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowGary Gallagher Discusses Bruce Catton & Civil War WritingThe 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.
2023-03-0158 min
ReaLifeJane Holden and Captain Don HeckmanBrown Harris Stevens broker Jane Holden delights us with her past, growing up in Sag Harbor Village and the infamous days of the Black Bouy. She offers helpful advice to new buyers as well as to new agents coming into the business. Berthed on Long Wharf, the American Beauty II has become an iconic fixture of Sag Harbor Village. Captain Don Heckman explains how the town has become a destination for people from around the world and is in the center of natural beauty.
2022-07-1629 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowHer Cold War: Women in the U.S. Military, 1945-1980 with Dr. Tanya L. RothDr. 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!
2022-07-1449 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowFierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and his Band of BrothersHis 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 Pro...
2022-06-0955 minThe Tattooed Historian Show"Patton's Payback" with Stephen L. MooreIn 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: Th...
2022-05-191h 01The Tattooed Historian Show"Civil War Witnesses & Their Books" With Gary GallagherGary 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.
2022-05-121h 01The Tattooed Historian ShowHow Do Games Influence Historical Thought?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?
2022-04-2757 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowCamp Nelson National Monument with Ranger Steve PhanI 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!
2022-04-211h 02The Tattooed Historian ShowHot Tubs & Pac-Man: Gender & the Early Video Game Industry in the United StatesI 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!
2022-04-1255 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowMeade At Gettysburg with Kent Masterson BrownI 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
2022-04-051h 13
The Tattooed Historian ShowDr. Lindsay Chervinsky: Washington's CabinetDr. 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!
2021-10-0851 min
The Tattooed Historian Show'They Were Good Soldiers’: African–Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783John 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.
2021-09-241h 14
The Tattooed Historian ShowDr. Tim Cook: Canada's Second World War Experience & Historical MemoryI 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!
2021-09-171h 03
The Tattooed Historian ShowDr. Spencer McBride: Joseph Smith for PresidentMy 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.
2021-09-101h 00
The Tattooed Historian ShowCharlie Brown's America: The Popular Politics of PeanutsBlake 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!
2021-09-031h 12
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project: Episode 5For 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!
2021-04-281h 02
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project: Episode 4Episode 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!
2021-04-2157 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project: Episode 3In 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!
2021-04-141h 00
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project: Episode 2The 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!
2021-04-071h 01
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project: Episode 1Welcome 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.
2021-03-3159 min
Jeny's Tattle TalesAndrew John Rainnie - Epic Fantasy AuthorAndrew John Rainnie is a Scottish novelist, screenwriter, and filmmaker. His short films have screened all over the world, and his first non-fiction book, My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left, charted his around the world adventures in 2011.
His debut fantasy novel, Spirits of Vengeance: The Stone of Spirits, was released in 2014. The sequel, Spirits of Vengeance: The Assassin of Araneque, was published in 2020.
When he is not busy writing, he likes to play video games. He currently lives in Glasgow with his wife Lisa. They have two cats, Brando and Niro, and a...
2021-03-2422 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowGordon C. Rhea and the Overland Campaign of 1864I'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!
2021-02-261h 08
The Tattooed Historian ShowThoughts on Twitter for HistoriansTwitter 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.
2021-02-1340 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowCivil War Soldiers During Winter MonthsRipped 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!
2021-02-061h 15
The Tattooed Historian ShowLinkedIn For Historians??LinkedIn is legit! I mean it. If you're looking for organic reach and networking opportunities, listen to this episode!
2021-01-3136 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowInstagram Tips for New BrandsWant 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!
2021-01-3040 min
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The Tattooed Historian ShowBranding as a Historian on FacebookI 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.
2021-01-1547 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowA New DirectionSo 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!
2021-01-0841 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War Breakfast ClubI'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.
2020-11-131h 11
The Tattooed Historian ShowA Podcast about PodcastingYou 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!
2020-10-2344 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThoughts on Starting a Brand as a HistorianI 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.
2020-10-1642 minThe Tattooed Historian ShowWar Junk with Alex SouchenDr. 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 range of issues related to munitions disposal including economic and environmental impacts.
2020-10-0244 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowPresidents vs The Press with Harold HolzerHarold 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!
2020-09-181h 05
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Bee Line March of 1775Travis 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!
2020-09-111h 02
The Tattooed Historian ShowWelcome to Season 3It'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!
2020-09-0445 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowLincoln's Legacy During a Time of CrisisNoted 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.
2020-04-191h 08
The Tattooed Historian ShowInterpreting Little Round Top & Joshua Lawrence ChamberlainI 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.
2020-04-161h 07
The Tattooed Historian ShowPop History and its Effects on StorytellingStephanie 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!
2020-04-101h 12
The Tattooed Historian ShowProfessors, Public Historians, and the Civil War FieldDr. 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.
2020-04-0448 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian: The Second AnniversaryIt'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.
2020-04-0130 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowIke and Mamie EisenhowerAlyce 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!
2020-02-2843 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah UniversityI 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.
2020-02-2142 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Banting House National Historic SiteIn 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.
2020-02-141h 12
The Tattooed Historian ShowFaces of Union Soldiers at Antietam with Matt BordersMatt 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.
2020-01-3151 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowUpdates for 2020!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!
2020-01-1737 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowA New Look at Antietam with Dan VermilyaDan 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."
2019-12-1352 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Changing Face of the History Field: Part 2Here 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!
2019-12-051h 04
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Changing Face of the History FieldMy 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!
2019-11-2949 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowCivil War Defenses of Washington D.C.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!
2019-08-0943 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowHistory on Display in the Ottawa ValleyI 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.
2019-08-0227 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowWTF Moments of the Civil WarYou'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.
2019-07-171h 04
The Tattooed Historian Show"Stuff You Missed In History Class" Podcast InterviewI 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!
2019-07-0931 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowKeith Harris "The Rogue Historian"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.
2019-07-0242 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowDigital History And the HumanitiesHow 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.
2019-06-2522 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Civil War Institute's Summer Conference RecapHere 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!
2019-06-2023 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowDigital History and Civil War Digital DigestWill 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!
2019-06-1137 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowD-Day 75th Anniversary Special with TIm LambertI 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.
2019-06-0641 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowMemorial Day 2019 ReviewEducation, 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.
2019-05-3027 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowFort Dobbs, NC with Scott DouglasScott 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!
2019-05-2132 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThoughts on the Emerging Civil War SeriesFor 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.
2019-05-1423 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowAvery Lentz and the Battles and Banter PodcastMy 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.
2019-05-0742 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowRace & Gender in Historical InterpretationOn 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.
2019-04-3046 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowOne Year as an Independent HistorianIt'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!
2019-04-2339 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowMatthew MickletzMatthew 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!
2019-04-1657 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowDr. Peter S. CarmichaelDr. 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."
2019-04-091h 14
The Tattooed Historian ShowCarmen Nyssen of "Buzzworthy Tattoo History"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!
2019-04-0241 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe "Making History Contagious" Conference AARI 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.
2019-03-2700 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Liz BukowskiOn 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!
2019-03-191h 03
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Rich CondonOn 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 the 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 runs the social media site "Civil War Pittsburgh," joins me to discuss this terrible tragedy.
2019-03-1100 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: James TaubOn 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!
2019-03-0551 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Danielle SettlemeyerIn 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?
2019-02-2644 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Anna KieferAnna 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.
2019-02-1953 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Lexi KerchnerIn 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.
2019-02-121h 02
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Crossed Cannons Collective of PAOn 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!
2019-02-0500 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Travis ShawOn 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!
2019-01-2957 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Stephanie Seal WaltersIn 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?
2019-01-2246 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Ashley AbruzzoWhat 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."
2019-01-1531 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Jake WynnI 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!
2019-01-0852 min
The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Tattooed Historian Show: Episode 0In "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!
2019-01-0130 min