American History Hunter

Bryan Hunt
American History Hunter

As a teacher of American history and American Studies, I read tons of history texts for work and pleasure, hunting for great stories to share with my students and listeners–stories that would be impossible to believe, except that they are true. So, if you love a good story, or if you love history (or both), give it a listen.

Episodes

  1. The Forest Gump of the 19th Century

    2024-07-23

    The Forest Gump of the 19th Century

    Washington Roebling took part in an abnormal amount of significant events in American history. Find out why he just might have been the Forest Gump of the 19th century. Intro music: ⁠"Between Your Eyes"⁠ by ⁠P-01⁠ Bibliography: The Great Bridge by David McCullough The Civil War: A Narrative (Volumes 1-3) by Shelby Foote American Battlefield Trust

    11 min
  2. Wilmer McLean

    2024-07-08

    Wilmer McLean

    Find out why Wilmer McLean decided that it was time to move. Intro music: "Between Your Eyes" by P-01 Bibliography: The Civil War: A Narrative (Volumes 1-3) by Shelby Foote Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin Two Roads to Sumter by Bruce Catton

    3 min
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As a teacher of American history and American Studies, I read tons of history texts for work and pleasure, hunting for great stories to share with my students and listeners–stories that would be impossible to believe, except that they are true. So, if you love a good story, or if you love history (or both), give it a listen.

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