12 episodes
Historical Nerdery Alexander Cain
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Historical Nerdery . . . Destroying myths, misconceptions and mistakes of historic New England one story at a time. Join Alexander Cain and his fellow history nerds as they explore some of the more entertaining and unknown people and events of 18th and early 19th Century New England.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
Welcome to Historical Nerdery, the show that destroys the myths of the American Revolution one podcast at a time.
In our Season 2 finale, the decisive day is come! We’ll discuss the pivotal battle of June 17, 1775...the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Historical Nerdery returns for Season 3 in 2022!! -
The Loyalist Plight
In today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into history and discuss what happened to New England and New York Loyalists after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
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The Battle of Chelsea Creek
On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the engagement that has been overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill ... the May 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek.
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The Ipswich Fright
On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the Ipswich Fright … a false rumor that caused widespread panic throughout Essex County Massachusetts in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord.
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Massachusetts Privateers During The Siege Of Boston
In today’s episode, we’re going to visit the High Seas and explore the role Massachusetts Privateers played in driving the British Army out of Boston in 1776.
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Anxiety and Distress: The Civilian Experience of the Siege of Boston
In our Season 2 premiere, we’ll investigate the struggles and hardships of Massachusetts civilians trapped behind enemy lines during the Siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776.