208 episodes
Civics & Coffee Alycia
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4.9 • 55 Ratings
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The people, events and topics of United States history, shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. Come hang with me as I nerd out a little on America's history.
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Civil War Home Fronts
One of the topics you all wanted me to cover was the impact of the war on the home front.
Join me this week as I cover the impacts of a "total war" on local residents and how home front experiences changed depending on race, location, and economic status.
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Edwin Stanton
Edwin Stanton is perhaps best known as the man who oversaw the hunt for President Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
The lawyer turned Secretary of War dealt with his fair share of heartache and uncertainty, but as I will cover in this episode, he was the right man at the right time.
For show notes, source material, or ways you can support the show, head over to the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com -
How to Start a War with Michael Trapani
Joining me this week is fellow podcast host and new audiobook author, Michael Trapani.
He is the host (and author) of How to Start a War and sat down with me to discuss both his project and what we can learn from studying the bad actors in history.
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420: Cannabis in the United States
If you follow pop culture, then you may be aware that April 20th signifies a celebration of sorts by a certain portion of the population. Join me this week as I dive into the story behind how 420 became a cannabis smoker's holiday and how access and the legality of the drug has evolved in the United States throughout history.
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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part Two
Join me this week as I wrap up the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. In this episode, I review her time as First Lady, her friendship with dressmaker Elizabeth Keckly, and why she was committed to an asylum.
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Mary Todd Lincoln: Part One
The wife of 16th President Abraham Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln is generally known for her eccentric personality. However, there is so much more sitting beneath the surface.
Join me this week as I begin the life and times of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Customer Reviews
Informative and surprising bits of History
Great presentation of little known pieces of history.
Great work
Really enjoying Civics and Coffee - perfect length for a fast history lesson. The intro and outro music is cool and relaxing for starting the morning or winding down at night. I like learning a new detail that I then further research. Keep up the good work.
Episode 138: 2nd wife of President Taylor
Fascinating telling of their courtship and the strange alignment with the tragedy of a naval accident. I was amazed at how complete the story was in just 15 minutes. Looking forward to more episode!