Humdaddy History - General history for all ages

Robert Hummer
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Humdaddy History - General history for all ages

In the Humdaddy History podcast, history teacher Robert Hummer sets his sights at bringing history to people of all ages. Creating content that is appropriate for middle school students up through the oldest of adults, the entire aim of the show is to create a love and enjoyment of history for everyone who listens. With an emphasis in American History, there is no limit to the amount of topics that can be covered and hopefully you, the listener, can have confidence and fun when you share and teach history with others.

  1. Everyday Hero Jacob Riis 015

    01/12/2018

    Everyday Hero Jacob Riis 015

    In this everyday hero episode of Humdaddy History, a man named Jacob Riis will be the focus.  As a journalist living in New York City in the late 1800’s, Riis will shed light on the deplorable living conditions many immigrants suffered in while trying to make new lives in a new country.  Riis, himself an immigrant to America in 1870, is a person with a true rags to riches story and a great example of how America offers the opportunity for people to do great things.

    28 min
  2. Pre Civil War Underground Railroad 014

    12/29/2017

    Pre Civil War Underground Railroad 014

    Episode 14 of Humdaddy History is all about the Underground Railroad.  A popular topic in today’s America, the Underground Railroad had nothing to do with a railroad and want literally underground.  This show highlights the efforts of a few of the heroes of the Underground Railroad and connects the impact that the Underground Railroad had in continuing to drive the United States apart ahead of the Civil War.

    28 min
  3. Everyday Hero Witold Pilecki 013

    12/23/2017

    Everyday Hero Witold Pilecki 013

    This week’s episode of Humdaddy History focuses on the little known (in America) efforts of an everyday hero named Vitold Piletzski (Witold Pilecki).  This man fought for his entire adult life to try and achieve and keep Poland’s independence.  He is also probably the only person in World War Two that volunteered to go to Auschwitz!  You do not want to miss out on this incredible story!

    29 min
  4. Pre Civil War Compromise of 1850

    12/14/2017

    Pre Civil War Compromise of 1850

    In this Pre-Civil War episode of Humdaddy History, the Compromise of 1850 is unpacked.  Focusing on the efforts of senators Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John Calhoun, William Seward and new star Stephen Douglas, this episode will reveal what deals were made to help the United States stay united.  This is a massively important Pre-Civil War topic that demonstrates how quickly the country was growing apart.

    26 min
  5. Everyday Hero Elizabeth Keckley 011

    12/04/2017

    Everyday Hero Elizabeth Keckley 011

    In this everyday hero episode we will take a look at a woman who lived an incredible life, Elizabeth Keckley.  Born into slavery, she worked her way to freedom and even into the White House as modiste for Mary Lincoln.  You do not want to miss out on this amazing true story of a hero that has very recently risen to prominence.

    28 min
  6. Pre Civil War Mexican American War 010

    11/25/2017

    Pre Civil War Mexican American War 010

    In this episode of Humdaddy History’s continuing series on events that helped lead the United States into a Civil War, the Humdaddy will discuss the Texas Revolution, the Annexation of Texas and the Mexican American War.  Each step with its complexities combined to bring a major acquisition of land to the United States and the issue of slavery back into the forefront of many people’s minds moving forward.  So catch a little Texas history, some bad pronunciation and even a quick little tune in this episode!

    32 min
  7. Everyday Hero David Hummer 009

    11/16/2017

    Everyday Hero David Hummer 009

    This episode of Humdaddy History is jam packed with nostalgia and all the feels.  The everyday hero chosen for this week is none other than the older brother of The Humdaddy – David Hummer.  This show is not just a tribute to David’s awesomeness but it is also a look into the crazy situation he went through as a police officer!  You must check this out!

    31 min
  8. Pre Civil War Slavery Racism and Abolitionists - 008

    11/09/2017

    Pre Civil War Slavery Racism and Abolitionists - 008

    In episode 8 of Humdaddy History, our heroic host will take a quick look at slavery, racism and abolitionists in the Pre Civil War era of United States History.  This is always a difficult topic to take on but these topics can’t be left out of any important discussion of American History.

    40 min
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In the Humdaddy History podcast, history teacher Robert Hummer sets his sights at bringing history to people of all ages. Creating content that is appropriate for middle school students up through the oldest of adults, the entire aim of the show is to create a love and enjoyment of history for everyone who listens. With an emphasis in American History, there is no limit to the amount of topics that can be covered and hopefully you, the listener, can have confidence and fun when you share and teach history with others.

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