98 episodes
Virginia History Podcast Robert Van Ness
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4.4 • 87 Ratings
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The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include -
Colonial Era
American War for Independence
Pre-Civil War
Civil War
Reconstruction
Early Modern
Virginia During the World's Wars
Cold War Virginia
Contemporary Virginia
Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
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Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview
In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.
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The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview
In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.
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First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys
In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.
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First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads
In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.
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First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons
In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.
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First Families of Virginia - The Parkes
In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.
Customer Reviews
Too parochial
Content is limited to Virginia- not a problem, given its fascinating and voluminous history. Unfortunately, the podcast has become parochial to the point of being uninteresting to those outside the state. E.g., the never ending series on Virginia’s first families is difficult to identify with, as are routine references to local sites, parks, bridges, etc.
Too much music for my ears
Thank you for producing an excellent podcast on a topic of great interest to me. I listen to it earnestly despite the annoyingly long musical interludes sprinkled throughout.
Virginia is for lovers
I love this podcast, and it makes me an even prouder Virginian