108 episodes
Virginia History Podcast Robert Van Ness
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4.4 • 105 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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Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction
In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.
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Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview
In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.
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Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?
In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.
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Robert E. Lee on Leadership - H.W. Crocker III Interview
In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.
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First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3
In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.
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The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview
In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.
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.
Horrible
I am a native of Virginia and have studied VA history for almost 50 years. My bachelor’s degree and Master’s degrees are both in the study of VA history. The narrator of this podcast is the least engaging and least interesting speaker to ever do a podcast. I have repeatedly tried to overlook his horrible delivery, mispronunciations of VA localities, and people, but I cannot. Your mileage may vary.
Transphobic content
“This whole transgender nonsense”
Really bro if your going to have history content, great. Don’t have old white dudes on your show talking nonsense like this. At the very least, edit this kooks outdated opinions.