History Stories

Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh

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Welcome! This is the podcast of author, writing consultant, and historian Megan Easley-Walsh. Topics of discussion will include historical inspiration behind the author's novels, journeys into history via antiques, and historical sites to discover through visits and books. Join for the history and the books, stay for the information about life in Ireland from this American-born author!

JUN 5

Maps, cookies, money, and fortune

In this episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses the stories behind a few intriguing antiques, talks about the origins of fortune cookies and the Chinese Exclusionary Act of the 1880s, discusses hyperinflation in Germany in the 1920s and the discoveries of the Roaring 20s, and talks about her novel Where Fortune Leads. Read Where Fortune Leads. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: SMS2HDQYNYBQR8GD #podcast #HistoryStories #HistoricalFiction #History

9 min
MAY 29

Framing Art

In this episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses her novel Framed, the Bauhaus, targeted art, and setting the past on a better trajectory for the future. Read Framed here. Please like, subscribe, and share. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: AGSLBKKRN9CUWOML #podcast #historystories #historicalfiction #history

8 min
MAY 22

The Strength of Tea

In this episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses an antique teapot, quiet strength, Quakers, polar explorers, and her novel The Collectors. Read The Collectors here. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: NGYRVNBIMFRZIB6G #podcast #historystories #historicalfiction #history

9 min
MAY 14

Stitched Together Through Time

In this episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh talks about personal family history and wider global history related to quilts. She also discusses why she has a couple of quilted teddy bears on her bookshelves, orientating a life, the importance of reading for writers, her novel North Star Home, and her new contemporary release The Rancher's Secret. Read North Star Home here. Read The Rancher's Secret here. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thank you! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: JQOUUMZ2DPOVBE9O #podcast #history #historicalfiction #historystories

8 min
MAY 8

When the lights go on again

In this episode, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses VE Day, illuminated manuscripts, the Book of Kells, her novel Vow of Gold, and holding onto hope of the light. Read Vow of Gold here. Please like, subscribe, and share. Thanks! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: RYUWDDS8YJA6B43C #History #HistoricalFiction #HistoryPodcast #VEDay

9 min
MAY 1

1930's Hollywood and Monsters Re-evaluated

In this fifth episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses classic monster movies, Budapest, the 1930s, a handmade find at the antiques fair, and how they all connect to her novel Painted Faces. In addition, she speaks to a historical understanding of the meaning behind the movies and suggests a re-evaluation of the monsters. Read Painted Faces here. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: 4AZQQYP0SK0RVPBN Please share, like, and subscribe! Thanks! #historicalfiction #history #historypodcast

8 min
APR 24

Stories of Shakespeare and Revolution

In this episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh discusses inspiration behind her novel Across the River, Shakespeare's impact on the English language, a centuries-old book, and a family story of plates in a river. She also discusses the importance of a plurality of voices in history. Read Across the River here. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: 2XK8QT0YNEQCTVFN Please share, like, and subscribe! Thanks! #historicalfiction #history #historypodcast

9 min
APR 17

Stories of Peace

In episode three of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh shares a look behind the scenes at her connections to the year 1884. This year, and one international event in particular, proved so interesting that she wrote both her novel, Meridian, as well as her doctoral thesis about it. She also examines why it's important to not only look at history and International Relations through wars. She also discusses a recent find at an antiques fair and how it relates to Meridian. Read Meridian here. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: 2IEPCDL6TZK2MMLT #podcast #historicalfiction #historystories #history

9 min
APR 10

Trenches Transformed

In this second episode of History Stories, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh speaks about a vase with an interesting origin story and how it relates to her second novel What Edward Heard. She speaks about her visit to the Maginot Line, the battlefield of Verdun, and the transforming power of art. Read What Edward Heard here. Please Like and Subscribe to be notified of future episodes and to help other listeners find the podcast. Thank you! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: 8PBDEOOP0TW61MJP

9 min
APR 3

It begins in Normandy

In this first episode, Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh explains the goals behind her new podcast History Stories. She dives into an interesting piece of history connected to the French Resistance and how it relates to her first novel: Flight Before Dawn. Then she gives a behind the scenes look at some of her own history and how it relates to World War Two France. Buy Flight Before Dawn here Please Like and Subscribe to be notified of future episodes and to help other listeners find the podcast. Thank you! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: QQBJMEOL7IUMSA2P

9 min

10 Episodes

Creator

Dr. Megan Easley-Walsh
Years Active

2K
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
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History Stories

History Stories

Episodes

Maps, cookies, money, and fortune

Framing Art

The Strength of Tea

Stitched Together Through Time

When the lights go on again

1930's Hollywood and Monsters Re-evaluated

Stories of Shakespeare and Revolution

Stories of Peace

Trenches Transformed

It begins in Normandy

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