The Origins Podcast

Episode 1: Edgar Allan Poe’s Military Service?

Most know the godfather of gothic horror and detective fiction Edgar Allan Poe for his literary contributions, but some aren't aware that during his younger years, Poe was in the Army and went to West Point Military Academy. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Edgar Allan Poe's military service which if he saw it through, literature and his influence on popular culture might have never occurred.