S1, E6: The Great Boston Molasses Flood/19th Century TED Talks

S1,E7: Season 1 Wrap Up!

In this mini-episode, Jeff & Zach reflect on what worked and what they want to improve in future seasons!  Have a suggestion for a future topic? Email us at fitblankshistory@gmail.com! Leave us a voice memo at anchor.fm/fitblankshistory

S1, E6: The Great Boston Molasses Flood/19th Century TED Talks

In this episode, Jeff details the tragic Great Boston Molasses Flood in Boston's North End neighborhood while Zach discusses the origins of the public lecture, much like today's TED Talks!  Hear something inaccurate or have a suggestion for us? Email us at fitblankshistory@gmail.com  Leave us a voice memo at anchor.fm/fitblankshistory Correction: Josiah Holbrook did not sell geometric salads. In fact, he sold geometric solids.

S1,E5: Indiana Baseball/The Great Moon Hoax

In this episode, Jeff details the Hoosier state's close connection to many "firsts" in the history of professional baseball, and Zach outlines the bizarre story surrounding the Great Moon Hoax!  Catch a mistake or have a recommendation for us? Email us at fitblankshistory@gmail.com! You can also leave us a voice memo at anchor.fm/fitblankshistory

S1,E4: Privateering, Finale

In this episode, Jeff wraps up his 3-part series on privateering in the Atlantic and Caribbean by detailing its involvement in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.  Hear something inaccurate or have a suggestion for a future topic? Email us at fitblankshistory@gmail.com!  Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/fitblankshistory

S1,E3: Knights of Labor, Finale

A war for popular opinion has raged ever since 1871 when the Paris Commune rose and fell, but as the battle moves from the press to the pavement, the Knights find themselves in the center of a movement to take back political power for the working class. Join us for the conclusion of the three-episode arc exploring the first decade of the Knights of Labor. Correction - In my closing statements, I misspeak and state that Uriah Stephens leaves the Knights of Labor. This is incorrect. He only resigns his position as Grandmaster Workman, which I why I proceed to mention his remaining time in the Knights. Sorry!