History Fix
In each episode of History Fix, I discuss lesser known stories from history that you won't be able to stop thinking about. Need your history fix? You've come to the right place.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 164 episodes
History Fix
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Ep. 152 Female Enslavers: How White Women in the American South Played a Much More Active Role In Slavery Than We Thought
As we transition from Black History Month to Women's History Month, I've chosen a topic that encompasses both, a topic that addresses a major misconception in American history. What role did white women actually play in enslaving people? For a ...
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Ep. 151 Harriet Jacobs: How the Unbelievable Fugitive Slave Story of Harriet Jacobs Went Unbelieved for Over a Century
Get ready for a wild ride because this story is bananas! This week, I uncover the unbelievable true story that is the life of Harriet Jacobs. Born enslaved in Edenton, North Carolina in 1813, Harriet would go on to escape from slavery in the mo...
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Ep. 150 Dangerfield Newby: How the Real "Django Unchained" Fought for Love, Not Spite
In this episode, I unpack the dynamic character that is Dangerfield Newby, the real life inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's title character in the film "Django Unchained." For many years Dangerfield Newby was viewed as a villain. He took part ...
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Ep. 149 Freedom House: How Black "Unemployables" From the Hood Revolutionized Emergency Medicine
Happy Black History Month! We're kicking off the month with a story that was suggested by Janice on Instagram. Nowadays, when you call for emergency services, you expect the speedy arrival of an ambulance staffed by personnel who have the skill...
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Ep. 148 Writing: How the Written Word Quietly Shaped Civilization
Here it is! My first ever live History Fix episode! This live show was recorded at College of the Albemarle in Manteo, North Carolina on January 28th. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each person who braved freezing temperatures to see ...
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