October 31: This Day in History

10/31/23 • 13 min

The spookiest day in the year has an interesting history behind it! Join us for a new 10 minute recap of This Day in History, a podcast brought to you by the History department of Marshall University. What is the history of Halloween? What does Queen Victoria of England have to do with how Halloween is celebrated? Join us in conversation with Dr. Molly Mersmann to find out more about the history of Halloween!

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October 16: This Day in History

What is the historical significance of this location? How did it come to play such a huge role during the Civil War that probably changed the course of the war? Who was the figure that was painted almost in a Christ-like manner for his views about slavery and the abolition of it? We know you can't wait to hear more about this! Need a quick 10 minute recap of this day in history? Listen in to Marshall University History faculty, Dr. Molly Mersmann, summarize the significance of This Day in History in this episode of our podcast, History Over Coffee! You bring the coffee, we bring the history!

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November 5: This Day in History

A murderous plot to bring down the British Crown goes horribly wrong. But the legend of this man lived on and inspired celebrations with new incoming immigrants into the United States. Who was this man? What was the infamous plot he hatched and what happened to him? How did he inspire immigrant communities to commemorate this day? Join us as Dr. Robert Deal gives us a 10 minute lesson on This Day in History brought to you by History Over Coffee, a podcast brought to you by the History department at Marshall University