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People Hidden In History

People Hidden In History

Kathleen Langone

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These podcast episodes are a collection of historical characters that history has either forgotten or recorded very little of their incredible lives. Some of these people I had a connection with through my family; others have simply made an impression on me. All of these people led fascinating lives and if you are a "history buff" like me, you will enjoy their stories.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best People Hidden In History episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to People Hidden In History for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite People Hidden In History episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

People Hidden In History - Maxfield Parrish - Iconic Artist in the Golden Age of Illustration
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01/10/23 • 51 min

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Maxfield Parrish is one of the most iconic artist of the Golden Age of Illustration. He was most well known for his calendar covers in the 1920's and 1930's. These would been seen across America's homes at the time, and often the calendar artwork would be saved and framed, after that year had passed. He was also commissioned for many magazine covers, book illustrations and commercial artwork (such as for Jello). But Parrish, like many other Golden Age Illustrators (such as JC Leyendecker and Howard Pyle), did not get the notoriety and name recognition they deserved.
Aside from Parrish being probably my favorite artist, he was also a good person to profile as being hidden in history.
Guest speaker: Judy Goffman Cutler, Founder and Director of the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, Rhode Island, and the American Illustrators Gallery in New York City. For Judy's full biography, please refer to the People Hidden in History website (link here).
Judy will review key aspects of Parrish's professional life (spanning 70 years) and the 3 distinct artistic style periods. And you'll learn about the history of the National Museum of American Illustration, which houses the largest collection of Parrish's world-wide. And finally, you will learn about his very distinctive style, which can be fantastical, or photo-realistic landscape paintings. You'll also be given an understanding of his painting techniques which provided a physical luminosity to his canvases.
Episode Markers: (in min:secs)

  • Background - National Museum of American Illustration & Vernon Court (2:36)
  • Who was Parrish? (5:25)
  • His father and early influences (8:52)
  • Arc of Parrish's Career - 3 Distinct Phases (11:00)
  • Highlights of Parrish works at NMAI (20:12)
  • The Florentine Fetes by Parrish, & placement in Vernon Court (25:00)
  • The start of Judith Goffman Cutler's Parrish Collection (34:39)
  • Current and Future Exhibits of the NMAI Collection (45:34)

Further information:
National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) (link here)
Maxfield Parrish page at NMAI (link here)
Maxfield Parrish Webpage @ People Hidden in History Website (link here)
Basic Website with all Episodes/All Platforms
Twitter/Instagram: @phihpod
Mastodon: @[email protected]
PHOTO Credit: Griselda by Maxfield Parrish, Image - Courtesy of the National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, RI.

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People Hidden In History - Success - 1600's Connecticut Witches Exonerated
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07/03/23 • 57 min

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This episode will provide the background to the successful exoneration (by the passing of Resolution HJ 34 in Connecticut). You'll hear from the same 4 people that were interviewed in my series (from July 2022) and the tremendous efforts it took to get this bill passed. There were many components to this positive outcome - working w/ local representatives (including Rep. Jane Garibay), many volunteers and the power of various social media outlets. Also this team's involvement with Dr. Leo Igwe, a human right's activist from Nigeria, fighting modern day witch killings. These 4 people will also tell how this has impacted their lives. Please see related links at the end.
1st Interview: Beth Caruso, Josh Hutchinson, Sarah Jack
2nd Interview: Mary Louise Bingham
Episode Markers: (in min:secs)

  • Details and Timeline on Resolution (1:22)
  • Introductions & Activities over the last year (2:22)
  • The group in CT for the passing of the bill (24:03)
  • Impacts personal & otherwise (24:59)
  • Reading the names of witches who were hanged (33:47)
  • Wrap-up of 1st Interview (38:47)
  • Postscripts - 1st Interview (39:33)
  • 2nd Interview & Activities (40:38)
  • Role of John Winthrop Jr. in Witch Trials (42:54)
  • Future research on John Winthrop Jr. (46:47)
  • Impacts personal & otherwise (50:52)
  • Postscripts - 2nd Interview (55:00)
  • Conclusion (55:49)

Thou Shalt Not Suffer Website & Podcast
https://advocacyforallegedwitches.law.blog/
https://connecticutwitchtrials.org
Connecticut History Review - Article by K. Hermes and B. Caruso
"Between God and Satan: Thomas Thornton, Witch-Hunting, and Religious Mission in the English Atlantic World, 1647-1693"
One of Windsor - Website and Links to Beth Caruso's Books
Massachusetts Historical Society - John Winthrop Jr. Medical Papers
I am also pleased to announce my podcasts about Amalia Kussner resulted in a biography to be published next Spring! See link here for the Amazon (on sale now).
Website: https://peoplehiddeninhistory.com
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Website with all Podcast Episodes/All Platforms
Twitter/Instagram: @phihpod
Mastodon: @[email protected]
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"A Salem Witch Trial" by Frank O. Small, in Stepping-stones of American History. W. A. Wilde Company, publishers (1904)

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People Hidden In History - Flora MacDonald - An 18th Century Life in 2 Revolutions
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12/30/22 • 43 min

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Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) played a role in two different revolutions, first in Scotland and later in North Carolina during the Revolutionary War. She was most famously known for hiding Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) to avoid being captured by government troops after the Battle of Culloden (1746), and of course putting her own life at risk. And later, she and her husband, through the offer of land in North Carolina, arrived just before the Revolutionary War commenced, and were on the British side. You will also learn of the change in the Scottish Clan system, and how that impacted her life and prompted the family to leave Scotland. But through all of these adventures, she shines as an amazing woman and a fierce supporter of various causes.
About Jim Ambuske, Ph.D.: Is a Historian and Senior Producer at R2 Studios, the podcast division of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Ambuske received his doctorate from the University of Virginia in 2016, with his expertise in the American Revolution, Scotland, and the British Atlantic World, Prior to joining R2 Studios, Ambuske worked at the Center for Digital History at the Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon. He also was a Horatio and Florence Farmer Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Humanities (Univ. of Virginia Law Library). He is currently working on a book about emigration from Scotland in the era of the American Revolution. Follow him on Twitter @jamespambuske and learn more at www.jamespambuske.com

People Hidden in History information:
Website: https://peoplehiddeninhistory.com
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Basic Website with all Episodes/All Platforms
Twitter/Instagram: @phihpod
Mastodon: @[email protected]
See photo of Flora MacDonald's tea set at this link.
NOTE: The character of Flora MacDonald appears in the Outlander Series, Season 6, Episode 5.
Photo credit: Artist: Allan Ramsay, Image from Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

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People Hidden In History - Anne Hutchinson - Defiant Woman of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
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10/22/23 • 49 min

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This episode will present a very complete view of Hutchinson, from her early adoption of certain religious beliefs to her clash with Gov. Winthrop. Dr. Hermes will provide not only the story of her life but the religious and social background of the Massachusetts Bay Colony of the 1630's. Though the early years of the Bay Colony are often depicted as a haven for religious freedom, you will learn of philosophical divides and the involvement of the political leaders. And how these deep disagreements, as part of the Antinomian* Controversy, lead to the outright banishments of some of the early inhabitants. Hutchinson's unwavering alignment with controversial beliefs and misogyny, in part, contributed to her family's tragic fate. Provided at the end of the episode, will be excerpts from the trial exchanges with Hutchinson and Winthrop (at 44min, 12sec).
*(from Greek, loosely translated to "Against the Law")
Link to trial transcript
Dr. Katherine A. Hermes is the publisher of Connecticut Explored (magazine of Connecticut History). Her impressive academic career includes: (A.B. History, cum laude, Univ. of CA- Irvine, M.A. & M.Phil History, Yale Univ., J.D. from Duke Univ. School of Law, Ph.D. in Colonial American History, Yale Univ.). Her dissertation, "Religion and Law in Colonial New England, 1620-1730", covered the Antinomian Controversy and Anne Hutchinson. She has had numerous publications, the most recent co-authored with Beth Caruso, "Between God and Satan: Thomas Thornton, Witch-Hunting, and Religious Mission in the English Atlantic World, 1647-1693," Connecticut History Review (Fall 2022).

Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history: ctexplored.org
I am also pleased to announce my podcasts about Amalia Kussner resulted in a biography to be published next Spring! See link here for the Amazon (on sale now).
Website: https://peoplehiddeninhistory.com
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Contact Page
Twitter(X)/Instagram: @phihpod

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People Hidden In History - Updates - People Hidden in History - Webinar and Episodes
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08/04/23 • 4 min

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Sharing with my listeners some updates:
1) I have an upcoming webinar on Amalia Kussner, offered through the New York Adventure Club (www.nyadventureclub.com, category Gilded Age). It will offer recent research on Kussner and many images, detailing her life and the Gilded Age. Date is Aug. 14th but content is available for a week. Please join my virtual audience!!
For further background: Kussner Podcast 1, Kussner Podcast 2
2) Planning upcoming podcasts -

  • Anne Hutchinson - A Defiant Voice in the 1630's (for October)
  • The Women of Terezin (for November)
  • Potential: Camp Century - Cold War Mishap (date TBD)

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Website: link here
www.peoplehiddeninhistory.com
Thanks to all the loyal listeners over the last 3 years!!

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People Hidden In History - Elizabeth Freeman - A New England Slave and A Quest for Freedom
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12/17/22 • 29 min

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The history of slavery in New England is not well known, but did exist. And while the colonies were rebelling against England and wanting "their" freedom, many New England households had enslaved peoples. In one such household, in western part of the Massachusetts colony, there lived Elizabeth Freeman as a slave. She had already been enslaved in that household there for many years, and as with the unrest and coming rebellion against England, the men in her town - drafted their own "freedom declaration'', which Elizabeth overheard the content. She rightly decides - I also have a right to my freedom. You will hear her amazing story, from Lori Davis, who had done much research on Freeman. Lori describes her quest for freedom, through legal means, and the amazing result of getting her freedom.
About Lori Davis: She is a legal editor by day and a history enthusiast by night. Her podcast Her Half of History covers women’s history in short episodes organized around a theme for each series, like Women Who Seized Power, Women Who Escaped Slavery, Women in Espionage, Women and Their Money, and the subject that consumed most women’s lives: the History of Housework.
Link to Lori's website (which includes podcast links).
As mentioned earlier - there is a statue of Elizabeth Freeman in Sheffield, Massachusetts, sponsored by the Sheffield Historical society. And please refer to their website for further information on Freeman at this link.
People Hidden in History information:
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For fun, since this IS Episode 13, including Wikipedia History of the number 13
Photo credit of Elizabeth Freeman: Massachusetts Historical Society, painted by Susan Sedgewick (public domain).

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Otto Antoine – was a German Impressionist painter and a distant relative of mine. Antoine’s life intersected with many key parts of artistic and political history – having connections with Kaiser Wilhelm II – prior to WWI, as a court painter. And later having some interactions with 3rd Reich in the 1930’s , with their cultural dictates that had to be adhered to by German artists. And we'll discuss his rebellious activities that almost cost him his life. Also during the 1930’s – we'll talk about his travels to visit my family and his distant relatives in Indiana. And there’s still a bit if mystery around those trips which we’ll detail.

His art included all aspects of Germany - including romantic landscapes and especially paintings of Berlin, and the many beautiful architectural aspects of that city - lost during WW2.

We'll also add some brief discussion around the very coordinated efforts of the Nazi's, to confiscate some of the most precious artworks in Europe, throughout the 1930's up until the end of WW2. And this did include some of Antoine's works.
See below - various links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Two books:
Art, Ideology, & Economics in Nazi Germany:
The Reich Chamber of Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts

Author: Alan E. Stevens
Publisher: Chapel Hill
The Faustian Bargain:
The Art World in Nazi Germany

Author: Jonathan Petropoulos
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Website and information for Todd Barrowcliff (documentation + images on Otto Antoine):
Link Here
Monuments Men and Women Foundation
Link Here
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William Shirer was quite unique as a print journalist then later a radio correspondent, in that he was an “on the ground” witness to many of the key historical events, especially in Europe, starting in the 1920s through World War II. For example - he reported on the 1938 Anschluss, being in Vienna, at the time. You’ll will learn about his humble beginnings as a young man from the Midwest, then rising to prominence in the late 1930’s, along with Edward R. Murrow. Shirer was a critical voice, in trying to tell the world of the insidious rise of Nazism. Furthermore, his collaboration with Murrow in 1938, ushered in a new era on news reporting, that is the model we see today. Most of this podcast will be an interview with Clay Jenkinson, who is a humanities scholar, author and social commentator. He has had an interest in Shirer most of his professional life. He'll share his insights on what made Shirer so unique, and the critically important historical value he provided through broadcasts and writings. For more information on Clay's background and publications - go to www.jeffersonhour.com.
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People Hidden In History - Cecil Schneer - Memories of a UNH Professor
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03/15/23 • 39 min

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As with my earlier podcast episodes, this episode will have a more personal slant – telling my listeners about a memorable college professor. This came about since I connected again recently with my alma mater – the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. On my first visit to the campus in about 40 years, I was flooded with memories, especially those of professor and superb educator – Dr. Cecil J. Schneer. I was fortunate to take 3 courses from him and also was an assistant for an academic conference he hosted in 1976. He made impressive contributions to both the fields of geology and history and was a welcome colleague to many. In addition, you will also hear great stories about him from a professional colleague, Dr. Wallace Bothner, professor Emeritus at UNH, and a family perspective from nephew, Dr. Jonathan Schneer, Professor Emeritus at Georgia Tech.
Episode Section Markers:
1) Introduction
2) Brief life history (4:41)
3) Interview - Dr. Wallace Bothner (10:26)
4) Interview - Dr. Jonathan Schneer (21:54)
5) Memorials (30:13)
6) Excerpts from 1976 NH Conference on the History of Geology (31:26)
7) Cecil Schneer's Work on William Smith map (35:32)
Memorial from Dr. Kenneth Taylor (April 2017).

William Smith Map - James Hall - UNH
Links to books published by Dr. Jonathan Schneer (on Amazon):

People Hidden in History information:
Website: https://peoplehiddeninhistory.com
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Twitter/Instagram: @phihpod
Mastodon: @[email protected]

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People Hidden In History - Amalia Kussner - Miniature Artist of the Gilded Age
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04/24/20 • 34 min

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Amalia Kussner was a miniature portrait artist and a “darling” of the Gilded Age - the age when the American Industrialists and their families where effectively the royalty of America. She painted many of those families and as part of their extended social circles - was introduced to the crowned heads of Europe. She would go on to paint Edward the 7th of England and the Czar and Czarina of Russia - Nicholas the 2nd and Alexandra. She was quite adventurous and traveled in person for her portraits to Russia and to South Africa during a war (for Cecil Rhodes). Not only was she talented as an artist but adept at marketing herself and commanding impressive commissions. This podcast will reveal her interesting life.
There is now a second podcast on Amalia Kussner - detailing her life after 1900. Please refer to the People Hidden in History directory (on your preferred Podcast venue) for the link.
Website: peoplehiddeninhistory.com
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Twitter/Instagram: @phihpod

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

The initial inspiration was sharing the historical backgrounds of distant relatives and close family friends from long ago. I knew little fragments of their lives, as told by my family, and why they were famous in their own day and age. I did extensive research, and for 2 of them, connected with authors who wrote their biographies. I ended up with content well suited for a history-focussed podcast series and wanted people to learn about these fascinating people - "hidden in history".

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

What listeners will hopefully learn is that those people recorded in present day history texts or even cable TV programs, are only a small portion of the many fascinating characters in history. And by telling their stories, provide a fresh perspective into their historical period.

Which episode should someone start with?

[Episode 1] - about Amalia Kussner, the Gilded Age artist. It's a fun listen and should have a "broad" appeal.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

I had great experiences with all of them, but the episodes where I interview authors and historians are especially fun.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Just from the aspect of the time and research effort - I am most proud of [Episode 9], about the German artist - Otto Antoine. I found out some amazing facts about his life and artwork, mostly unknown. He had a tumultuous life in Berlin of the 1930's and barely survived WW2. But had a triumphant art show just before his death in the early 1950's.

What is your vision for your show?

In the sort term - I already have a few more historical characters lined-up, and want to add more for the 17th and 18th century. Longer term - stay tuned!

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Her Half of History - twitter: @herhalf ...

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

I knew the historical characters I wanted to cover were "hidden in history" and started with that title. When I sent to get domain names - "hiddeninhistory.com" was already taken! So - then I came up with peoplehiddeninhistory.com (and I purchased all extensions - .com. .net, etc.).

Tell us a bit about yourself

I have especially enjoyed history as an adult - though honestly found history boring in high school. I have also always loved to write, so starting up a history podcast was a natural next step. At this time I wear many hats for my podcast series - production, graphics, marketing, script writer, etc. Though a wonderful family member did assist with drafting the series logo.

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How many episodes does People Hidden In History have?

People Hidden In History currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does People Hidden In History cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on People Hidden In History?

The episode title 'Maxfield Parrish - Iconic Artist in the Golden Age of Illustration' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on People Hidden In History?

The average episode length on People Hidden In History is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of People Hidden In History released?

Episodes of People Hidden In History are typically released every 42 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of People Hidden In History?

The first episode of People Hidden In History was released on Apr 24, 2020.

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