Uncovering the Civil War
Host: Antonio Elmaleh
Hosted by Antonio Elmaleh, the author of the acclaimed novel The Ones They Left Behind, “Uncovering the Civil War” brings to life interesting, little-known, or even unknown, facts about the Civil War, and how people, places, and events during the Civil War impact our lives today. "Uncovering the Civil War” is especially created for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War/Reconstruction, educators, and students. Our goal is to get a “Wow! I never knew that! They didn’t teach us that in school!” reaction to the subjects and topics we will be covering. This panel-style discussion – where the host, author Antonio Elmaleh, and his guests share their knowledge and expertise about all things Civil War-related – will leave listeners feeling more connected to our past, with a greater understanding of our present, and a new perspective on our future. "Uncovering the Civil War" is produced by Antonio Elmaleh, Joe Marich and Chandra Years. Lightly edited transcripts of podcast episodes now are available as a print or ebook at Amazon. Mr. Elmaleh died in January 2020 following a long illness.
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Episode 116: Uncovering Lincoln's War with the Supreme Court
Uncovering the Civil War
05/03/18 • 73 min
Dr. Jonathan White joins us to discuss one of the mysteries of the Civil War: why wasn't the Supreme Court more active during the conflict, which would seem to be the definition of a constitutional crisis? Join us as we seek to uncover the tension between Abraham Lincoln and the Supreme Court in this little examined corner of US Civil War history.
Episode 129: Uncovering "Uncovering the Civil War"
Uncovering the Civil War
03/09/19 • 90 min
"Uncovering the Civil War" wraps up its first season with this special 90 minute look back at our first twenty-eight episodes. Join host Antonio Elmaleh for a wide-ranging discussion as we uncover "Uncovering the Civil War!"
Episode 105: Uncovering Blood, Bullets and Booze - Medicine During the Civil War
Uncovering the Civil War
11/17/17 • 58 min
Our guests this podcast are David Price, the Executive Director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, and Jake Wynn, the Program Coordinator at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of medicine during the Civil War. The nation’s bloodiest war led to numerous advances in health care that we still benefit from today. We’ll also uncover more about the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and its important mission to preserve and research the legacy of Civil War Medical innovation and humanitarianism.
Episode 106: Uncovering the Second Great Awakening
Uncovering the Civil War
11/17/17 • 58 min
Our guest this podcast is Ronald White, who is an author of three award-winning and bestselling books on Abraham Lincoln. He is a graduate of UCLA and Princeton Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. in Religion and History from Princeton University, and has taught at a variety of universities and theological seminaries, and is currently a Fellow at the Huntington Library and a Senior Fellow of The Trinity Forum. Join as we discuss the Second Great Awakening and how this evangelical Protestant revival shaped social attitudes before, during and after the Civil War.
Episode 107: Uncovering What They Ate During the Civil War
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01/01/18 • 53 min
Join us as we talk to our guest Steven Siler, chef and author of "Hardtack and Haversack: Recipes and Their Stories From the American Civil War." Steven has also written over twenty best-selling “Signature Tastes” cookbooks, and he has a new book recently released in 2017, “Palmettos and Pluffmud: Tales of a Lost Lowcountry Life.” He is also a firefighter in Bellingham, Washington. Help us uncover what they ate during the Civil War!
Episode 110: Uncovering the Press During the Civil War, Part I
Uncovering the Civil War
02/01/18 • 49 min
Please join us as we start a three part series on journalism during the Civil War. In our first episode, our guest Dr. Ford Risley talks to us about the state of the press in the north, from abolition to jailing journalists. Dr. Risley is a professor of communications and associate dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University. He is the author or editor of three books, including Civil War Journalism and Abolition and the Press: The Moral Struggle Against Slavery. His latest book, “Dear Courier”: The Newspaper Correspondence of Editor Melvin Dwinell," will be published in 2018.
Episode 122: Uncovering Letter Writing in the Civil War
Uncovering the Civil War
10/11/18 • 62 min
Thanks to Ken Burns's documentary series on the Civil War, letters written during the war have become synonynous with the conflict in the public consciousness. Join us and our guest Christopher Hager, author of "I Remain Yours: Common Lives in Civil War Letters" as we go deeper and seek to uncover how everyday men and women used letter writing to make sense of the unfathomable and to maintain connections that had never been under so much strain. We'll also take a look at how letter writing during the Civil War changed the US Post Office and turned the country's mail service into a democratic means of personal expression.
Episode 128: Uncovering the Navies of the Civil War, Part II
Uncovering the Civil War
02/22/19 • 36 min
In the second part of our special two-part series, Pulitzer Prize for History recipient James M. McPherson joins host Antonio Elmaleh for an in-depth look at the navies of the Civil War and uncover the strategic roles they played in determining the outcome of the war.
Episode 115: Uncovering a Long Trail of Tears
Uncovering the Civil War
05/03/18 • 48 min
Our guest Dr. Clarissa Confer joins us for a fascinating discussion on the Civil War and its impact on Native Americans. We take a deeper dive into how the conflict devastated the Cherokee Nation, which had just suffered through the Trail of Tears only to be swept up in what became truly a "brothers' war" for members of the tribe. Please join us!
Episode 127: Uncovering the Navies of the Civil War, Part I
Uncovering the Civil War
01/31/19 • 45 min
In the first part of our very special two-part series, Pulitzer Prize for History recipient James M. McPherson joins host Antonio Elmaleh for an in-depth look at the navies of the Civil War. Join us as we uncover the strategic roles the navies played in determining the outcome of the war.
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How many episodes does Uncovering the Civil War have?
Uncovering the Civil War currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Uncovering the Civil War cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Uncovering the Civil War?
The episode title 'Episode 128: Uncovering the Navies of the Civil War, Part II' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Uncovering the Civil War?
The average episode length on Uncovering the Civil War is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Uncovering the Civil War released?
Episodes of Uncovering the Civil War are typically released every 17 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Uncovering the Civil War?
The first episode of Uncovering the Civil War was released on Nov 13, 2017.
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