Historical Nerdery . . . Destroying myths, misconceptions and mistakes of historic New England one story at a time. Join Alexander Cain and his fellow history nerds as they explore some of the more entertaining and unknown people and events of 18th and early 19th Century New England.
Welcome to Historical Nerdery, the show that destroys the myths of the American Revolution one podcast at a time.
In our Season 2 finale, the decisive day is come! We’ll discuss the pivotal battle of June 17, 1775...the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Historical Nerdery returns for Season 3 in 2022!!
14 Jun 2021
The Loyalist Plight
In today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into history and discuss what happened to New England and New York Loyalists after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
29 May 2021
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the engagement that has been overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill ... the May 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek.
18 May 2021
The Ipswich Fright
On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the Ipswich Fright … a false rumor that caused widespread panic throughout Essex County Massachusetts in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord.
6 May 2021
Massachusetts Privateers During The Siege Of Boston
In today’s episode, we’re going to visit the High Seas and explore the role Massachusetts Privateers played in driving the British Army out of Boston in 1776.
25 Apr 2021
Anxiety and Distress: The Civilian Experience of the Siege of Boston
In our Season 2 premiere, we’ll investigate the struggles and hardships of Massachusetts civilians trapped behind enemy lines during the Siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776.
7 Apr 2021
Stand Your Ground: The Battle of Lexington
In our Season 1 finale, we’re going to explore what really happened at the Battle of Lexington and how militia Captain John Parker was able to rally his defeated troops and inspire them to return to the bloody fight of April 19, 1775.
28 Mar 2021
This is My Little Girl That I Was So Afraid the Red Coats Would Get: The Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775
In our fifth episode, we investigate the Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775 - As war raged in the Middlesex countryside, hundreds of civilians, mostly women, and children were forced to flee from the safety of their homes in order to avoid the brutality of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This is their untold story.
21 Mar 2021
Tory Pilots: The Loyalist Guides of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
In our fourth episode of the Lexington Series, we’ll share the story of the forgotten heroes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord … the Loyalist scouts and guides who risked their lives and fortune to assist the British expedition to Concord on April 19, 1775.
14 Mar 2021
A Good Firearm: The Massachusetts Minute Men
In our third episode, we take a deep dive into the world of the Massachusetts minutemen on the eve of the American Revolution and discuss the role the Town of Lexington played in the build-up to war with England.
6 Mar 2021
The Plan of Oppression: Lexington on the Eve of the American Revolution
In our second episode of the Lexington Series, we'll explore the politics of 18th Century Lexington and learn just how this small dairy town went from peacefully resisting English Crown economic policy to openly preparing for war with England.
27 Feb 2021
18th Century Lexington: A Web of Interdependence
In our pilot episode, we’re going to explore 18th Century Lexington society and learn about the people who helped ignite the American Revolution.
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