Virginia History Podcast

About Virginia History Podcast

The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com

Publisher

Robert Van Ness

Category

history · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Nov 2015

Latest episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jan 2026

   First Families of Virginia - The Carys

   In which the Cary family is illustrated from medieval times to their involvment in Virginia's growth.

2. 

   30 Dec 2023

   Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction

   In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.

3. 

   29 Nov 2023

   Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview

   In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

121 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

25 ratings

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