Episode 44: The Battle of Germantown

In the midst of the battles of Saragota, another battle was being fought- this time in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Find out what happened (and who was hiding!) in this epsiode. We're joined by Michael Harris, author of Germantown: A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777.

 Learn all about the house where they hid- Cliveden/Chew House 

Episode 43: The Battles of Saratoga

The American and British armies met in upstate New York and the two battles that followed changed the momentum of the American Revolution. We're joined by Eric Schnitzer from Saratoga National Historic Park to tell us all about who was there, what happened, and why it was such an important battle. 

Surrender of General Burgoyne by John Trumbull, 1822

General John Burgoyne  (portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, c. 1760)

General Horatio Gates, portrait by Gilbert Stuart

Episode 42: Lafayette and the French Alliance

France was a key ally during the American Revolution, and perhaps the most famous fighting Frenchman was the Marquis de Lafayette. This week, we're joined by Lafayette expert Laura Auricchio to talk about why he joined the fight for American independence, how he got France and America on the same page, and what he did after the war.

Lafayette coloring page 

Episode 41: Revolution Update Minisode

(wondering where episodes 39 and 40 are on the blog? They were flashbacks to Christmas episodes of previous years!)

Here's a quick episode to catch you up on what happened between the Washington Crossing the Delaware and The Battles of Saratoga (which will have a full episode of its own coming up).

Episode 38: Revolutionary War Spies

As head of the American military, George Washington needed the kind of information only spies could provide. Learn all about the Culper spy ring and how they fought for American liberty.

Do you have more questions after listening? Email historian Barbara Russell!