In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.

The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview

May 31st, 2023 1h 27m

In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter

Feb 26th, 2023 36m 36s

In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.

First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1

Jan 28th, 2023 23m 4s

In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.

Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview

Oct 28th, 2022 53m 24s

In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.

Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview

Sep 30th, 2022 38m 39s

In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.

Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview

Jul 31st, 2022 44m 21s

In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.

The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview

Jun 30th, 2022 54m 24s

In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.

First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys

May 30th, 2022 57m 25s

In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.

First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads

Mar 31st, 2022 29m 6s

In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.

First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons

Feb 27th, 2022 1h 3m

In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.

First Families of Virginia - The Parkes

Dec 31st, 2021 43m 51s

In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2

Nov 24th, 2021 1h 15m

In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.

First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1

Nov 24th, 2021 49m 2s

In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.

Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost

Oct 24th, 2021 12m 14s

In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.

Debunking the 1619 Project - Dr. Mary Grabar Interview

Sep 28th, 2021 1h 13m

In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.

The 1619 Project - Phillip Magness Interview

Aug 28th, 2021 1h 24m

In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.

First Families of Virginia - The Grymes

Jun 29th, 2021 36m 17s

In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.

The Lafayette Trail - Julien Icher Interview

May 30th, 2021 50m 42s

In which the Lafayette Trail's Julien Icher discusses Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United States, and his work to highlight that famous visit.

First Families of Virginia - The Ludwells

Apr 30th, 2021 33m 40s

In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.

First Families of Virginia - The Fitzhughs

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 1m

In which the Fitzhugh story, dating back to 13th Century England, is illustrated from those humble beginnings to William "The Immigrant", his Virginia progeny, and beyond.