Three eminent historians explore how, after making Georgia “howl” by marching his army from Atlanta to the sea, Union General William T. Sherman led an even more destructive march—through the Carolinas.
Duration: 01:00:51
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January 2016
Audio
Sherman’s “Other” March: Burning the Carolinas
January 27th, 2016
John F. Marszalek, James M. McPherson, Harold Holzer (moderator)
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January 2016
Audio
America’s Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve
January 26th, 2016
Roger Lowentstein, Byron R. Wien (moderator)
Financial author Roger Lowenstein reveals the rich history and key players behind the drama-filled creation of America’s central bank, which ultimately enabled the young country to become a global financial powerhouse.
Duration: 01:02:21
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January 2016
Audio
Leaders in War: Charles de Gaulle
January 19th, 2016
Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts discusses de Gaulle’s leadership, showing how his response to the Fall of France was always admired by Churchill and FDR, even while they clashed with his rebarbative personality.
Duration: 51:48
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January 2016
Audio
The American President: From Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton
January 16th, 2016
William E. Leuchtenburg, Douglas Brinkley (moderator)
Celebrated presidential historian William E. Leuchtenburg chronicles the presidents of the past century, highlighting their moments of high drama and triumph.
Duration: 1:31:57
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January 2016
Audio
The Secret History of Wonder Woman
January 14th, 2016
Jill Lepore
Jill Lepore uncovers the origin of one of the world’s most iconic superheroes and how it holds within it a fascinating family story, as well as a crucial connection to 20th-century feminism.
Duration: 1:02:21
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