Lantern Lessons
Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds is an informal lecture series about the American Revolution, and the corresponding characters associated with that struggle. Eavesdrop on the Food Nanny's brother as he gathers the extended family to share anecdotes surrounding America's founding.
Episodes
12 episodes
American Christmas - Washington Crossing the Delaware
Listen in on a miraculous Christmas story that took place during the Revolutionary War. This is one that truly every American citizen should become familiar with.
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52:40
Samuel Adams
Come and meet the fireball behind the Boston Tea Party. Samuel Adams is a key contributor in the saga of the American Revolution and is a name we must never forget.
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29:42
Robert Paine and Elbridge Gerry
Join us to learn about two heroes of the American revolution that are extremely seldom discussed, but whose legacy changed the world.
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28:57
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is a truly extraordinary figure in history. She rose from a humble peasant girl to become one of history's most iconic and mysterious figures. From her divine visions to leading French troops in battle, Joan's story is filled with c...
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1:43:26
Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren is a hero of the American revolution that should be spoken of in a hushed reverence. As a dear friend and family doctor to the John and Abigail Adams family, Joseph fulfilled his final mission in life at the Battle of Bunker Hill....
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36:39
Patrick Henry
Listen in as we get to know the man behind the divinely inspired "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech that changed the world!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:14
John Adams
As a lawyer, a diplomat, and the second President of the United States, John Adams is one of the most significant and complex figures in American history. He was instrumental in the push for independence and the shaping of the new nation. Like ...
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40:01
James Otis
As one of the earliest and most passionate advocates for American Independence, James Otis was a fiery lawyer and outspoken critic of British tyranny. Otis played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual foundation of American resistance. Tun...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:40
Alexander Hamilton
In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of one of America's most dynamic and controversial Founding Fathers. Join us as we unravel Hamilton's complex life, his pivotal role in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, and how his revolutio...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:17:30
Abigail Adams
Today we dive into the life of one of the most influential women this nation has seen to date. Abigail Adams was the wife to John Adams, the second President of the United States, and the mother of our nation's 6th president John Quincy Adams. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:30