Happy Halloween to all our listeners! Originally when I thought about a Halloween episode I wasn’t overly optimistic that we could find enough interesting topics that’d fit into our topic and time period. But as usual, Alex and Andrew delivered. In today’s episode we talk about 18th century French monsters, Eastern European vampires, and Hessian UFOs. Text the show! Support the show Join our Newsletter! Follow is on X General Recommended Reading The Military Experience in the Age of Reaso...
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Happy Halloween to all our listeners! Originally when I thought about a Halloween episode I wasn’t overly optimistic that we could find enough interesting topics that’d fit into our topic and time period. But as usual, Alex and Andrew delivered. In today’s episode we talk about 18th century French monsters, Eastern European vampires, and Hessian UFOs. Text the show! Support the show Join our Newsletter! Follow is on X General Recommended Reading The Military Experience in the Age of Reaso...
Rifles, Riflemen, and Early American Identity With Dr. John Bradstreet Weaver
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1 hour 12 minutes
4 weeks ago
Rifles, Riflemen, and Early American Identity With Dr. John Bradstreet Weaver
How did a European hunting weapon become a symbol of American independence? In this episode of Prime & Load!, we sit down with Dr. John Bradstreet Weaver to explore the story of early rifles in America—from their origins in Europe to their transformation on the Pennsylvania frontier. We discuss how rifles were built and used in the colonies, their role in the frontier warfare, and how Continental Army used riflemen to win independence. Dr. Weaver explains the strengths and limitations of ...
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Happy Halloween to all our listeners! Originally when I thought about a Halloween episode I wasn’t overly optimistic that we could find enough interesting topics that’d fit into our topic and time period. But as usual, Alex and Andrew delivered. In today’s episode we talk about 18th century French monsters, Eastern European vampires, and Hessian UFOs. Text the show! Support the show Join our Newsletter! Follow is on X General Recommended Reading The Military Experience in the Age of Reaso...
