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The Horse’s Tail

The Horse’s Tail Visual Resources Bibliography Visual Resources The words of the Declaration of Independence are not the only aspect of the American Revolution that carry power. Visual and material objects from during and after the Revolution also carry power and meaning. In episode 306, historian Wendy Bellion spoke with Liz about two specific objects:

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From Inoculation to Vaccination Mini-Series

From Inoculation to Vaccination Mini-Series Bibliography We’ve compiled a list of suggested books, articles, and online resources that you might find helpful. We either used these works ourselves for production research or they were suggested by our guests. Happy researching! Ben Franklin’s World From Inoculation to Vaccination Mini-Series Episode 301: From Inoculation to Vaccination: How

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World of the Wampanoag Mini-Series

World of the Wampanoag Mini-Series Visual Resources Bibliography Visual Resources In Episode 290, Dr. Jade Luiz spoke with Liz about the significance of archeology in recovering the history of early Patuxet. Below are images of artifacts Dr. Luiz and her colleagues have recovered from digging sites. Images are all courtesy of Plimoth-Patuxet Museums. Ben Franklin’s

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Elections in Early America Series

Bibliography for Elections in Early America Series Want to learn more about elections and voting in early America? We’ve compiled a list of suggested books, articles, online resources, and BFW Episodes that you might find helpful. We either used these works ourselves for production research or they were suggested by our guests. Happy researching! Ben

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Episode 331: Discovery of the Williamsburg Bray School

Transcription of Episode 331: Discovery of the Williamsburg Bray School Download PDF Transcript (00:00:00): You’re listening to an Airwave Media podcast. Liz Covart (00:00:05): Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute and is sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. (00:00:19): Hello, and welcome to Episode 331 of Ben Franklin’s World, the podcast

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Episode 332: Experiences of Revolution: Occupied Philadelphia

Episode 332: Experiences of Revolution: Occupied Philadelphia Download PDF Transcript Liz Covart (00:00:00):  Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute, and is sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Voice Actor as Elizabeth Drinker (00:00:07):  (Pen Scratching) “September 12, 1777, this has been a day of Great Confusion to many in this City

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Episode 333: “Experiences of Revolution: Disruptions at Yorktown”

Episode 333: “Experiences of Revolution: Disruptions at Yorktown” Download PDF Transcript Liz Covart (00:00:00) Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute, and is sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Voice Actor as Nicholas Cresswell (00:00:08) (Pen scratching) “April 29th, 1777, Dined at York-town 24 Miles from Hampton, Virginia. This is a pleasant

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Episode 334: Brandon Bayne, “Missions and Mission Building in New Spain”

Episode 334: Brandon Bayne, “Missions and Mission Building in New Spain” Download PDF Transcript Announcer: You’re listening to an Airwave Media podcast. Liz Covart: Ben Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute and is sponsored by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. [00:00:30] Hello and welcome to episode 334 of Ben Franklin’s World, the podcast

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