The Boghouse

News and small artifacts from the 103 South Privy - this episode was recorded in March 2022, but it took us 8 months to edit it, lol

From the 103 South Privy: Tankards, kookpots, bones, pipes, bowls and more

Melissa and Matt emerge from the pandemic, sell their house, and dig a privy.

Melissa and Matt visit Boston and Salem for a concert but end up in a Boghouse inspired whirlwind tour of lesser known Revolutionary War locations

The first Boghouse travel show, in which Matt and Melissa accidentally journey to historical destinations in Maryland

The second half of Matt and Melissa's interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about the president's house dig in Philadelphia

Matt and Melissa interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about his work on the slave quarters at the president's house in Philadelphia

Melissa goes full archaeologist at Dish Camp, Matt goes to an art gala in the World Trade Center

Melissa and Matt answer listener questions

Matt and Melissa continue their conversation with Tom and Michael, then share a first-hand privy digging experience

Michael Frechette and Tom Salvatore have a fireside chat with Matt and Melissa Dunphy

Contractor Larry Alice joins Matt and Melissa to chat about post-privy-digging construction

When a planned interview falls through, Matt and Melissa give a quick State of the Podcast

Historical archaeologist and materials specialist Debbie Miller talks about her experience in the field

Stories of true crime in 19th century Philadelphia's Tenderloin district.

A dramatic reading of The Life, Confession, and Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst.

Antoine Probst, America's first true crime media sensation, drank lager right under I-95 after committing mass murder.

As Daniel Williams sells 103 Callowhill Street, it becomes apparent he is behind the curve on Quaker attitudes towards slavery.

Continuing the story of Daniel Williams and his son Ennion during the Revolutionary War.

Daniel Williams: baker, merchant, man about town, and owner of 103 Callowhill Street.

Exploring the quirks of two colonials who first developed 103 Callowhill Street.

The Boghouse becomes a history podcast: first subject, Hannah Callowhill Penn.

Melissa and Matt get a visit from experts in the field of ceramics, and learn more about what they've found.

Melissa and Matt unearth old pottery, and make a strong effort to stop unearthing old pottery.

Melissa and Matt tear down walls and make surprising discoveries.

Melissa and Matt are frustrated by architects and banks. Will they prevail?

Melissa and Matt consider investing in a live/work space and discover a real estate listing for a theater with a sordid past.