Show overview
Virginia History Podcast has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 109 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2019, with 19 episodes published. Published by Robert Van Ness.
From the publisher
The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
Latest Episodes
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First Families of Virginia - The Carys
In which the Cary family is illustrated from medieval times to their involvment in Virginia's growth.
Berkeley's 1662 Return and Slavery's Legal Introduction
In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.
Longstsreet - Elizabeth Varon Interview
In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.
Did Edgar Allan Poe Visit Alexandria?
In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.
Robert E. Lee on Leadership - H.W. Crocker III Interview
In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 3
In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.
The Jeffersonians - Dr. Kevin Gutzman Interview
In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 2: Robert "King" Carter
In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.
First Families of Virginia - The Carters, Part 1
In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.
Virginia's Important Ghost Stories - Dr. Alena Pirok Interview
In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.
Abingdon's Barter Theatre - Katy Brown Interview
In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.
Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy - Jeremy Moss Interview
In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.
The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals - Dr. Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Interview
In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.
First Families of Virginia - The Wormeleys
In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.
First Families of Virginia - The Armisteads
In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.
First Families of Virginia - The Nelsons
In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.
First Families of Virginia - The Parkes
In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.
First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 2
In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.
First Families of Virginia - The Custises Part 1
In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.
Special Halloween Episode - Evelyn Byrd's Ghost
In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.