In this episode, I talked with Professor Christy Clark-Pujara, an expert in the history of slavery in the North and the author of "Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in RI." We also talked about researching in the archives, CRT, and writing history.  If you like what you hear and want to support the podcast, please share the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and review it!  Professor Clark-Pujara's book ---> https://nyupress.org/9781479870424/dark-work/ --- Support this podcast:...

In this special episode, Professors Kabria Baumgartner and Jim Casey are joined by John H. Muller and I to talk about the colored conventions of the 19th century, and Rhode Island's place in those events.  Here is the link to their ongoing project: https://coloredconventions.org/ If you like what you hear please share and subscribe!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

In this episode, I talk with historian and writer Gloria De Paola about the coal mine that used to exist where Garden City in Cranston currently sits. Did you know that in 2001 a giant hole opened up in the parking lot? Neither did I, but this explains why.  Rhode Island dodged a major bullet when they found out that the coal was inferior and wasn't capable of sustaining an industry, despite the plethora of efforts.  You can read Gloria's original article here --->...

In this half episode, I talked to Jane Lancaster, a distinguished alum of Brown about the history of women in Rhode Island in the late 19th century, Charlotte Perkins Gillman, and being a graduate student.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

Welcome back!  For this episode I invited Keith Stokes on to talk about his notion of "American Irony." By this, Mr. Stokes is referring to the ironic position of Newport, RI as one of the country's most religiously tolerant settlements while it participated in the slave trade more than any other New England port.  https://newportartmuseum.org/events/newport-gilded-age-in-color/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

In this episode Alex talked to author and former city councilman of North Providence, Paul Caranci. Paul became known nationally as the individual responsible for one of the largest corruption cases in North Prov. Listen to him talk about here, and consider picking up his book "Wired" which can be found here: http://www.paulcaranci.com/wired-a-shocking-true-story-of-political-corruption.html As always, if you like this podcast please consider subscribing and sharing with friends and...

In this episode, I went to Dr. Conley's office to talk to him about the deep history of the Fabre line and State Pier #1, which is now a scrap metal yard.  If you support this show please share it on social media and with your friends. The best way to help is to subscribe and spread the information!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

It was a pleasure to talk to D. Scott Molloy, a former transit employee turned scholar of transit labor history. Scott is a wealth of information related to RI's labor history, and I'm sure you will learn a lot from our conversation.  If you like what you hear please re-tweet, share with friends, and subscribe to the podcast.  This episode is brought to you in part by the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, which occupies the old County Jail at 48 Court St.  Learn more about...

In this episode, I talk with Joey DeFrancesco about the Pawtucket mill strikes of 1824. We go over causes, dynamics, and implications.  Joey's article can be found here: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/06/factory-workers-strike-textile-mill-women --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

In this episode Lori Urso talks a bit about the history of preserving a New England treasure, Slater Mill, in Pawtucket. Because history encompasses a wide array or archival, preservation, and interpretive work, we also talked about the task of preservation, what it's value, and how you can help.  Visit the website of the Old Slater Mill Association: https://www.oldslatermillassociation.org/ Read one of Lori's articles in Small State, Big History:...

Halloween special on the classic Rhode Island tale of Sarah Tillinghast, the vampire of Exeter.  Alex talks a little about the myth of halloween creatures and what they mean. Then he reads the 1888 tale of the daughter of  "Snuffy Stuke."  Thanks for tuning in!  Subscribe, review, and share with your friends and family!  The reading can be found here: https://books.google.com/books?id=aTw8AQAAMAAJ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support

In this inaugural episode of the Rhode Island History Podcast, I talk with local historian Russel DeSimone about the 1914 Macaroni Riots.  Please subscribe and review the podcast wherever you stream.  Follow on twitter for more @RIHPod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rihpod/support