Bonus: Christmas Decor and Chimney Flues
Q & Abe
This bonus episode accompanies episode 8.1, "Which chimney did Santa come down?" Ken Turino highlighted a few differences in Victorian Christmases, and Jeff Larry shared his adventures taking care of the Cottage chimneys.
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Which chimney did Santa come down?
Q & Abe
For this episode, we're exploring a question from a young person surprised to see another fireplace on their tour of the Cottage. Along the way we check out the origins of Christmas trees, how to believe in things you can't see, and how many chimneys the Cottage actually has. Guests: Ken Turino Penne Restad Jeff Larry Vaughn Joy
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LIVE: Was Willie's death preventable?
Q & Abe
During this week in 1862, the Lincolns moved out to the Cottage for the first time. Part of their reason for coming was to find solace in the wake of their son Willie’s death earlier that year. To mark the anniversary, we're making public our live show from March! Guests: Alexandra Lord Matthew Laurens Brian Deer www.lincolncottage.org
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Would Lincoln have been a social democrat?
Q & Abe
For this episode, we're talking about a question asked by a college student hoping to make contemporary political connections. Along the way we learn the difference between agrarian, republican, socialist, and democrat, hear some of Lincoln's speeches, and discuss the process of unionization here at the Cottage. Guests: Harold Holzer Sean Griffin Haley Bryant www.lincolncottage.org
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Bonus: Running Hot and Cold
Q & Abe
This episode accompanies episode 7.2, "Was it this hot when Lincoln was around?" Jason Samenow described the craziest DC weather he's ever experienced, and Jason Hauser told us about some… creative… historical remedies for coping with the heat. www.lincolncottage.org
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Was it this hot when Lincoln was around?
Q & Abe
For this episode, we're discussing a question from a slightly desperate visitor to the Cottage this past summer. Along the way we meet the Capital Weather Gang, find out the surprising cultural baggage heat carried in the 1800s, and see if we can actually do anything about how hot it is out there. Guests: Jason Samenow Jason Hauser Shawna Weaver www.lincolncottage.org
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Bonus: Vampire AV Club
Q & Abe
This episode accompanies episode 7.1, "Have you seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?" Elizabeth Richmond-Garza told us why the director of the movie might have been particularly suited to this material, and we heard from all our guests - AND our staff - about whether they'd recommend the movie to others. www.lincolncottage.org
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Have you seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?
Q & Abe
For this episode, we're addressing a question from a teenage student curious about how seriously we take ourselves. Along the way we talk about what vampire archetypes can mean for society, history on film, and how to think about whether something is "real" or not. Come along with us! Guests: Dr. Scott Magelssen Dr. Andrew Salvati Dr. Elizabeth Richmond-Garza www.lincolncottage.org
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Bonus: Dr. Bennett on Covid
Q & Abe
This bonus episode accompanies episode 6.3, "When was DC its unhealthiest?"
While we were talking to the inimitable Dr. Ayanna Bennett, she was very clear that the Covid experience was a moment where the interconnectedness of everyone’s health became clear. We asked her, how else did Covid affect way she and her team approach their work?
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Hosted on Acast. See Guests: Dr. Ashesh Patel Dr. Jim Downs Dr. Ayanna Bennett www.lincolncottage.org Hosted on Acas
This episode accompanies episode 7.2, "Was it this hot when Lincoln was around?"
Jason Samenow described the craziest DC weather he's ever experienced, and Jason Hauser told us about some… creative… historical remedies for coping with the heat.
www.lincolncottage.org