Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds

Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds is an informal lecture series about the American Revolution, and the corresponding characters associated with that struggle. Eavesdrop on the Food Nanny's brother as he gathers the extended family to share anecdotes surrounding America's founding.

Abigail Adams 03/28/2024

Abigail Adams Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) is among America's greatest patriots. Intellectual, tenacious, attractive, pious, and uncompromising. Few gave more to the cause of liberty than this spectacular creature. Abigail taught us this proverb: "It's never too late to get back on your feet, though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for." Come listen as we discuss the life of this singular woman. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18223640

Patrick Henry 03/28/2024

Patrick Henry Patrick Henry (1736-1799), one of the greatest American incendiaries of all time. Virginia's first governor was the man responsible for the Commonwealth's spirit of defiance. Come listen as we learn of his invaluable contributions to American liberty. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18261413

John Adams 03/28/2024

John Adams Come listen as we explore the life of the incomparable John Adams. The "Voice of the Revolution" is among the greatest men this nation has ever produced. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18306437

The 4 Battles Every American Should Know 03/28/2024

The 4 Battles Every American Should Know There are four (4) battles every American should know something about: Bunker Hill; Trenton; Gettysburg; and Midway. Come listen as we discuss a few of them. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18585542

Joan of Arc 03/28/2024

Joan of Arc Come listen as we discuss the life of the "second most noble soul" to ever live on Earth: The Deliverer of France. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18722003

Samuel Adams 03/28/2024

Samuel Adams Sam Adams was the greatest incendiary of the Revolution. Come listen as we discuss his singular contributions to the cause. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/19088513

Joseph Warren 03/28/2024

Joseph Warren Dr. Joseph Warren, a Harvard-educated physician, led the troops at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. Prior to hostilities, Dr. Warren counseled his troops: "Yours is the important question, upon which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn, act worthy of yourselves." /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/19574909

Elbridge Gerry and Robert Treat Paine 03/28/2024

Elbridge Gerry and Robert Treat Paine The two lesser known delegates from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/20116211

Thomas Jefferson 03/28/2024

Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson, like so many of us, is full of contradictions. His paradoxes notwithstanding. Jefferson's contributions to America are inarguable. Come listen as we discuss the life of the "most blessed of the patriarchs". /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/21018869

American Christmas 03/28/2024

American Christmas On the night of 25 December 1776, with his back against the wall, George Washington ordered every man under his command to cross the Delaware River. "Victory of Death" was the password for the operation- and it could not have been more apropos for the occasion. This is the story I share with my family every Christmas Eve. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/21555650

Alexander Hamilton 03/05/2021

Alexander Hamilton In this lesson we discuss the life of Alexander Hamilton. Due to the nature of his life, there are some adult themes discussed. Parents may want to listen before sharing with younger children. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18199328

Introduction 03/03/2021

Introduction Introduction to Lantern Lessons. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18169841

James Otis 03/03/2021

James Otis In this Lantern Lesson we will be discussing the life of James Otis. /episode/index/show/lanternlessons/id/18168335

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