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Environmental History

Love Canal, or How Toxic Capitalism Poisoned a Neighborhood and How “Housewives” Fought Back

In the mid-1970s, parents in Niagara Falls, New York were struggling to figure out why their children were getting mysteriously ill. For two years, officials from the state had been investigating the environment in Niagara Falls For years, residents had been complaining about “the odors of chemicals and fumes.” By Read more

By Sarah Handley-Cousins, 7 months ago May 28, 2026
The Second Great Awakening, 1839
Spiritualism

The Kingdom of Matthias: Sex, Gender and Alternative Belief in the Second Great Awakening

Elijah Pierson was the embodiment of early 19th century Christian masculinity. So how did he end up, just a few years later, shambling along the streets of New York City with a scruffy beard, long hair, and dirty fingernails, following a wild eyed prophet? And – perhaps more disturbing – Read more

By Sarah Handley-Cousins, 4 years ago June 6, 2023
The War of 1812 and the Burning of Buffalo
War, Conflict & Violence

The War of 1812 and The Burning of Buffalo

The little-known episode of the War of 1812 – when the British troops burned Buffalo, NY to the ground.

By Elizabeth Garner Masarik, 9 years ago February 7, 2023
Episode

Thanksgiving: Part II

It’s our annual #Thanksgiving episode – and this time we talk about some regionally varied ways of giving thanks, and feasting for Thanksgiving.

By Sarah Handley-Cousins, 10 years ago October 26, 2017
Episode

Jack of All Trades: Frederick Law Olmsted

Join Elizabeth and Dan as they chat about Frederick Law Olmstead Olmsted’s fascinating life and work!

By Elizabeth Garner Masarik, 10 years ago July 22, 2017
Episode

American Accents

Dan, Sarah, and Marissa talk about the history of North American accents.

By Marissa Rhodes, 10 years ago December 1, 2020
Episode

ASGA: Utopianisms

Join Averill, Sarah, and Marissa as they discuss the utopian movements of the 19th century in the U.S.

By Sarah Handley-Cousins, 10 years ago July 22, 2017
Episode

ASGA: Spiritualism in America

Join Katie and Sarah as they investigate the rise of Spiritualism in the second episode of our America’s Second Great Awakening series.

By Sarah Handley-Cousins, 10 years ago July 22, 2017
Episode

America’s Second Great Awakening

Discover the Burned Over District in New York and its role in the Second Great Awakening with the History Buffs.

By Marissa Rhodes, 10 years ago July 22, 2017
Episode

New York v. Uplinger: Gay Rights at the Supreme Court

How a Buffalonian’s bravery fought and beat the laws persecuting gay men in New York.

By Averill Earls, 10 years ago July 7, 2018

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