The Everyday Historian
The Everyday Historian takes history out of the textbooks and into everyday life. From forgotten photographs to famous events that shaped the world, this podcast uncovers the personal stories, overlooked details, and surprising connections that make the past come alive. Whether it’s tracing the courage of ordinary soldiers, exploring the influence of everyday women, or diving into the myths and truths that surround iconic events, each episode blends research with storytelling to remind us that history isn’t just dates and names, it’s lived experiences.
The Everyday Historian
History rarely announces itself while it’s happening.
For most people in the past, life didn’t feel historic, it felt ordinary. Meals still had to be cooked, work still had to be done, faith still practiced, and seasons still endured.
In my latest blog post, I explore the quiet spaces where history actually unfolded, kitchens, churches, farms, and front porches, and why understanding everyday life changes how we see the past and ourselves.
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As the clock turns and one year gives way to the next, cultures around the world pause in their own unique ways, through quiet reflection, shared rituals, or communal celebration. From Scotland’s Hogmanay to Japan’s moments of renewal, New Year traditions reveal what communities value most as they step into what’s next.
Read more about how different cultures welcome a new year on the blog: theeverydayhistorian.com/how-different-cultures-we…
Photo by Chester Higgins Jr. The New York Times.
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The Everyday Historian
As winter set in during 1864, the Civil War entered its most decisive chapter. Railroads twisted into ruin, supply lines vanished, civilians fled, and prisons emptied as Sherman’s army moved through the South. This wasn’t just a march, it was the unraveling of a nation at war.
Full story on the blog: theeverydayhistorian.com/winter-1864-how-shermans-…
Image: Views in and around Savannah, GA. Harper’s Weekly, January 21, 1865.
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Published in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper on January 14, 1865, this illustration depicts the Union prison camp near Millen, Georgia, known as Camp Lawton. Built in 1864 as the war neared its end, the camp briefly held thousands of prisoners and left a lasting mark on this small railroad town and its history.
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Published in Harper’s Weekly on January 21, 1865, this illustration captures a turning point in Savannah’s Civil War story. After the Union Army entered the city on December 21, 1864, the first issue of The Loyal Georgian was printed, marking the return of Union authority, a federal press, and the beginning of political transition in a former Confederate stronghold.
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Step inside a winter day in a 19th century home and see how families stayed warm, worked together, and made the most of the cold months.
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Image: The Highland Family. By David Wilkie, 1824.
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