The Object of History

Massachusetts Historical Society

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The extraordinary collections of the MHS tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. Each episode of the podcast takes you on a behind the scenes tour of that vast collection. If you are someone who loves to learn about history through material objects and manuscripts, then this podcast is for you. This show uses materials by Dominic Giam of Ketsa Music (licensed under a commercial non-exclusive license by the Massachusetts Historical Society through Ketsa.uk).

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  • Revisiting Maine and the Arnold ExpeditionSep 15, 2026 · 36 min
  • After the Capture of Fort TiconderogaAug 15, 2026 · 40 min
  • "the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America": Commemorating the American RevolutionJul 15, 2026 · 47 min
  • South Carolina in the RevolutionJun 15, 2026 · 47 min
  • Making War Part III: Benedict Arnold and the Invasion of CanadaMay 15, 2026 · 42 min
  • Making War Part II: "He has plundered our Seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our Towns, and destroyed the Lives of our People"Apr 15, 2026 · 40 min
  • Making War Part I: The Knox Diary and Seizing Ticonderoga's CannonsMar 15, 2026 · 47 min
  • The "King of Terrors": Smallpox in the American RevolutionFeb 15, 2026 · 44 min
  • The Spark: How Boston Ignited the American RevolutionJan 15, 2026 · 41 min
  • "How Far We've Come": A Tour of the Russell MuseumNov 15, 2025 · 28 min

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