Our Living History
Our Living History brings the past to life through authentic storytelling, primary sources, and on-location conversations that explore America’s people, places, and forgotten moments. Each episode connects historical events to the world we live in today—because history isn’t just something we study, it’s something we still live.
Our Living History
Latest Episodes
Battle of Camden: How the American Army Collapsed in 45 Minutes
On August 16, 1780, the larger American army under General Horatio Gates faced Lord Charles Cornwallis near Camden, South Carolina—and collapsed in roughly forty-five minutes.In this narrative episode, we follow the British Southern Stra...
4,000 Union Soldiers Captured | The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky
Approximately 4,000 Union soldiers were captured during the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky.Fought August 29–30, 1862, the battle ended in a major Confederate victory after Union troops were driven back from position after position.<...
Who Burned Columbia? What the Primary Sources Reveal About the Fire of 1865
On the night of February 17–18, 1865, as Union forces occupied Columbia, South Carolina, a catastrophic fire swept through much of the city.But who actually burned Columbia?In this episode of Our Living History, we g...
Battle of Kings Mountain: The Patriot Victory That Changed the Southern Campaign
On October 7, 1780, Patriot and Loyalist forces collided on the wooded slopes of Kings Mountain in one of the most important battles of the American Revolution’s Southern Campaign.In this episode of the Our Living History Podcast, we tel...