The Civil War (1861-1865): A History Podcast

In which we discuss the reasons behind the collapse of the Democratic Party, the resulting four-way contest for the presidency, and Abraham Lincoln's victory on Election Day, November 6, 1860.

Direct download: CivilWar22.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 11:49am MDT

In which we take a look at the important February 1860 speech in New York City that helped catapult Abraham Lincoln to the White House.

Direct download: CivilWar21b.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 8:18pm MDT

In which we look at John Brown's assault on Harper's Ferry in October 1859.

Direct download: CivilWar20.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 9:19pm MDT

In which we continue our coverage of the famous Lincoln-Douglas Debates in 1858.

Direct download: CivilWar19.mp3
Category:History -- posted at: 6:26pm MDT

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