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Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff

Kirk Monroe

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00:52:04

America’s Lighthouse’s In Fight For Survival Of The...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/04/02

Find out why date of November 6, 1860 is so important. Learn which Southern State was the first to secede from Union and what it meant regarding control of Federal Property. Learn about Raphael Semmes. Find out where first shots of Civil War were fired. Discover how Blockade Strategies were prevalent for both North & South. Learn which Southern Lighthouse had become most treacherous to what lighthouses themselves were best used for during Civil War. Learn significance behind dates of April 9 & 14,

00:48:09

Brighter Lights Guiding America’s Brilliant Beacons

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/31

Learn what new governmental board got established in 1852 and the reasons for why it was established. Learn how Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific, & Great Lakes Regions were established into Districts including what each one got assigned. Discover what was expected from Lighthouse Keepers regarding assignment duties. Learn what constituted a severe lighthouse infraction. Learn about Fresnel Lenses in America including their first inceptions as well as different sizes/orders. Discover how not all lighthouse

00:34:39

Getting To Know French Inventor Augustin-Jean Fresnel

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/28

Learn about Fresnel’s early childhood background including what his friends dubbed him based upon personal strengths. Learn where his schooling took him starting at Age 13 and onward. Discover what he focused on during his spare time. Learn whom Fresnel turned to for expertise regarding better understanding behind light behavior. Learn about Diffraction Process including Wave Theory Of Light. Understand why Fresnel sought to replace Parabolic Reflectors altogether. Learn what’s known as “Lenses By

00:45:55

Intelligent Figure, But Not Right Person Assigned For...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/26

Learn about Stephen Pleasonton which also includes personal heroism during War Of 1812. Discover whom appointed Mr. Pleasonton to become 5th Auditor and the duties it entailed. Discover what other title got bestowed upon Mr. Pleasonton in 1820 that became controversial. Learn whom Mr. Pleasonton relied upon for majority of Lighthouse Issues besides turning to collectors & contractors. Learn how number of Lighthouses in general were expanding to where Mr. Pleasonton wasn’t on same page with people

00:46:22

First Lighthouse Lighting Methods To Pioneers Home &...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/24

Discover first known methods behind lighting America’s Lighthouse’s. Learn about Spider Lamps including their advantages & disadvantages. Find out which 2 Factors help determine a lighthouse’s visibility. Learn which European Physicist became first to devise new Oil Lamp replacing conventional lighting methods. Learn about American Entrepreneur Winslow Lewis and how he rose to the challenge behind modifying his nation’s lighting inefficiencies. Learn what makes Parabolic & Spherical Reflectors

00:48:09

From Establishing US Constitution To Governmental...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/21

Understand why dates of September 19, 1787, June 21, 1788, & April 30, 1789 were essential to United State’s National Existence. Discover how after Revolutionary War ended the States took charge of all Lighthouse Affairs. Learn what issue emerged between Spring & Summer 1789 that Congress addressed. Understand why it became so essential to have Federal Government manage all Lighthouse Affairs. Learn about the Anti Federalists, most notably about one in particular whom positively contributed to

00:48:08

War Casualties Beyond Loss Of Human Life.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/19

Learn about which one of the 13 Colonies became cradle for American Independence. Understand how physical structures alone can determine whom is in control of a city including its harbor. Discover how people of Boston went about preventing lighthouses from falling into enemy hands. Find out how long Britain’s Siege of Boston lasted including people’s views on reconciliation with Mother Country aka England. Learn where British Forces arrived into after withdrawing from Boston and whether a lighthouse

00:50:24

A Large Step For Mankind In Colonial America.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/17

Discover what Samuel Clough of Boston, Massachusetts mentioned in the 2nd Edition to his New England Almanack in year 1701. Find out how many Lighthouses existed worldwide around 1701. Determine whether or not Lighthouses were known to have existed before Europeans arrived into New World. Learn about Lighthouse Terminology. Learn about which of the 13 Colonies was first to have lighthouse constructed along its harbor. Learn about Lotteries and how they were implemented in regards to raising money

00:25:43

Learning The Fundamental 101 Essentials Behind...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/14

Getting an understanding behind what we as individuals tend to think when looking at sea waters up close from above versus what lies below. Learn about The Union, a Three Masted Ship and one reason behind why lighthouses serve an essential purpose. Learn about what we will learn topic wise regarding America’s Lighthouses. Discover what became driving force behind America’s Lighthouses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast:

00:38:35

Life After George Wythe’s Sweeney’s Trial.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/13

Learn how the lives of Medical Trio remained intact after George Wythe’s Botched Autopsy. Discover how George Wythe Sweeney’s Defense Team flourished after getting him acquitted. Learn where George Wythe Sweeney went after his trial acquittal. Understanding how and why Ignorance itself prevailed from time Wythe was poisoned up until his death. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast:

00:54:55

George Wythe’s Relationship To Institution Of Slavery.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/11

Learn how long the statutes prohibiting Free & Enslaved African Americans from testifying against Whites remained on Virginia’s Law Books. Discover which Prominent Virginian was part of a larger network whom had allowed existing measures to remain in place. Learn more about 1777-1779, time period where George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, & Edmund Pendleton reformed Virginia’s Laws, which also included Capital Punishment aka Death Sentencing. Learn how Prosecution’s Case against George Wythe Sweeney was

00:57:46

Lydia Broadnax, The Prosecutions Star Witness.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/09

Learn about Lydia Broadnax and how faithful of a servant she had become to Mr. Wythe most notably during last 20 Years of his life. Discover Lydia’s reasons behind why she was convinced George Wythe Sweeney had murdered his uncle via Arsenic Poisoning. Learn how Richmond had become home to multiple types of slavery since 1780, year Capital was relocated from Williamsburg. Discover what became the leading jobs/trades for slaves to have occupied in Richmond. Understand the reason behind why more

00:55:39

Medical Profession’s Debacle Behind George Wythe’s...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/06

Learn what Dr. McClurg tells jury about George Wythe’s recurring medical issues including his description of what Wythe’s Stomach looked like upon autopsy procedure. Learn about Bile and why Dr. McClurg was so convinced it led to George Wythe’s Death. Understand why Defense Team representing George Wythe Sweeney has benefited from Medical Trio’s inability to reach unanimous decision upon what caused George Wythe’s Death. Be surprised to discover just how many books on Autopsies were published before

00:48:16

Part 2/2 Behind Forensics Nightmare Into George...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/04

Discover just how far back earliest known records behind Poisonings were dated including which ancient civilization was first to administer Arsenic. Understanding why Arsenic itself was so different when it came to eliminating someone else for good. Finding out how many Milligrams are required to accomplish one’s objective in taking out someone via Arsenic. Getting an understanding of what happens to one’s body after Arsenic enters into their system. Learn how Poisonings were administered from

00:50:27

Forensics Nightmare Part 1, Arsenic, The Poison Of...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/03/02

Learn how potent Arsenic itself is and what ramifications it has once entering a person’s body. Discover how far back the first official autopsy took place involving a key political figure. Learn about when the first Forensic Autopsy was performed and which European University became world’s best for studies involving Anatomy. Discover how many Medical Colleges existed throughout entire United States by time of George Wythe’s Death in 1806. Learn how there were alternative options behind becoming a

00:47:30

Part 2/2 Behind Establishing George Wythe Sweeney’s...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/02/27

Learn about Edmund Randolph, the man whom came close to personifying George Wythe’s Judiciary Expertise. Discover what course of action forever changed Randolph Family’s Ties. Learn what Edmund Randolph had to do on his own and how he became successful starting around Age 25. Find out why 1789 is a crowning period for Edmund Randolph. Discover how Fame itself can rapidly fall apart which did so for Mr. Randolph and how his actions impacted people from all political angles. Learn what Randolph had to

00:47:32

Part 1 Of George Wythe Sweeney’s Defense Team

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/02/24

Learn how long William Wirt had known George Wythe including what he did between 1800-1803. Discover what drove Mr. Wirt to pursue the case in defense of George Wythe Sweeney. Learn what else drove William Wirt besides achieving fame itself. Discover how Mr. Wirt was persuaded by outside influence to defend George Wythe’s Grand Nephew. Learn about a personal struggle that Mr. Wirt overcame. Understand why William Wirt represented those whom had minimal chances of being acquitted in the courtroom

00:53:07

George Wythe Sweeney’s Arrest Including Investigation...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/02/20

Discover what other crime George Wythe Sweeney committed 2 Days after May 25th. Understand the importance behind June 2, 1806. Learn about the discovery made in a garden nearby jail wall where Sweeney was incarcerated. Learn what Taylor Williams told authorities about Sweeney’s infatuation behind making to obtaining poison. Learn about a poison called Ratsbane and what it’s primary purpose served. Learn what Sweeney engaged in the week before poisonings took place. Discover just how vulnerable many

00:51:35

George Wythe’s Second Establishment In Richmond.

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/02/18

Learn about Wythe’s new adjustments he had to make work wise once settled in Richmond. Discover what others saw in Wythe when coming upon him. Find out what would become George Wythe’s last significant act in Williamsburg before moving to Richmond. Understand why Wythe himself was uncomfortable behind institution of slavery. Find out which one of Wythe’s Law Students designed Virginia’s Capitol Building. Learn about Richmond’s Disparities amongst different classes. Discover what became Richmond’s

00:51:17

Richmond Virginia’s Out Of Control Dark Sides Before...

Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff ·

2021/02/16

Learn where Richmond’s Population stood around 1806. Find out what problems were taking place in Richmond while it’s population kept growing. Discover which facility had become direct source of Richmond’s Gaming Woes. Learn about the worlds oldest profession and how it prevailed in Richmond. Discover how George Wythe’s Grand Nephew benefited from Richmond’s Inappropriate Lifestyle Activities. Learn how Gambling had become an imbedded norm of Virginia Society. Learn where Richmond’s Crime Rate stood

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