x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

PreserveCast

Preservation Maryland

PreserveCast is where the past and present meet to discuss how history impacts today – and tomorrow. Hosted by Nicholas Redding of Preservation Maryland.

history places & travel

All Episodes

00:36:44

The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era with Martin J....

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/30

Author and historian Martin J. Bollinger joins us to discuss his book, When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era. Published in 2025, the book explores the rise and decline of ferry transportation linking Maryland’s Eastern and Western Shores before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, highlighting the economic, political, and technological forces that shaped the region. Where to buy the book: Direct from the publisher: Buy from MCHC Press shop

en

00:53:24

Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural...

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/23

Welcome back to PreserveCast! Today's guest is Itohan I. Osayimwese, professor of the history of art and architecture and urban studies at Brown University, where she is an affiliate faculty in Africana studies and at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She is the author of Colonialism and Modern Architecture in Germany and the editor of German Colonialism in Africa and Its Legacies.

en

00:49:18

EP. 3: The Postmaster Who Printed a Revolution

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/20

Mary Katharine Goddard, known for her role as one of the first women to run a newspaper in American history, was appointed as the postmaster of Baltimore in 1775. This dual role placed her at the heart of communication during a time of great upheaval and transformation. Her contributions as a printer not only included the printing of newspapers but also vital documents like the Declaration of Independence. Through her work, she helped facilitate public discourse and community engagement,

en

00:42:15

Breathing Space: The Architecture of Pneumatic Beings...

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/16

Today we're joined by Tim Altenhof, a Berlin-based architect, teacher, and author, currently serving as a senior scientist in architectural theory at the University of Innsbruck. He is the author of Breathing Space: The Architecture of Pneumatic Beings (New York: Zone Books, 2026), which we explore together in this episode.

en

00:37:00

GeoTours in Heritage Tourism with Emily Huebner

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/09

Join us as we explore the innovative use of geocaching and GeoTours in heritage tourism with Emily Huebner from the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. Discover how these tools engage visitors, promote regional history, and support preservation efforts, especially around the 250th anniversary of the United States. Learn more: https://heartofthecivilwar.org/explore/250th-geotour/

en

00:36:05

Harrison Goodall Fellowship with Elicia Garske

PreserveCast ·

2026/03/04

We are talking with Elicia Garske, a 2022 recipient of the Harrison Goodall Fellowship. Elicia shares her project, a summer program to connect skilled preservation contractors with young adults interested in learning more about this line of work. Join us to hear how her project unfolded and what lessons she learned along the way. Applications for this year's fellowship are due March 16th. Learn more at https://historictrades.org/goodall/

en

00:51:59

History of Cities in the Modern World with Bruno...

PreserveCast ·

2026/02/23

Today we're joined by Bruno Carvalho, Chair of the Program of History and Literature professor at Harvard University, where he teaches courses on cities. He is the author of The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World on the history of urbanization—from Lisbon to New York, Paris to Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires to Lagos and Porous City: A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro.

en

00:41:15

Revolution@250: Washington's Resignation

PreserveCast ·

2026/02/16

Today we’re traveling back to December 23rd, 1783, to the Maryland State House in Annapolis, a quiet moment that spoke louder than any battle: General George Washington’s resignation of his military commission.It’s easy to remember Washington as the victorious commander of the Continental Army, but what he didafterthe war was just as revolutionary. When he handed back his commission to Congress, he voluntarily gave up power, something almost unheard of in the 18th century, especially for a man who

en

00:41:19

The Historic Savannah Foundation with Collier Neeley

PreserveCast ·

2026/02/09

Today we're talking with the president and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation, Collier Neeley about his path to preservation and the work of the Historic Savannah Foundation, a legacy organization when it comes to preservation here in the United States.

en

00:49:01

What’s Community Archaeology with Katherine Sterner

PreserveCast ·

2026/02/02

You are once again listening to PreserveCast. Today I'm joined by archaeologist, professor, and a great friend, Dr. Kat Sterner, an assistant professor of anthropology at Towson University and the director of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab. This episode covers community archaeology and its impact.

en

53:12

Revolution@250: John Brown

PreserveCast ·

2026/01/29

Welcome to Revolution@250, a special production of PreserveCast, in partnership with Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Our hosts are Katie Caljean, President and CEO of the Maryland Center for History and Culture and Nicholas Redding, host of PreserveCast and President and CEO of Preservation Maryland.In 1818, 42 years after the shot heard around the world cracked across a Massachusetts field, John Adams was asked to reflect on the meaning and impact of the

en

48:31

The Legal Side of Preservation with Benjamin Takis

PreserveCast ·

2026/01/26

Today we talk with Benjamin Takis, founding attorney of Takis Nonprofit Law, a Washington, D.C.–based firm serving nonprofit organizations in tax, governance, employment law, and business transactions. Ben explains why strong legal foundations and smart governance are critical for nonprofits — especially those stewarding historic places. As co-founder of Sustainability Education 4 Nonprofits and a frequent national speaker on nonprofit law, Ben brings practical guidance to help organizations stay

en

48:59

Managing the Magic of Old Places with Dr. Jeremy Wells

PreserveCast ·

2026/01/12

Dr. Jeremy C. Wells is an award-winning historic preservation scholar, teacher, author, consultant, and musician. He is an expert in US-based and international historic preservation theory, practice, and public policy; social science applications in historic preservation; community-based preservation/conservation and urban planning; and higher education teaching and administration. His latest book, Managing the Magic of Old Places: Crafting Public Policies for Human-Centered Historic Preservation

en

51:12

A History of an American House with Lori Beth...

PreserveCast ·

2026/01/05

New year's greetings from PreserveCast! Today we're talking with Lori Beth Finkelstein and Michelle Fitzgerald from Johns Hopkins museums about Homewood Museum’s recently opened If Homewood’s Walls Could Talk: A History of an American House.Lori is the Philip Franklin Wagley Director & Curator of Johns Hopkins University’s Evergreen Museum & Library and Director of Homewood Museum. Michelle is the Curator of Collections at Johns Hopkins University Museums, which is comprised of the

en

58:00

Digging Deeper with Julia Berg and Sarah Mason

PreserveCast ·

2025/12/15

Julia Berg and Sarah Mason are veteran Maryland public school educators and co-founders of Digging Deeper Educational Consulting, established in 2024. With nearly 30 years of combined classroom experience, they have taught middle school social studies, developed curriculum for elementary and middle grades, and led professional development at the school, district, state, and national levels. Their expertise centers on helping educators navigate difficult classroom conversations around hard history,

en

44:03

Preserving Nevada, a Conversation with Dr. Paige...

PreserveCast ·

2025/12/08

Today we're joined by Dr. Paige Figanbaum, executive director of Nevada Preservation Foundation (NPF), to discuss Nevada's landscape, the "Endangered Sites” list, and the preservation of the Howard Hughes House. Prior to her current role at NPF, she served as lead historian and program manager for the organization’s Home + History Las Vegas festivals, where she researched, curated, and developed a range of walking tours, bus tours, and educational events throughout Southern Nevada. Paige continues

en

46:39

Historic Preservation and the New Deal with Dr....

PreserveCast ·

2025/12/01

Today we're joined by Dr. Stephanie Gray, discussing how the New Deal shaped history through politically driven commemoration and her new book, Restoring America: Historic Preservation and the New Deal.Dr. Gray earned her B.A. in History from Mount Holyoke College and both M.A. in Public History and Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of South Carolina. Stephanie specializes in public history, historic preservation, and twentieth century U.S. cultural history. At Duquesne, she teaches

en

35:43

Unwrapping the Story of Mrs. Claus with Pamela McColl

PreserveCast ·

2025/11/24

Are you starting to get into the holiday spirit? In this episode, we’re joined by Pamela McColl—award-winning author, publisher, and historian of Christmas tradition. Since the 1990s, McColl has worked through her own publishing company to bring books of social and historical significance to readers. Her latest work, Wondrous Mrs. Claus: A Literary and Pictorial Review of the Christmas Character, delves deeply into the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of Santa’s better half. Join us as we

en

46:10

Reimagining Preservation Education with Benjamin...

PreserveCast ·

2025/11/17

Today we're joined by Benjamin Prosky and Will Hamilton of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation to discuss the organization's latest report on the State of American Historic Preservation Education, calling for rebranding, resilience, and workforce growth. More here: https://www.jenrette.org/archive/preservationeducationreport

en

48:10

The Revolution in Context with Richard Bell

PreserveCast ·

2025/11/10

Historian Richard Bell received his PhD from Harvard University and his BA from the University of Cambridge. His research explores American history between 1750 and 1877, uncovering the people, politics, and paradoxes that shaped the early republic.Bell’s newest book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World (Penguin/Riverhead, 2025), has earned starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews for its sweeping and deeply researched look at the global impact of

en

380 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Biography Flash

Inception Point Ai