On April 12, 1864, the banks of the Mississippi River ran red with blood. At Fort Pillow in western Tennessee, Confederate troops under the command of Nathan Bedford Forrest overran a Union outpost largely defended by Black soldiers, many of them formerly enslaved. But what happened after the battle began would echo through history as one of the most brutal atrocities of the American Civil War.

This episode tells the full, harrowing story of the Fort Pillow Massacre, a chilling event that laid bare the deep racial hatred at the core of the Confederate cause. We examine the life and legacy of General Forrest, the firsthand accounts of survivors, and the political shockwaves that followed. Was it an unfortunate consequence of battle, or a war crime born of white supremacy?

We follow the massacre’s reverberations through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and into the present day as the United States continues to reckon with the legacy of racial violence and the myths we tell about the Civil War.

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For over four centuries, adventurers, historians, and fortune hunters have been drawn to the mystery of Sir Francis Drake’s treasure. The legendary privateer and pirate amassed vast wealth in his raids on Spanish territories, yet what became of his treasure remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. Was it lost to the sea, buried in the jungles of Central America, or hidden away in the name of crown and country? This episode explores the enduring legend, the life of Drake himself, and the myths surrounding his treasure.

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The Fourth of July is more than just barbecues, beach days, and booming fireworks. In this episode, we trace the fascinating journey of America’s Independence Day, from its revolutionary roots in 1776 to the dazzling displays over the East River in modern-day New York City.

Discover how July 4th has served as a mirror for American society, used to celebrate freedom, forge national identity, confront contradictions, and create spectacle. From the deaths of Adams and Jefferson on the same day in 1826 to Frederick Douglass’s searing 1852 critique, from the “Safe and Sane Fourth” movement to the rise of Macy’s Fireworks, this is the full story of how Americans have redefined patriotism through celebration.

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