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Days Of Yore: A History Podcast

Days Of Yore: A History Podcast

By Joseph Von

From the strange and funny, to the in depth and serious, Days of Yore will cover stories of yester-year from around the globe. The past is chalked full of interesting tales, many of which connect us to a lost time, and each other as an ever advancing people. We are bound by our earth, and our past. We hope you stop in and lend us an ear, because you never know, you might learn something new.
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Gettysburg: Memory, Purpose, and Preservation

Days Of Yore: A History Podcast Dec 13, 2023

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Gettysburg: Memory, Purpose, and Preservation

Gettysburg: Memory, Purpose, and Preservation

In this episode I discuss briefly the history of preservation at Gettysburg. We also have a long conversation about the importance of purpose, place, memory, and unfinishedness on the battlefield.

Dec 13, 202351:35
Modern History Media: On Podcasts and More! (Special Episode #2)

Modern History Media: On Podcasts and More! (Special Episode #2)

Thank you all for listening, your support means the world!

Dec 11, 202254:55
The Infernal Ram: Tale of the CSS Albemarle (Special Episode Part 1)

The Infernal Ram: Tale of the CSS Albemarle (Special Episode Part 1)

This is the story of the Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle, and it's ultimate demise. 


Sources (Put together by Dustin)

https://portoplymouthmuseum.org/about-port-o-plymouth-museum/the-css-albemarle/

 https://www.historynet.com/css-albemarle-confederate-ironclad-in-the-american-civil-war/

 https://www.marinersmuseum.org/2020/05/cornfield-ironclad-css-albemarle-emerges/

 https://www.marinersmuseum.org/2020/06/battle-of-albemarle-sound-css-albemarle-remains-

defiant/

 https://www.marinersmuseum.org/2020/06/without-fear-the-loss-of-css-albemarle/

 https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/edward-j-houghton

 https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/historyculture/city-class-ironclads.htm

 https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-

alphabetically/d/destruction-of-css-albemarle-report-of-lieutenant-william-barker-cushing.html

 https://archive.org/details/abrahamlincolnba03newy/page/n385/mode/2up (p. 432-439)

 https://archive.org/details/navalhistcivilwar00portrich/page/478/mode/2up (p. 478)

https://psu.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=eNrjYmDJy89LZWHgNDQwMd

M1srC05GDgKi7OMjAwNDKxsORkEPDMS0stykvMUfBNTM7IzEvlYWApKSpN5YVQ3Awabq4hzh6

6BUX5haWpxSXxuZnFyak5OYl5qfmlxfFGxgZm5uYWhpaWxiQoBQD69Su0

Dec 04, 202248:30
Return of Yore: An Update

Return of Yore: An Update

Hey everyone. It's been... a while. In this episode I catch you up on everything that's been going on, and why I've been away. If you want to support me you can subscribe to my youtube channel: VozhdVon. Follow my twitter account @JosephVon4, or my instagram @vonsbookshelf. 


I was going to include a patreon link but apparently that's kinda fallen through somehow. So I'll work on that, in the meantime, enjoy my other content!

Nov 28, 202112:29
COVID Journal: Update Episode

COVID Journal: Update Episode

What's in the works? Listen to find out. Whats up with the Coronavirus? I don't know but I talk about it nonetheless. Here's a fun little episode for updates and conversations. 

Mar 20, 202013:27
George Washington's Blunder: Battle of Jumonville Glenn (1/2)

George Washington's Blunder: Battle of Jumonville Glenn (1/2)

George Washington attacked a French Diplomatic group in 1754 which sparked the 7 Years War. In this episode we talk about that battle and the effect it would have on the young Washington as it led to his first major military blunder at Fort Necessity.

Jan 25, 202008:36
Spooky Tales of Yesteryear

Spooky Tales of Yesteryear

Its Spooky Season and there are plenty of eerie tales from History. In this episode I tell you about 3 scary stories from history. Enjoy! To be too spooked!
Oct 16, 201920:43
Name Change! A quick Update

Name Change! A quick Update

We are doing a bit of rebranding for the podcast! Here's to a new start everyone!!
Oct 12, 201902:00
The Plot to Overthrow FDR: Fascists in America

The Plot to Overthrow FDR: Fascists in America

In 1933 there was a complicated plot run by businessmen to stage a coup d'etat in America to replace FDR with a fascist military dictatorship. They would ask Major General Smedley Butler to lead their revolution. It's one of America's biggest what if's. Tune in to find out who was involved, why, and what happened. 

Sep 05, 201920:51
Gettysburg: The Gray Tide Pt. 1

Gettysburg: The Gray Tide Pt. 1

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major event of the Civil War and would lead to over 50,000 battlefield casualties in just three days, making it the bloodiest battle of the war. In this episode, we briefly discuss the campaign leading up to the battle, and why the Confederates make this attack in the first place.
Sep 02, 201935:20
What we Get Wrong About the War of 1812

What we Get Wrong About the War of 1812

In this short discussion episode, I talk about a few of the misconceptions about the War of 1812. 

Aug 24, 201919:04
Update: New Episodes and New Projects

Update: New Episodes and New Projects

A quick update about the show and new episodes on the way, as well as an exciting announcement about a new project I'm working on with a friend of mine, called "Americana"
Aug 14, 201907:22
Presidents We Forget About

Presidents We Forget About

We often forget about Presidents like Chester A. Arthur and Franklin Pierce. So what did they do to be forgotten? In this informal episode, I talk, rant and get up on my soap box to force my Presidential knowledge onto you and talk about obscurities from the Oval Office, and people we often forget about, as well as little known facts. I go on a lot of tangents so be prepared people!

May 23, 201929:00
As Our Lady Burns: Notre Dame Fire

As Our Lady Burns: Notre Dame Fire

We all watched the disheartening events of Monday in Paris as the Notre Dame church. In this short episode, I share my thoughts and story about that event. My heart is in Paris, it's such a shame to see history burn like that.
Apr 18, 201916:39
Origins of the Civil War Part 1: Missouri's Misery

Origins of the Civil War Part 1: Missouri's Misery

In these next few episodes, we'll finally settle the age old debate, was the civil war fought over slavery, or states rights? In this first episode we will talk about the Missouri Compromise and how it drew the first battle line of the American Civil War.
Apr 09, 201926:04
Hottest President? The Very Best of Presidents. EP2

Hottest President? The Very Best of Presidents. EP2

In this quirky, and fun discussion episode, we'll be discussing who the best overall President is, based on their rank, economics and more. Not just that, but we'll delve into the other strange lists of best presidents, and discover who really is number one. 

Jan 26, 201933:43
Episode 1: Midnight Rising Pt.1 Kansas Fever

Episode 1: Midnight Rising Pt.1 Kansas Fever

In this episode, we discuss the early life of John Brown, and his time in bleeding Kansas, as well as some of the politics that pushed Brown to violence.
Jul 22, 201800:00