Best Jim Leach Podcasts (2024)

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New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History 29:35

1h ago29:35

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This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812, which is often considered America’s “second war of Independence.” With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war. Marker of Focus: War of 1812, Village of Sackets Harbor…

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Hungry for History: Culinary and Foodways History | A New York Minute in History 29:17

27d ago29:17

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This episode focuses on culinary history and the Pomeroy Foundation’s Hungry for History program. We discover that the history of what we eat, and how we eat it, can tell us much about ourselves and our shared pasts. Markers of Focus: Hungry for History Interviewees: Elizabeth Jakubowski, Senior Librarian, New York State Library. You can follow the…

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Summer at the Fair: A History of Agricultural Fairs in New York State | A New York Minute in History 29:34

2M ago29:34

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As New York State prepares to host the oldest state fair in the nation, this episode tells the history of the summertime tradition of agricultural fairs and how they developed from gatherings of learned societies into the popular attractions that we all know today. Markers of Focus: County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. Interviewees: R…

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Lady Acland’s Voyage: A First-Hand Account of the Battles of Saratoga | A New York Minute in History 29:30

3M ago29:30

29:30

This episode tells the story of Lady Christian Henrietta Caroline “Harriet” Acland, aristocratic wife of Major John Dyke Acland, who commanded the British 20th Regiment of Foot during the Burgoyne campaign of 1777. When Major Acland was wounded and taken prisoner, Lady Harriet risked her own life and freedom to nurse him back to health. She would g…

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Dr. Ray Peat | DNA, OBE & Dejavu, Vision, Liver, Ions, Cancer, Ray's parents and much more 1:45:51

4M ago1:45:51

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Dr. Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started h…

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Ronek Park: Postwar Non-discriminatory Housing on Long Island | A New York Minute in History 29:31

4M ago29:31

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This episode tells the story of Ronek Park, a non-discriminatory housing development built in 1950 in the village of North Amityville. Unlike the many housing developments created in the post-WWII U.S. that followed the practice of redlining and did not allow African American or Jewish people to buy homes, Ronek Park specifically marketed itself as…

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Chinatown Community History | A New York Minute in History 29:35

5M ago29:35

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month and in celebration this episode highlights the community history of Manhattan’s Chinatown, one of the oldest and largest Chinese and Chinese American communities in the United States. The episode tells the story of how during a time of change in the late 1970s the Chinatown community moved …

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Grace Leach Hudowalski | A New York Minute in History 29:30

6M ago29:30

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, this episode tells the story of Grace Leach Hudowalski, the first woman to summit all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks. Besides being an accomplished mountain climber, Grace was also the first president of the Adirondack 46ers Club as well as its historian for over 50 years. As historian, Grace answered thous…

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La Amistad | A New York Minute in History 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

In honor of Black History Month, this episode tells the story of the 1839 La Amistad Rebellion, in which 53 illegally enslaved Africans rose up against their Spanish captors off the coast of Cuba, took over the ship, and attempted to sail it to freedom. They eventually reached Long Island, where they were arrested by U.S. officials. Aided by New Yo…

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Confederate Spies at the Canadian Border | A New York Minute in History 29:41

8M ago29:41

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On this month's episode, Devin and Lauren uncover a system of Confederate spies, guerillas, and terrorists attempting to wreak havoc on Western New York during the final years of the American Civil War. Marker of Focus: Escape Prevented, Niagara County Guests: Anton Schwarzmueller (Project Coordinator) and Jim Ball (Board President) of the Niagara …

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Plymouth Freeman and Unfinished Revolutions | A New York Minute in History 29:39

9M ago29:39

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On this month’s episode, Devin and Lauren explore the story of Plymouth Freeman, a black Patriot who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and discuss how disenfranchised communities have harkened back to the promises outlined in the Declaration of Independence as a strategy for inclusion in those foundational principles of…

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Centering Authentic Indigenous Voices | A New York Minute in History 29:33

10M ago29:33

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For our first episode of this new season, we're celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a conversation regarding how historians can center authentic indigenous voices and work with Native American communities across the state in planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Marker of Focus: Native Voices, Chemung C…

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The Fox Sisters and the "Great American Hoax" | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1y ago29:27

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For our season finale, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Fox sisters, who rose to fame as early practitioners of modern spiritualism in the 19th Century. Margaretta and Catherine Fox were able to convince many people that they could commune with the dead, though they later admitted to making their stories up. Despite this, their form of “rappi…

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The Florence Farming Association | A New York Minute in History 29:57

1y ago29:57

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, a settlement of free African Americans in Oneida County beginning in 1846. The Association was the creation of abolitionists Gerrit Smith and Stephen Myers, and it developed on land given by Smith, who at the time was New York's largest landowner. The o…

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Las Villas | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren learn about an enclave of restaurants, bars and resorts that catered to predominately Latin American clientele near the Catskill Mountains. As more and more Latinos immigrated to New York City for work, they began to look to places outside the city for recreation and to connect with other Spanish-speaking tourists.…

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Radio Cloak and Dagger | A New York Minute in History 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the recently declassified story of a covert radio station built by the FBI on Long Island to deceive the Nazis during World War II. From 1942-1945, double agents worked in secret from a remote home in Suffolk County on the major operations "Bodyguard" and "Bluebird," and dug up information that some believe co…

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New York's Anti-Rent Wars | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren delve into the history of the Dutch patroon system in New York state, and tell the story of the anti-rent movement of the 19th Century, during which tenant farmers banded together to (sometimes, violently) oppose the outdated system. In the Albany County town of Berne, tenant delegates from 11 counties gathered for…

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The Persistence of Dr. Mary Walker | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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For Women's History Month, Devin and Lauren tell the story of Dr. Mary Walker: physician, heroine of the Civil War, and the only woman in history ever to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Born to progressive parents in western New York, Walker would defy the odds to become a surgeon, spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, and go toe-to-toe with …

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Aaron Mossell and the Struggle to Integrate Lockport's Schools | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss a William G. Pomeroy marker recognizing the contributions of the Mossell family in western New York, and their efforts to successfully integrate the Niagara County city of Lockport’s public schools in the late 19th century — nearly 80 years before legal segregation ended nationwide. Marker of Focus: Aaron M…

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Hell's Acres: Bare Knuckle Boxing in the Taconic Mountains | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the forgotten story of Boston Corners, which once belonged to Massachusetts, but was ceded to New York state by an act of Congress in 1855. The area, now part of the Town of Ancram, was remote in the mid-19th century and hard to access from Massachusetts, while New […]…

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Preparing for the 250th | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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Believe it or not, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is right around the corner. On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how some state agencies and communities are preparing for the big event (from 2025-2033), and how local historians can make the most of the commemoration. We also highlight a pair of William G. Pomeroy Foundation…

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Ithaca's Tuskegee Airman | A New York Minute in History 29:27

2y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of Verdelle Louis Payne from Ithaca in Tompkins County, who joined the Army Air Forces during WWII and became a pilot. During the war, Payne served in the 99th Fighter Squadron, which became part of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, an all-Black group of pilots serving in the then still-segregated U.S. …

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Live From the APHNYS | A New York Minute in History 29:27

2y ago29:27

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In this live, special episode of A New York Minute in History, Devin and Lauren visit the annual Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) conference in Kingston, New York. What is it like to work in history? We'll discuss how today's public historians are striving to expand the narrative, engage with their communities, and learn …

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Discovering the Nation's "Founding Fossils" | A New York Minute in History 29:26

2y ago29:26

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It's a new season of A New York Minute in History! In this episode, Devin and Lauren dig into the 19th Century discovery of a mastodon skeleton in Orange County. The "Orange County Mastodon" was one of the earliest, if not the first, complete mastodon skeletons discovered in the U.S. As our hosts will learn, these large fossils captured the attenti…

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The Fulton County Courthouse: 250 Years of Legal History | A New York Minute in History 29:30

2y ago29:30

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren visit New York’s oldest continuously operating courthouse, located in the City of Johnstown in Fulton County. Built in 1772 by Sir William Johnson, the Fulton County Courthouse has seen the transition from British colonial rule to the establishment of the United States, and 250 years of legal history. Among the imp…

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Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Visit to Wiawaka | A New York Minute in History 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how the poor conditions of female textile workers in Capital Region cities led to the creation of a retreat where women could “escape” the cities. Wiawaka was founded by Mary Fuller, an advocate for women workers in Troy, and the wealthy philanthropists Katrina and Spenser Trask. Wiawaka originally included…

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Early Auto Racing in New York | A New York Minute in History 29:27

2+ y ago29:27

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss a William G. Pomeroy marker recognizing a 1900 auto race in Suffolk County, New York, and the importance of racing in automobile history. Was that race to Babylon really the first of its kind in the U.S.? And how did Watkins Glen International get its start?By WAMC

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Margaret Hastings, the “Shangri-La WAC” | A New York Minute in History 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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In honor of Women's History Month, Devin and Lauren highlight a Pomeroy marker in Tioga County and tell the story of Corporal Margaret Hastings, a member of the Women's Army Corps who survived 47 days in a New Guinea jungle during World War II. Marker of Focus: World War II, Owego, Tioga County Guests: Mitchell Zuckoff, author of Lost in Shangri-La…

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Rapp Road and the Great Migration | A New York Minute in History 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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On this episode, hosts Devin and Lauren delve into the history of Albany County's Rapp Road Community, an African American neighborhood built by southern immigrants who moved north for a better life in the late 1920s. Marker of Focus: Rapp Road Community Historic District, Albany County Guests: Stephanie Woodard, board member of the Rapp Road Histo…

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Thomas Paine's Lost Body | A New York Minute in History 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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In the first episode of our new season, Devin and Lauren look to a William G. Pomeroy marker in Westchester County to learn about American patriot Thomas Paine, his influence on the American and French Revolutions — and just how and why his body went missing. Where is Thomas Paine today? Marker: Thomas Paine, New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY Gu…

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Historical Markers | A New York Minute In History 29:59

3y ago29:59

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On this episode, Devin and Lauren tackle all of New York’s historical markers at once — sort of. Devin and Lauren discuss how the state’s historical marker program got started, what happened to it, and how communities can apply for a marker today. As an added bonus, Devin and Lauren speak with Susan Hughes of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation about…

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The Burned Over District | A New York Minute In History 29:30

3y ago29:30

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In this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss the “Burned Over District,” and how upstate New York became a “cauldron” of emergent religions and alternative communities during the 19th century. How did the Burned Over District collide with state and national history? And what role did the Erie Canal play in establishing it? Devin and Lauren also discus…

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Drinking The Waters: The Healing Springs Movement | A New York Minute In History 29:00

3y ago29:00

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This episode delves into the public health industry that emerged in New York in the 19th Century. As the understanding of medicine and health evolved over time, there were many communities in New York state whose location was thought to have healing properties, most often because of the existence of springs or some other perceived environmental ben…

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Discovering Timbuctoo | A New York Minute In History 29:59

3y ago29:59

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Devin and Lauren dive into the history of Timbuctoo, an African American settlement founded by philanthropist Gerrit Smith in response to an 1846 law requiring all Black men to own $250 worth of property in order to vote in New York state. To counter this racist policy, Smith decided to give away 120,000 acres of land to 3,000 free, Black New Yorke…

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Danny Roddy | Self Sustenance, Pathology of Stress, Authoritarian Gurus, Ray Peat, Intuition, Diet Identity + more 1:25:19

3+ y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Danny Roddy has been independently researching stress, hair loss, and aging since 2007. He authored the best-selling book, HAIR LIKE A FOX: A Bioenergetic View of Pattern Hair Loss, in 2013. Danny's content and ability to simplify complicated subjects for his own comprehension and others is often a lifesaver for people who are new to the bioenerget…

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Audrey Munson: America's First Supermodel | A New York Minute In History 29:59

3+ y ago29:59

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In this episode, Devin and Lauren research the life of Audrey Munson, America’s first supermodel. Born in upstate New York, Munson was one of the most famous models of the early 20th Century, and posed for the top American artists in the Beaux Arts movement. Sculptures based on Munson dot the landscape of New York City, and are held in museums arou…

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The Irish Invasion Of Canada | A New York Minute In History 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

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In this episode, Devin and Lauren investigate the invasions of Canada by the Fenian Brotherhood, a group of Irish Nationalists intent of freeing Ireland from British control. These invasions were launched from several locations in upstate New York, including the site of a recently-erected William G. Pomeroy Foundation marker in the Franklin County …

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Dr. Andrew Kaufman | Healing Diets, Infections, Viral Isolation, Bypassing Mandates, Self Doctoring and Therapeutic Protocols 1:20:41

3+ y ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Dr Andrew Kaufman MD a natural healing consultant, inventor, public speaker, forensic psychiatrist, and expert witness. He completed his psychiatric training at Duke University Medical Center after graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina, and he has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Molecular Biology. He has conducted and published original re…

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Hans Amato | Nigella Sativa, Starch + Fiber Problems, Preserving Youth, Liver Health & Stressful Serotonin 2:25:27

3+ y ago2:25:27

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Raised in the Western Cape of South Africa Hans was a complete nature and adrenaline junky. If he wasn’t in school, he was out in the oceanic nature of the Western Cape, jumping and climbing rocks enjoying the freedom away from boarding school. He also loved doing parkour and riding quad, but at the age of 17 weight training became his new obsessio…

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Courtney & Jim (Pure & Secure-Pure Water-AquaNui Distillers) | Company History, Filtration vs Distillation, Contaminants, Mineral "Leaching" & other DW Myths 51:47

4y ago51:47

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Today's guests are Courtney Lawyer and Jim Blakely speaking on behalf of Pure and Secure LLC the makers of Pure Water and AquaNui Distillers. There is so much debate over which water purifier or filter is best, the truth is, context matters. There are different water purifiers for different situations, survival, power availability, water hardness, …

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Keith Littlewood | Reductionism, Thyroid, Vitamin D, Temperature, DHA, Cholesterol & Ketogenic Diet 2:04:36

4y ago2:04:36

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Keith Littlewood B.Sc. PgD, M.Sc has been involved in the health, fitness and well-being industry for over 20 years and after working for a variety of organizations as a trainer for the likes of Matt Roberts and owning his own health club, he realized that he was more interested in helping others than managing others. He also worked at the prestigi…

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Dr. Ray Peat | Planned Obsolescence, Particulate Matter, The "Green" Reset, Soil, Wilhelm Reich, Social Structure, Digital vs Analog Reality, Morality and much more. 2:25:17

4y ago2:25:17

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Dr. Ray Peat has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he has taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He start…

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Thaddeus Owen | EMF Mitigation, Light Hygiene, Technocrats, Hormones, Orgone Energy & Geopathic Stress 1:48:11

4y ago1:48:11

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Thaddeus Owen was recently listed as one of the top biohacking influencers on Instagram. After serving his time in Engineering school and playing the role of corporate employee for large manufacturers like Procter & Gamble and various pharmaceutical companies, he said enough. He started working for his Master’s in Holistic Nutrition and started dow…

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Dr. Ray Peat | Origins, Lamarck, "Novel" Events, Radiation + Q & A 1:38:58

4y ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Dr. Ray Peat has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he has taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He start…

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75 Years Later, NY Native Recalls Japan’s Surrender Aboard U.S.S. Missouri | A New York Minute In History 10:33

4y ago10:33

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On September 2, 1945 the hostilities of World War II ended when Japan’s formal surrender was signed aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Aboard that ship 75 years ago was Bob Kennedy, a native of New York’s Steuben County who now lives in Saratoga Springs. WAMC’s Jim Levulis, the producer of A New York […]…

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The Inspirations Behind The Headless Horseman And Ichabod Crane | A New York Minute In History 20:48

4y ago20:48

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In the third episode of our series: Legends and Lore of the Empire State, A New York Minute In History explores the inspirations behind Washington Irving’s “Headless Horseman” and “Ichabod Crane.” The Village of Sleepy Hollow lies along the eastern banks of the Hudson River about 25 miles north of New York City. If you […]…

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Who Is The Real Natty Bumppo? | A New York Minute In History 19:16

4+ y ago19:16

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In the second episode of our series: Legends and Lore of the Empire State, A New York Minute In History explores the mystery of the inspiration for Natty Bumppo, one of the most recognizable characters from James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales series. A trip to Hoosick Falls wouldn’t be complete without a drive down Main […]…

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Remembering The Greatest Generation | A New York Minute In History 22:20

4+ y ago22:20

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75 years after the end of World War II, the ranks of the so-called Greatest Generation are dwindling. Among those still able to tell their stories, is Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stewart Jr. Turning 96 on the Fourth of July, Stewart was a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen and is featured in National Geographic’s coverage of […]…

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The Legendary Lake Monster | A New York Minute In History 12:42

4+ y ago12:42

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Join A New York Minute In History for the first episode of a special series on folklore. In this initial journey of our “Legends and Lore of The Empire State” series, co-hosts Devin Lander and Lauren Roberts explore the legend behind a storied lake monster in northern New York. If you happen to find yourself […]…

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Documenting A Pandemic In Real Time | A New York Minute In History 44:22

4+ y ago44:22

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On this special episode of A New York Minute In History, we explore how historians are documenting the coronavirus pandemic in real time. Co-hosts Devin Lander, the New York Historian, and Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts are joined by Christine Ridarsky, the City of Rochester Historian and President of the Board of the Association of […]…

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