Happy Thanksgiving everybody! This week, we’re doing a mini-sode (miniature episode, get it?) on this week’s historical anniversaries, with a quick discussion of Boston’s first Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
Episode 3: Slower Than Molasses
Update: We revisited this topic in Episode 73, with better audio, better research, and better storytelling. You should listen to that one instead!
When an industrial tank collapsed in Boston’s North End in 1919, a wave of molasses destroyed the surrounding neighborhood. 21 people were killed and at least 150 were injured, along with an untold number of horses. This tragedy is made all the worse by the fact that it was entirely preventable. Find out more in this week’s episode!
Episode 2: How Cotton Mather Saved Boston
When smallpox threatened Boston in 1721, Cotton Mather was a leading advocate of inoculation. How did this influential Puritan, best known for his role in the Salem witch trials, become an advocate for scientific medicine? Listen to this week’s episode to find out!
Episode 1: Remember Remember the Fifth of November
Update: We revisited this subject in Episode 75, with better audio, better research, and better storytelling. You should listen to that one instead!
How did early Boston “celebrate” on November 5th each year? By drinking, brawling, and burning effigies of the Pope, of course. Listen to this week’s episode to find out more!
Continue reading Episode 1: Remember Remember the Fifth of November
Episode 0: Welcome to HUB History!
Welcome to HUB History, the show that brings you fascinating stories from Boston’s history. Your hosts, Nikki and Jake, are tour guides, Boston history buffs, and now podcasters. We can’t wait to share our favorite stories from Boston’s long history.
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We have an exciting new project launching soon!