Lantern Lessons

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings

Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds is an informal lecture series about the American Revolution, and the corresponding characters associated with that struggle. Eavesdrop on the Food Nanny's brother as he gathers the extended family to share anecdotes surrounding America's founding.

History american history lectures founding fathers american revolution freedom faith miracles
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Marquis de Lafayette

April 26, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Let's discuss America's favorite fighting frenchman!

James Monroe

April 01, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

You may not be as familiar with the name James Monroe as you are George Washington, but this man was dynamic. He was gifted physically, intellectually, and spiritually. He was a Secretary of State, Secretary of War, the Governor of Virginia, a U.S. Diplomat, and two term President of the United States. Monroe literally gave his life in public service to this country. Come with me on a journey as we discuss the life of James Monroe.

American Christmas

December 21, 2021 04:35 - 52 minutes - 26.5 MB

On the night of 25 December 1776, with his back against the wall, George Washington ordered every man under his command to cross the Delaware River. "Victory of Death" was the password for the operation- and it could not have been more apropos for the occasion. This is the story I share with my family every Christmas Eve.

Thomas Jefferson

November 02, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

Thomas Jefferson, like so many of us, is full of contradictions. His paradoxes notwithstanding. Jefferson's contributions to America are inarguable. Come listen as we discuss the life of the "most blessed of the patriarchs".

Elbridge Gerry and Robert Treat Paine

August 12, 2021 03:57 - 25 minutes - 16.8 MB

The two lesser known delegates from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress.

Joseph Warren

June 23, 2021 03:01 - 36 minutes - 24.6 MB

Dr. Joseph Warren, a Harvard-educated physician, led the troops at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. Prior to hostilities, Dr. Warren counseled his troops: "Yours is the important question, upon which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn, act worthy of yourselves." Come join as we learn about this great man.

Samuel Adams

May 13, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MB

Sam Adams was the greatest incendiary of the Revolution. Come listen as we discuss his singular contributions to the cause.

Joan of Arc

April 14, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Come listen as we discuss the life of the "second most noble soul" to ever live on Earth: The Deliverer of France.

The 4 Battles Every American Should Know

April 02, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

This was a presentation given at Jack Roberts' Gentlemen's Study Group.

John Adams

March 13, 2021 00:43 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

The life of the second President of the United States, John Adams.

Patrick Henry

March 10, 2021 01:10 - 37 minutes - 24.4 MB

Patrick Henry (1736-1799), one of the greatest American incendiaries of all time. Virginia's first governor was the man responsible for the Commonwealth's spirit of defiance. Come listen as we learn of his invaluable contributions to American liberty.

Abigail Adams

March 07, 2021 22:08 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) is among America's greatest patriots. Intellectual, tenacious, attractive, pious, and uncompromising. Few gave more to the cause of liberty than this spectacular creature. Abigail taught us this proverb: "It's never too late to get back on your feet, though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for." Come listen as we discuss the life of this singular woman.