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Episode 30: The American Cause

October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

For the first half of this season I have been skirting around the overall reason the American colonists decided to raise their own banner against England. This episode is meant to rectify that by detailing the traditions fought against and…
Episode 29: The Contradiction

September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

While the American Revolution provided a voice to a people who longed to break free from the toke of the British Government. However, while they decried the slavery they faced from the King, hundreds of thousands of men, women and children…
Episode 28: Revolutionary Women

August 7, 2026 · 50 min

As the war branched out away from Boston and New York, several fronts—and several major battles—were being fought simultaneously. Meanwhile, there were several cultural dynamics at play away from the battlefield. This is the first episode…
The Argument for America

July 4, 2026 · 28 min

This is a special bonus episode in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing (at least by some) of the Declaration of Independence. Every American knows these words and the unalienable rights written out in the Declaration of…
Episode 27: The Spirit of '76

July 3, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

I try my best to resist Romanticism and hagiography when discussing American history. It is vital to discuss history honestly, with warts and all. But, this season is really putting me to the test, especially this episode. The idea of…

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Episode 26: The Long Slide to Rebellion

June 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

There are many moments, and historians often disagree on these, that make war inevitable. It’s like stones rolling down a hill. At some point, gravity just takes over. This is the story of that long slide to rebellion. Between 1766 and…
Episode 25: A Conflict of Visions

May 1, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Welcome to the third era of Missing Pages: the Revolution. In this 250th anniversary I will be exploring the events, people, and ideas—both well-known and more hidden—to provide a comprehensive picture of America’s founding. This first…
Episode 24: Era 2 Recap

December 12, 2025 · 42 min

Just like last season—and from here on out—this episode acts as a recap and reflection of this era. I provide a brief summary of the episodes released this season, explore some of the themes that stuck out to me, discuss some of my…
Episode 23: The Fall of Canada

November 7, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

After the first two wars for empire dominated the attention of the colonies throughout North America, both the English and French were able to focus on growth. For the English colonists, this respite allowed their financial position to…
Episode 22: American Revival

October 3, 2025 · 59 min

There are many events in history that remain controversial far after there happening. But most revolves around the causes and effects. In this case, though, the controversy is over its existence at all. The Great Awakening was a period of…
Episode 21: The Pursuit of Happiness

September 5, 2025 · 47 min

While this is not an episode strictly following a historical event, it is still vital to the story of the American colonies, and America itself. I only scratch the surface in this episode, and focus mostly on the aspects that carried over…
Episode 20: The First Imperial Wars

August 1, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

As we continue on through the late colonial period, it has become glaringly obvious that this era is largely overlooked. Between Bacon’s Rebellion, and the French and Indian War, is nearly 100 hundred years of colonial progress, and…

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About the show

Missing Pages is a podcast that explores the history of the United States and critically examines the high school AP US History curriculum. Through deep dives into key events, people, narratives, and themes, I seek to uncover the fascinating stories and overlooked perspectives that make up America's rich and complex past. From colonial times to the present day, no topic is off-limits as we explore the triumphs, tragedies, and everything in between. Get ready for a journey through the missing pages of history. missingpages.substack.com