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Discover the fascinating world of Early Modern History in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. "I Take History With My Coffee" is a history podcast and blog that brings you engaging and accessible history education through captivating historical storytelling. From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, we explore pivotal events, influential figures, and untold stories that shaped our modern world. Whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or just curious, this podcast and blog makes history come alive with evidence-based insights and compelling narratives that connect the past to our present with a global perspective. Join me, a public historian and educator, and rediscover the relevance of history today! Listen now and rediscover the joy of history.

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"Necropolis of the South"

Bruce Boyce

Dec 8, 20237 min read

"Necropolis of the South"

Explore the history of New Orleans as the "Necropolis of the South" during the devastating yellow fever epidemics of the 19th century.

Sod Breaking

Bruce Boyce

Mar 14, 20237 min read

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Sod Breaking

The steel plow contributed to the transformation of the prairie into an agriculturally productive region with long-lasting consequences.

Eminently Breathable Air

Bruce Boyce

Oct 18, 20228 min read

Science and Technology

Eminently Breathable Air

Antoine Lavoisier is known as the "father of modern chemistry." His work initiated the chemical revolution of the 19th century.

The Astronomer Prince

Bruce Boyce

Apr 11, 20226 min read

Science and Technology

The Astronomer Prince

In Samarqand, Ulugh Beg built the largest astronomical observatories of the Medieval period and produced an accurate star catalog.

The Motion of the Heart and Blood

Bruce Boyce

Mar 2, 20228 min read

Science and Technology

The Motion of the Heart and Blood

In 1628, William Harvey published his De Motu Cordis. This was his seminal work describing the circulation of blood through the body.

The Arsenal of Venice

Bruce Boyce

Feb 11, 20226 min read

Science and Technology

The Arsenal of Venice

The Venetian Arsenal represented the largest military-industrial complex before the Industrial Revolution employing modern mass production.

"Dam Hetch Hetchy!"

Bruce Boyce

Jan 12, 20227 min read

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"Dam Hetch Hetchy!"

Hetch Hetchy was a defining moment in the American conservation movement. It exemplified the debate on how we protect and use public lands.

Canned Food

Bruce Boyce

Dec 5, 20216 min read

Science and Technology

Canned Food

The process of canning was a breakthrough in the preservation of food, and it changed how we obtain and eat our food.

Ship Shape

Bruce Boyce

Nov 14, 20215 min read

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Ship Shape

The wreck of Gribshunden offers a rare glimpse of the great ocean-going vessels that paved the way for European exploration.

Mapping The World

Bruce Boyce

Aug 14, 20216 min read

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Mapping The World

Throughout history, maps have served many purposes, and mankind has sought ways to accurately project a spherical Earth on a flat surface.

The New Math

Bruce Boyce

May 29, 20215 min read

Science and Technology

The New Math

When Italian mathematician Fibonacci introduced the West to Arabic numerals and algebra, he helped usher in a revolution in mathematics.

Lamp Light

Bruce Boyce

Mar 27, 20215 min read

Science and Technology

Lamp Light

William Murdoch showed how coal gas could be used to illuminate the night. Our lives would be transformed.

Looking Backward In Time

Bruce Boyce

Feb 13, 20215 min read

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Looking Backward In Time

Scottish scientist James Hutton changed our thinking about the age of the Earth, and in doing so broke with religious orthodoxy.

Time Marches On

Bruce Boyce

Jan 2, 20216 min read

Science and Technology

Time Marches On

Man has been keeping track of time in some fashion since the Neolithic age. Thanks to the Romans we have our modern calendar.

The Power of Steam

Bruce Boyce

Dec 12, 20205 min read

Science and Technology

The Power of Steam

The development of the steam engine was a transformative moment in human history. It took James Watt making one change to an existing idea.

The Eclipse of Thales

Bruce Boyce

Oct 24, 20206 min read

Science and Technology

The Eclipse of Thales

Did Thales of Miletus really predict an eclipse? Historians have their doubts. Regardless, he helped establish western scientific thought.

Camera Obscura

Bruce Boyce

Aug 8, 20205 min read

Science and Technology

Camera Obscura

Arab scientist Al-Haytham used a camera obscura and the scientific method to add to our knowledge of light, optics, and human vision.

Horse Power

Bruce Boyce

Jun 27, 20204 min read

Science and Technology

Horse Power

Often times it is the most mundane of things that have the greatest impact. Take the adoption of the horse collar harness.

Scientists Behaving Badly

Bruce Boyce

May 30, 20206 min read

Science and Technology

Scientists Behaving Badly

"It is plain that most of Prof. Marsh's criticisms are misrepresentations, his systematic innovations are untenable, and his statements...

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