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Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we're digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let's have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of America.

Recent Episodes

What Were The Redcoats Doing In Boston?

The redcoats began occupying Boston in late 1768, but how much do you know about what they were doing there? On today's episode of Founded we're finding out all about what a regular day in the life of a redcoat looked like leading up to the Boston Massacre, with some fun added bonuses. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Find Founded on Youtube Become a Member on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 MIN

The Prosecution Had A Plan, The Defense Had John Adams

How many of the Boston Massacre trials have you learned about? On today's episode of Founded, our Boston Massacre finale, we're finding out about the trial of the century (the 18th century), the soldiers' trial following Captain Preston's acquittal. We're also finding out about the lesser discussed customs officers' trial. The trial outcomes made the patriots angry, and Samuel Adams was especially mad about that. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ ⁠Find Founded on Youtube⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

61 MIN

Captain Preston's Trial Came Down To One Word

How much do you know about the Boston Massacre trial? Do you know how many trials occurred because of the Boston Massacre? On today’s episode of Founded we find out about the first of several trials that happened as a result of the Boston Massacre. Specifically the trial of Captain Thomas Preston, the officer in charge of the unit that went out to try to save Private Hugh White. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Find Founded on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59 MIN

The Boston Massacre Trial Was a Disaster Before It Started

On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out all about the Liberty Pole. A pole standing in New York City may seem like a pretty innocuous thing, but it led to the first battle of the American Revolution. Long before the battles of Lexington and Concord there was The Battle of Golden Hill. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ ⁠Find Founded on Youtube⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 MIN

The Boston Massacre Was Everyone's Fault, Apparently

What happened in Boston following the massacre? Who was to blame for it? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out. Captain Preston was imprisoned and needed a legal team and acting Governor Thomas Hutchinson was struggling, but things take a turn. Click Here for Sources ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Find Founded on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 MIN