PreserveCast

We're joined by Bruno Carvalho, Chair of the Program of History and Literature professor at Harvard University, where he teaches courses on cities. He is the author of The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World on the history of urbanization—from Lisbon to New York, Paris to Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires to Lagos and Porous City: A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro. This episode is sponsored by The Landmark Trust USA

In this episode, historian and preservationist Kourtney Lowery shares her research on the lesser-known chaos and conspiracy behind the whiskey rebellion, focusing on its local impact in Maryland and the broader implications for early American history.

In this episode, we look at a creative revolution led by Jim Henson. Best known as the creator of The Muppets, Henson transformed puppetry, television, and storytelling by blending imagination, technology, and deep humanity. His creative journey began in Maryland, where his early experiences helped shape a vision that would influence generations. Our guest is Karen Falk, Archives Director and historian for The Jim Henson Company and Vice President of The Jim Henson Legacy. Since 1992, she has preserved and interpreted Henson’s life and work. Karen is the author of Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal, a curator of major exhibitions including Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, and a key collaborator with institutions such as the Center for Puppetry Arts and the Museum of the Moving Image.

In this episode, Dr. Brian Goldstein discusses the life and work of Max Bond, a pioneering African American architect committed to social change through architecture. Discover how Bond's experiences, from Ghana to Harlem, shaped his approach to design and activism.

Explore the fascinating intersection of genetic genealogy, forensic science, and historical research with Allison Peacock of FHD Forensics. Discover how DNA analysis is uncovering stories from the past, solving mysteries, and aiding in historic preservation. Support the identification of the Camden Fourteen!