In this episode of History You Didn’t Know But Should, Chris and Ray explore the remarkable life of Harriet Jacobs. Born into slavery in Edenton, North Carolina, Jacobs endured unimaginable hardship yet refused to surrender her spirit. Her story highlights the struggles enslaved people faced and the many ways they resisted bondage, holding onto hope and determination in the face of oppression.

In this episode of History You Didn’t Know But Should, Chris and Ray dive into one of the most colorful and modern-feeling elections in American history, the 1840 contest between President Martin Van Buren and the log cabin war hero William Henry Harrison. We unpack the over-the-top campaign strategies, the use of catchy slogans and mass political marketing, and why this election set the stage for future presidential image making. What made “Old Kinderhook” struggle while “Tippecanoe” triumphed? You’ll learn the backstory behind the hard cider barrels, parades, and the birth of political spectacle.

The Lost Colony has never been more intriguing. In this episode of History You Didn’t Know But Should, Chris and Ray dive into the enduring mystery of Roanoke: what really happened to the settlers, why the story still captivates us, and what recent archaeological findings could finally give weight to one of the most debated theories. This isn't just a history lesson, it's a detective story centuries in the making. Don't miss it.