Helen Hunt Jackson was an author, poet, and activist who sought to use her literary talents to advocate on behalf of indigenous communities living in the West. After attending a lecture in Boston in 1879, Jackson dedicated the remainder of her life to publicizing the plight of remaining tribal nations and pushed for the federal government to honor their agreements. Her 1884 novel Ramona sought to stir up the same emotions created by Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin - but was she success

Kit Sergeant spends her time focusing on shining a light on the women who have shaped history - because the real story is often far more fascinating than what we learned in school. Join me as I sit down with historical novelist Kit Sergeant to chat about why she chose to explore the little-known spies, resistance fighters, and other rule-breaking women who shaped the American Revolution and World War II - and why Agent 355, Virginia Hall, and Nancy Wake deserve far more than a footnote. Kit sha

Buffalo Bill Cody was one of the most famous Americans during his life time. Born of humble beginnings, Cody reinvented himself into the penultimate icon of the American West. Tune in this week to learn about the rise and fall of William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody and how this complex figure turned himself into a cultural icon that inspired hundreds of dime novels and dozens of media portrayals.

The Supreme Court is considered the final authority on constitutional legal matters in the United States - but was this always the case? In her new book, The Political Supreme Court, Dr. Rachel Shelden argues that for the first century of its existence, the Supreme Court was part of the political dialogue. Join me as I sit with Dr. Shelden to explore the historical intertwining of the Supreme Court with American politics in the 19th century including the key figures and pivotal events, illustrat