EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Railroad That Connected a Continent
from Rise of Albion: The Epic Birth of England · host Alain Vasseur
The transcontinental railroad physically unified the United States after the Civil War. Built largely by Chinese immigrant workers under extreme danger, it enabled national travel, commerce, migration, standardized time, and shared identity — transforming America from a scattered territory into a true single country.
Embed this episode
Ready to play
The Railroad That Connected a Continent
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.