The Chronicles of Time

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The Chronicles of Time

  1. 82

    82: The First Continental Congress

    On episode 82, I dive into what the First Continental Congress was and what it accomplished!

  2. 81

    81: The Boston Tea Party

    You know the story. I know the story. We all know it. It’s the Boston Tea Party! Listen as I cover the event that possibly sparked the American Revolution!

  3. 80

    80: The Boston Massacre

    TCOT is back with its first episode of 2026! Come listen as I dive into The Boston Massacre, an event that is still debated to this day and that fueled the Revolution as we know it

  4. 79

    79: The Life of Dick Cheney

    On this episode of TCOT, we dive into the life of the most controversial Vice President this nation has ever had: Dick Cheney

  5. 78

    78: Q&A with Rachel Part 2!

    After nearly a year and a half, it's time for another round of questions with the one and only Summer! Come listen to see what my answers are to some of the most riveting questions ever asked on a podcast

  6. 77

    77: Hurricane Katrina

    On this weeks episode of TCOT, I dive into the devastating hurricane that left New Orleans in complete wreckage in 2005

  7. 76

    76: Sandra Day O'Connor

    On this episode of TCOT we dive into the life of the first female Justice of the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor. Listen as I cover her time as a justice and th impact she left on the court!

  8. 75

    75: Air Force One

    On this episode of TCOT, I cover the history of Air Force, the Presidential Plane. Listen as you find out who was the first president to fly, what it looks like, and so much more!

  9. 74

    74: J. Edgar Hoover

    On this weeks episode of TCOT we dive into the life of J. Edgar Hoover. Listen as we discover why so many consider him the worst public servant the United States has ever had

  10. 73

    73: SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Michael Giorgione

    On this special episode of TCOT, I interview Michael Giorgione, author of 'Inside Camp David'. Mike was the CO at Camp David from 1999-2001 and served an impressive 29 year military career. Listen as he answers questions over the private presidential retreat!

  11. 72

    72: The Statue of Liberty

    In this weeks episode of TCOT, I dive into the history behind the Statue of Liberty. She's one of the most iconic monuments in America, but how much do you really know about Lady Liberty? Listen now!

  12. 71

    71: The Chief of Staff

    On this weeks episode of TCOT, we dive into what the chief of staff to the president is and what exactly they do. Listen as I tell the history of this crucial role that is often misunderstood

  13. 70

    70: The Situation Room

    In this episode of TCOT, we take a look into the history behind the Situation Room and see what really happens below the Oval Office

  14. 69

    69: Chester A. Arthur

    In this weeks episode of TCOT, we dive into the life of one of the most forgotten presidents: Chester A. Arthur

  15. 68

    68: Frank Sinatra and the Presidents

    In this weeks episode of TCOT, I talk about the relationship between the presidents and Frank Sinatra. Throughout his 82 years, Sinatra met every president from FDR to Bill Clinton! Listen as I highlight the friendships between Sinatra and the men

  16. 67

    67: SPECIAL EPISODE! Interview with Robert B. O'Connor

    In this special episode of TCOT, I interview American History author Robert B. O'Connor about his new book, Jeep Show. Jeep Show is a thrilling tale set during WW2, specifically The Battle of the Bulge. With it being the 80th anniversary of the battle, there is no better time to have Mr. O'Connor on the show!

  17. 66

    66: Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris

    On this episode of TCOT, we dive into forgotten founding father Gouverneur Morris. His life? Crazy. The way he died? Absolutely insane.

  18. 65

    65: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    This week I cover one of the deadliest fires in our nations history. The tragedy led to better working conditions, but at the cost of over 140 lives.

  19. 64

    64: Ghosts in the White House

    In this weeks episode we get spooky as we uncover the history of the ghosts in the White House!

  20. 63

    63: Presidential Affairs

    In this weeks episode we look into the philandering of these four Presidents: Jefferson, Harding, Kennedy, and Clinton

  21. 62

    62: Waco

    On this weeks episode of TCOT, we dive into the 51-day siege between the Branch Davidians and ATF that had lasting effects

  22. 61

    61: The Treachery of Benedict Arnold

    In this weeks episode we discover exactly why Benedict Arnold is considered the biggest traitor in our nations history

  23. 60

    60: The Wright Brothers

    In this weeks episode, we fly into the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright. These two brothers made the unthinkable a reality when they discovered the mechanics of human flight!

  24. 59

    59: Our Presidents Said What??? Part 2

    In this weeks episode of TCOT, we revisit a favorite subject of mine with brand new content- crazy things the presidents have said!

  25. 58

    58: Joseph McCarthy

    In this episode of TCOT, we explore who senator Joseph McCarthy was, what he is known for, and why the famous term "McCarthyism" was derived from his name

  26. 57

    57: The Pony Express

    On this episode of TCOT, we discuss the short-lived, yet infamous, postal service- The Pony Express!

  27. 56

    56: Rachel Turns 25!

    In this special episode of The Chronicles of Time, Summer joins us on the show to play a game of presidential trivia and more!

  28. 55

    55: First Ladies Part 2

    This week on TCOT, we are covering First Ladies from Grace Coolidge through Mamie Eisenhower

  29. 54

    54: RBG: A Life in Brief

    In this episode, we discuss the extraordinary life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  30. 53

    53: Q&A With Rachel

    This week we are switching things up- Tune in as I answer listener questions!

  31. 52

    52: Mount Rushmore

    In episode 52 we discuss the controversial history behind an American Landmark: Mount Rushmore

  32. 51

    51: White House Residential Staff

    In this weeks episode, we take a peek inside the White House to see the roles of the residential staff

  33. 50

    50: The Tuskegee Experiment

    In this episode, I discuss the gut-wrenching study that lasted for an entire 40 years in Tuskegee, Alabama

  34. 49

    49: The Pentagon

    On this weeks episode we take a peek inside one of the most private buildings in the world: The Pentagon

  35. 48

    48: George H.W. Bush: The Presidency and Beyond

    We are back this week with Bush 41! Come listen to see what he did during his presidency and about his life after Washington

  36. 47

    47: George H.W. Bush: Life before the Presidency

    On this weeks episode, we discuss what I like to call our 'middle-child' president. Come listen to what Bush 41 did before he ran the country

  37. 46

    46: Presidential Pardoning of Turkeys

    Why is it that Presidents pardon turkeys every thanksgiving? This unusual act has been a tradition in the United States for quite some time now. Come listen to this weeks episode to learn the history behind the odd act!

  38. 45

    45: The Assassination of President James Garfield

    In this weeks episode I discuss the tragic yet disgusting death of our 20th President. Come listen to find out what makes his death so unique!

  39. 44

    44: The Salem Witch Trials

    On this weeks episode, we discuss the infamous Salem Witch Trials! The trials have been the topic of discussion for centuries... come find out why!

  40. 43

    43: First Children

    In this weeks episode we discuss the complex lives of four first children. From Nabby Adams to Steve Ford, we peek inside the pressure ridden lives they led.

  41. 42

    42: Herbert Hoover: A Life

    On this weeks episode we discuss President Herbert Hoover and the legacy he left. Many blame him for The Great Depression while others believe he did the best he could. Come listen and see what you decide!

  42. 41

    41: Susan B. Anthony

    In this weeks episode we discuss the life of Susan B. Anthony, a pioneer of the women's rights movement

  43. 40

    40: President Bush Vs. The Chicks

    In this weeks episode we go back to the year 2003 when The Chicks said 12 words against President Bush that got them canceled

  44. 39

    39: The Articles of Confederation

    In this week episode, we discuss our first form of government: The Articles of Confederation. Why after only 8 years were they replaced with the Constitution?

  45. 38

    38: Y2K

    What exactly is Y2K? And why did it have people panicking thinking catastrophe was going to happen? Learn all that and more in this episode of The Chronicles Of Time

  46. 37

    37: Jimmy Carter: A Life

    In this weeks episode we focus on peanut farmer turned president, Jimmy Carter. He wasn't the most popular chief, but the years after the White House he proved to be one of the most moral and charitable.

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    36: Radium Girls

    In this weeks episode we discuss the horrific poisoning of female factory workers during the early 1900s that led to many deaths, but also safe environments in the workplace.

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    35: Manifest Destiny

    On this episode we discuss the ideology that swept through the nation in the 19th century: Manifest Destiny

  49. 34

    34: Prohibition

    This week we take a step back into the 1920s. 13 years our nation prohibited alcohol, but why? And what were the effects?

  50. 33

    33: Pearl Harbor

    On this weeks episode, we discuss the tragic Pearl Harbor attack. Nearly 2,400 Americans lost their lives when Japan attacked the naval base in Hawaii.

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Rachel Payton

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