Ferguson Features

Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.01:08 -  Thanksgiving DayReferences:Silverman, D. J. (2023, November 22). Thanksgiving Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thanksgiving-DayBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, September 21). Wampanoag. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/WampanoagBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 5). Algonquian languages. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Algonquian-languagesWarren, J. W. (2023, October 18). King Philip’s War. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/King-Philips-WarBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, January 1). Massasoit. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/MassasoitBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, August 8). Metacom. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Metacom

Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.01:11 -  The Assassination of JFKReferences:Wallenfeldt, J. (2023, November 22). assassination of John F. Kennedy. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/assassination-of-John-F-KennedyBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, November 20). Lee Harvey Oswald. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lee-Harvey-OswaldTikkanen, A. (2023, September 18). Jack Ruby. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-RubyChambre, H. and McLellan, . David T. (2023, November 11). Marxism. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/MarxismBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Bay of Pigs invasion. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Bay-of-Pigs-invasion

Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.02:43 -  The Mayflower CompactReferences:Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Mayflower Compact. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-CompactBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 13). Mayflower. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-shipBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, April 5). Virginia Company. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Virginia-CompanyBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2016, February 3). Separatist. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/SeparatistsBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, June 21). Puritanism. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/PuritanismBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, May 5). William Bradford. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Bradford-Plymouth-colony-governorBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, April 11). John Carver. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-CarverBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 31). Massachusetts Bay Colony. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony

Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.03:03 -  Guy Fawkes Day and Gunpowder PlotReferences:Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 9). Gunpowder Plot. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Gunpowder-PlotBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, November 2). Guy Fawkes. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Guy-FawkesBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, February 12). Penal Laws. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Penal-Laws

Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.02:14 -  Marie-AntoinetteReferences:Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 29). Marie-Antoinette. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Antoinette-queen-of-FranceBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, August 1). ancien régime. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/ancien-regimeBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 10). Seven Years’ War. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Seven-Years-WarBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, June 2). Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Affair-of-the-Diamond-NecklaceBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Reign of Terror. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Reign-of-TerrorBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2019, October 25). dauphin. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/dauphin-French-political-historyBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2019, August 9). émigré. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/emigreBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2017, June 9). Club of the Feuillants. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Club-of-the-Feuillants

Happy Halloween everybody and welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.  The episode really has two main topics today which are Halloween and the Jack-O'-Lantern.02:26 -  Halloween14:46 - Jack-O'-LanternReferences:Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 30). Halloween. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/HalloweenBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, September 7). All Saints’ Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Saints-DayBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, September 7). All Souls’ Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Souls-Day-ChristianityBritannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 27). Samhain. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/SamhainMerriam-Webster. (n.d.). The History of “Jack-O’-Lantern.” Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the-history-of-jack-o-lantern