Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered

Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered explores the hidden history beneath Boston’s streets, cemeteries, landmarks, and neighborhoods. Each episode uncovers true stories from the past,Revolutionary figures, ordinary lives, lost voices, and moments that shaped the city we know today.From historic burial grounds and shadowed alleyways to famous landmarks and overlooked corners, this podcast brings Boston’s past to life through storytelling, context, and quiet details history books often leave behind.Whether you’re a lifelong Bostonian, a visitor curious about the city’s roots, or a lover

Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered is a history podcast hosted by Amy Burtt, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Amy Burtt hosts Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered, a history show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Stories Beneath America’s Oldest Public Park: Boston Commons

  Oct 2, 202620 minS3

  Boston Common is more than a green space in the heart of the city; it is a place where centuries of history have unfolded. From grazing cattle and colonial punishments to British soldiers and public protests, this historic ground has witnessed Boston’s changing story. Join me as we explore the people and events that shaped Boston Common, and discover the past beneath its familiar paths.

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  Episode #3

  The Union Oyster House: Where Boston’s History Still Pulls Up a Chair

  Sep 24, 20268 minS3

  Step inside one of Boston’s oldest surviving brick buildings and discover the remarkable history behind the Union Oyster House. would later become King Louis Philippe I of France. In this episode, we explore how a modest Union Street building became connected to revolutionary newspapers, Boston’s oyster culture, Daniel Webster’s legendary appetite, and an unusual marketing scheme that may have helped make the wooden toothpick fashionable. The Union Oyster House is more than a historic restaurant. It is a place where merchants, revolutionaries, royalty, politicians, workers, and hungry travelers have all left their mark—and where, after more than two centuries, history is still pulling up a chair.

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  Episode #2

  The Defeat That Inspired a Revolution

  Sep 18, 202617 minS3

  1,000 colonial soldiers quietly marched onto the Charlestown Peninsula. Armed with muskets, picks, and shovels, they worked through the darkness to build an earthen fortress within sight of British-occupied Boston. In this episode, discover the dramatic story of the Battle of Bunker Hill Sites I used to make this episode National Park Service: The Battle of Bunker Hill National Park Service: Bunker Hill Massachusetts Historical Society: The Battle of Bunker Hill and Siege of Boston Massachusetts Historical Society: William Prescott’s letter to John Adams Massachusetts Historical Society: Peter Brown’s letter to his mother National Park Service: Colonel William Prescott National Park Service: The Revolutionary War Diary of Moses Sleeper

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  The Night Boston’s Anger Caught Fire

  Sep 11, 202616 minS3

  In May 1768, John Hancock’s ship, the Liberty , sailed into Boston Harbor carrying Madeira wine. Within weeks, British customs officials seized the vessel after a customs employee claimed that part of its cargo had been secretly unloaded during the night. In this episode, we explore the disputed testimony, the violent uprising that followed the seizure, John Adams’s defense of Hancock, and how one merchant ship helped bring British troops into Boston. Massachusetts Historical Society—John Adams’s legal papers concerning Hancock and the Liberty National Park Service—John Hancock Boston Public Library—The Liberty Affair Colonial Society of Massachusetts—The Letters of Thomas Hutchinson HUB History—The Liberty Riot

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  Episode #10

  5,000 Buried, & Boston’s Forgotten Truth

  Aug 14, 202610 minS2

  Graves overlapped. Coffins were stacked. The earth itself had been opened too many times. So in 1737, the city created a new burial ground, which would become Granary Burying Ground. But even that space wouldn’t stay empty for long. If you enjoy stories like this, you can find more on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LovingHistory-ko7qb

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