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A New York Minute in History

A New York Minute in History

WAMC

English History
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Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating ★ 4.7 (51)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
Hosting
www.wamc.org

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About This Podcast

The winner of a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a New York State Broadcasters Association Award, A New York Minute In History tells the unique tales of New Yorkers throughout American history. With the state’s hundreds of historical markers as a guide, join Lauren Roberts and others as they explore the people, places, and experiences that made New York. How is the Erie Canal used today? Where did baseball get its start? And who inspired the story of the headless horseman? All previous episodes of A New York Minute in History can be found here: A New York Minute in History. Meet the HostLauren Roberts has been the Saratoga County historian since 2009. She holds a BA in Anthropology and American Studies from Skidmore College, and earned her MA in Public History from the University at Albany. Roberts co-produced the successful 2017 documentary Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga, chronicling the construction of New York’s largest reservoir. She also serves as the coordinator for municipal historians in the Capital Region, through the Association of Public Historians of New York State.The podcast is produced by Aaron Shellow-Lavine of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Original episodes were co-hosted by Don Wildman of Mysteries at the Museum on Travel Channel.A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC, and with support from The William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Original episodes were also sponsored by a Humanities New York Action Grant, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Find us on social media! Twitter: @NYHistoryMinute Instagram: @nyhistoryminute

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Recent Episodes

Women’s History Month: The Equal Suffrage League of Brooklyn

Apr 02, 2026 29m

March is Women’s History Month and in celebration of that this month’s episode tells the story of the Brooklyn Equal Suffrage League, an organization of African American women who fought for their…

NYS Commission on African American History with Special Guest Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley

Feb 27, 2026 29m

In commemoration of Black History Month, we sit down with New York’s Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley to discuss the exciting work of the New York State Commission on African American History.

Unpacking John André’s Boot

Feb 02, 2026 29m

We kick off America’s birthday year with the harrowing story of the capture of British spymaster Major John André, who was caught attempting to bring vital information on the American garrison at…

The Legendary Grape Pie of Naples

Dec 01, 2025 29m

Just in time for Thanksgiving, this month’s episode uncovers the origins of the legendary Grape Pie of Naples, NY. A regional dessert that has spread to international fame, the Grape Pie, and the…

Tracking the Trail of America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman

Oct 29, 2025 28m

In celebration of New York State History and Archives Month, this episode follows the trail of the Marquis de Lafayette, the orphaned member of one of France’s oldest and wealthiest families who…

Digging into the History of New York's first female state Paleontologist Winifred Goldring

Sep 29, 2025 29m

This episode digs into the life and career of Winifred Goldring, an incredibly prolific scientist who overcame prejudice to become the first female NYS Paleontologist at the State Museum in Albany.…

Major League Baseball’s First Grand Slam

Jul 31, 2025 29m

As the summer heats up, so does the pennant race in Major League Baseball. This episode of A New York Minute in History dives into baseball’s storied past as we learn about the first grand slam…

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A New York Minute in History has published 7 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in History.

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A New York Minute in History is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 29m.

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