Sybil: Hero of the American Revolution

Today's episode is a Japanese folktale adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. An old couple discovers a large peach in a stream. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your ...  Show more

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. White Flowers, Red Berries! An old Irish folktale about a Fairy rath (rath is an old Irish word for glade) and some farmers who invade their favorite Hawthorne tree. Fun songs! C ...  Show more

Born in Africa and transported as a slave to America, this Revolutionary War era poet became the darling of London and charmed notable figures of American history along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In 1776, the British Under Secretary of State for the American Colonies was giddy. The Americans needed to be punished like children for their bad behavior. “Roman severity,” he called it, and then when he crushed the rebellion, the American children could come crawling back t ...

Six months have passed. Eleonore is living on the West Coast, and she’s ready to put the past behind her. Michael is in Boulder trying to see his newborn child. Until Richland Health sends the company jet to fly them both back to New York to handle one last piece of family busine ...  Show more

The Revolution was fought for freedom, at least in name. Calls for freedom filled the air. No taxation without representation! Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!

The Marquis de Lafayette, who had fought valiantly at Washington's side throughout the war, spoke fo ...