Ep. 11: Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter

Did Abe use his famous ax for more than chopping trees? This surprisingly enjoyable film says yes. Below, find a few resources for further reading:

*The Library of Congress offers this extremely detailed timeline of Lincoln’s personal and political life.

*More about William Johnson’s life and career, as well as a record of his burial site at Arlington National Cemetery, can be found over at Find-A-Grave.

*We dug into a number of scholarly interpretations of the slavery-vampirism connection, and commend these three to all of you.

*Check out the novel on which the movie was based!

Season 2, Episode 7: "42" (2013) – Costume Drama Rewind

Batter up! We’re talking about “42,” the 2013 movie about Jackie Robinson. It was directed by Brian Helgeland, and stars the late great Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, and Andre Holland.

1. Season 2, Episode 7: "42" (2013) 13:58
2. Season 2, Episode 6: "A Man for All Seasons" (1966) 15:08
3. Season 2, Episode 5: "White Christmas" (1954) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) 18:56
4. Season 2, Episode 4: "The Mouse on the Mayflower" (1968) 10:55
5. Season 2, Episode 3: "From Hell" (2001) 23:50