Support for Ben Franklin's World comes from the

Omaha Institute of Early American History and Culture,

and this episode is brought to you by The Doing History,

How Historians Work Series.

The Doing History Series here on Ben Franklin's world started because you asked me questions about how historians work and I asked the Omaha Institute for help.

I approached the OI because they know how historians work. They've been supporting and

promoting the work of scholars who study the history of early America for over 74

years. So it was natural that we should partner and produce the Doing History series,

14 episodes that take you behind the scenes of how historians have come to know what they know about the past.

Each episode features a scholar of early America who tells you about their particular research and then takes you behind the scenes of a particular aspect of their work.

So we answer your questions of how historians come up with their research topics, how they

research those topics, and how they turn their research into the books, articles,

and exhibits we all love to read and visit. For more information about the series and for a complete episode list

visit Ben Franklin's World.com slash doing history.

Welcome to Ben Franklin's World, a podcast about early American history with Liz

Kovart. The study of history is key to understanding who we are and how we can

affect the better future.

Van Franklin's world will introduce you to historical people and events that have impacted

and shaped our present day world.

And now here's your host, Liz Colart.

Hello and welcome to episode 129 of Ben Franklin's world.

The podcast dedicated to helping you

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