Widow's Gin: How Lady Catharine Littlefield Greene Changed the World - Carin Bloom

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Historian and Archaeologist Carin Bloom to discuss Catharine Littlefield Greene and her husband Nathanael Greene. Nathanael may have been one of General George Washington’s most trusted generals, but Caty Greene’s contributions should not be overlooked. Her life, full of fascinating stories and accomplishments, is an excellent example of the importance of examining historical women on their own terms. Everything you need to follow and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/2c4h_podcast Relevant Links: Carin Bloom: https://www.living-herstory.com Catharine Greene: https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/catharine-greene-1755-1814/ Nathanael Greene: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nathanael-Greene Henry Knox: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-Knox Attention history nerds: Contra Dancing is modern-day 18th century dancing https://www.masterclass.com/articles/contra-dancing Strictly Ballroom: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105488/ "Mad" Anthony Wayne, Neighbor of the Greenes: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Wayne The invention of the cotton gin: https://www.britannica.com/technology/cotton-gin The Historic Charleston Foundation: https://www.historiccharleston.org Carin Bloom on Instagram: @living_herstory  Carin Bloom’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Living_Herstory Interpreting Our Heritage by Freeman Tilden: https://books.google.com/books?id=-dguBgAAQBAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&dq=%22Interpreting+Our+Heritage%22&source=gbs_navlinks_s Carin Bloom’s Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/living_herstory Carin Bloom’s Email: livingherstorian@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices