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"The Constitution guarantees the right to jury trial. What does it mean for a vital democracy? Director of the Center for Jury Studies Paula Hannaford-Agor explains their importance."

This podcast also has a corresponding vodcast, which can be accessed here.

The Colonial Williamsburg site also has an informative essay that offers interested readers more information on the Colonial judicial system.

From Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present Podcasts

"Buildings bear silent witness to the history that happens inside them. Conservator Matt Webster makes sure structures live to tell their tales."

This podcast also has a corresponding vodcast with Matt Webster.

From Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present Podcasts

"While General George Washington commanded the troops in the field, Martha led the charge at home. Historic Interpreter Lee Ann Rose describes the impact women made during the Revolution."

Colonial Williamsburg also offers more biographical information on Martha Washington.

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"Williamsburg's jail, or gaol, set the standard for colonial prison architecture. Visit the building this year as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of its reconstruction. Architectural historian Carl Lounsbury describes the structure."

Colonial Williamsburg also offers more information on the gaol, as well as a "then and now" comparison of all the site's historic structures.

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"Attaining ideal beauty in the 18th century might require hog's lard, mousehide, toxic lead, and daily application of gin. Historical Interpreter Meg Brown shares her favorite discoveries."

Interested in making your own colonial cosmetic products? Click here for authentic 18th century recipes to cure dry-skin, freshen rooms, and create body fragrances.

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"British colonists revolt against their mother country when traditional English rights are threatened. Author and historian Jack Greene explains."

From Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present Podcasts—"A new examination of Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home reveals the forces that shaped the third president. Author Susan Kern talks about her new book, The Jeffersons at Shadwell."

In this podcast, Harmony Hunter interviews James Ingram, member of Colonial Williamsburg's Nation Builders program. The Nation Builders program is about giving a voice to more than just well-known historical figures in America's history. Specifically, Ingram discusses his portrayal of Gowan Pamphlet, the first ordained slave preacher in America.

Interested listeners can learn more about Gowan Pamphlet by clicking here for biographical information on the slave preacher.

Or would you rather learn more about colonial religion in general? Colonial Williamsburg also offers an overview of various aspects of 18th century religious beliefs and practices.

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"Many West African cultures make landfall in colonial Virginia, where they adapt and adopt traits that will form the basis of a new African American culture. Historian Rose McAphee describes the blend."

Interested in learning more about Colonial African Americans? Click here to discover more about the African American experience in Virginia.

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"Folk Art from the African American tradition holds a wealth of cultural memory. Trish Balderson describes selected pieces chosen for the African American Folk Art Tour."

Click here to learn more about the African American Folk Art Tour.