Colonial Williamsburg's Harmony Hunter interviews Kristen Spivey to discover how child rearing in the 18th century differs from modern day practices.

Colonial Williamsburg's Harmony Hunter interviews author Mike Olmert to discover the significance of outbuildings. Some of the structures discussed in the podcast include: a smokehouse, an outhouse, and a dairy.

There is also a video, or vodcast, that accompanies this podcast, which can be viewed here.

Colonial Williamsburg's Mark Schneider describes the duel between Vice President Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death. Schneider also looks at the other aspects of duel etiquette and talks about several unusual duels, including a duel between a murderer and a dog.

Also check out this slideshow reenacting the duel between John Daly Burke and Felix Coquebert.

Bob Doares, a trainer and interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about Karl Minnigerode, the historical figure he portrays, a German professor who lit the first Christmas tree in Williamsburg in 1842.

Barbara Scherer, a journeyman tradesman in foodways at Colonial Williamsburg, talks about preparations for and participation in a formal colonial-era dinner.

Associate Curator of Textiles and Historic Interiors at Colonial Wiliamsburg, Kim Ivey, discusses the fad for mourning art following the death of George Washington in December 1799.

To listen to this podcast, select "All 2009 podcasts," and scroll to the January 26th program.

Emily James, an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the place of music in slaves' lives, looking at the double meanings of many of the songs' lyrics.

To listen to this podcast, select "All 2006 Podcasts," and scroll to the June fifth program.

Colonial Williamsburg interpreters Bill Barker, as Thomas Jefferson, and Richard Schumann, as Patrick Henry, debate on whether Virginia citizens should be taxed to support religious institutions.

Terry Lyons, a Colonial Williamsburg wigmaker, looks at the place of wigs in colonial society and what they revealed about the wearer's social status.

Todd Norris, Manager of Performing Arts at Colonial Williamsburg, discusses the performances offered at Colonial Williamsburg, digressing into a look at the place of theatre in colonial society.