History New Philly Podcast Turns up the Volume on Local History “Found in Philadelphia,” the city’s first history podcast, will amplify the context and complexities of social history and the built environment.
History New Book Recounts Five Free Philadelphia Boys Kidnapped into Slavery Author Richard Bell tells the story of Sam, Joe, Cornelius, Enos, and Alex and their harrowing abduction in the 1820s by slave catchers
History Until Death Do Us Part: an Ode to Philadelphia Book Collecting In celebration of National Read A Book Day, Mickey Herr dives deep into the stacks at some of Philadelphia’s most historic and obscure libraries
History Archaic Expectations: Freeing Female Roles From A Dollhouse In Society Hill In this essay Mickey Herr examines women’s roles and social norms through the history of a dollhouse spanning seven generations
Photography Bearing Witness To Destruction On Christian Street This summer contributor Mickey Herr recorded the slow demolition of Christian Street Baptist Church from the beginning to the end. In this photo essay she shares what it was like to watch a 128-year-old neighborhood landmark being reduced to rubble
History New Book Gives Insight Into Uncovering Philly History Mickey Herr sits down with author and Philly historian extraordinaire Kenneth Finkel to discuss his new book, “Insight Philadelphia”
History Queen of The Rats: How One Female Scientist Colonized The Modern Lab Mickey Herr takes a look at the Wistar Rat, a true Philly original, and the groundbreaking female biologist that helped standardize science
History Italian Market Project Puts Fresh Eyes On A Philly Staple The Italian Market Project mixes a walking tour with Philly-accented theater in a fun, immersive experience. Mickey Herr has the details
