Episodes

  • EP19: A Mighty Voice for Chinatown: The Great Tye Leung Schulze
    Feb 9 2025

    Today's episode is about Tye Leung Schultze. She had a profound life as an interpreter and barrier breaker. I'll also touch on why so many Chinese immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century as well as child labor during the industrial revolution.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    23 mins
  • EP18: Two Fates during the California Gold Rush
    Feb 2 2025

    This episode is about James W. Marshall and the discovery of gold in California that kicked off the Gold Rush. Some got rich from the gold rush ,and others were left penniless. This is a story of FOMO, the fear of missing out.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    38 mins
  • EP17: Master of the Sea: Joshua Slocum
    Jan 26 2025

    Joshua Slocum sailed alone around the world. He was the first person recorded to have done so. His journey is epic and fraught with wild seas, difficult natives. But mostly, on his journey he was met with friendly, helpful, and kind people from all parts of the Earth.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    28 mins
  • EP16: Joshua Slocum, An Adventuring Family at Sea
    Jan 19 2025

    Nova Scotia was a leader in wooden ship building in the 1800s. It also had a booming shipping industry. With this, came many sailors to populate the coastal communities in the province. Joshua Slocum grew up yearning for adventure and to be a sailor. He would travel all around the world and even raise a family at sea with his wife Virginia. Today's story is about living life to the max the way few have ever done.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    33 mins
  • EP15: They Had to Be as Tough as Hell to Make It Work: The Settling of Freetown, Sierra Leone
    Jan 12 2025

    Being relocated as a large group of people will likely never be easy. In the case of the settling of Freetown, Sierra Leone, it was almost a textbook example of just how difficult it could be. Check out this episode to learn about the settling of freed, formerly enslaved people, from the American colonies, London, Nova Scotia, and Jamaica. It's a rough and rugged boatride for all.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    36 mins
  • EP14: The Anglo-Asante Wars: The Price of Gold
    Jan 5 2025

    The Anglo-Asanti Wars. There are so many conflicts in this episode. It shows how chaotic and wild certain times and places in our world have been. If you want to learn more about the Gold Coast of Africa or learn more about the British Empire, this one's for you.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    54 mins
  • EP13: The Soul of the Asanti Nation: How a Golden Stool united people
    Dec 29 2024

    According to the oral history of the Asante people, the high priest Okomfo Anokye summoned the Golden Stool from the sky. The stool came down and landed at the feet of Osei Tutu. Tutu would then become the first King of the Asante people. The Golden stool has now long been a symbol of strength for the Asanti people and is represented as the centerpiece of the Flag of the Asanti.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    28 mins
  • EP12: The Royal African Company Sold People
    Dec 22 2024

    This episode is about the Royal African Company and how they justified and carried out the slave trade off the Gold Coast of Africa. Slavery is sad, sick, and still happening to this day.

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    Meridians is a podcast created by Charlie Noble. This isn't a history or science class; it's a relaxed journey through time. I'm sifting through interesting tidbits and trying to learn something new while I'm at it. There are no sensationalized stories or conspiracy theories here—just a straightforward examination of facts. My goal is to maintain a positive perspective while honestly reflecting on our world.

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    41 mins