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These Hallowed Halls

Aug 8, 2024

Author Kirk Battle recently returned to Sewanee to give a talk about writing historical fiction, reconstruction politics, and bringing the founding of the University to life. He also gave a reading from the book. 

This is a great entrance point for anyone who might be curious about this book and the production's point...


Mar 15, 2023

Former Generals, priests, freed slaves, widows, and students come together in the aftermath of the American Civil War to found a school that will last for generation. 

Start at Episode 1 for the full story. 

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Mar 9, 2022

Chapter 74 - Gorgas, May 1877

Chapter 75 - Thomas, November 1878

Chapter 76 - Fairbanks, August 1879

Epilogue - Stack, April 1892

This and all episodes contain intense racial language and slurs used to reflect the attitudes and vocabulary of the time period. Listener discretion is advised. 

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Mar 2, 2022

Chapter 70 - Thomas, November 1876

Chapter 71 - Fairbanks, December 1876

Chapter 72 - Whiskey Bill, April 1877

Chapter 73 - Amos, April 1877

This and all episodes contain intense racial language and slurs used to reflect the attitudes and vocabulary of the time period. Listener discretion is advised. 

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Feb 23, 2022

Chapter 67 - Quintard, May 1876

Chapter 68 - Stack, August 1876

Chapter 69 - Diana, October 1876 

This and all episodes contain intense racial language and slurs used to reflect the attitudes and vocabulary of the time period. Listener discretion is advised. 

New Episodes Every Wednesday

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