Boom Goes the History

The American Battlefield Trust’s Boom Goes the History podcast is back—and it’s louder, livelier, and more fun than ever. In this reboot of the fan-favorite show, we dive headfirst into the stories, personalities, and surprising moments that shaped American history. From the drama of the Revolutionary War to the high stakes of the War of 1812 and the epic clashes of the Civil War, no battlefield—or historical rabbit hole—is off limits.
But this isn’t your typical history lecture. Boom Goes the History mixes serious storytelling with plenty of laughs, unexpected trivia, and the occasional irreverent tangent. Our hosts pull back the curtain on how the American Battlefield Trust creates its videos, maps, and educational content, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming trips, battlefield visits, and the occasional historical mishap.
Whether we’re breaking down a famous battle, debating if Star Wars is a Civil War or swapping stories from the road, the goal is simple: make history entertaining, approachable, and fun!
If you love great stories, fascinating history, and a healthy dose of fun, grab your headphones and join us. History has never sounded quite like this.

Join Kris White for this in-depth tour of the Bennett Place State Historic Site in North Carolina, where Joseph E. Johnston surrendered his Confederate forces to William T. Sherman in late April, 1865.

In this episode Chief Historian Garry Adelman is joined by special guests Derrick Brown and Colby Stevens. Stay tuned until the end for an impromptu stop at the Cole Plantation!

After capturing Wilmington, North Carolina in February of 1865, Union forces led by John Schofield moved inland to face Joseph E. Johnston and Braxton Bragg. Kris White gives a breakdown of the battle from the Wyse Fork battle monument in Kinston, NC.

After Fort Fisher fell to Union forces, the Confederates still held powerful Fort Anderson. Could a veteran of Antietam and Franklin compromise the fort? Join Chief Historian, Garry Adelman, historian Chris Fonvielle Jr. and Site Manager Jim McKee at the “best preserved Confederate earthen fort.”