Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Jul 27, 2026 · 32 min · 14 segments
When Richmond fell in April 1865, the Confederate government fled south with its entire treasury: gold bars, silver coins, and pieces of eight. And by the time Jefferson Davis was captured weeks…
Before we dive into today's episode of Hidden History, I wanna take a brief moment to tell you about another show from Rewind Studios that I know you'll love.
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Before we dive into today's episode of Hidden History, I wanna take a brief moment to tell you about another show from Rewind Studios that I know you'll love.
It's called Government That Doesn't Suck, hosted by professors Lindsay Cormack and Greg Jackson from History That Doesn't Suck.
Ever wonder how the weather forecast on your phone is so accurate, or how your mail still gets across the country for less than a dollar, or who actually built the highway you drove on this morning? Each episode tells a surprising story of an American institution that you'll never look at the same way again.
Listen to and follow Government That Doesn't Suck every other Monday on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch video episodes on YouTube.