Season 5
The early 1900s rolled in with prosperity. Stan Ellsworth takes a ride through the Gilded Age.
13 Episodes
Episodes
Time for a Change
Stan ushers in the Gilded Age by introducing key political players of the late 19th century.
Immigrant Song
October 14, 2013
During the Gilded Age, immigrants pour into America seeking a fresh start, opportunity and success.
Age of Genius
October 21, 2013
Inventors like Thomas Edison use their inventions to reinvent modern life during the Gilded Age.
Captains of Industry
October 28, 2013
Titans of the Industrial Revolution transform American industry during the Gilded Age.
Civil Rights, Civil Wrongs
November 4, 2013
As industry booms during the Gilded Age, civil rights movements emerge nationwide.
Remember The Maine!
November 11, 2013
The Spanish-American War begins as control over the Philippines and Cuba is contested.
Bull Moose and His Big Stick
November 18, 2013
Stan recounts the life, legacy, and achievements of President Theodore Roosevelt.
The Gathering Darkness
November 25, 2013
President Woodrow Wilson ushers in a new age of American politics with multiple pioneering policies
Over There
December 9, 2013
Stan travels to France to examine the events that brought the United States into World War I.
The War to End All Wars
December 16, 2013
Stan travels to France to share the history of the Treaty of Versailles.
The Roaring '20s
January 6, 2014
An industrial boom after the Great War ushers in the success of Broadway, Hollywood, and baseball.
End of a Dream
January 13, 2014
The Roaring ‘20s come to a halt as the stock market crash of 1929 devastates the American economy.
To Notre Dame
January 20, 2014
Stan travels to South Bend, Indiana, to share the history of the University of Notre Dame.
