Mission History

Black Barrel Media | QCODE

Mission History will travel through world history to bring you stories of legendary military leaders, epic campaigns, and secret missions that remained hidden for years: from Alexander the Great to Xerxes to Ghengis Khan; from Julius Caesar to William Wallace to Geronimo; from the Trojan War to the Viking raids to the American Revolution, and beyond. In season one, we begin with a story of timely importance. It’s the story of the armies who fought in the American Revolutionary War… because in 2022 the Camden Battlefields' caretakers were forced to make a rare and difficult decision. They needed to safeguard the resting places of those valiant soldiers whose very graves were in jeopardy of being destroyed. Hear from the men and women who rescued the remains of the fallen heroes and experience the historic event in April 2023 of the reburial ceremonies. But before that, Mission History will transport you to America in the 1770s and 80s through vivid stories of top generals, fearless battlefield commanders, and the valiant men and women who stood on the front lines. From the cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia to the fields and swamps of the Carolinas and Georgia, experience the American Revolutionary War like never before. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia read less

Our Editor's Take

The Mission History podcast brings history to life through the stories of secret missions and epic battles. It questions how well someone can understand history through only reading about it. So listeners get to know what happened, the series transports them back to the events. It highlights not only the leaders on the battlefield but also the men and women caught in the violence.

The first season of the Mission History podcast starts with a meaningful ending. The location is a large strip of land in Camden, South Carolina. This area was the site of the Battle of Camden, an important event in the American Revolutionary War. It's also the site of many war graves, as they buried soldiers wherever they fell during the battle. In 2022, the area was at risk of destruction. The podcast explains how people then came together to honor the fallen heroes' sacrifice.

In true Mission History style, the second season starts with violence in 1770. The first episode details the theme of rebellion in all its forms, from a riot in New York to a massacre in Boston. King George III gets involved, and soon, rumors of war start to spread. The following episode follows the fight for independence as thirteen colonies make declarations.

Each podcast episode moves through the 1770s. The show recounts the details of violent tensions on each side. When General George Washington won two battles, it signaled hope for ending the war. Then, the British army assaulted Philadelphia. It's this constant swing between optimism and loss that keeps the war evolving at a dramatic pace.

The Mission History podcast shares a captivating retelling of history. Each story provides details from each side of the story as it builds up to significant events.

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Season One of Mission History transports you to America in the 1770s and 80s. We’ll follow the path of the American Revolutionary War with a focus on two units, one from America and one from Scotland, who fought in nearly every major engagement. We’ll trace the experiences of the generals, the battlefield commanders, and the men and women on the front lines. From the cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia to the fields and swamps of the Carolinas and Georgia, you’ll hear the story of the birth of a new nation from a new perspective. We’ll take you to a battlefield in Camden, South Carolina to hear from the veterans, archeologists, and forensics teams who rescued the remains of 14 soldiers from shallow graves that were in jeopardy of being destroyed. And we’ll end with the emotional, once-in-a-lifetime event that brought together dignitaries and soldiers from four nations to honor the fallen. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episodes

Introducing HISTORY DAILY from Airship and Noiser

Introducing HISTORY DAILY from Airship and Noiser

History Daily tells fascinating stories of what happened "on this day" in history. New episodes come out every weekday. This episode features the story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the first person to lead a team to the South Pole. History Daily is a co-production of award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honoring The Fallen | Episode 10

Honoring The Fallen | Episode 10

In April 2023, Camden, South Carolina hosted historic ceremonies to honor the soldiers whose remains were recovered from the Camden battlefield. Military and political representatives from multiple countries converged on Camden to participate in the 3-day event. Every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces helped provide full military honors for the fallen. And 12 American soldiers were laid to rest in a cemetery near the battlefield. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Camden Burials Project | Episode 9

The Camden Burials Project | Episode 9

In the fall of 2022, archeologists and forensic anthropologists undertook a rare project to excavate the graves of a limited number of soldiers who fell in the Battle of Camden on August 16, 1780. The graves had been harmed by years of industry and had been targeted by relic hunters. Leaders of the Camden Burials Project made the difficult choice to remove the remains of the soldiers and rebury them to keep them safe and secure. Little did the leaders know, they were in for several surprises along the way. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Nation | Episode 8

A New Nation | Episode 8

As the summer of 1781 fades, the British high command chooses to establish a supply base at Yorktown, Virginia. With the main force of the British southern army in Virginia, the American southern army reestablishes control of nearly all of South Carolina and Georgia. At the same time, American Commander-In-Chief George Washington, and his French allies, recognize an opportunity. They rush the American main army to Virginia in a winner-take-all gamble to win the war. The Americans emerge victorious after the siege of Yorktown, and they turn the dream of a new nation into a reality. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Race to the Dan | Episode 7

The Race to the Dan | Episode 7

In January, 1781, five months after the disastrous American loss at the Battle of Camden, the southern armies meet for the sequel in South Carolina. The American army uses its new strategy, and the result is phenomenal. The outcome launches a race as the British army chases the American army through North Carolina. Then, the American southern army begins a grueling campaign to retake territory in South Carolina and Georgia. By summer, the stage is set for the final four months of active combat, though no one dreams the war could end so abruptly. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn of the Tide | Episode 6

Turn of the Tide | Episode 6

A new American commander arrives in the South to lead the reconstructed Continental army. But as the bulk of the southern army regroups and plans a new strategy, a force of rugged frontiersmen from the Appalachian Mountains win a stunning victory. The Battle of Kings Mountain turns the tide of the war, though the combatants will only realize it over the course of time. Meanwhile, in the North, an American military hero, Benedict Arnold, becomes increasingly disenfranchised. He makes a deal with the British and begins a secret campaign to undermine American defenses. When his treachery is discovered, he switches sides and leads British troops in battle against his former countrymen. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Battle of Camden | Episode 5

The Battle of Camden | Episode 5

As the war in the northern colonies turns to a stalemate, it engulfs the southern colonies. The British capture critical port cities in Georgia and South Carolina, and then expand their dominance inland. During the campaign, a small engagement becomes nearly as infamous in American history as the Boston Massacre. Then, in a forest of pine trees north of the small town of Camden, South Carolina, the American southern army meets the British southern army for the first time. The battle is vicious, and devastating for the Americans. But it leads to a new phase of the war, one in which the Americans see a pathway to victory. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Ally | Episode 4

A New Ally | Episode 4

In the space of one year, the Americans have lost one of their most prominent cities, New York, and their capital city, Philadelphia. American general George Washington makes a final push to retake Philadelphia, but the British retain control. Then, when the war of independence seems to be at its lowest point, an American force wins a shocking battle near Saratoga, New York. The victory earns a European ally for the American colonies. The Americans reclaim one of their important cities. And the British change their military leadership and their war strategy as the war moves to the southern colonies. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Days | Episode 3

Dark Days | Episode 3

In the wake of the Battle of Brooklyn, the Continental Army is reeling. The British army takes control of New York and batters the colonial fighters at nearly every turn. By December, 1776, the joy of the historic summer is long gone. General George Washington needs a spark to reignite the fire of his soldiers and the entire American cause. He wins two daring battles that keep colonial hopes alive, but then the days turn dark again when the British army assaults the American capital of Philadelphia. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War of Independence | Episode 2

War of Independence | Episode 2

A Virginian named George Washington becomes Commander-In-Chief of the new Continental Army. An audacious plan by a young colonial colonel forces the British commander in Boston to make a choice that seemed unthinkable a year earlier. Many colonists rejoice as 13 colonies declare their independence, but then brace for the all-out war that will surely follow. It begins in New York in August, 1776, when a new British army storms Long Island. Untested army units clash for the first time, and a small group of Continental soldiers earns a place in American history. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebellion | Episode 1

Rebellion | Episode 1

Years of escalating tension between Britain and some of British colonies in America explodes into violence in 1770 with a riot in New York and an infamous massacre in Boston. Colonists talk of revolution, and King George III orders his troops in America to stop the growing rebellion. When British troops exchange gunfire with colonial militiamen at Lexington and Concord, an unofficial war begins. Colonial fighters lay siege to Boston and face their real test against British regular soldiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mission History Trailer

Mission History Trailer

Season One of Mission History transports you to America in the 1770s and 80s. We’ll follow the path of the American Revolutionary War with a focus on two units, one from America and one from Scotland, who fought in nearly every major engagement. We’ll trace the experiences of the generals, the battlefield commanders, and the men and women on the front lines. From the cities of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia to the fields and swamps of the Carolinas and Georgia, you’ll hear the story of the birth of a new nation from a new perspective. We’ll take you to a battlefield in Camden, South Carolina to hear from the veterans, archeologists, and forensics teams who rescued the remains of 14 soldiers from shallow graves that were in jeopardy of being destroyed. And we’ll end with the emotional, once-in-a-lifetime event that brought together dignitaries and soldiers from four nations to honor the fallen. ~~~ Mission History is a collaboration of Black Barrel Media and QCODE. The presenting sponsor of Season 1 is the Historic Camden Foundation. Visit Historic Camden, South Carolina to see the Camden Battlefield and to experience a living history colonial town site. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices