12 episodes

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.
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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.
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Follow us
On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @blackbarrelmedia
On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia

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    • 4.7 • 184 Ratings

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

    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.
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    • 15 min
    Honoring The Fallen

    Honoring The Fallen

    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.
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    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.
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    • 43 min
    The Camden Burials Project

    The Camden Burials Project

    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.
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    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.
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    • 42 min
    A New Nation

    A New Nation

    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.
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    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.
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    On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @BBarrelMedia
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    • 47 min
    The Race to the Dan

    The Race to the Dan

    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.
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    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
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    • 48 min
    Turn of the Tide

    Turn of the Tide

    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

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
184 Ratings

184 Ratings

Jawja Dawg ,

Well done

Extremely well done with very nice narration over a simple yet thoughtful soundtrack. A very nice overview that ties the entire war into a contiguous storyline.

Child of the Plains ,

Continued goodness

You have a talent and for those of us who have the privilege of hearing it are inspired by it. Thank you.

quinnm1975 ,

Great series

This was an amazing series and the final episode is absolutely inspirational. Thank you for spotlighting this amazing story.

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