Episodes

  • Deborah Sampson: Woman Who Fought as a Continental Soldier

    Deborah Sampson: Woman Who Fought as a Continental Soldier
    Jul 6 2026
    In this episode of The American Revolution, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, a Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army. We follow her journey from an indentured servant in Plympton to her enlistment as 'Robert Shurtlieff' in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Discover how she survived the Battle of Tarrytown, endured dangerous wounds she treated herself to avoid discovery, and eventually served as a waiter to General John Paterson. We also discuss the 1792 pension petition, Paul Revere's support, and how she became the first woman to receive a military pension from the United States. A tale of courage, identity, and the overlooked contributions of women in the Revolutionary War. #DeborahSampson #RobertShurtlieff #WomenInHistory #ContinentalArmy #AmericanRevolution #Massachusetts #Plympton #BattleOfTarrytown #GeneralJohnPaterson #PaulRevere #MilitaryPension #4thMassachusettsRegiment #IndenturedServant #Disguise #RevolutionaryWar #History #FexingoHistory #HiddenFigures Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    5 mins
  • The Culper Ring: Washington's Spy Network That Saved the Revolution

    The Culper Ring: Washington's Spy Network That Saved the Revolution
    Jul 5 2026
    During the darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington faced not only a superior British army but also a crippling lack of intelligence. Enter the Culper Ring, a secret spy network operating in British-occupied New York City under the code names Samuel Culper Sr. and Jr. Led by a quiet Quaker merchant named Robert Townsend and a daring cavalry officer turned spymaster, Benjamin Tallmadge, the Ring used invisible ink, dead drops, and a complex system of aliases to funnel critical information to Washington. This episode uncovers the daring operations of Agent 355, the mysterious female spy whose identity remains unknown, and the near-discovery of the network that could have ended the revolution. From the betrayal of Benedict Arnold to the exposure of Major John André, the Culper Ring's work was instrumental in foiling British plots and turning the tide of war. No battles, no grand armies—just ordinary people risking everything for a cause. #CulperRing #AmericanRevolution #GeorgeWashington #BenjaminTallmadge #RobertTownsend #Agent355 #SpyNetwork #InvisibleInk #BenedictArnold #MajorJohnAndre #NewYorkCity #RevolutionaryWar #Espionage #History #FexingoHistory #NathanHale #AbrahamWoodhull #CalebBrewster Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • The Gunpowder Plot: How America Almost Lost the Revolution

    The Gunpowder Plot: How America Almost Lost the Revolution
    Jul 5 2026
    Before the Continental Army could fight, it needed gunpowder — and in 1775, the colonies had almost none. This episode follows the desperate scramble to arm the rebellion: from the secret gunpowder smuggling ring run by Robert Morris and Silas Deane, to the French shipments disguised as trade goods, to the crucial role of the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius. We explore how a single British blockade runner, the 'Don Francisco', brought 200 tons of powder to Philadelphia just days before the Battle of Trenton. And we look at the home front, where women boiled saltpeter from cellar floors and children gathered urine for gunpowder production. The war was won before a single musket ball was fired — in the warehouses of merchants and the holds of ships. #AmericanRevolution #Gunpowder #RobertMorris #SilasDeane #StEustatius #BlockadeRunning #Saltpeter #ContinentalArmy #GeorgeWashington #Trenton #FrenchAid #DutchCaribbean #DonFrancisco #GunpowderPlot #History #FexingoHistory #WarSupplies #HomeFront Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    5 mins
  • The American Revolution's Naval War: Privateers and the Continental Navy

    The American Revolution's Naval War: Privateers and the Continental Navy
    Jul 4 2026
    While the Continental Army fought on land, a ragtag fleet of privateers and a tiny Continental Navy waged a desperate war at sea. This episode dives into the role of privateers like the Black Prince, the exploits of Captain John Barry on the Alliance, and the strategic impact of naval captures on British supply lines. We explore the legal framework of privateering, the risks faced by crews, and how the French navy's arrival at Yorktown sealed the victory. Learn about the key figures: Esek Hopkins, the first commander of the Continental Navy; John Paul Jones's earlier cruise on the Ranger; and the little-known Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain. Discover how American seamen, outgunned by the Royal Navy, used cunning and commerce raiding to bleed the British war effort dry. #AmericanRevolution #NavalHistory #Privateers #ContinentalNavy #JohnBarry #EsekHopkins #JohnPaulJones #BattleOfValcourIsland #Alliance #Ranger #BonhommeRichard #CommerceRaiding #Yorktown #RoyalNavy #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #WarAtSea Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • The Sailor King: How Louis XVI Masterminded America's Victory

    The Sailor King: How Louis XVI Masterminded America's Victory
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked role of King Louis XVI of France in the American Revolution. While many focus on French generals and funding, they dive into Louis XVI's personal motivations, his naval strategy, and the political gamble that brought France into the war. From the secretive aid shipments orchestrated by Vergennes and Beaumarchais to the decisive French fleet under de Grasse at Yorktown, discover how a young, earnest king—despite his own domestic challenges—bet on the American rebels and tipped the scales against Britain. Lucas explains the fiscal pressures that led France to bankruptcy, setting the stage for the French Revolution. Luna asks pointed questions about the king's character, his relationship with Vergennes, and why he never set foot in America. This episode offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal alliance, revealing how one man's decision shaped the birth of a nation and the fall of his own. #LouisXVI #FrenchRevolution #AmericanRevolution #NavalWarfare #ComteDeVergennes #Beaumarchais #DeGrasse #Yorktown #FrancoAmericanAlliance #BourbonFrance #KingLouis #HistoryOfFrance #NavalHistory #RevolutionaryWar #FexingoHistory #History #NorthAmerica #18thCentury Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • Native American Alliances in the American Revolution

    Native American Alliances in the American Revolution
    Jul 3 2026
    In this episode of The American Revolution: How Colonies Defeated an Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the complex and often overlooked role of Native American nations in the Revolutionary War. Most tribes sought to preserve their lands and sovereignty, leading to a diplomatic chess game between the British and the Patriots. The episode focuses on the Iroquois Confederacy, which split as the Oneida and Tuscarora allied with the rebels while the Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, and Onondaga sided with the British. Key figures include Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), the Mohawk war chief and diplomat, and the Oneida leader Polly Cooper, who brought food to starving Continental soldiers at Valley Forge. The episode details the 1778 Battle of Wyoming, where Loyalists and Seneca warriors attacked settlers in Pennsylvania, and the retaliatory Sullivan-Clinton Campaign of 1779, which devastated Iroquois villages. Lucas and Luna examine the long-term consequences: the displacement of Native peoples, the erosion of tribal sovereignty, and the forgotten contributions of Indigenous allies. This conversation sheds light on a crucial dimension of the revolution that is often missing from mainstream narratives. #AmericanRevolution #NativeAmericanHistory #IroquoisConfederacy #JosephBrant #OneidaNation #PollyCooper #BattleOfWyoming #SullivanClintonCampaign #Mohawk #Seneca #Tuscarora #ValleyForge #Thayendanegea #ContinentalArmy #Loyalists #Sovereignty #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • The Treaty of Paris 1783: America Wins the Peace

    The Treaty of Paris 1783: America Wins the Peace
    Jul 3 2026
    After Yorktown, the American Revolution wasn't over yet. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the high-stakes diplomacy that secured independence: the Treaty of Paris. They trace the negotiations from the secret preliminary talks with Richard Oswald to the final signing on September 3, 1783. Discover how Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams outmaneuvered the French and British to win huge territorial concessions—from the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes and Florida border. They also cover the controversial Loyalist compensation clauses, the forgotten Spanish role, and why the treaty nearly collapsed over fishing rights off Newfoundland. It’s a story of patience, back-channel deals, and the birth of American sovereignty on the world stage. #TreatyOfParis1783 #BenjaminFranklin #JohnJay #JohnAdams #RichardOswald #DavidHartley #AmericanDiplomacy #ContinentalCongress #Loyalists #MississippiRiver #GreatLakes #FishingRights #Newfoundland #18thCentury #AmericanRevolution #DiplomaticHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • The Spanish Side of the American Revolution

    The Spanish Side of the American Revolution
    Jul 2 2026
    Most people know France helped the American colonies beat Britain. But Spain — a declining empire with its own reasons to hate the British — quietly poured millions of dollars and military might into the Revolution, all without ever formally recognizing American independence. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish governor who launched a stunning campaign along the Mississippi and Gulf Coast, capturing British forts from Baton Rouge to Pensacola. They also uncover the labyrinthine financing network — how silver from Mexico City and Havana kept the Continental Army afloat when the paper Continental dollar was worthless, and how Spanish agents like Juan de Miralles worked alongside figures such as Patrick Henry and George Washington. From secret supply routes through New Orleans to the crucial Battle of Pensacola that pinned down British forces in the South, this episode reveals the forgotten Spanish contribution that helped tip the war's balance. Focused on the years 1776–1781, it brings to light a web of diplomacy, smuggling, and military cooperation that changed the course of North American history. #AmericanRevolution #Spain #BernardoDeGalvez #GulfCoast #MississippiRiver #NewOrleans #BattleOfPensacola #ContinentalDollar #SilverFromMexico #JuanDeMiralles #BatonRouge #Mobile #LouisianaHistory #Steuben #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #ForgottenAllies Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins