Deep Dive: Exploring the Legacy: America's First Museum & Celebrating Stephen Hawking - June 1, 2025

🎙️ Deep Dive with Ethan Wells & Nathaniel Cohen

In this episode, we journey back to 1792 when the Charleston Museum, the first public museum in the United States, opened its doors. 🏛️ Discover how this groundbreaking institution set the stage for future museums as cultural and educational hubs, and explore the challenges and triumphs of funding such visionary projects. 🧐

We also celebrate the legacy of Stephen Hawking, born on this day in 1942. 🚀 From his revolutionary work in theoretical physics to his bestseller, "A Brief History of Time," Hawking's contributions bridged the gap between science and the public. Despite a daunting ALS diagnosis, his resilience and humor left a lasting cultural impact, even making appearances in "Star Trek" and "The Simpsons." 🌌

Finally, we reflect on a poignant photo collection of Black American soldiers from the Civil War. 📷 These images offer a powerful glimpse into their dual fight for the nation and personal freedom, expanding our understanding of this critical period in history. 🇺🇸