Andrew Lawler
Award-winning journalist and author of A Perfect Frenzy, who writes about archaeology, science, and history and is the featured expert on Lord Dunmore and the Revolution in Virginia.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
424 Dunmore's Proclamation & the American Revolution in Virginia
Andrew Lawler, an award-winning journalist and author, delves into the transformative impact of Dunmore’s Proclamation during the American Revolution in Virginia. He explores Governor John Murray's surprising background and his ties with figures like George Washington. Lawler discusses the proclamation's role in offering freedom to enslaved individuals, igniting fierce debates on loyalty and liberty. He highlights the formation of the Ethiopian Regiment and reassesses Dunmore’s complex legacy, revealing the far-reaching consequences of his radical decree.
Sep 21, 2023 • 46min
The Buried History of Jerusalem: Andrew Lawler digs up the political archeology of the world's most contested city
Andrew Lawler, author of Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City, discusses the political archeology of Jerusalem. Topics include the city's transformation over a thousand years, the history of religious conversions, divisions within the Holy Sepulchre, the impact of archaeological digs on Jerusalem's identity, and the use of history and archaeology for understanding multiple cultures.
