Jack Henneman

In this engaging discussion, Jack Henneman, host of The History of the Americans and former lawyer, shares his insights on American history with a focus on King Philip’s War. He explores the significance of frontiers in shaping historical narratives and contrasts his granular approach to the grand narratives typically employed by historians. Jack emphasizes the dangers of presentism, critiques political uses of history, and highlights the impact of digitization on research. Their conversation also touches on the unique challenges of colonial life and the broader implications for contemporary historiography.