Jeanette M. Fregulia
Carroll College professor and historian who delivers lectures on American history; in this episode she chronicles the Barbary corsairs and their impact on early U.S. foreign and naval policy.
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Dec 21, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Barbary Pirates and Early American Foreign Policy
In this engaging discussion, historian Jeanette Fregulia from Carroll College delves into the world of Barbary pirates and their pivotal role in shaping early American foreign policy. She clarifies the distinction between corsairs and typical pirates while exploring the geography of the Mediterranean. Fregulia recounts America's naval beginnings, the urgency for protection against Barbary attacks, and the notably expensive tribute debates. The podcast further highlights Thomas Jefferson's responses and the significance of the First Barbary War, framing it as America's first international conflict.
Jun 26, 2019 • 47min
Jeanette M. Fregulia, "A Rich and Tantalizing Brew: A History of How Coffee Connected the World" (U Arkansas Press, 2019))
Jeanette M. Fregulia, an Associate Professor of History at Carroll College, dives into the rich history of coffee in her captivating discussion. She traces coffee's journey from Ethiopia to global trade, highlighting its transition from medicine to cultural staple. Fregulia reveals how coffeehouses fostered public discourse long before their European counterparts, and she explores coffee's ties to colonialism and labor exploitation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sustainability and fair trade, emphasizing coffee's complex legacy in shaping social structures.
