Episode 22: The Siege

Episode 22: The Siege

From Worlds Turned Upside Down by Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

December 16, 2025 · 1h 7m · Season 2 · Episode 22

About this episode

This episode discusses the siege of Boston following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, highlighting the impact on civilians and soldiers.

Hours after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, rebel British Americans begin laying siege to Boston, trapping thousands of civilians and soldiers in town for months with dwindling supplies, compelling the British to make a costly assault on nearby Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. Featuring: Rick Atkinson, Lindsay Chervinsky, Brad Jones, and Rosemarie Zagarri. Voice Actors: Adam Smith, Grace Mallon, John Turner, Annabelle Spencer, Evan McCormick, John Terry, Spencer McBride, and Peter Walker. Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske. Music by Artlist.io This episode was made possible with support from a 2024 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Help other listeners find the show by leaving a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple , Spotify , Podchaser , or our website . Follow the series on Facebook or Instagram . Worlds Turned Upside Down is a production of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jim Ambuske

Guests: Rick Atkinson, Lindsay Chervinsky, Brad Jones, Rosemarie Zagarri

Topics covered

  • Siege of Boston
  • American Revolution
  • Military History
  • Civilian Impact
  • Bunker Hill

Keywords

  • Boston Siege
  • American Revolution
  • Bunker Hill
  • Lexington and Concord
  • Civilian Life

Sponsors

National Endowment for the Humanities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media, George Mason University

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