Season 5
13 episodes
The early 1900s rolled in with prosperity. Stan Ellsworth takes a ride through the Gilded Age.
1Time for a Change
Stan ushers in the Gilded Age by introducing key political players of the late 19th century.
2Immigrant Song
During the Gilded Age, immigrants pour into America seeking a fresh start, opportunity and success.
3Age of Genius
Inventors like Thomas Edison use their inventions to reinvent modern life during the Gilded Age.
4Captains of Industry
Titans of the Industrial Revolution transform American industry during the Gilded Age.
5Civil Rights, Civil Wrongs
As industry booms during the Gilded Age, civil rights movements emerge nationwide.
6Remember The Maine!
The Spanish-American War begins as control over the Philippines and Cuba is contested.
7Bull Moose and His Big Stick
Stan recounts the life, legacy, and achievements of President Theodore Roosevelt.
8The Gathering Darkness
President Woodrow Wilson ushers in a new age of American politics with multiple pioneering policies
9Over There
Stan travels to France to examine the events that brought the United States into World War I.
10The War to End All Wars
Stan travels to France to share the history of the Treaty of Versailles.
11The Roaring '20s
An industrial boom after the Great War ushers in the success of Broadway, Hollywood, and baseball.
12End of a Dream
The Roaring ‘20s come to a halt as the stock market crash of 1929 devastates the American economy.
13To Notre Dame
Stan travels to South Bend, Indiana, to share the history of the University of Notre Dame.