The Gilded Gentleman

Five spooky stories from New York's past -- from the home of Edgar Allan Poe to a terrifying tenement near the Brooklyn Bridge.

We think of the Civil War and the Gilded Age as two distinct eras today, but the prosperous later years of 19th century America could never hide the deep scars of the war.

Victoria Woodhull was an American original -- bold, controversial and revolutionary, breaking the mold for how 19th century women should act.

The story of Boston during the Gilded Age -- including the Brahmins, the literary icons, and the unique expansion of the city during the mid-19th century.

Extra! Extra! How newspapers and their ruthless moguls transformed the American media during the Gilded Age.

For a scandalous 19th-century trial, a woman goes undercover to expose the truth. The lives of the two women at the center of this case, revealed for the very first time.

What is it about murder mysteries and English country houses? Why are they so PERFECT for mysteries? Special guest Curt DiCamillo explains their unusual appeal.

A look at the so-called "Tiffany girls," the team of craftswomen who helped to produce the most beautiful glass lamps and windows in the Gilded Age.

The actress who played the ultimate television brat Nellie Oleson spills the tea on the making of Little House on the Prairie.

A stroll through the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, considered the first great Gilded Age mansion.

A stroll through history with the Gilded Age's best-known garden designer.

It's D-I-V-O-R-C-E in the G-I-L-D-E-D A-G-E. Stories of bad marriages and painful separations.

Cat stories from American history!

The history of Prada, the iconic fashion brand and inspiration for a certain Meryl Streep movie.

The origin of bachelor culture, as told through the stories of four Gilded Age-era men who expressed themselves through their homes.

Tales of body snatching and grave robbing with historian and tour guide James Henry, known for his tours of Green-Wood Cemetery.

Napoleon Sarony was the most popular photographer among America's Gilded Age celebrity set, and his Union Square studio became the destination for the world's most famous people to strike a pose.

The bold Progressive Era pioneers who saved the lives of thousands of New Yorkers in need during the late 19th/early 20th century.

The art and creativity of architect Stanford White

Some overlooked history of the 19th century -- the story of Black life and social class in New York City.

The tale of the Gilded Age's most scandalous newspaper Town Topics and the insidious methods by which its publisher manipulated the city's powerful with techniques akin to blackmail.

Inside the glamorous New York City created by best-selling mystery author Fiona Davis.

Inside the very first book written by Edith Wharton -- not a stormy fictional critique of Gilded Age manners, but a look at interior design!

A history of the most famous cocktails created in the 19th century

A history of celebrating the new year in New York City -- from the glamour of Times Square to the far older customs in Manhattan's Chinatown.

Live at City Winery -- it's Carl Raymond! And a Victorian themed look at the holidays.

The actors who play Harry Houdini and Evelyn Nesbit in the new Broadway revival "Ragtime" find the real-life inspirations behind their roles.

Food historian and author Becky Diamond returns to the show to share some insight into celebrating Christmas Gilded Age style.

You may know author Willa Cather from O Pioneers!, set on the Nebraska prairie, but you may not know the surprising twists of her biography.

A look at the evolution of law enforcement in New York City during the mid and late 19th century.

A truly brazen theft from the Louvre is the subject of this week's show -- from the year 1911.

In 1889, the great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton became ensnared in a web of lies and deceit that shocked the nation and scandalized his revered family.

Oscar Wilde's thoughts on late 19th-century fashion as revealed in a recently discovered 1882 article.

Some insight into the life of Ulysses S. Grant -- as told by his great-great grandson.

A look at that glorious Downton Abbey style -- from the series debut to the final 2025 film

Get to know the actor Simon Jones who plays Bannister on The Gilded Age.

Claybourne Elder, aka John Adams IV from HBO's The Gilded Age, shares his thoughts about the character's fate.

The early years of Alva Vanderbilt and her similarities to Bertha Russell, the mover and shaker of HBO's The Gilded Age.

Kelley Curran, who plays Enid Turner Winterton on HBO's The Gilded Age, gives the inside scoop on creating such a deliciously complicated character.

Ward McAllister helped create New York City high society during the Gilded Age. But who was this mysterious Southern man?

Carl chats with Rhode Island historian laureate Keith Stokes about the story of Black Newport, a saga which holds many fascinating surprises. What does HBO's The Gilded Age get right?

Who was the real Mamie Fish? The ultimate roundtable about one of the Gilded Age's most fascinating socialites with the actress who plays her -- Ashlie Atkinson.

Consuelo Vanderbilt is one of the most famous 'dollar princesses' of the Gilded Age -- married to European aristocracy to buy her family status -- but she wasn't the only one.

Luke Harlan, creative producer on HBO's The Gilded Age, takes you beyond the ballroom for a look at how the award-winning series is made.

You've seen Mrs. Astor depicted on HBO's The Gilded Age as an imperious queen of 1880s New York City. But was the real Caroline Astor so steely and confident?

Introducing the queen of Gilded Age high society, Denver edition.

The life of Frederick Douglass is a triumphantly American story and one that bridges the 19th century.

The spectacular story of John Singer Sargent and his tenure in Paris, most famous for his enigmatic work Madame X.

The Irish-born Augustus Saint-Gaudens defined the American style of sculpture during the late 19th century.

Carl and listener favorite Dr. Elizabeth L. Block delve into the stories of some of the most important designers and couture houses of Belle Epoque Paris.