Ep. 65 – The History of Intelligence
November 8, 2018
A look at the history of intelligence and espionage from Biblical times to social media misinformation. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Category: History
Ep. 63 – The History of Vampires
October 25, 2018
We’re discussing where vampires came from, how they’ve evolved, and why they continue to fascinate us today. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Soundcloud
Zionism and Human Rights: A Conversation with Historian James Loeffler
October 19, 2018
Human rights are universal. They belong to everyone, as the term implies. But the movement for human rights is a story grounded in particulars: a time, a place, a group… READ MORE
The Future of International Institutions and Soft Balancing
October 18, 2018
T.V. Paul- With the arrival of populist leaders in the US and in Europe, the question is often raised regarding the future of international institutions, one of the three key… READ MORE
The Boasian Circle: Intellectual Kinship and Racial Privilege
October 8, 2018
Ned Blackhawk and Isaiah Lorado Wilner— The circle of scholars, authors, and intellectuals who shaped, and were shaped by, the anthropologist Franz Boas is wide and varied. Indeed, the intellectual… READ MORE
How an Epic Painting Became a Monumental Flop: The Perils of Art and Politics
October 5, 2018
Katie Hornstein — Powerful rulers have always relied on visual images to bolster their standing and seek public support for their military endeavors. While these sorts of images can be… READ MORE
European Couples: Mussolini and Hitler
October 2, 2018
Christian Goeschel— On July 20, 1944, a bomb exploded in the Wolf’s Lair, Adolf Hitler’s East Prussian Headquarters. The Nazi leader survived. Hours later, he received Benito Mussolini. This would… READ MORE
The Original Constitution of the United States: Religion, Race, and Gender
September 18, 2018
Many who declare that Americans in 2018 should stick to the original words of the United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, fail to acknowledge that in reality the nation has… READ MORE
Harvey Milk’s Jewish Identity
August 27, 2018
Lillian Faderman— The Jewish identity of Harvey Milk—arguably the most famous gay man in modern history—was as important to who he was and what he did as his gay identity…. READ MORE
The Hero and the Madman: Two American Myths
August 10, 2018
Mary Stockwell— Even the most hidebound analytical historian can’t resist the archetype of the hero. The hero comes forward at the beginning of great events, sets out on a quest,… READ MORE
From 9/11 to 9/11: The Widening of the Atlantic