Interviews with scholars of the Early Modern World about the new books
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Taxi fahren - die Karriere nach dem Geschichtsstudium? Muss nicht sein! Wer wissen will wieso man Geschichte studieren sollte, was man damit machen kann und warum Geschichte die gegenwärtigste Wissenschaft überhaupt ist, ist hier richtig. Wir, Senta Terner und Christoph Schmitt, studieren beide Geschichte und sprechen über Erfahrungen, Fragen, Interessen und was uns sonst noch einfällt. Unsere Komfortzone ist die neuere Geschichte, doch wir schauen uns nicht nur Themen zwischen Kaiserreich u ...
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To what extent did the use of terror in the Hitler and Stalin dictatorships differ?
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Let's study of modern Indian history in a story form
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This video is a preview lasting 4:14 Minutes. TO SEE THESE SHOWS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/25-modern-greece-channel THE GREEK HOLOCAUST: 1915-1922 - Chronicles the modern day genocide of the Greeks of the Pontos and Micra Asia (Asia Minor) by the Mulsim Ottoman Turks. When it was finally over over 1.5 million Greeks were dead. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: 1915-1923 - Chronicles the Muslim Ottoman Turks commiting the first case of modern day genocide an ...
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The History of Modern Greece covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, to the modern day. We are a father and son team. We are not historians, but we are hardcore fans of history. We embarked on a mission to understand exactly how the Ancient Greek civilization transformed into the modern nation we see today. To prepare ourselves for the journey we purchased dozens of textbooks, watched numberless documentarie ...
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What events shook the 21st and 20th Century to make America what it is today? In this podcast we cover current politics, music, culture, history. From the Civil Rights Movement and Woodstock to 21st century culture, we examine what makes America what it is today? Podcast is published on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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I talk about modern Indian history with my friends. Sorry for the bad audio quality, good audio episode 3 and after. Send me voice messages on anchor.fm/swapnilbhardwaj and I will add them in the next episode. swapnilbhardwaj221@gmail.com instagram : @modernindianhistory
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This podcast is for anyone interested in modern British political history from 1945 to 2010. The focus is generally going to be more on domestic policy and I plan to either interview someone knowledgeable each episode, or use a book, documentary etc as some fodder for discussion. My personal interest in this comes from being a longstanding modern British history enthusiast, with an interest in UK domestic affairs over the recent past. My rough aim is to put out a podcast every two months, bu ...
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MWH Joe Altobella & Alex Gaither 12/17/18 Cover art photo provided by Jeremy Galliani on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jeremyforlife
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Two people discuss the history of modern rock, starting with the 60's, and ending in the 2010's. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fast-lane-demond/support
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A modern U.S. history podcast about the events that spanned the Baby Boomer generation’s lifespan & that are still relevant to people today, especially to Millennials. Unlike some history podcasts, this podcast follows the national story in a chronological manner, starting in 1946. Most episodes are around a half-hour to 45 minutes in length. Each episode covers one year, possibly going all the way up to the present. You can e-mail the show here, we would love your feedback!: boomertomillenn ...
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Recorded in the studios of Covenant Network with Theresa Holman in Saint Louis, Missouri, Msgr. Michael Witt, professor of Church History at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, shares with us the history of the Modern Catholic Church.
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Explore Modern Art history including Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and other key Modernist art movements. Join artist and educator Klaire Lockheart as she examines famous artists and artwork through a 21st century intersectional feminist lens. Whether you’re an artist, student, or patron of the arts, you will hopefully learn something new about Modern Art.
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Baffled by modern art and architecture? You’re not alone! This collection gives new insight into today’s shifting kaleidoscope of visual culture by placing it in the context of the developments of the 19th and 20th century. In the mid 19th century there was a growing realisation that everything had changed. Industry was booming, and the speed of life increasing. Artists, thinkers and architects strove to find new ways of encapsulating this new world … and modernism was born. The collection d ...
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The Centre for the Study of Modern and Contemporary History is the University of Edinburgh’s leading centre for research into the history of the modern world.
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A thrilling podcast about the History of the Modern World. Humanity has been hard at work for centuries to empower itself with better tools and insights, from science and surgery to electricity and the Internet, and this series celebrates the history of those triumphs. Compared to our ancestors, we live like superheroes and sorcerers, endowed with powers they could never have imagined. But how did we achieve all this? Historian Brad Harris tackles that question head on, revealing how the mos ...
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Ever wanted to understand the key themes driving over five hundred years of European history? In this album, architecture reveals the social, religious and economic fortunes of some of the most influential people between 1400 and 1900. By the end of the 19th century Queen Victoria presided over the vast British Empire. She looked out from London, the heart of her empire, with its buildings echoing Imperial Rome. Brussels’ architecture, like London’s, was also designed to show the world the p ...
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Rabbi Mintz on Jewish History - Glimpses into the religious Lives of Early Modern European Jewry
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Glimpses into the religious Lives of Early Modern European Jewry
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Alistaire Tallent, "Fictions of Pleasure: The Putain Memoirs of Prerevolutionary France" (U Delaware Press, 2023)
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Alistaire Tallent joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Fictions of Pleasure: The Putain Memoirs of Prerevolutionary France (University of Delaware Press, 2024). Out of the libertine literary tradition of eighteenth-century France emerged over a dozen memoir novels of female libertines who eagerly take up sex work as a means of escape from t…
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Generation Z: Redefining Society, Work, and Finance - Navigating Their Journey of Change and Challenge
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Send us a text What if the generation that's grown up with smartphones in their hands is about to redefine everything we know about society, work, and finance? In our latest episode, we unravel the intriguing tapestry of Generation Z—an incredibly diverse group shaped by significant events like the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. From the…
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Send us a text In our 1st episode of the 4th season of The History of Modern Greece, we discuss what stood out from the third season, and the impact of the crusades on the Greek World. We talk about our favorite male and female characters, as well as the heroes of the Crusades, such as Saladin, Bohemond, and Richard the Lion Heart. However, we also…
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Fake History – mit Paul Franke und Martin Göllnitz
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Wir sprechen in dieser Folge mit Paul Franke und Martin Göllnitz über Fake History. Im ersten Teil des Podcasts sprechen wir über die Fake History Konferenz, die Paul Franke, Martin Göllnitz, Sarah Kirst & Janina Schwarz organisiert wird und am 14. und 15. November in Marburg stattfindet. Das besondere daran: Sie gehen raus aus der Historiker:innen…
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Friederike Baer, "Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired an estimated 30,000 German soldiers to fight in its war against the Americans. Collectively known as Hessians, they actually came from six German territories within the Holy Roman Empire. Over the course of the war, members of the German corps, including women and children, spent extended periods of time in loca…
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History of Computers: From Abacus to Brain Chips - Tracing the Legacy and Future of Computing Technology
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Send us a text Imagine a world where computers were not just tools but revolutionary catalysts shaping history and the future. This episode promises to take you on an enthralling exploration, tracing the lineage of computing from the primitive yet ingenious abacus to the ultra-modern marvels like the University of Michigan MicroMote—smaller than a …
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Nicolas Delsol, "Cattle in the Postcolumbian Americas: A Zooarchaeological Historical Study" (UP of Florida, 2024)
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In Cattle in the Postcolumbian Americas: A Zooarchaeological Historical Study (University Press of Florida, 2024), Nicolas Delsol compares zooarchaeological and material evidence from sites across Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to show how the introduction of cattle, beginning with imports by Spanish colonizers in the 1500s, shaped colonial American…
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The 1960s Hippie Movement: Unveiling Its Ideals and Legacy of Peace, Love, and Cultural Revolution
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Send us a text What if the ideals of peace and love from the 1960s could shape our future? Join us for a captivating exploration into the vibrant world of the hippie movement, where we peel back the layers of a generation that dared to challenge the status quo. Journey with us as we trace the roots of this cultural revolution to the Beat Generation…
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Deborah Valenze, "The Invention of Scarcity: Malthus and the Margins of History" (Yale UP, 2023)
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A radical new reading of eighteenth-century British theorist Thomas Robert Malthus, which recovers diverse ideas about subsistence production and environments later eclipsed by classical economics With the publication of Essay on the Principle of Population and its projection of food shortages in the face of ballooning populations, British theorist…
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Unraveling the Myths and Embracing His Enduring Legacy for Justice and Equality
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Send us a text Unlock surprising insights about Martin Luther King Jr. that go beyond the familiar narrative. Did you know his name was changed to honor the reformer Martin Luther when he was just five, or that the iconic line from his "I Have a Dream" speech was stirred into existence by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson? Join us as we unravel these f…
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Seth Kimmel, "The Librarian's Atlas: The Shape of Knowledge in Early Modern Spain" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In The Librarian's Atlas: The Shape of Knowledge in Early Modern Spain (U Chicago Press, 2024) Seth Kimmel explores the material history of libraries to challenge debates about the practice and politics of information management in early modern Europe. Ancient bibliographers and medieval scholastics, Kimmel reminds us, imagined the library as a mic…
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In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with historian Miles Smith, who teaches at Hillsdale College, to discuss his new book, Religion and Republic: Christian American from the Founding to the Civil War (Davenant Press, 2024). In this insightful conversation, we explored the book's themes, which examine the complex relationship between religion…
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Vietnam War Complexities: From French Indochina to Cold War Battleground - Lessons and Legacy for Modern Times
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Send us a text Discover the intricate layers and historical context of the Vietnam War, broken down in a way that challenges conventional narratives. Did you know Ho Chi Minh initially aligned with American ideals? Unravel the complex evolution of Vietnam from French Indochina to a battleground for Cold War fears. We explore pivotal moments, like t…
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News reports warn of rising sea levels spurred by climate change. Waters inch ever higher, disrupting delicate ecosystems and threatening island and coastal communities. The baseline for these measurements—sea level—may seem unremarkable, a long-familiar zero point for altitude. But as Dr. Wilko Graf von Hardenberg reveals, the history of defining …
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Jeremy Chow and Shelby Johnson, "Unsettling Sexuality: Queer Horizons in the Long Eighteenth Century" (U Delaware Press, 2024)
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Jeremy Chow and Shelby Johnson set out, their new collection, Unsettling Sexuality: Queer Horizons in the Long Eighteenth Century (University of Delaware Press, 2024) to challenge the traditional ways that scholarship has approached sexuality, gender nonconformity, and sex (as well as its absence) in the long eighteenth century. Drawing from recent…
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The Woodstock Festival: A Cultural Phenomenon Amid Chaos - Exploring Its Legacy of Peace and Unity
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Send us a text What if a festival could symbolize an entire generation's quest for peace and unity amidst chaos and conflict? Join us as we journey back to the iconic Woodstock festival, uncovering its transformation from a simple music event into a cultural phenomenon. We dig into the backstory of how Max Yasgur’s farm became the backdrop for this…
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Anne Higonnet, "Liberty Equality Fashion: The Women Who Styled the French Revolution" (Norton, 2024)
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Joséphine Bonaparte, future Empress of France; Térézia Tallien, the most beautiful woman in Europe; and Juliette Récamier, muse of intellectuals, had nothing left to lose. After surviving incarceration and forced incestuous marriage during the worst violence of the French Revolution of 1789, they dared sartorial revolt. Together, Joséphine and Téré…
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Christopher Smith, "Samurai with Telephones: Anachronism in Japanese Literature" (U Michigan Press, 2024)
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What is going on when a graphic novel has a twelfth-century samurai pick up a telephone to make a call, or a play has an ancient aristocrat teaching in a present-day schoolroom? Rather than regarding such anachronisms as errors, Samurai with Telephones: Anachronism in Japanese Literature (U Michigan Press, 2024) develops a theory of how texts can u…
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The 2024 Election Showdown: Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump - A Political Thriller Battling for America's Future
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets behind one of the most hotly contested elections in recent history as we navigate the high-stakes arena of the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional races. Will Kamala Harris or Donald Trump emerge victorious in an election where voter choice seems set in stone? With the nation's future hanging in the balance, e…
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Suganya Anandakichenin, "The Monsoon Cloud: Poet Kāḷamēkam and His Irreverent Poetry" (Primus, 2024)
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A wordsmith, an extempore poet and a satirist, Kāḷamēkam (also known as Kāḷamēka Pulavar; fifteenth century) is widely known for his taṉippāṭals or 'self-contained verses', on a panoply of topics. These splendid but notoriously provocative verses were composed during a transitional phase of Tamil literature, by now in deep conversation with Sanskri…
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Eleanor Ostrom's Legacy: Unraveling the Myth of the Tragedy of the Commons and Empowering Local Governance Solutions
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Send us a text What if the "tragedy of the commons" is nothing more than a myth? Discover how Eleanor Ostrom's groundbreaking research shatters this notion by showcasing how communities from Nepalese villages to Maine's lobster fishermen manage shared resources far better than top-down government solutions. In this thought-provoking episode, we unr…
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Oumelbanine Nina Zhiri, "Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa" (U California Press, 2023)
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The first in-depth study of the collaborative intellectual exchange between the European and the Arabic Republics of Letters. Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa (U California Press, 2023) reformulates our understanding of the early modern Mediterranean through the remarkable life and career of Moroccan pol…
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The Women's Liberation Movement: From the 1848 Convention to Modern Challenges - A Call to Action for Equality
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Send us a text What if the fight for women's rights was not just a historical milestone but an ongoing journey that demands your participation? Embark on an enlightening exploration of the women's liberation movement, starting from the groundbreaking Women's Rights Convention of 1848. Learn how the early pioneers wielded the language of liberty to …
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The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: The Human Spirit of Exploration - Reflecting on Apollo's Lasting Impact
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Send us a text What if the race to the moon was more about global power moves than scientific curiosity? Journey back with us to the Cold War era, where Apollo 11 wasn't just a mission to the moon, but a testament to national pride and technological prowess. Our latest episode unpacks the complex socio-political landscape of the 1960s, exploring th…
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Send us a text Discover how one woman's voice challenged an entire industry and sparked a revolution in environmental awareness. Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" is more than just a book—it's a testament to the power of informed advocacy against unseen threats. We'll take you back to the 1950s, an era of optimism where DDT was celebrated as a miracl…
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Rochelle Gurstein, "Written in Water: The Ephemeral Life of the Classic in Art" (Yale UP, 2024)
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Is there such a thing as a timeless classic? More than a decade ago, Dr. Rochelle Gurstein set out to explore and establish a solid foundation for the classic in the history of taste. To her surprise, that history instead revealed repeated episodes of soaring and falling reputations, rediscoveries of long-forgotten artists, and radical shifts in th…
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Helena Taylor, "Women Writing Antiquity: Gender and Learning in Early Modern France" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Women Writing Antiquity: Gender and Learning in Early Modern France (Oxford UP, 2024) recounts women authors' struggle to define the female intellectual through their engagement with the classical world in early modern France. Bringing together the fields of classical reception and women writers, Helena Taylor looks at various female novelists, tra…
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The 1964 UC Berkeley Free Speech Movement: A Defiant Stand for Student Activism and Its Lasting Legacy
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Send us a text What if the fight for freedom of speech was rooted in a moment of sheer defiance at a single university campus? Journey back with us to 1964, where the students of UC Berkeley stood boldly against Rule 17, a draconian policy that sought to silence their political voices. We recount the intense drama sparked by Jack Weinberg's arrest,…
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society: Triumphs, Controversies, and Lessons on Tackling Poverty and Racial Injustice
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Send us a text Can government programs truly eradicate poverty and racial injustice, or do they create dependency? Join us as we unravel the ambitious and controversial vision of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society. Inspired by FDR's New Deal, LBJ sought to build a nation where everyone had the chance for happiness and success. With his legendary pol…
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Send us a text Once the Venetians and the Frankish Crusaders breached the city walls, the greatest sacking of a Roman city took place in all their history. The atrocities committed against the citizens of Constantinople are one of the greatest crimes against humanity in the Western World. Artifacts over a thousand years old were stripped and melted…
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The Woolworths Lunch Counter Sit-Ins of 1960: A Catalyst for Racial Equality and Today's Fight for Justice
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Send us a text What happens when four fearless college freshmen decide to change the course of history by sitting down? We explore the transformative power of the Woolworths lunch counter sit-ins of 1960, where Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond bravely defied segregation at just 17 years old. Their simple yet profo…
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Michael Tilton Williams, "Existence and Perception in Medieval Vedānta: Vyāsatīrtha's Defence of Realism in the Nyāyāmṛta" (de Gruyter, 2024)
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Existence and Perception in Medieval Vedānta: Vyāsatīrtha's Defence of Realism in the Nyāyāmṛta (de Gruyter, 2024) focuses on discussions of metaphysics and epistemology in early modern India found in the works of the South Indian philosopher Vyāsatīrtha (1460-1539). Vyāsatīrtha was pivotal to the ascendancy of the Mādhva tradition to intellectual …
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Send us a text What if the tiny device in your pocket holds more computing power than NASA's entire setup in the 1960s? Uncover the riveting journey from the era of room-sized, unreliable computers filled with vacuum tubes to the groundbreaking invention of the microchip. We take you on a thrilling ride through history, starting from the post-war c…
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For his fifteenth-century followers, Jesus was everywhere – from baptism to bloodcults to bowling. This sweeping and unconventional investigation looks at Jesus across one hundred forty years of social, cultural, and intellectual history. Mystics married him, Renaissance artists painted him in three dimensions, Muslim poets praised his life-giving …
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The 1964 Election: Lyndon Johnson vs Barry Goldwater - A Clash of Vision and Values Shaping America's Future
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Send us a text What if a single election could reshape the political landscape for decades? Explore the 1964 US presidential election, a defining moment when Lyndon B. Johnson's strategic prowess and Barry Goldwater's bold conservatism collided head-on. We unravel the dramatic strategies, such as Johnson's haunting "Daisy Girl" ad and the Republica…
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Send us a text Kamala Harris has emerged as the unexpected choice for the Democrats, shaking the political scene with a vigor not seen since the social media explosion of the coconut tree meme. How did she rally $81 million in a single day and what does this seismic shift mean for the future of the party? Join us as we unravel these questions and m…
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Pamela O. Long on the Long, Long, Long History of Technology
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with MacArthur “Genius Prize” winning historian Pamela Long about her long career writing about the history of ancient and Medieval technologies. The pair use Long’s forthcoming book, Technology in Mediterranean and European Lands, 600-1600 (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025), as a launching point but also cover her pr…
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Juan José Rivas Moreno, "The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024)
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Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sou…
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The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962: A High-Stakes Cold War Confrontation and the Diplomatic Dance to Avert Nuclear Disaster
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Send us a text Ready to unravel one of the tensest standoffs in history? Join us as we dissect the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, a high-stakes game of brinkmanship between the US and the Soviet Union that could have changed the world forever. We'll unfold the layers of this nail-biting saga, featuring insights from the Atomic Heritage Foundation's …
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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about the JFK assassination is only part of the story? Join us as we unravel one of history's most profound moments, exploring the political tension and intrigue that shadowed President John F. Kennedy's fateful visit to Texas in November 1963. We transport you to the streets of Dallas, where a…
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Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump: Where Do They Stand on the Economic Issues? - A Battle for America's Financial Future
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Send us a text Discover how the "opportunity economy" and "Project 2025" are set to redefine America's financial future. We're breaking down Kamala Harris's ambitious plan to uplift the middle class with significant tax breaks, investments in clean energy, and a bold $6,000 tax cut for families with new babies. But here's where it gets interesting—…
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Serena Laiena, "The Theatre Couple in Early Modern Italy: Self-Fashioning and Mutual Marketing" (U Delaware Press, 2023)
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Serena Laiena joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, The Theater Couple in Early Modern Italy: Self-Fashioning and Mutual Marketing (University of Delaware Press, 2023). Who were the first celebrity couples? How was their success forged? Which forces influenced their self-fashioning and marketing strategies? These questions are at the core of…
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Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Today's Issues? - A Vision for Change: Kamala Harris' Bold Initiatives
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Send us a text Can an "opportunity economy" reshape America's future? We promise to unpack this bold vision as we explore Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign. Get ready to discover how her proposed $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers might revolutionize the housing market. We'll navigate the intricacies of her Americ…
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The New Jack Smith Filing: What does it mean? Presidential Power vs. Personal Ambition: The Trump Legal Battle and Democracy's Fragility
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Send us a text What happens when presidential authority collides with personal ambition? Our latest episode unravels the intricate legal and political challenges facing former President Donald Trump, focusing on the delicate issue of presidential immunity. Special Counsel Jack Smith's allegations that Trump overstepped his presidential boundaries t…
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The 1968 Election: Richard Nixon vs Hubert Humphrey - A Year of Unraveling and Transformation in American Politics and Society
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Send us a text Journey with us to 1968, a year when America seemed on the verge of unraveling. What can the seismic political shifts and social upheavals of this era teach us about our current challenges? We'll take you through the fragmentation of the Democratic Party's New Deal coalition and the agonizing escalation of the Vietnam War, where the …
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William Cook Miller, "The Enthusiast: Anatomy of the Fanatic in Seventeenth-Century British Culture" (Cornell UP, 2023)
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The Enthusiast: Anatomy of the Fanatic in Seventeenth-Century British Culture (Cornell UP, 2023) tells the story of a character type that was developed in early modern Britain to discredit radical prophets during an era that witnessed the dismantling of the Church of England's traditional means for punishing heresy. As William Cook Miller shows, th…
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Send us a text Can a civil debate truly shift the tides of a political race? In today's episode, we delve into the Vance Walsh debate, dissecting its deeper implications beyond the immediate headlines. By analyzing articles from the Daily Beast and Politico, we explore how each publication frames the debate's tone and impact, questioning if the lac…
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Send us a text Is it possible that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones shaped modern music more than any other bands in history? Join us as we unpack this iconic rivalry and examine the profound cultural and musical impact both groups have had. In this episode, we spotlight The Beatles' groundbreaking studio techniques, from double tracking vocals t…
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Send us a text What pivotal moments defined the 1960 US presidential election, and how did they reshape the future of American politics? Join us as we dissect the electrifying showdown between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, a contest that not only highlighted America’s Cold War anxieties but also showcased the transformative power of televised …
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