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Amazing Grace: The history of an anti slavery hymn and civil rights anthem
In this episode of Explaining History, we delve deep into the origins and enduring impact of one of the world's most powerful hymns: "Amazing Grace."…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Great Defiance: In conversation with David Veevers
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with esteemed historian David Veevers to discuss his latest work, "The Great Defiance." Beyond the usu…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Great Defiance: In conversation with David Veevers
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with esteemed historian David Veevers to discuss his latest work, "The Great Defiance." Beyond the usu…
2 years, 6 months ago
Discussing W.E.B. Du Bois with Chad Williams
In this episode of the Explaining History podcast, I'm joined by Professor Chad Williams to explore the life and thought of W.E.B. Du Bois, the forem…
2 years, 6 months ago
The modern right in Spain, from the Partido Popular to Vox
In this episode, I've had the pleasure of talking with a good friend of the podcast, Alvaro Gomez Velasco, our eyewitness on contemporary politics in…
2 years, 6 months ago
The origins of global free markets 1840-2001
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In this episode of the Explaining History podcast, we embark on a journey through modern economic history, tracing the evolution of glob…
2 years, 6 months ago
Eye Witness: The End of White Rule in Rhodesia
This episode takes our listeners on a remarkable journey into the tumultuous period of the 1970s in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, as seen through the lens of Ja…
2 years, 7 months ago
California: A Slave State - Part Two
**Explaining History Podcast Episode Description:**
In the highly anticipated second installment of our conversations with the esteemed Professor Jean…
2 years, 7 months ago
Colonialism and Culture Wars - In conversation with Professor Alan Lester
In this episode, we navigate the contemporary debates around colonialism, empire and slavery and its resonating echoes in modern culture wars with th…
2 years, 8 months ago
Slavery in California - In conversation with Jean Pfaelzer
n this eye-opening episode, we journey into the often-overlooked history of slavery in California, guided by the insights of Professor Jean Pfaelzer,…
2 years, 8 months ago