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The early fathers of science had grand visions for the domination of the earth and the future utopia, but it isn't until the 20th century's pop cultu…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Rise of Pop Culture Ep.1: The 60s and 70s
With the World and Cold Wars of the 20th century, Western culture sees the rise of something it had never experienced before: youth culture. But sex,…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
American Religion Ep.4: American Mysticism
The 19th century was home not only to many brand-new American religions but also to a large philosophical movement towards esotericism, mysticism, an…
4 months, 1 week ago
American Religion Ep.3: The Burned-Over District
America is the birthplace of an astounding number of new religions, but what's surprising is that many of them have their starting place, directly or…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
American Religion, Ep.2: Protestantism
It's often admitted that America has a strong Protestant influence, but what were the actual beliefs of these colonial religions? Utopianism, Kabbali…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
American Religion Ep.1: Founding Fathers
Is the United States a Christian nation? While the colonies mostly consisted of Protestants fleeing the European wars of religion, the answer is comp…
5 months ago
Feminism Series Intro: Eve vs. the Devil
"Feminism" is a modern, secular ideology with many different, conflicting manifestations. Today we explore the roots of this movement, and contrast i…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Feminism Series Intro: Eve vs. the Devil
"Feminism" is a modern, secular ideology with many different, conflicting manifestations. Today we explore the roots of this movement, and contrast i…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Feminism Ep.2: Industrialism
Feminism is more than the desire for women to be treated with respect. It arose in a very specific set of cultural circumstances—the industrial revol…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Feminism Ep.2: Industrialism
Feminism is more than the desire for women to be treated with respect. It arose in a very specific set of cultural circumstances—the industrial revol…
6 months, 3 weeks ago