Man vs. the Machine: Technophobia and American Society
What drives people to reject technology? Though American society has been driven by technological...
40:48
269: Man vs. the Machine: Technophobia and American Society
What drives people to reject technology? Though American society has been driven by technological...
40:48
Love Off Limits: A History of the Relationships Once Considered Taboo in America
In this episode, Joanne, Brian, and Nathan discuss stories of love that challenged social norms...
49:39
268: Love Off Limits: A History of the Relationships Once Considered Taboo in America
In this episode, Joanne, Brian, and Nathan discuss stories of love that challenged social norms...
49:39
The Faces of Racism: A History of Blackface and Minstrelsy in American Culture
Nathan talks with historian Rhae Lynn Barnes about Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s 1984...
35:13
267: The Faces of Racism: A History of Blackface and Minstrelsy in American Culture
Nathan talks with historian Rhae Lynn Barnes about Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s 1984...
35:13
BlackStory: BackStory Celebrates Black History Month with a Compilation
Nathan showcases some of BackStory’s best content about African American history in honor of...
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266: BlackStory: BackStory Celebrates Black History Month with a Compilation
Nathan showcases some of BackStory’s best content about African American history in honor of...
52:03
Nixon Beyond Watergate: A History of the Presidency Before the Scandal
Today the Presidency of Richard Nixon is mostly remembered for how it ended - with the Watergate...
01:04:09
265: Nixon Beyond Watergate: A History of the Presidency Before the Scandal
Today the Presidency of Richard Nixon is mostly remembered for how it ended - with the Watergate...
01:04:09
When You Just Want to be Alone: The History of Solitude in America
We all have times when we want to be alone, but what is the history of solitude in America? How...
53:41
264: When You Just Want to be Alone: The History of Solitude in America
We all have times when we want to be alone, but what is the history of solitude in America? How...
53:41
The BackStory Prize: Our Choice for the Best Public History Project in America
BackStory is ten years old, and to celebrate our birthday we’ve created an important new prize -...
35:23
263: The BackStory Prize: Our Choice for the Best Public History Project in America
BackStory is ten years old, and to celebrate our birthday we’ve created an important new prize -...
35:23
Finding Americana: Butter Sculptures, Tiny Towns and Other Irresistible Gems
What could be more American than . . . butter carving? Maybe miniature roadside towns or perhaps...
53:46
262: Finding Americana: Butter Sculptures, Tiny Towns and Other Irresistible Gems
What could be more American than . . . butter carving? Maybe miniature roadside towns or perhaps...
53:46
What’s Cooking? A History of Food in America
It’s the holidays -- that time of the year when food is everywhere. So, Brian, Joanne, and Nathan...
50:27
225: What’s Cooking? A History of Food in America
It’s the holidays -- that time of the year when food is everywhere. So, Brian, Joanne, and Nathan...
50:27
Playing the Past: Video Games and American History
The Department of Defense developed the very first video game and the Oregon Trail taught a...
56:36
261: Playing the Past: Video Games and American History
The Department of Defense developed the very first video game and the Oregon Trail taught a...
56:36
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