History Category
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GREAT MINDS ON LEARNING
Internationally respected author, blogger and learning expert, Donald Clark joins John Helmer of the Learning Hack podcast to discuss the history of thought and theorising about learning. The inspired, the enduring, the wacked-out weird and the just plain wrong, from Aristotle to the present day. © John Helmer 2021
HALLOWEEN NATION
Have you ever cut eyeholes into your mother’s good sheets? Can you watch entire horror movies through the gap between your fingers? Do you put out your jack-o’-lanterns in August? Have you worked out which member of your friend group is the Winnifred? If so, you belong in the Halloween Nation, where we not only understand your spooky obsession but also celebrate it! In this year-round Halloween podcast, we cover all aspects of our beloved dark holiday. Join us for eerie history, scary movie reviews, stories of ghost encounters, creepy guests, crafts, creatures, haunts, and anything else that might trick your treat. (The Halloween Nation Podcast is unaffiliated with the book of the same name.)
BLACK IS AMERICA
Black Is America is the award-winning podcast that brings to life the powerful and often overlooked stories of African Americans who have shaped our nation. Hosted by Dominic Lawson, each episode uncovers hidden heroes, innovators, and trailblazers who embody resilience, courage, and excellence. Through immersive storytelling, engaging sound design, and a touch of humor, Black Is America explores the complexities of Black history—highlighting moments of triumph and struggle, from the battlefield to the boardroom, from the arts to activism. Whether it's the bravery of soldiers like Lt. John Fox, the ingenuity of Black entrepreneurs, or the cultural impact of icons who changed the game, this podcast honors the past while inspiring the future. We are innovators. We are heroes. We are royalty. Welcome to Black Is America—where our history comes to life. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Visit blackisamericapodcast.com for transcripts, resources, and more.
UNTOLD DETROIT
Listen as a variety of beer industry leaders and historians tell the comprehensive story of Detroit brewing. Untold Detroit: Beer focuses on the long history of beer and brewing in Detroit — from before Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac arrived in Detroit to current events in Detroit’s beer scene. It takes a deep dive into the thoughts of those directly involved in creating today's brewing history, including brewing giants like Larry Bell, founder of Bell’s Brewery, John Stroh from the Stroh’s family and Annette May, the only female-certified Cicerone in the United States. Untold Detroit: Beer is the first podcast from the Detroit Historical Society and is hosted by Billy Wall-Winkel.
AMERICAN COMPASSION
The relationship we have with our society - how we bank, where and how we receive and pay for healthcare, even our workday - is structured by no accident. It’s all a part of the American safety net, a system in desperate need of repair. But how can we rebuild our systems if we don’t know who first dreamed of a safety net, and why they fought tooth-and-nail to make that vision a reality?
HEART OF ALL ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
The HEART OF ALL Oral History Project is a 7-part audio series that tells the story of the Lakota oyate from the Pine Ridge Reservation through the words of local elders, community members, and students. Proudly brought to you by Little Wound School and generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.