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Listening to America aims to “light out for the territories,” traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America’s past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country’s less visited byways, from national parks and forests to historic sites to countless under-recognized rural and urban places. Through this exploration ...

What led to the rise of the modern world? How have we made so much progress, and what are its consequences? What are humanity's best ideas? Join award-winning historian Brad Harris as he engages these fundamental questions and interprets the biggest historical forces that shape their answers, from the rise of civilization and the development of modern science to the spread of disease and the growth of globalization.

Currents: A IUME Podcast is a new podcast from the The Edmund W. Gordon Institute for Urban and Minority Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Hosted by Professor Cally Waite, historian of education, this series engages our network of IUME scholars and stakeholders in casual conversation. For those of you who are interested in how professors construct knowledge and formulate their research, you’ll definitely want to take a listen. We’ll get to hear their views on current events ...

History is under our feet and on our doorstep; local historian, Dr Fiona-Jane Brown delves into Aberdeen's forgotten and lost past with material from her Evening Express column "The History Quine".

Why did the Camino de Santiago develop and what was it like as it became one of the top European pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, laying the foundation for thousands of pilgrims to still walk it today? Historian John Seasholtz will discuss people, places and power in communities along the medieval pilgrim roads to Santiago de Compostela. The podcast should be of interest to modern-day pilgrims or anyone with a curiosity to learn more about the history of pilgrimage, medieval Europe and Spain ...

Introducing a new podcast from City of Sydney's history team: Letters of Complaint. Part live-action, part discussion, Letters of Complaint is a lively exploration of Sydney residents' grievances in the 19th century. Join City of Sydney historian Dr Lisa Murray as she delves into the city archives to reveal the best, worst and most bizarre letters of complaint.

Go on a journey with Travis and Chris as they deep dive into the little known stories about the Gem City, Quincy, Illinois.

Art Attack with Lizy Dastin and Justin BUA is a new kind of art podcast—engaging, informed, accessible and raw. Join artist BUA and art historian Lizy as they debate topical artworld happenings, bringing their unique—often contradictory—perspectives to the conversation. BUA is an internationally distinguished painter, television personality, writer, entrepreneur and teacher. He is perhaps best known for his renderings of often-overlooked characters that define the urban landscape; for instan ...

Reality Check Radio is an oasis of rational thought in an age of cancel-culture, censorship and false narratives. We cover the issues the establishment won’t, we challenge the voices the mainstream media don’t, and we believe you can discern the truth for yourself when given the full story. It’s time time welcome back common sense, open debate and reasonable discussion to the airwaves. Have a listen and see for yourself if the voice of reason isn’t music to your ears.