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In conversation with the UCL European Institute's Uta Staiger, the historian of modern Germany, Jeff Bowersox, discusses the arrival of Black American entertainers in Central Europe around 1900 - prior to the high modernist forms of American entertainment, including jazz. He also explores what the ambivalent responses of German-speaking audiences a…
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Do you have to be in a couple to be a successful adult? In this episode of Talking Europe, we ask how norms around coupledom differ across Europe and how they have changed in recent decades.The EI’s Claudia Sternberg is joined by Sasha Roseneil, Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science in the IAS, and UCL’s Dean of Social and Historical Scienc…
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Dr. Riitta-Liisa Valijärvi, associate professor in Finnish and minority languages, and PhD candidates, Charlotte Doesberg, and Amanda DiGioia, join “Talking Europe” to discuss their new edited volume, which brings together the fascinating pairing of rock music and research.The three SSEES researchers are the co-editors of ‘Multilingual Metal Music:…
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Professor Michael Shackleton is Special Professor in European Institutions at the University of Maastricht and Former Head of the European Parliament Information Office in the UK.In this episode of "Talking Europe," we discuss Michael's latest project, "Collecting Memories: The European Parliament 1979 to 2019." This is an oral archive of stories a…
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In times of urgency, governments habitually concentrate power and restrict citizens’ rights. The current situation is no different: in order to prevent or control the spread of COVID-19, governments around the world have issued stay at home orders and temporarily closed businesses. While such measures are clearly necessary, it remains important tha…
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In this episode of our new podcast series COVID-19: The Pandemic and Europe, EI Executive Director Uta Staiger explores the significance of Hungary's newly implemented Coronavirus Protection Law, together with Thomas Lorman, Teaching Fellow in Modern Central European History at the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), Sean Hanl…
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The UCL European Institute’s Brexit & Beyond podcast is back, with our first episode recorded 100% remotely. In this episode, Brexit research assistant Annisha Jhatakia interviews EI Executive Director, Uta Staiger, and Institute Manager, Oliver Patel, about the many ways COVID-19 is likely to impact the Brexit negotiations. They discuss whether th…
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Welcome back to another episode! This week, we're telling the (horrifying) story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie and the inspiring story of Ida B. Wells. Enjoy! CONTENT WARNING: The story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie has parts which are extremely graphic and contains extreme violence. Listener discretion is advised. Also! Go to our Instagram page and en…
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Welcome back! This week, we're telling the stories of Mother Jones, the "Great-Grandmother of Agitation", and Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Enjoy! Also! Go to our Instagram page and enter in the giveaway to win some sweet NYFH swag! Do it! Right now! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: …
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It's here. It's happening. It's Labor Day 2019! Join us this week as we tell the tales of Mary Wollstonecraft, early feminist author and romantic outlaw, and Leonora Barry, labor activist (DUH!). Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Music: …
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Goddesses, communists, and actors, oh my! Welcome back to Not Your Father's History and this week we're telling the tales of Xochiquetzal, the Aztec goddess of feminine energy, and Jean Ross, activist and singer. Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenhea…
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Welcome back to another episode! Are you ready to unleash your inner goddess? This week, you'll hear the stories of Bastet, Egyptian goddess of fertility, and Iva Toguri, the not-so-infamous Tokyo Rose. Enjoy! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Musi…
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In the latest edition of our 'Talking Europe' podcast series, Carlotta Ferrara Degli Uberti (UCL Italian) and Uta Staiger discuss the role and cultural imagination of the Jewish minority in Italy – from the unification of the country into a new nation-state until the end of the First World War. Dr Ferrara’s book investigates key concepts such as fa…
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Another week and another episode! There's drama, war, cooking, ants, and Nate makes a podcasting debut. Join us as we hear the stories of Fannie Farmer and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Music: @SwingWhale…
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Is it Game of Thrones or is it Not Your Father's History? Welcome to another episode filled with drama, war, crazy dudes, and fabulous ladies. This week, we're discussing the stories of Queen Isabella, the "She-Wolf" of France, and Kay Boyle, a 20th Century author with an amazing story to tell. Enjoy! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! I…
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Look. Just pretend it's Earth Day. Join us in this very late and very special Earth Day episode where we discuss Gabrielle and Louise Howard, the organic farming sisters, and Alice Hamilton, American physician and public health advocate. Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodca…
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Another week, another episode! Join us this time on Not Your Father's History as we tell the stories of Qiu Jin and Lady Eve Balfour. There's drama, action, revolution, and...farming? Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Music: @SwingWhale…
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It's your favorite day of the week - new episode day! This week, Annika brings you the mystery surrounding Mary Pinchot Meyer and Katie has two stories to tell (don't worry they're connected), Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine, Sydney's Crime Queens. Enjoy! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpo…
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Another week, another episode! This week, join us for Women's History Month and the stories of Louise Bryant, American journalist, and Jackie Mitchell, strikeout pitcher. Listen up! Want show updates? Follow us on social media! Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Music: @SwingWhale…
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March is Women's History Month! But first, one more story in honor of Black History Month.This episode: Elisabetta Sirani, Baroque painter of bold women, and Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero, business man, and politician. Want show updates? Follow us on social media!Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: www.laurenheathart.…
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In honor of Black History Month, Annika discusses Katherine Dunham, world renowned dancer, choreographer, activist, and teacher. But first, Katie covers Olive Thomas, the original flapper girl and the "Most Beautiful Girl in New York." Want show updates? Follow us on social media!Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork: ww…
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It's our 30th Episode! Annika covers the exploited women of early Hollywood and Katie is talking about Emma Goldman, The Most Dangerous Woman in America! Content Warning: Discussion of abortion, rape, and non-consensual medical procedures. Want show updates? Follow us on social media!Instagram: @not_your_fathers_historyTwitter: @NYFHpodcast Artwork…
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The mysteriously delayed episode is here! Come spend an hour with us and hear the story of Felice Schragenheim and Lily Wust in addition to the history of the Swedish holiday, Saint Lucy's Day. Happy Holidays to all our listeners! Want show updates? Follow us on Instagram! @not_your_fathers_history Artwork: www.laurenheathart.com Music: @SwingWhale…
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Welcome back! Did you miss us? You better have.This week, Katie and Annika are talking about Hannie Schaft, Dutch resistance fighter, and Alice Ball, turn-of-the-century microbiologist. Also, we have our first ever advertisement which means we have no idea what we're doing! If it doesn't show up, we blame PodBean! Follow us on Instagram: @not_your_…
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