This podcast utilizes biography as an entry point to explore how history is created and what that process can tell us about our past and present society. For up...
To celebrate Presidents' Day, Jamie and Justina discuss the myths associated with our nation's first president, George Washington. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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Malcolm X
In our first season's final episode, Justina discusses Malcolm X's life, career, and complex legacy. She focuses heavily on the Civil Rights activist mother's life and influence and Alex Haley's role in the development of his autobiography. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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Mary Wollstonecraft
In this episode, Jamie examines why historical feminist narratives frequently disregard eighteenth century scholar, Mary Wollstonecraft. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
In this episode, Justina complicates American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career and legacy. Through this examination, she encourages listeners to question the "stories we tell" about the history of feminism. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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William Apess
Today, Jamie tells Justina about the life of William Apess. While Apess is virtually unknown today, he was an acclaimed Native orator and activist in the 1830s. In this episode we explore Apess’ life, how he was forgotten, and what this amnesia demonstrates about the stories we tell. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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À propos de The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast
This podcast utilizes biography as an entry point to explore how history is created and what that process can tell us about our past and present society. For updates and reading and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.
Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.
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