Historians At The Movies
Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
Podcasting since 2022 • 168 episodes
Historians At The Movies
Latest Episodes
Episode 127: Is Sinners the Best Film of the 21st Century with Dr. Zandria Robinson
Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration...
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Episode 127
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Reckoning: Pope Francis and the History of the Papacy with Dr. Matthew Gabriele
News broke yesterday of Pope Francis' death at the age of 88. Matt Gabriele joins in to talk about the man, the history of the papacy, and what comes next.About our guest:Matthew Gabriele is a professor of medieval studies i...
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Reckoning: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life with Dr. Mario Livio and Dr. Jack Szostak
Today astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel-winning chemist Dr. Jack Szostak drop in to talk about the search for extraterrestrial life.About our guests:Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, best-selling a...
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Reckoning : Gun Violence in America with Sasha Abramsky and Dr. Cari Babitzke
We're a couple days removed from yet another on campus shooting. Sasha, Cari, and I ask what the hell is wrong with America and how did we get here.About our guests: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western corresponde...
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