FORUM: Beyond the Pages
If any bit of Florida’s history, cultures, literature, or cuisine has piqued your interest, then it’s probably been covered in FORUM, the award-winning magazine of Florida Humanities.
This podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the stories from current issues and speaks to the writers who bring some of the most fascinating Florida topics to life.
FORUM: Beyond the Pages
Latest Episodes
Steven Noll | A Dream More than 30 Years in the Making | Spring 2026 Issue
Historian Steven Noll discusses his article, A Dream More than 30 Years in the Making—a celebration of the long-awaited reconstruction of Fort Mose in St. Augustine. The first free Black settlement in the United States.Steven No...
Judith Bense | Before Jamestown, Before Plymouth | Spring 2026 Issue
Archeologist Dr. Judith Bense discusses her article, Before Jamestown, Before Plymouth—a vivid look into the 250 years of Spanish Florida.Dr. Judith Bense is a historical archaeologist specializing in Spanish West Florida and th...
Robert Cassanello | Constituting Florida | Spring 2026 Issue
Historian Robert Cassanello discusses his article, Constituting Florida—an exploration of the many founding documents and events that helped shape the Sunshine State.Robert Cassanello is an associate professor of history at the ...