Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
Samuel Biagetti, PhDSo much of what we learn in a standard history class, and in the culture around us, are just cliff-note narratives, crafted to explain how things appear, rather than how things actually came to be. Peel back the layers of time and place with this thoroughly researched, college-level history podcast with over 200 episodes that uncover the forgotten forces that shaped – and that are still shaping – ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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We compare the ongoing series, "History of the United States in 100 Objects," which has been running on historiansplaining podcast since 2018, to the new series of the same title, launched earlier this year by 99% Invisible and BBC Studios -- and to ... more
We read poems dealing with the religious and intellectual history of New England & grappling with the legacies of Puritanism, the Great Awakening, and Transcendentalism: Robert Lowell's "Mr. Edwards and the Spider" and "Jonathan Edwards in Western Ma... more
A colony built on cod: We follow how the massive seasonal fishing industry of the 1500s, with its intense competition among Spanish, English, French, Basque, & Portuguese mariners in the frigid North Atlantic waters off of Newfoundland, eventually we... more
Post on patreon for patrons only for 6 months: We tackle the deepest mystery surrounding the ancient bog bodies: why were people ritually killed and deposited in bogs for millennia? Were they targets of murder, execution, or sacrifice? We analyze the... more
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- First class historiography
Dr. Biagetti is a first class historian and lore master. As a student of history, I’ve always believed any conversation about the past should be thrilling and engaging and if it’s not, you have the wrong person telling you the story. You won’t be disappointed, listening to Sam unpack the stories of the past and western civilization.
Apple Podcasts5Living on a Thin Line
United States4 months ago - An Autistic dream
perfect format and delivery for people who want to deep dive into topics and one podcast episode per topic isn’t enough.
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Australia4 months ago - The Best History Podcast by Miles
For those of you sick of candy, here’s a proper meal. It took me way too long to find this podcast, after having consumed a lot of drivel. I appreciate the absolute rigor Sam brings. Only two nitpicks: the title, perhaps, and the occasional heavy plosives in the audio (get a pop screen!).
Apple Podcasts5WhoisthisdoingthisUnited States4 months ago - Excellent! Beautifully detailed and delivered
Samuel, I am speechless….
What a generous gift.
Apple Podcasts5Fezziwig's BallUnited States5 months ago My favorite history pod
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A thoroughly researched, college-level history show that challenges conventional narratives and uncovers forgotten forces shaping today's world. Episodes span archaeology, early modern power, colonialism, and world history, with a recurring emphasis on evidence-based analysis, careful sourcing, and provocative reevaluations of well-known topics. Notable strengths include rigorous scholarship delivered in a clear, lecture-like voice, patron-supported funding keeping ads away, and a distinctive emphasis on connecting past events to contemporary understandings. Potential listeners include history enthusiasts, students, and professionals who value nuance, context, and thoughtful argument over sensational storytelling.
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