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Historically Thinking

Al Zambone
World War II
American Revolution
Philadelphia
Roman Roads
Greek Revolution
Horse
Nationalism
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Soviet Union
French Revolution
Civil War
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War and Power: Who Wins Wars and Why
U-Boat War
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We believe that when people think historically, they are engaging in a disciplined way of thinking about the world and its past. We believe it gives thinkers a knack for recognizing nonsense; and that it cultivates not only intellectual curiosity and rigor, but also intellectual humility. Join Al Zambone, author of Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life, as he talks with historians and other professi... more

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At the very beginning of his forthcoming book Europe: A New History, my guest Roderick Beaton asks a simple but disarming set of questions: Why a “new” history of Europe? Why might we need one? And what makes this history new?

His answer is not mere... more

“In the generation just before the Civil War, something like one-quarter of America’s enslaved people lived on large plantations with fifty or more forced laborers—in essence, work camps, where contact with whites might be limited and mostly utilitar... more

“Over the course of the sixteenth century,” writes my guest Catherine Fletcher, “the handgun made a transition from a novel and decisive military technology to become an everyday object, in use across society and carrying a new set of cultural associ... more

The history of modern Syria is usually reduced to a story of autocracy, repression, and occasional revolt. And it is a short story, stretching back only to the fragmentation of the Ottoman Empire, or perhaps to the secret terms of the Sykes-Picot Agr... more

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Recent Guests

Melvin Patrick Ely
Historian and author of A Terrible Intimacy
Author/historian; specializes in slavery in the American South
Episode: Terrible Intimacy: Melvin Patrick Ely on Interracial Life in the Slaveholding South
Catherine Fletcher
Historian of Renaissance and early modern Europe; author of The Firearm Revolution
Author of The Firearm Revolution
Episode: The Firearm Revolution: Catherine Fletcher on how the firearm changed society
Daniel Neep
Author of Syria, A Modern History; Senior Editor at Arab Center Washington, DC; non-resident fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University
Arab Center Washington, DC; Brandeis University
Episode: Syria: Daniel Neep on the Modern History of a Very Old Place
Andrew Meyer
Professor of History at Brooklyn College and expert in early Chinese intellectual history
Brooklyn College
Episode: The Great Historian: Andrew Meyer on Sima Qian and the invention of history
Fitzhugh Brundage
William B. Umstead Professor of History, UNC Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Worse Than Hell: W. Fitzhugh Brundage on Prisoners of War and Prison Camps of the American Civil War
Timothy D. Grundmeier
Professor of History at Martin Luther College and author of "Lutheranism and American Culture."
Martin Luther College
Episode: Civil War Religion: Timothy D. Grundmeier on Lutheranism, the Civil War Era, and American Culture
Andrew Seth Meyer
Professor of History at Brooklyn College and specialist in the intellectual history of early China
Brooklyn College
Episode: To Rule All Under Heaven: Andrew Seth Meyer on the Revolution of Classical China, and How It Changed Human History
Bill Peterson
Director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Episode: Historically Thinking Roundtable: Historians, Historical Thinking, Civic Trust, and America at 250
Trait Thompson
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma Historical Society
Episode: Historically Thinking Roundtable: Historians, Historical Thinking, Civic Trust, and America at 250

Host

Al Zambone
Host of Historically Thinking and author of Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life, he engages with guests on topics of history and historical thinking.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Best history podcast

    Al is a great raconteur and knows how to share the best of what his guests have. He also has a deep respect for the craft of history. This show is the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben F Jones
    United States8 months ago
  • one of the best historical pods out there

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Elan Mask
    a year ago
  • Wonderful, insightful, enjoyable!

    I came to this podcast through a friend and am glad I did! I’m not an expert on history, nor am I an historian. But I do enjoy learning about history and different perspectives and lessons we can learn about ourselves and our present through history. I am impressed by Mr. Zambone’s depth of knowledge and insight and have learned so much from this podcast. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DesiAnn74
    United States2 years ago
  • A Window more people need to look through

    Brings the past to life and reveals complexities, subtleties, and understandings that broad brushes almost always miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    orthoagnostic
    United States3 years ago
  • Thoughtful and Interesting

    This is a really interesting podcast. Hosted by a historian, it is a great resource for anyone wanting to engage in history on a deeper level. As a high school history teacher, I have learned a great deal not just about particular topics but about how to think and ask questions like a historian. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IkeM96
    United States5 years ago

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The podcast features thoughtful discussions that deepen understanding of historical topics.
Listeners appreciate the blend of entertainment and education, finding it enjoyable and relevant.
The host is engaging and knowledgeable, making complex history understandable.

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Worse Than Hell: W. Fitzhugh Brundage on Prisoners of War and Prison Camps of the American Civil War
Q: How did the scale of Civil War POWs affect the Union and Confederate administrations?
Both sides faced unprecedented numbers that outstripped existing prison capacity, forcing rapid improvisation of camps, transport logistics, and the creation of makeshift facilities, which in turn amplified bureaucratic strain and human suffering.
To Rule All Under Heaven: Andrew Seth Meyer on the Revolution of Classical China, and How It Changed Human History
Q: What is the chin paradox?
The chin paradox is that the Qin Dynasty, having unified China through overwhelming military power, collapses soon after achieving its goals, highlighting the failure to establish lasting governance.
To Rule All Under Heaven: Andrew Seth Meyer on the Revolution of Classical China, and How It Changed Human History
Q: What is the shape of society in the region?
Chinese society during the Warring States is structured similarly to medieval European societies, dominated by a hereditary aristocracy and marked by significant importance placed on lineage and ancestry.
To Rule All Under Heaven: Andrew Seth Meyer on the Revolution of Classical China, and How It Changed Human History
Q: What are the warring states?
The warring states are characterized by both disunity among regional princes and the centralization of power, as they gradually begin to assert autonomy from the Zhou kings.
To Rule All Under Heaven: Andrew Seth Meyer on the Revolution of Classical China, and How It Changed Human History
Q: Can you give us a sense of dates for the period in question?
The period discussed runs from the death of Confucius around 479 BC to the death of the First Emperor in 210 BC, marking significant historical developments.

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Focused on the art and craft of historical thinking, this podcast features in-depth conversations with historians and professionals, emphasizing the importance of examining history through various perspectives. The discussions span a wide range of topics, including significant historical events, cultural shifts, and the nuances of memory and interpretation in shaping our understanding of the past. Unique insights from guests, who include academic experts and authors, contribute to an engaging exploration of how historical complexities intersect with contemporary issues.

Listeners can expect to find thought-provoking content that encourages deeper reflection on history's role in modern society, which is particularly relevant for both histor... more

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4. Andrew Meyer
5. Fitzhugh Brundage
6. Timothy D. Grundmeier
7. Andrew Seth Meyer
8. Bill Peterson

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