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Lectures in History

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American Revolution
World War II
Cold War
Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam War
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George Washington
Gilded Age
Baseball
Slavery
Civil War
Richard Nixon
Abortion
Great Depression
Lizzie Borden
Ronald Reagan
Reproductive Rights
Appalachia
Title IX
American Revolutionary War

Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.

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Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the international context of the American Revolution.

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History Professor Aaron Aster of Maryville College (TN) explores Appalachia's role in the founding of the United States, including how the American Revolution unfolded alongside conflicts among European and indigenous people over control of the land.... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Aaron Aster
Professor of history at Maryville College
Maryville College
Episode: Appalachia's Role in America's Founding
Dr. Doug Sofer
Faculty colleague of the presenter
Maryville College
Episode: Appalachia's Role in America's Founding
Kathleen DuVal
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: International Context of the American Revolution
Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker
PBS/C-SPAN project
Episode: Revolutionary War Leadership
Rick Atkinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Harper/WW II War history
Episode: Revolutionary War Leadership
Joseph Dunford
Retired Marine Corps General, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. military
Episode: Revolutionary War Leadership
Gordon S. Wood
Historian and professor, Brown University; renowned expert on early American history
Brown University
Episode: Revolutionary War Roots of the Civil War
Garrett Graff
Author of When the Sea Came Alive, oral historian of D-Day
Author, Historian
Episode: When the Sea Came Alive - An Oral History Of D-Day
Craig Simons
Historian and author, naval history expert
Naval Historian
Episode: When the Sea Came Alive - An Oral History Of D-Day

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Peter Castor
Host/lecturer accompanying the audience in the lecture series

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 841 ratings
  • Great stuff but…

    don’t expect to hear only opinions you like. These are lectures presenting historical facts which are sometimes then interpreted and applied to contemporary life. But unlike so many podcasts it isn’t pretending to be what it’s not.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TV Food and Drink
    United States2 months ago
  • !

    Cool

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    !huh
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Overall

    Many of the lectures are very good. Skip the cult and the prison gang ones, though. You won’t learn much about either.

    Would enjoy more variety of subjects. History has a lot of great topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    historyheather
    United States6 months ago
  • 1876 Great Sioux War

    I was just grinding my teeth this entire lecture. It was extremely biased against USA. Is the Professor by any chance Native American for crying out loud? It was too one sided for me. He was unsuccessful in taking a balanced approach. Too much liberal sentiments studded this interesting subject. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ballpeen brain
    United States10 months ago
  • Mark Moyar on Vietnam

    It was very informative and points out how some historians and journalists have clearly overlooked what was happening in South Vietnam from 1968-73. After 1967, many on the left focus on what was happening in America while selectively highlighting a few highly negative events in South Vietnam.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate in GA
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the scholarly rigor and broad guest mix, noting strong historical context and engaging Q&As.
A few critiques mention bias or selectivity in topic choices and sound quality from certain lectures.
Some episodes draw attention for balance concerns or pacing, with feedback on voice speed and editorial balance.
Positive feedback often highlights high-profile guests and practical leadership takeaways from history.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Appalachia's Role in America's Founding
Q: How would you respond to the idea that Native American identity evolved as a defining quality of America, changing over time?
The lecturer agrees and expands that Americans differentiated themselves from English norms partly through dress and cultural representations, signaling a developing American identity that included Native imagery and interactions, but also acknowledges that this process was complex and often shaped by conflict and negotiation.
Why Did America Declare Independence?
Q: At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, do we have any information on what percentage of the colonists were loyalists or not?
Historically, claims have varied, but it's clear that support for the revolution was more widespread than earlier scholars suggested, with many people supporting it for different reasons and at different times.
International Context of the American Revolution
Q: Would loyalties change if you were Metis, like mixed?
The Metis often aligned with Native communities and European powers depending on local interests and practical considerations, with some siding with the British and others with Native allies, illustrating fluid loyalties shaped by immediate political and economic calculations rather than fixed identities.
Revolutionary War Leadership
Q: Ken, did you discover any Washington aspects you didn't expect while making the film?
Burns notes Washington is everywhere in the project, with ongoing surprises about his adaptability, humility, and enduring influence on leadership and civic virtue.
Revolutionary War Leadership
Q: General Dunford, could you speak a little about the training that goes into transforming a civilian into a soldier and your experience?
Dunford describes civilian control as foundational, stressing professional identity, non-partisanship, and meritocracy as key to transforming civilians into effective military leaders, with history serving as a vehicle to teach these values.

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A rigorous history-focused series featuring top university professors, historians, journalists, and authors examining American history from the Revolutionary era to modern times. Episodes emphasize deep context, primary sources, and thoughtful discussion on leadership, religion, politics, and culture, often including Q&A or panel formats to illuminate complex historical debates. Notable strengths include high-profile guest appearances, strong scholarly grounding, and a clear mission to educate while connecting past events to contemporary discussions. The format mixes lectures, expert commentary, and narrative storytelling to help curious listeners discern nuance in historical narratives and leadership lessons across eras.

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2. Dr. Doug Sofer
3. Kathleen DuVal
4. Ken Burns
5. Rick Atkinson
6. Joseph Dunford
7. Gordon S. Wood
8. Garrett Graff

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