
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 554 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsHistory | |||

Author David Grann joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his books, including "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "The Wager," and visits the vault of the Folger Shakespeare Library. This is an episode of C-SPAN's new series America's Book Club.
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On September 14, 1847, Winfield Scott's Army marched into Mexico City, marking the final stages of the Mexican-American War. University of Texas professor Aaron O'Connell chronicles the war's causes, the divisions it inflamed, and its aftermath.
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During Reconstruction, a campaign to overthrow the South Carolina government succeeded, triggering a constitutional crisis. University of North Carolina professor and author of "Sedition," Marcus Gadson, analyzed the history behind this event.
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This week on the Lectures in History podcast:
The mystery of the Roanoke Colony’s disappearance. In 1587, English settlers established a colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina — only to vanish without a trace soon afte... more
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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.
Lecture on Native Americans and Revolutionary War from Tulane was incredible!
This is a wonderful podcast. If you're interested in history, especially the American history, you'll find lectures that make you happy.
This is a wonderful podcast. If you're interested in history, especially the American history, you'll find lectures that make you happy.
so strange to profile him, hes a hardcore conspiracy theorists.
bunch of the other episodes are good though.
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A diverse array of expert historians illuminates significant moments in American history through engaging and thought-provoking lectures. Recent discussions have tackled a wide range of topics, including pivotal events leading to the American Revolution, the intricacies of the Cold War refugee experience, and the complexities of iconic figures like George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Episodes often balance multiple perspectives, covering controversial socio-political dynamics and the historical implications of political policies, which invites listeners to rethink conventional narratives and examine the past's relevance to contemporary issues. This educational approach is intriguing for history enthusiasts seeking deeper insights into Am... more
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