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Reflecting History

Reflecting History
Aztec Empire
The Odyssey
Congo Free State
The Road
The Metamorphosis
Sigmund Freud
Mexican Dirty War
Memory
Human Nature
Happiness
Isolation
Civilization
Arcane
Roma
Penelope
King Leopold II
Tenochtitlan
Telemachus
Cormac Mccarthy
Kafka

Reflecting History is an educational history podcast that explores significant historical events and themes without losing track of the ordinary people involved. Covering a wide variety of topics, it explores the connection between history, psychology, and philosophy.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes185Founded10 years ago
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In this episode I'm joined by author Eve J. Chung to discuss her latest book The Young Will Remember, a historical fiction novel set during the Korean War. We discuss her book, different historical narratives and memories of the Korean War, complex q... more

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The Congo Free State eventually dissolved, but what does it mean to us today? How did we collectively forget a tragedy on this scale? Why do some historical stories get buried in the sands of time while others don't? Historian Adam Hochschild calls o... more

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As atrocities and human rights violations continue in the Congo Free State, King Leopold II of Belgium sends out a "Commission of Inquiry" to the Congo to clear his name. Things don't go as planned. After one final hail mary attempt to sway public op... more

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As the evidence of atrocities in the Congo Free State became impossible to ignore, direct African resistance developed in numerous places around the Congo. As this was happening, a large and sophisticated human rights campaign developed around some c... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Johnson
Host of Compendium, A History Collection
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Episode: Episode 158: Unraveling Historical Threads with Josh Johnson
Host (Unnamed)
Host of Reflecting History
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Episode: Episode 158: Unraveling Historical Threads with Josh Johnson
Martin Gutmann
Historian, author, and professor at the Lucerne School of Business
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Episode: Episode 143: The Unseen Leader with Martin Gutmann
Ruby Lal
Professor of South Asian History at Emory University, author of several books including "Vagabond Princess"
Emory University
Episode: Episode 139: Vagabond Princess with Ruby Lal

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Accessible History

    My favorite episode so far is the one on Never Let Me Go. The pacing is especially strong and the episodes never drag on…he keeps the listener engaged the whole way through. What I appreciate most is how every ep makes me want to think more deeply and investigate the ideas further on my own. Great to listen to while running: engaging, intelligent, and easy to stay with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABitBookish32
    United States3 months ago
  • Solid

    These are just the right length and the host approaches the subjects with just the right touch. I like that there’s no wasted time in the beginning – he gets right into it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tall6677
    United States8 months ago
  • Very good

    Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ken18324
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yaassss!!

    This podcast is the bomb-diggity👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr.Pickle13
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect

    I listen to podcasts at night and so many podcasts are over excitable, loud, and with annoying music etc. this pod cast is exactly what I was looking for. It is history but without the gimmicks. The topics are really interesting. Love this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoJoHeath85
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners value the host's ability to connect history to larger philosophical questions
Some reviews mention the need for attentiveness due to dense content
Noted for making complex historical topics accessible without sensationalism
Praises thoughtful, calm narration and deep research that respects listeners' intelligence

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#21
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Talking Points

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Episode 139: Vagabond Princess with Ruby Lal
Q: How do you think we should think about the Mughal Empire as a whole?
The Mughals should be seen as a dynamic dynasty with a commitment to movement, conquest, and a unique cultural identity, driven by their precursors and intrinsic pluralism.
Episode 139: Vagabond Princess with Ruby Lal
Q: What led you to study the Mughal Empire?
Growing up in a multilingual, multi-religious background in Northern India, and being inspired by dynamic stories, I developed a strong interest in this historical period and its pluralistic influences.
Episode 145: Daughters of Shandong with Eve Chung
Q: How did you do this?
Writing this book felt like a steady process of sharing personal connections and working actively and obsessively on it.
Episode 145: Daughters of Shandong with Eve Chung
Q: Was this sort of ambiguous morality something that you wanted to depict?
Absolutely, depicting the complexity and brutality of war, indicating that both sides committed terrible acts.
Episode 145: Daughters of Shandong with Eve Chung
Q: As an author, are you thinking about how you orient the reader to the good and evil in your world, the morality?
Yes, I aimed to show that war is generally horrible and tried to strike a balance in depicting the morality of both sides.

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A historically focused show that builds narratives around significant events and themes, often highlighting the people who lived through them. Episodes frequently explore colonialism, memory, propaganda, and ethical questions, blending archival detail with philosophical and psychological angles. The host's thoughtful, measured narration is frequently praised for clear storytelling, careful research, and the ability to connect past events to modern concerns. The approach tends to favor nuanced analysis over sensationalism, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy deep, idea-driven history and reflections on human behavior and society.

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Reflecting History launched 10 years ago and published 185 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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