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Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)

The Champlain Society
World War I
165th Battalion
World War II
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acadian Soldiers
History Of Accidents In Canada
Canada
Homesteading
Isolation
Brandon University
New Brunswick
Fascism
Community Spirit
Folklore
Superstitions
Demonic Possession
Vancouver Island
Hudson Bay Company
St. John
Natural Resources

Immerse yourself in Canada’s history! Witness to Yesterday episodes take listeners on a journey to document a time in Canada’s past and explore the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. To learn more about the Society and Canada’s history, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/news_WT... more

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Greg Marchildon speaks with Ron Graham about his book, The Coutts Diaries: Power, Politics, and Pierre Trudeau 1973-1981. Jim Coutts, principal secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau from 1975 to 1981, was one of the most powerful men in ... more

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Marc Milner
Author of 'Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign', Professor Emeritus at the University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
Episode: Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign
Ron Graham
Editor of The Coutts Diaries, author and former journalist
Sutherland House
Episode: The Coutts Diaries: Power, Politics, and Pierre Trudeau 1973-1981
Don Weekes
Author of 'Timeline of the Game, 150 Years of Hockey Stories'
Firefly Books
Episode: Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game: 150 Years of Hockey Stories
Harry Malcolmson
Author and art critic, expert on Canadian art history
University of Toronto Press
Episode: Scene: How the 1960s Transformed Canadian Art
Anton Wagner
Canadian cultural historian and author of The Spiritualist Prime Minister
White Crow Books
Episode: The Spiritualist Prime Minister: Volume 1: Mackenzie King and the New Revelation
Walter Meyer zu Erpen
Historian and archivist with a focus on spiritualism and psychical research archives
Episode: The Spiritualist Prime Minister: Volume 1: Mackenzie King and the New Revelation
Matthieu Caron
An urban historian specializing in the intersections of law, society, and the environment.
Author of 'Montreal After Dark'
Episode: Montreal After Dark: Nighttime Regulation and the Pursuit of a Global City
Richard Harris
Urban historical geographer, author of 'The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s–2020s'
McMaster University
Episode: The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s–2020s
Michael McDonnell
Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Sydney and author of *Masters of Empire, Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America*
University of Sydney
Episode: Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America

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Greg Marchildon
Host with a strong focus on Canadian history and interviews with key historical figures and scholars.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Broad and interesting Canadian history podcast

    It is very hard to give anything other than a five-star review for a free podcast that covers such interesting and under-served territory, but I dock one star to offer this constructive feedback: the interviews are often quite obviously scripted, with the host reading a broad question and the guest reading a prepared response. I know hosting a dynamic, unscripted interview is challenging (and the hosts are full-time academics and not pro podcasters), but the podcast would benefit from some less ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DWLNO60
    Canada5 months ago
  • Interesting, intelligent Canadian history

    I love this podcast. It’s smart historians talking about fascinating pieces of Canadian history, with an emphasis on primary sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Airstrom
    Canada4 years ago
  • Delightful!

    I’ve only listened to their latest episode about Haldane, and what a delight! Probing storytelling, with the simplicity that comes with passion. Buoyed with well sourced knowledge rather than dredged with unfounded opinion. No matter your tastes, the Viscount Haldane episode, is a must for every podcast listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    greasemandan
    United States5 years ago
  • Great contribution

    These podcasts are fascinating. I am so glad to have subcscribed and look forward to every new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard Patterson
    Canada5 years ago
  • Interesting interviews with serious historians

    This is a wonderful, serious, history podcast, centred around interviews with historians. There are many gems. I particularly enjoyed the segment on “How Canada Nearly Forgot the Second World War”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m_cuffa
    Canada6 years ago

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Many express appreciation for the informative nature of the episodes, often describing them as enlightening and thought-provoking.

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Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign
Q: What role did Canada play in the deception campaign leading up to Operation Overlord?
The first Canadian Army was a key part of the deception operation, leading to the misdirection of German forces and contributing to the success of Allied forces landing in Normandy.
Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign
Q: Why has the story of Canadian contributions during the Normandy Campaign lain hidden in the files for 80 years?
Marc explains that Canadian historians were denied access to essential documents and were purposely excluded from planning discussions due to political motives.
Beyond the Rink: Behind the Images of Residential School Hockey
Q: What do you hope readers will take away from the book?
The hope is that readers will understand the complexity of the survivors' experiences, recognizing the duality of hockey as both a cultural touchstone and a tool of colonial oppression.
Scene: How the 1960s Transformed Canadian Art
Q: What were the long-term effects of the 1960s art scene in Canada?
It established a mature art infrastructure that supported Canada's art world, laying a foundation that continues to influence it today.
Scene: How the 1960s Transformed Canadian Art
Q: What is the significance of the Ides of March in 1965?
It was a time when a major exhibition featuring Andy Warhol was planned, highlighting Canada's art scene and its challenges with key figures.

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Engaging listeners in Canada's history, the content covers a wide range of historical topics and figures, exploring significant events and their modern-day relevance. By featuring in-depth discussions with historians and authors, it illuminates stories that shape Canadian identity, culture, and politics, often drawing links between past and present issues. Noteworthy is the attention to indigenous history, political transition, and pivotal moments that have defined the nation, which presents a unique perspective for those intrigued by Canadian narratives.

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2. Ron Graham
3. Don Weekes
4. Harry Malcolmson
5. Anton Wagner
6. Walter Meyer zu Erpen
7. Matthieu Caron
8. Richard Harris

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