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  • Episode 604 - Erasure and Existence: Histories of the Haudenosaunee

    We cannot talk about the history of the Genesee River without talking about the history of the people who have lived along it. The Genesee Valley has been home to members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — specifically the Seneca tribe — for centuries. However, popular narratives of Rochester history all too often mischaracterize Indigenous people as a disappearing race or simply ignore their entrenched connections to the region. In analyzing works by two key historians, George Harris and Arthur Parker, we illustrate the importance of looking at how context, values, and visions for the future shape the way people have written about the Haudenosaunee.

    21 min
  • Episode 603 - Gentleman of Fish
    Aquaculture is the controlled breeding and farming of fish and aquatic plants. In this episode, we discuss the life and work of Seth Green, and how a local Rochesterian pioneered the modern practice of fish farming in the Genesee valley.
    19 min
  • Episode 602 - Anatomy of an Epidemic
    In “Anatomy of an Epidemic”, we delve into Rochester’s 1832 cholera outbreak, and contextualize the social, medical, and political aspects of the disease. We examine Rochester’s response to the epidemic, and relate it to epistemic questions about disease and public health that were preeminent in the 19th century.
    17 min
  • Episode 601 - Cruising The Genesee
    Ever taken a ride down the Genesee River? Hop aboard our Genesee River Cruise, and let’s go “Cruising the Genesee” to take a closer look at the physical history of the river, discovering ways in which it intersects with the human histories along its banks! Two experts help us understand the river’s physical formation, geologic erosion and so much more as we embark on this adventure through time!
    19 min
  • Episode 506 - Biking Down the Road

    Walk with us around Rochester and talk about what does the future of biking look like for the city.

    What are some issues when it comes to biking now and what can we do to combat these problems.

    What can we look forwards in the Rochester 2034 Plan?

    16 min
  • Episode 504 - The Tyranny of Wheels

    Two words to describe our episode: CAR BAD. Sure, it’s funny to say, but the way that cars have affected our society — how we live, where we live, and how we get around — is way more significant than you may think.

    18 min
  • Episode 503 - The 1911 Plan: A Path Not Taken

    “A living city cannot stand still.” This is a direct quote from Rochester’s 1911 City Plan, a plan that provides a modern vision for the city’s urban future. The plan shows the potential for a city to integrate multiple modes of transportation in harmony with the beauty of nature. What happened, and how did we end up where we are today? Listen to our episode to learn more!

    16 min
  • Episode 502 - The Past and Presents of Sidepaths

    Bike paths. Why are they, where they are, and who decided to put them there? And why are there just so many in Rochester? Did you know they used to be called Sidepaths? What’s the difference, and why the name change? Join Logan as we blast into the past where we meet Mary Raymond daughter of Charles Raymond the father of the sidepath movement to discover the interesting history of the sidepath movement.


    23 min
  • Episode 501 - Free Wheeling Women

    We are kicking off Season 5 with a conversation about women’s liberation and relationship with cycling. Many famous Rochester women such as Susan B. Anthony, Francis E. Willard and May Bragdon became earnest advocates for the bicycle. Not only did women gain newfound mobility, but they adapted their lifestyle around this new technology.

    16 min

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Hear UR is a podcast written and produced by students at The University of Rochester. Each season tells historicals stories about Western New York.