In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Dan Black about his new book Harry Livingstone’s Forgotten Men: Canadians and the Chinese Labour Corps in the First World War. They talk about how he came to the story, why it hasn’t received a lot of attention, and the challenges of finding sources. They also chat about the men’s experiences in Canada, the government’s reasons for keeping it secret, and the acknowledging the diversity of Canada’s war experience.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with director Rebecca Snow and producer Steve Gamester about their new documentary Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust. They talk about the process of finding the three survivors featured, the research process, and the emotion in telling these stories. They also talk about the film’s style, the survivor’s different reactions to the research, and the valuable lessons that we can learn from survivors.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with the great Madeleine Kloske about their grad school experiences. They talk about the grad school environment, managing stress, and promoting positive mental health within the academy. They also talk about strategies for grad students to manage their time, the need for work-life balance, and how to set up new grad students for success.

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In this episode of the History Slam, I try to feed the positive and talk about the main reasons I love history and being a historian. I talk about the fun struggle of research, the discovery of new stories, and the humanity of studying the past. I also talk about the opportunities that I have been fortunate enough to have from studying history and the relationship between mortality and history.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Colin Coates, one of the editors of the new book The Nature of Canada. They chat about the book, its approach to Canadian environmental history, and the process of putting it together. They also talk about the role of nature in informing Canadian identity, understanding the environments role in reconciliation, and Canadians’ relationship with nature.

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In this episode of the History Slam Sean Graham talks with filmmakers Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche about their new documentary Advocate, which profiles Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel, who has spent her career defending political prisoners, including Palestinians. They talk about Lea Tsemel, her career, and how she is perceived in Israel. They also talk about the challenges of putting together the film, its narrative structure, and why this story is so important to share.

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In this episode of the History Slam, I talk with Aaron Boyes and Corey Beaton about Bill C-150 and its contested commemoration surrounding the claims that decriminalized homosexuality . We talk about the bill’s contents, how politicians discussed homosexuality at the time, and the immediate impact of its passage. We also debate the 50th anniversary commemorations, how nuanced discussions fit into wider Pride events, and the need for LGBTQ2+ representation in national celebrations.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Jim Parks, a Second World War veteran featured in the new film D-Day in 14 Stories. They talk about his experience during D-Day, the sights and sounds of the war, and his feelings towards the Germans. They also discuss his memories of training, his time in London, and where he was on Victory in Europe Day.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham chats with Raymond Blake about his new book Where They Once Stood: Newfoundland’s Rocky Road Towards Confederation, which he wrote with Melvin Baker. After they briefly reminisce about Sean’s time at the University of Regina, they chat about Newfoundland and Labrador rejecting Confederation in 1869, the public reaction, and how the First World War influenced the Dominion’s independence. They then talk about Joey Smallwood and his campaign for Confederation, the economic realities of Newfoundland in the 1940s, and why the narrative of Newfoundlanders being duped into Confederation emerged.

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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Sheldon Krasowski about his book No Surrender: The Land Remains Indigenous. They talk about the tactics used by the government, the motivations of individual agents, and how outside pressures influenced negotiations. They also talk about how treaties influence contemporary discussions and working towards Reconciliation.

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