Innovative History

Fulton and Mike wrap up the first season of Innovative History and reflect on their search for creative ways to study the past. Mike describes life in the classroom and Fulton prepares for a new semester. See what the hosts have in store for Season 2! Learn more about the series and suggest topics for future episodes at https://innovativehistory.org/.

Can virtual worlds increase our understanding of history? In this episode, Fulton and Mike tackle Rockstar Games’ bestselling video game series Red Dead and it’s relation to the history and culture of the Old West. Mike shares his experience teaching a new history course about video games. Original music by Felix Halvorson. To learn more, visit https://innovativehistory.org/.

Episode 3: Video games are now played by two-thirds of the American population, including the majority of high school and college students. When young people study the past, they bring their knowledge of gaming with them, including popular titles that depict medieval warfare, the Old West, World War II, and more. Fulton and Mike analyze video game violence and how it influences our understanding of the past. Original music by Felix Halvorson. To learn more, visit https://innovativehistory.org/.

What would happen if historians put music and musicians at the center of their analysis when interpreting the past? Tune in this week as Fulton and Mike explore music as a vibrant, living historical source. The team surveys a range of musical material--from the chant of medieval monks to the protest songs of Canadian singer-songwriter Willie Dunn. Guest Felix Halvorson introduces Dunn’s Half Breed Blues (1971). To learn more, visit https://innovativehistory.org/.

In our first episode, Fulton and Mike discuss using historical video games as a source of inspiration for college students. Learn about the newest trends in teaching cultural history and how games like L.A. Noire are influencing the way we explore the past. Original music by Felix Halvorson. To learn more, visit https://innovativehistory.org/.

In our first episode, Fulton and Mike discuss using historical video games as a source of inspiration for college students. Learn about the newest trends in cultural history and how games like L.A. Noire are influencing the way we explore the past. Original music by Felix Halvorson. To learn more, visit https://innovativehistory.org/.

Learn more about the hosts of Innovative History, Fulton Bryant-Anderson and Dr. Mike Halvorson. The team explores new directions in historical research and teaching through media such as video games, roots music, and emerging technologies. Check back for new episodes at https://innovativehistory.org/.