Lectures in History

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January 28, 2024 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 1
University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the first of a two-part lecture.

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56 min
January 21, 2024 Presidential Scandals
University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discussed presidential scandals and how public reaction to them has changed over time.

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1 hr 19 min
January 13, 2024 History of Artificial Intelligence
Princeton University history professor Matthew Jones taught a class on
the history of artificial intelligence and the debates over its development.

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52 min
January 07, 2024 Cults & American Culture
Santa Clara religious studies professor Jim Bennett taught a class on the formation of cults and the history of notorious American cults. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit university located in California.
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1 hr 13 min
December 31, 2023 Slavery in the Northern Colonies
University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell taught a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
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1 hr 19 min
December 27, 2023 BONUS EPISODE: Convo w/ New Q&A Host Peter Slen
This week a conversation with the new host of Q&A, Peter Slen. We discuss the mission of the program, what to expect, and the best parts of hosting a one-hour conversation with interesting individuals.
All new episodes of Q&A begin on January 28th, 2024.
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12 min
December 24, 2023 Legacy of President Jimmy Carter
Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee.
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1 hr 14 min
December 17, 2023 The Cold War & Global Literature
University of Kentucky English professor Peter Kalliney discussed how Cold War politics shaped literature from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington.
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1 hr 5 min
December 10, 2023 Soldier, Diplomat & Civil Rights Leader Charles Young
The life and legacy of World War I general & early civil rights leader Charles Young was the topic of a lecture by Le'Trice Donaldson, history professor at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. This lecture was hosted by Akron University in Ohio.

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1 hr 25 min
December 03, 2023 Television, Internet & White House Communications
Chapman University Professor Lori Cox Han discussed how television and the internet impacted White House communications strategies. Chapman University is located in Orange, California.

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1 hr 17 min

About Lectures in History

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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After…