Today, we’re picking up where we left off with dress historian Kenna Libes. Make sure to check out the previous episode “Corsets are not what you think”if you haven't.

Alright, have you heard of another term “stays?” Which one comes first, corsets or stays? We’re kicking off today's episode with this question and talk more about why wearing the right undergarments in portrayals of specific historic eras in movies and shows matter. Is it all about achieving a tiny waist? What do you mean it’s more about the “silhouette?” Also, have you wondered why most of the historic clothing you see in museums look so small? Was this because people were “built differently” back then? (Hint: nope!)  Are there movies and dramas out there that have good portrayals of historic dress? Hit play and let’s find out with Kenna. Remember to check out @rtienglish on Instagram and our YouTube for more interview highlights. See you there!

You can follow Kenna's work on Instagram @kenna.sews and/or @stoutstylehistory

Have you ever wondered how “accurate” the portrayal of historic dress is in movies and TV shows? For example, in well-known shows and films like Bridgerton and different Jane Austen adaptations, do they show a good portrayal of historic dress? One piece of garment – the corset, with the way it’s usually portrayed in movies and shows, has gathered an infamous reputation of being a piece of “torturous” undergarment. How factual are those claims? How should corsets in historic dress be worn? (Hint: NOT directly on your bare skin.) How has dress history evolved throughout the centuries?

For today’s show, I sat down with dress historian and PhD candidate at Bard Graduate Center in New York City in the United States, Kenna Libes to bust some myths about corsets and historic dress. In our conversation, we focused mostly on historic dress in Europe and North America. If you enjoy nerding out and learning about history, hit play and join our chat! Stay tuned for part 2 coming out next week. You can follow Kenna's work on Instagram @kenna.sews and/or @stoutstylehistory

Hello there, it’s your host Sharon. Welcome back to That’s Debatable. Today’s episode is part 2 of my interview with Dr. Anna Kaminsky, the director of The Federal Foundation for the Study of the Communist Dictatorship in Eastern Germany. Go check out part 1 if you haven’t. Today, we’re picking up where we left off. What are some ways students in Germany learn about the history of East Germany outside of classrooms? What are some methods their Foundation uses for educational programs to make it more welcoming to the public? Dr. Kaminsky would also share with us her delegation’s visit to the National Human Rights Museum in Taiwan, and what she looks forward to collaborating with Taiwan in the future. Hit play and join our chat.

You can learn more about their foundation’s work on their official website.

Hi there, welcome to another episode of That’s Debatable. For today’s show, I sat down with Dr. Anna Kaminsky, the director of The Federal Foundation for the Study of the Communist Dictatorship in Eastern Germany. Dr. Kaminsky led a delegation from Germany to Taiwan during early October this year for an exchange on approaching transitional justice.

How much do you know about the history of the Communist Dictatorship in Eastern Germany? Have you learned about it in your history classes at school? How do students in Germany learn about this history? Let’s find out more with Dr. Kaminsky.

You can learn more about their foundation’s work on their official website.

Do you have something you’re passionate about that you’ll spend time doing because it brings you so much joy? On your path, have you encountered doubts, questions, judgements from people (but you still love what you do)? This episode is for you. Today I sat down with jazz musician Roger Lin, to chat about our experiences being creative people and surrounding the themes “How to stay true to yourself?” and “Don’t be afraid to be different.” We will also touch on how music streaming platforms are impacting musicians. Let’s have a cozy chat together.

Follow Roger Lin’s work: https://www.rogerlinmusic.com/

Hi there, welcome to another episode of That’s Debatable. Have you wondered what it is like attending a vocational school in Taiwan? What are some differences between the experience to that of attending a high school? What are some stereotypes people in Taiwan have about students going to vocational schools? Today, I’m joined by Jim who attended a vocational school in Taiwan for a chat. Also, what are some improvements we hope to see in education in Taiwan? Let’s hop right in. 

For today’s show, I sat down with my friend Jim Shih, who’s been living in Germany for nearly 6 years. While I used to live on the east coast of the United States for 3 years. Today, we’re chatting about our experiences living abroad as young adults from Taiwan.What was our impression of Germany and the U.S. respectively before and after we spent some time there? How to introduce ourselves and our homeland, Taiwan, to foreign friends? We will touch on how we approach introducing our country, making friends, and the big topic: Taiwan vs the ROC (The Republic of China). Are they the same? How do we make this complex history approachable for our foreign friends (or at least try to)? And of course, a thorough discussion is outside of the scope of this show. What we shared on the show is from our personal experiences and points of view. Make yourself a nice beverage of your choice, and hit play.

In case you didn’t know, human activities have a great impact on the ocean. Furthermore, many aspects of our lives and well being depend on the ocean. Today, I sat down with marine biologist, Dr. Aziz J. Mulla to learn more about how we are affecting the ocean and how we could help protect it. Dr. Aziz J. Mulla has been a postdoctoral scholar at Academia Sinica and is currently working at National Taiwan University. He’s also been a scientific diver for many years.

From what we buy, what we eat, to impacts of big corporations and climate change, to the recent debate on Japan’s releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, we are here to talk more. We’ll also learn from Dr. Aziz J. Mulla, who specializes in corals, about how observing corals could inform us about the ocean. We will also touch on “ecological grief” and mental health. Let’s dive in.

Follow Dr. Aziz J. Mulla's work: Twitter @AzizJMulla and Instagram @zeezymulla

We’re back with Sophie Don, the Associate Director of the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation (PHRF) to talk more about Holocaust education in the United States. Make sure to listen to part 1 of the interview in case you missed it.

Why does learning about history in a physical space, like a memorial plaza, matter? What role could art, especially public art, play in the education of important historical events? How could we make space for hope and healing? Let’s hop right in.

How could we approach dark historic events, for example, the Holocaust? How could we approach education in nuanced ways? Today, I sat down with Sophie Don, the Associate Director of the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation (PHRF) to talk more about Holocaust education in the United States. The PHRF maintains, operates, and organizes educational programs for the first public Holocaust monument in the U.S. Sophie also shared stories of her grandparents who are both Holocaust survivors. Stay tuned for part 2 coming out next week! Thank you for stopping by, Sophie.