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Explore the themes connecting the past, from the ancient all the way to today. Each month we'll examine a new theme, focusing on a different society and time in history each week before bringing the c... more
FAQs about Yesterday Meets Today: Themes Throughout History:How many episodes does Yesterday Meets Today: Themes Throughout History have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
March 30, 2021Beyond the Horizon: Age of ExplorationWe explore the time when Europe set out to explore the Atlantic and the Americas, focusing mainly on answering that question about who completed the first circumnavigation. We also look at a little of what the Vikings accomplished prior to this time period....more35minPlay
March 12, 2021Beyond the Horizon: Han and Tang DynastiesWe take a look into two explorers from China, one from the Han Dynasty and the other from the Tang Dynasty. Two explorers separated by centuries, but still connected....more25minPlay
March 02, 2021Beyond the Horizon: Greece, Rome, & CarthageAs explorers ourselves, we begin looking at explorations throughout history starting with the ancient world. Greece, Rome, and Carthage each feature along with several reasons why explorers go off towards the horizon....more30minPlay
February 09, 2021Marriage: Love, Law, Lineage: The Ancient WorldWe explore some of the oldest records we have for marriage. This begins in Mesopotamia. 4,000 years ago and continues through Greece and Rome....more29minPlay
January 28, 2021Renewal & Rebirth: Analysis and ConnectionsIn the final episode of our first theme in 2021, which took a definite shift towards New Year's celebrations, we explore our theme in the United States and connect it to other areas we explored. We'll explore both New Year's celebrations and our initial theme as well as another look at the phoenix....more34minPlay
January 19, 2021Renewal & Rebirth: IndiaThis week we go to India and explore the festivals Nowruz and Holi. We'll trace the origins of Nowruz, the legends behind Holi, and other topics as we continue looking for examples of our theme....more31minPlay
January 12, 2021Renewal & Rebirth: Chinese New YearWe head over to China and explore a celebration thousands of years old. We'll look at its origins as well as modern celebrations. Outside these celebrations, we explore where our theme is found in Taoism....more27minPlay
January 05, 2021Renewal & Rebirth: Babylon & Greco-RomanIn the first episode of 2021, we look at ideas of renewal and rebirth in several ancient societies. We also see the presence of a couple of New Year celebrations....more30minPlay
December 27, 2020'Tis the Season: Analysis and ConnectionsWe wrap up our theme by looking into the history of Christmas. Along with connections to other celebrations, we'll also see how Christmas had a bumpy road before arriving to the holiday we know today....more37minPlay
December 19, 2020'Tis the Season: HanukkahIn the third episode of our 'Tis the Season theme, we take a look at the origins of Hanukkah. Including what is called the Hanukkah miracle. We also take a brief look at Kwanzaa....more30minPlay
FAQs about Yesterday Meets Today: Themes Throughout History:How many episodes does Yesterday Meets Today: Themes Throughout History have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.