The History Channel
Does The History Channel shows history? From our perspective, not much. Join us as we look at several reality and "history" programs that are popular with History Channel viewers today.
5 Tammi 201627min
Ramona: Fictional Heroine and Cultural Icon
So you thought that Harry Potter was the first character to impact tourism? Think again! In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the cultural impact of Ramona, a fictional Latina character who drew tho...
17 Syys 201530min
The Stockholm Octavo: The Intersection of History and Fiction
Did you know that the Swedish government tried to save Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette from the French Revolution? That Sweden was almost thrown into a revolution itself? Or was it? In this episode, we...
15 Heinä 201534min
The Avengers: Heroes or Villains?
In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the new Avengers movie, and ask the question What is a hero? We also look at various themes that the directors and producers explore, such as impact of technolog...
11 Heinä 201534min
X-Men through the Ages
In this episode, Citlali and I explore the reflection of historical issues in the storylines of the X-men comics and films, including social, political, and ethnic perspectives and topics. We specific...
21 Kesä 201524min
Captain America & Propaganda
With the release of the first Captain America comic book in March 1941, comic book editors hoped that the Captain would help America recognize the dangers of the Nazis and Fascism in Europe. With the ...
21 Kesä 201534min
James Bond
In this episode, we will discuss the evolution of villains in the James Bond series and their connection to historical "villains."
21 Kesä 201536min
