In Search of Lost Manuscripts: Poggio Bracciolini (Tell Me Another #6)
In the early 15th century, Poggio Bracciolini sets out on a quest to rediscover lost knowledge, and in doing so helps to ignite a revolution in European thought.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @us...
2 Mar 202237min
Slavery in the Middle East: Dr. Matthew Hopper (Scholars by the Sea #3)
An interview of Dr. Matthew Hopper, of the History Department of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, about his book, Slaves of One Master: Globalization and Slavery in Arabia in ...
23 Feb 202232min
Most Influential Islands, part 1 (History's Top Three #4)
In the history of the world, which islands have had the most impact? In these two episodes, our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which islands have shaped our world the most.Follow us on Inst...
16 Feb 202224min
Most Influential Islands, part 2 (History's Top Three #5)
In the history of the world, which islands have had the most impact? In these two episodes, our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which islands have shaped our world the most.Follow us on Inst...
16 Feb 202230min
Charles Nolan & Brian Vandemark (Life at the Academy #2)
Three midshipmen interview Professors Charles Nolan and Brian VanDeMark about how the culture of the Naval Academy has changed since the 1980s.[Producer's Note: This episode represents our midshipmen ...
9 Feb 202251min
African Emperor: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, part 1 (Tell Me Another #4)
Orphaned as a boy in colonial Central Africa, Bokassa joins the French army, and serves in Vietnam, where he fathers a daughter named Martine. Returning to his homeland, he launches a successful coup....
2 Feb 202225min
African Emperor: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, part 2 (Tell Me Another #5)
As a dictator with almost unlimited power, Bokassa declares himself Emperor of Central Africa. He adopts not one but two young Vietnamese women named Martine, both of whom claim to be his daughter.Tra...
2 Feb 202233min
Confederate Citadel: Dr. Mary DeCredico (Scholars by the Sea #2)
An interview of Dr. Mary DeCredico, of the Naval Academy's History Department, who discusses her recent book, Confederate Citadel: Richmond and Its People at War. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @...
26 Jan 202223min
