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William H Palk and Colin du Plessis
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best High School History Recap episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to High School History Recap for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite High School History Recap episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
#19 The Rise of Agrarian Civilizations
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05/14/20 • 51 min
In this episode we investigate why the very first farming civilizations did not appear in Africa which is considered to be the cradle of humankind. We then turn our attention to Mesopotamia and discuss how farming villages started there between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. We look at the first big city of Uruk and then consider some of the reasons for the rise of states. What are states and how do they form? How does an empire differ from a state? We then briefly explore the very first empires: the Akkadian and Assyrian Empires. What were some of the reasons for the rise of these empires, but also what contributed to their collapse. We've drawn quite extensively on the excellent work of the World History Project at the website oerproject.com.
#Short The Domino Theory with Matthew
High School History Recap
05/11/20 • 2 min
In these #Shorts we get our students to define important concepts from history. In this first #Short, Matthew Andrews explains the Domino Theory.
#2 Apartheid Series with Dr Wayne Dooling - Segregation
High School History Recap
11/10/21 • 29 min
In the first episode of our Apartheid Series, Colin is joined by Dr Wayne Dooling from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. The conversation deals with the concept of segregation in South Africa, where it comes from and how it was implemented. As an expert on Race, Segregation, and Apartheid in Twentieth-century South Africa, Dr Dooling helps us make sense of the systems of racial separation that would lead to the overarching system of Apartheid.
#47 A More Complete Story of Black Power with Dr Ashley D Farmer
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07/18/20 • 72 min
In this podcast we discuss Black Power and the Black Panther Party with historian, Dr Ashley Farmer. Dr Farmer is the author of the fantastic book "Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era". What are the central principles of Black Power? Did Black Power start with Stokely Carmichael in 1966? We see that Black Power has a long history, going back to Marcus Garvey and Robert F Williams. Who were the Deacons for Defense? Black Power coalesced into a movement in the 1960's and 1970's. The term itself can actually be traced back to author Richard Wright. Dr Farmer shows how Black Power was more of an ideology, but that this way of thinking found expression in the Black Power Movement. Why is the Civil Rights Movement associated with non-violence, but Black Power with the use of force? How did this false dichotomy come about? Why do people still think Rosa Parks was either tired or old when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man? The Civil Rights Movement and Black Power were more like streams that weaved into each other. It wasn't necessarily two separate movements. Dr Farmer refers to these efforts for the liberation of African Americans as the Black Freedom Movement. But it is a fact that strategies and approaches differed depending on what black people's lives looked like. Why is Malcolm X considered the patron saint of Black Power? Why are women "left out" of the conventional Black Power narrative? Dr Farmer shows how the Moynihan Report of 1965 contributed to the silencing of women's voices. Who were some of important women in the Black Power movement? Ella Baker is quoted as saying "strong people don't need strong leaders". To do Black Women's history is to do grassroots history. Find out why this is the case. What is the origin story of the Black Panthers? Where did the ideas and icons for the Black Panthers come from? We learn that there was way more to the Black Panthers than the much publicized "police the police". We also talk about the roles of Angela Davis and Kathleen Cleaver. We conclude by discussing the link between Black Power and Black Lives Matter. This was truly a very insightful discussion about a topic that definitely needs re-investigation. Find Dr Ashley Farmer on twitter @drashleyfarmer. Please give us some feedback @WilliamHPalk or @C_duPlessis.
#2 1983: Almost Armageddon with Taylor Downing
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09/07/20 • 65 min
In this episode, Taylor Downing joins us to discuss his latest book "1983 The World at the Brink". Taylor is an historian who has written several best selling books (on topics like World War II and the Cold War). After getting some Cold War context, we dive into the question of how close the world came to nuclear Armageddon. Most of us know about the Cuban Missile Crisis, but the events of 1983 brought us even closer to the edge. We've asked Taylor about the significance of the doctrine of mutually assured destruction ("MAD") and whether that kept the superpowers at bay. This did not deter the US and Soviet Union from stockpiling their nuclear arsenals to full capacity. We discuss the presidency of Ronald Reagan and why Americans were so oblivious about the events that unfolded in 1983. Did the events of 1983 contribute to the end of the Cold? Find us on twitter at @WilliamHPalk or C_duPlessis.
#15 The German Offensive in Western Europe
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05/07/20 • 47 min
In this episode we continue the story of World War II. We briefly look at the Phony War and then continue with Germany's attack on Denmark and Norway. We then consider Germany's plan for the rest of Europe, specifically looking at the Maginot Line and Von Manstein's plan to invade France through the Ardennes. We look at the attacks on the Netherlands and Belgium and how the Germans managed to pin the Allied forces to the coast. We also discuss what happened at Dunkirk and how the Germans then set course for Paris. We end the discussion with the creation of the Vichy government. We've drawn on the work of historians Marvin Perry and Sir Basil Liddell Hart. as well as the excellent courses @TheGreatCourses.
#13 Writing a Good Discursive Essay with Robyn Mowatt
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04/28/20 • 94 min
In this episode we discuss how to write a good discursive history essay according to IEB assessment criteria. Robyn is an assessment specialist with the IEB (Independent Examinations Board) in South Africa. We find out why we write essays in history. We discuss the types of essays written in the IEB. We look at all the important features of a good discursive essay. We try to establish how the discursive essay links to historical inquiry in general. We analyze the whole process of essay writing from selecting the right question, unpacking the question, doing your planning, writing a good introduction, the importance of proper paragraphs, and rounding it off with a suitable conclusion. How long should my essay be? What words are important when writing this type of essay? Finally, we scrutinize the rubric for the discursive essay. Please send us your questions and suggestions to the twitter handle @WilliamHPalk.
#10 The Story of Stoicism Part 1 with Donald J Robertson
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12/28/20 • 51 min
In this episode, I explore the story of Stoicism with Donald Robertson. It takes us all the way back to Socrates, who is considered to be the godfather of Stoicism. Donald tells a number of stories related to the emergence of this school of philosophy. Did you know that Plato's Academy was only one of many gymnasia in ancient Greece? We talk about the misfortunes of Zeno (the Phoenician dye merchant), and how his encounter with the Oracle of Delphi set him out on a quest to piece together the teachings of Socrates. But what is Stoicism all about? Find out more about developing a mindset that enables us to overcome our irrational passions, desires and emotions. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and author of six books (the latest on the Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius). Visit his website, or follow him on twitter @DonJRobertson.
#14 The Cradock Four with Zikhona Valela
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04/17/22 • 60 min
The following twitter post accompanies this episode of The Cradock Four.
https://mobile.twitter.com/valavoosh/status/1276826105740169218
The historian, Zikhona Valela, joins us to talk about the Cradock Four and, more specifically, misinformation around the supposed famous photo of the Cradock Four. Zikhona tells the story of the four men who were murdered on June 27th, 1985. How did it happen that two of the four men, and the trauma of their families, were actually erased from the historical record? Why do we continue sharing convenient narratives that are, on closer inspection, inaccurate and untrue? Zikhona helps us to piece together some of the missing parts of the Cradock Four. We also consider some of the failures of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
Some of the questions asked:
- Who were Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli?
- What motivated Zikhona to fight misconceptions about the past?
- Is the South African public apathetic about their past?
- How should we go about dispelling misinformation about the past?
- What is missing from the conventional narrative of the Cradock Four?
- How do we do the story of the Cradock Four justice?
- Is the 1980s a turning point in South African history?
- How did the United Democratic Front (UDF) come into existence?
- Is the murders of Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli a case of mistaken identity?
- How does the supposed photo of the Cradock Four perpetuate a false narrative?
- How did it happen that Mbulelo Goniwe and Madoda Jacob were erased from history?
- Who took the photograph of the Cradock Four? When was it taken?
- The importance of crediting photographers
- What did the families of the Cradock Four know before truths were revealed at the TRC?
- Would the truth about the Cradock Four have come to light without the perpetrators testifying before the TRC?
- Why did the Mbeki government not proceed with TRC recommendations?
- Why was the late 1980s and early 1990s more violent than earlier decades?
- Why would some people think of Nelson Mandela as a sell-out?
- What were some of the failures of the TRC?
- What should the lesson be that we take from the story of the Cradock Four?
Follow Zikhona Valela on twitter @valavoosh. Send questions and suggestions to William H Palk at @WilliamHPalk and Colin du Plessis at @C_duPlessis.
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How many episodes does High School History Recap have?
High School History Recap currently has 103 episodes available.
What topics does High School History Recap cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Education, Philosophy and Ancient History.
What is the most popular episode on High School History Recap?
The episode title '#3 Hitler's Aggressive and Expansionist Foreign Policy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on High School History Recap?
The average episode length on High School History Recap is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of High School History Recap released?
Episodes of High School History Recap are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of High School History Recap?
The first episode of High School History Recap was released on Mar 20, 2020.
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