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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Lectures in History episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Lectures in History 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 Lectures in History episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
The Story of Public Health
Lectures in History
02/11/24 • 79 min
Boston College nursing professor Lindsey Camp discussed the individuals and events that shaped American and global public health systems.
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FEED DROP: Booknotes+ Erik Larson, "The Demon of Unrest"
Lectures in History
11/23/24 • 71 min
In the first week of publication of Erik Larson's latest book, "The Demon of Unrest," sales put it at the very top of the bestseller list. It's about the start of the Civil War, with a focus on the five months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the day of the first shot fired on Fort Sumter, which is off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. That was April 12, 1861. In his introduction, Erik Larson writes: "I invite you now to step into the past, to that time of fear and dissension...I suspect your sense of dread will be all the more pronounced in light of today's political discord..."
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Presidential Scandals
Lectures in History
01/21/24 • 78 min
University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discussed presidential scandals and how public reaction to them has changed over time.
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1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 1
Lectures in History
01/28/24 • 55 min
University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the first of a two-part lecture.
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Abortion and Reproductive Rights
Lectures in History
03/17/24 • 57 min
University of California, Davis, law professor Mary Ziegler discussed the history of abortion and contraception laws in the United States.
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Army Explorers of the West
Lectures in History
03/03/24 • 82 min
Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton.
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1970s Labor & Working Class
Lectures in History
03/10/24 • 51 min
Wayne State University Professor Elizabeth Faue discussed the American working class and labor movements during the 1970s. Wayne State University is located in Detroit.
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1909 Missoula Labor & Free Speech Fight
Lectures in History
02/18/24 • 68 min
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discusses the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana that sparked a high-profile fight over free speech and police violence.
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History of Emergency Medical Services
Lectures in History
02/25/24 • 62 min
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies.
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The Great Society & the Welfare State
Lectures in History
09/24/23 • 99 min
George Washington University lecturer Bell Julian Clement discussed American poverty policy and how the Johnson Administration's Great Society program sought to provide economic security to the poorest Americans. George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Lectures in History have?
Lectures in History currently has 356 episodes available.
What topics does Lectures in History cover?
The podcast is about News, History, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Lectures in History?
The episode title 'The Story of Public Health' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Lectures in History?
The average episode length on Lectures in History is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lectures in History released?
Episodes of Lectures in History are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Lectures in History?
The first episode of Lectures in History was released on Aug 28, 2014.
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