I Wish I Learned That in School

Latest Episodes:

1969 Occupation of Alcatraz, Part 2 May 28, 2021

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Conclusion of our two-part series on the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Indians of All Tribes: the tipping point for the modern Native American resistance movement in the United States.

1969 Occupation of Alcatraz, Part 1 May 28, 2021

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Part one of a two-part series on the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Indians of All Tribes: honoring and reclaiming the erased history of Native American nations and cultures; examining the origin and impact of European settler colonialism in North America

Believe, Obey, Fight Mar 15, 2021

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Lessons and warning signs from post-WWI conspiracy theories and the rise of fascism.

From Wilson to Wells Feb 04, 2021

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Mathews and Montanaro contrast the lives and impacts of Woodrow Wilson and Ida B. Wells-Barnett and discuss the reasons why our school recently changed its name.

Scramble for Africa Feb 03, 2021

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The reverberations of an 1884 meeting in which the European powers divided up the entire continent of Africa for colonization and exploitation.

Welcome Feb 02, 2021

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Mr. Mathews and Mr. Montanaro share their inspiration for making a history podcast to share with our school community.