Lectures in History

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Music and Race Throughout History Aug 30, 2026

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Santa Clara University music professor Christina Zanfagna teaches a class about the relationship between race and music throughout history.

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Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America Aug 23, 2026

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Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents that shaped the United States in the twentieth century.

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The American Revolution Era and the Rest of the World Aug 15, 2026

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Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the international context of the American Revolution.

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Why Did America Declare Independence? Aug 09, 2026

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ashington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence.

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Was America Founded as a Secular or Christian Nation? Aug 02, 2026

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Appalachia's Role in America's Founding Jul 26, 2026

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History Professor Aaron Aster of Maryville College (TN) explores Appalachia's role in the founding of the United States, including how the American Revolution unfolded alongside conflicts among European and indigenous people over control of the land.

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Why Did America Declare Independence? Jul 18, 2026

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Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence.

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International Context of the American Revolution Jul 11, 2026

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This week, professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal examines the international context of the American Revolution.

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Revolutionary War Leadership Jul 05, 2026

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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, author Rick Atkinson, and retired Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford discussed Revolutionary War leadership at an event held at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

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Religion & The American Revolution Jun 28, 2026

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Washington University hosts a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now" with the first exploring religion in Revolutionary America.

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