Lectures in History

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The 1990s May 20, 2023

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American University professor Joseph Campbell explored a decade of political, foreign policy, cultural and social events to define the zeitgeist of the American 1990s. American University is located in Washington, D.C.

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Evolution of Job Skills & Rise of Robots May 14, 2023

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Boston College economics professor Chandini Sankaran discussed the evolution of job skills and how computers and robots have changed labor markets and the types of jobs available.

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Native American Art & Museum Collections May 07, 2023

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University of California, Davis, art history professor Heghnar Watenpaugh discussed objects of native American culture in museum collections as well as repatriation efforts.

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Vietnam War's "Operation Rolling Thunder" Apr 29, 2023

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Douglas Kennedy of the U.S. Air Force Academy taught a class on Vietnam's War's "Operation Rolling Thunder" air campaign, which took place from 1965-68. He described goals of the campaign, such as destroying North Vietnam's transportation system, but also discussed the limitations put in place to avoid antagonizing other communist powers such as the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China.

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The Outdoor History of Columbia, South Carolina Apr 22, 2023

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University of South Carolina professor Kent Germany used an urban stream and its surrounding landscape to tell the history of Columbia, South Carolina.

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The 1960s Underground Press Apr 15, 2023

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Boston College professor Angela Ards taught a class about underground newspapers during the 1960s. Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

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Weapons Technology in the Revolutionary War Apr 08, 2023

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Wright State University professor Paul Lockhart taught a class on the development of weapons technology in the American Revolution. Wright State University is located in Dayton, Ohio.

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Puritanism & the Enlightenment in Colonial America Apr 01, 2023

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Princeton University scholar Allen Guelzo taught a class on how Puritanism and the Enlightenment shaped religion, politics and philosophy in colonial America. Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Legacy of President Jimmy Carter Mar 25, 2023

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Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee.

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West Virginia Statehood Mar 19, 2023

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West Virginia University professor William Gorby taught a class on the formation of West Virginia and its entry into the Union during the Civil War. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown.

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