Fear Tactics: A History of Domestic Terrorism [Rebroadcast]
In this hour of BackStory, the History Guys investigate the origins of domestic terrorism in the United States, and explore the question of what kinds of people and movements have been identified as “terrorists.”
Turf War: A History of College Sports [rebroadcast]
The History Guys explore the origins of college sports and how universities have justified athletics on campus. Peter, Ed, and Brian take us back to Amherst College in the 19th century, where the first collegiate Phys. Ed. program blossomed, and they tell a little-known story about the integration of the University of Alabama’s football team.
Been There, Done That: Historical Reenactments [rebroadcast]
On this episode, we ask what drives Americans to reenact their past. Is it purely educational? Or is there something deeper, more personal, at stake?
Straight Shot: Guns in America [Rebroadcast]
On this episode, the History Guys look at who has had access to guns in the U.S., and what those guns have meant to the people who have owned them.
Thenceforward and Forever Free [Rebroadcast]
We look at the narratives surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation and try to unpack its legacy. How can we best understand emancipation – as a moral imperative, a military necessity, a political strategy, or all of the above?
You’ve Got Mail: A History of the Post Office [rebroadcast]
For many Americans, the post office has become largely a conduit for bills and junk mail. But for more than 200 years, it played a central role in American life. In this episode, we explore the rise—and fall—of the USPS.
Straight Shot: Guns in America
On this episode, the History Guys look at who has had access to guns in the U.S., and what those guns have meant to the people who have owned them.
Straight Shot: Guns in America
We’re exploring the history of guns in America — who’s had access to guns, who’s wanted access to guns, and what the desire for guns has meant for American democracy.
Been There, Done That: Historical Reenactments
On this episode of BackStory, we ask what drives Americans to reenact their past. Is it purely educational? Or is there something deeper, more personal, at stake?
Thenceforward and Forever Free
We look at the narratives surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation and try to unpack its legacy. How can we best understand emancipation – as a moral imperative, a military necessity, a political strategy, or all of the above?
