History Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Built The Panama Canal? with Professor Kaysha Corinealdi
In 1903, a Frenchman and an American granted the United States ninety nine years of control over the Isthmus of Panama. No Panamanians signed that treaty. This week, …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Sharp Is The History Of Scissors? with Teresa Collenette
This week’s episode is a cut above the rest, as we explore the history and cultural significance of scissors. Join Jonathan and design historian Teresa Collenette as they …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Expansive Is Oregon Trail History? with Professor Margaret Huettl
Can you map out the Oregon Trail? If you just flashed back to playing The Oregon Trail video game in your sixth grade computer lab, get ready for …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s The Deal With Tear Gas? with Professor Anna Feigenbaum
You may have seen tear gas marketed as a “non-lethal” or “less lethal” weapon. The truth is more dangerous. This week, Professor Anna Feigenbaum breaks down what’s in …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Was Keeping It Real In Ancient Mesoamerica? with James Doyle
Join Jonathan and archaeologist James Doyle as they explore early Mesoamerican arts, cultures, and communities on this week’s Getting Curious. Listen in to learn about the numeral and …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Were The Very First Olympics Like? with Professors Sarah E. Bond and Joel Christensen
On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, we’re turning our attention to another era of athletic competitions: the ancient Olympics. Professors Sarah E. Bond and Joel Christensen join …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Was Doing The Most In Early China? with Professor Jue Guo
This week, Professor Jue Guo returns to Getting Curious, which means we are returning to Early China! She and Jonathan discuss what a week in the life might …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Was Canada Up To During The American Revolution? with Professor Jeffers Lennox
This week on Getting Curious, things are looking up: to Canada! Professor Jeffers Lennox joins Jonathan to discuss early Canadian history, including British, French, and Indigenous relations in …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Gave Ancient Egyptians Permission To Be So Advanced? with Dr. Kathryn Howley
New year, old curiosity: this week on Getting Curious, we’re traveling back in time to ancient Egypt with Dr. Kathryn Howley. She and Jonathan discuss what life might …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Are Unions A Good Bargain? with Professor Rebecca Givan
In the lead-up to Labor Day, Getting Curious is working it! We’re re-releasing an episode from 2018 with Rebecca Givan, an associate professor of Labor Studies and Employment …
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