Hold That Thought

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From physics to philosophy, anthropology to art history, Hold That Thought showcases research and ideas from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Tune in to explore a world of ideas. 

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How do groups and individuals define and express their unique American identities? Scholars of American Culture Studies discuss art, music, religion, the legacy of slavery, and more.

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Hear stories from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis who are examining - and helping to solve - challenges from around the world. This series takes you from Bolivia to Nepal and beyond.

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From the history of ancient healers to modern medical breakthroughs, discover what researchers are learning about health, disease, and the human body.

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Sociologists at Washington University in St. Louis share a common passion - understanding and overcoming inequality.

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Volcanoes, earthquakes, and clues to climate change - discover the hidden world deep beneath your feet.

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Though we are all immersed in language, scholars continue to approach this complex concept in new ways. How do children first learn how to write? How does the brain process American Sign Language? In what ways are we judged by how we speak?

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Join researchers from Washington University in St. Louis as they share their journeys into the immense, dynamic universe.

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Join experts from Washington University in St. Louis as they consider the singular people, places and ideas that have shaped our world.

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In collaboration with the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Hold That Thought delves into two topics considered "not fit for polite conversation."

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Explore the craft of writing and the complex web of inspiration and influence in literature.


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How may speech affect your perceived level of intelligence? Dr. John Baugh describes research that sheds light on linguistic profiling.

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In the late 1980s, a personal case of housing discrimination prompted Dr. John Baugh to launch decades of research into what he calls linguistic pr...

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  • Added: Feb 17, 2014
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Dr. William Bubelis shares how numismatics, or the study of coins and currency, can reveal unique and important information about the ancient cultu...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
  • Length: 11:35
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Prof. Peter Kastor sheds light on how debates over the size and role of government have evolved over time, from the country's earliest days to the ...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
  • Length: 13:24
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Prof. Doug Wiens describes his explorations of Antarctica. Wiens uses seismographs to study the physics behind ice movement and examine questions a...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
  • Length: 12:26
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Prof. Timothy Moore describes the historical context of Greek tragedies and shares his own research into the music of ancient Roman comedies.

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  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
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Dr. Yehuda Ben-Shahar discusses how genes affect the behavior of flies and honey bees.

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  • Added: Dec 20, 2013
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How do our internal clocks stay synced to our environment? What exactly do they control? Prof. Erik Herzog explains how the brain's "master clock" ...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2013
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Was Apollonius of Tyana a charlatan and a magician or the embodiment of Greek culture and religion? Prof. Roshan Abraham explores the legacy of thi...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2013
  • Length: 15:50
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Gaylyn Studlar, the director of the film and media studies program at Washington University in St. Louis, takes us back to Hollywood films of the 1...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2013
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