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.

Caption: Nubri, Nepal, Credit: Geoff Childs
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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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Professor Adrienne Davis sits down to talk about the legal side of "irregular" intimate relationships in the US.

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English professor and Harlem Renaissance expert Rafia Zafar discusses the ways in which food relates to ethnic, personal, and class identity.

  • Added: Nov 25, 2013
  • Length: 08:55
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Math professor and musician David Wright reflects on both the artistry of mathematics and the mathematical structure of music.

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Whether looking at the 1920s or 2013, people's behavior and attitudes toward race are often influenced by factors beyond their own experience and c...

  • Added: Nov 21, 2013
  • Length: 15:45
Caption: Illustration of Pearl Curran and Patience Worth from the American Weekly, ca. 1940
Professor Daniel Shea shares the story of Pearl Curran, who, beginning in 1913, used a Ouija board to transcribe novels, plays, essays, and poetry ...

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Caption: In 1912, Abdul-Baha, leader of the Baha'i faith, visited Greenacre, a religious community in Maine founded by Sarah Farmer., Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Spiritual but not religious? Professor Leigh Schmidt uses the story of Sarah Farmer, a 19th-century visionary, to illustrate the ever-present strug...

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Caption: Frederic Church, “Our Banner in the Sky” (1861)
Professor Angela Miller uses examples of portraits, landscape and genre paintings, folk art, and more to describe the intersection of American arts...

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Under longtime director J. Edgar Hoover, for decades FBI agents obsessively read - and even imitated - African-American writing. Dr. William J. Max...

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Caption: Brooks of Liverpool, 1789, Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Dr. Sowande' Mustakeem reveals the forgotten world of 18th century slave ships, sharing the story of one enslaved woman and discussing why it's so ...

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Essayist Ula Biss, author of Notes from No Man's Land, offers candid reflections on the role of race in her own life and in American history.

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