PRX - Pieces for Topic: Historical
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When conducting research for his acclaimed book "Klansville, USA," sociologist David Cunningham encountered the work of a journalist who, in the 19...
- Added: Oct 05, 2018
- Length: 16:45
Host Marcos Nájera introduces us to the Zeta podcast series. Who is Oscar Zeta Acosta? If you know, you are way ahead of Nájera who admits the US p...
- Added: Jun 08, 2018
- Length: 13:29
What can an ancient debate about an elephant tell us about the history of medicine?
Bought by KVSC
- Added: Mar 12, 2018
- Length: 15:57
- Purchases: 1
After years of unusual episodes dating back to her childhood, Anita went to the doctor and was told there was nothing medically wrong with her. "Sh...
- Added: Mar 07, 2017
- Length: 42:40
Professor Joe Loewenstein details Shakespeare's creative and intellectual response to accusations of plagiarism by Robert Greene.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 16:39
Roman historian Karen Acton explores the historical identities of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 14:58
Scholars and directors shed light on the question of why we continue to study and admire William Shakespeare.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 16:50
Joe Loewenstein describes the small and highly competitive theater scene in which Early Modern playwrights like William Shakespeare flourished.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 14:06
Robert Henke tracks Shakespeare back to his Italian inspirations and uncovers sources for his early comedies.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 12:26
Jami Ake questions the role of marriage in Shakespeare's plays and whether the famous playwright qualifies as a feminist.
Bought by Prairie Public
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 15:11
- Purchases: 1
Musa Gurnis describes the characteristics and lasting influence of theater in Shakespeare's time.
- Added: Jan 04, 2016
- Length: 13:50
Historian Mark Valeri examines the truths about the first Thanksgiving and the myths of American identity we have created around the event.
Bought by 'The Sea'
- Added: Nov 13, 2015
- Length: 14:52
- Purchases: 1
Schools were not created with the intention of making geniuses and filling its pupils with knowledge. Hear three historians explain the surprising ...
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and PRX Remix
- Added: Sep 27, 2015
- Length: 11:41
- Purchases: 2
Across the Tracks: A Route 66 Story chronicles the history and peoples of America’s most famous and best-loved road. Produced by David Dunaway and...
Bought by KUER
- Added: Apr 07, 2014
- Length: 58:02
- Purchases: 1
The camera, exposing social problems or becoming one?
Bought by WRIR, WRPI, Spokane Public Radio, and WGBH Radio Boston
- Added: Nov 19, 2012
- Length: 53:29
- Purchases: 4
Contraception as a right of privacy? The Supreme Court say, ‘Yes’!
Bought by KZYX, Spokane Public Radio, and WGBH Radio Boston
- Added: Nov 06, 2012
- Length: 53:29
- Purchases: 3
From: Mansoor Sabbagh
This is a debate between Dean Chemerinsky and Prof. Yoo on how laws and courts have have function during the Bush Admin.
- Added: Mar 21, 2008
- Length: 57:41
From: Mansoor Sabbagh
This is a debate between Dean Chemerinsky and Prof. Yoo on how laws and courts have have function during the Bush Admin.
- Added: Mar 21, 2008
- Length: 56:07