Welcome to Gettin' Historical With It, a student-led podcast produced in collaboration with the Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS) and the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Hosted by Nihal Naqvi, this podcast dives into diverse historical topics, featuring engaging conversations with professors and students. Episodes cover topics such as the intersection of history and law, the influence of colonialism, and the social movements that shaped our world. Each discussion highlights groundbreaking research and provides fresh perspectives on the past.
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Welcome to Gettin' Historical With It, a student-led podcast produced in collaboration with the Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS) and the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Hosted by Nihal Naqvi, this podcast dives into diverse historical topics, featuring engaging conversations with professors and students. Episodes cover topics such as the intersection of history and law, the influence of colonialism, and the social movements that shaped our world. Each discussion highlights groundbreaking research and provides fresh perspectives on the past.
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July 14, 2025
Professor Tong Lam: Policing the Imperial Nation — Late Qing & Xinhai
<p>Welcome to Gettin’ Historical With It, a student-led podcast from the University of Toronto Mississauga. Host Nihal Naqvi is joined by co-host David Casazza and guest Professor Tong Lam. In this episode they unpack Professor Lam’s article “Policing the Imperial Nation: Sovereignty, International Law, and the Civilizing Mission in Late Qing China.”</p><p>Professor Lam explains how late-Qing policing reforms—imported from the West yet tailored to imperial needs helped dismantle the dynasty and set the stage for modern China. The conversation traces:</p><ul><li><p>The fall of the Qing and the 1911 Xinhai Revolution.</p></li><li><p>How foreign powers, eager to expand their own influence, pressured China to adopt new legal and policing models.</p></li><li><p>The birth of a U.S.-centred world order in the early 20th century—and how China’s leaders responded by redefining sovereignty and state power.</p></li><li><p>Echoes of late-imperial policing in today’s People’s Republic, where a resurgent China positions itself as a counterweight to American dominance.</p></li></ul><p>Together the hosts and Professor Lam explore the historical roots of today’s U.S.–China rivalry, the enduring impact of “states of exception,” and the possibilities for reimagining sovereignty in an era of shifting global power.</p>
February 25, 2025
Colonialism’s Currency: Money, Power, and Indigenous Displacement with Professor Brian Gettler
<p>Welcome to the inaugural episode of Gettin’ Historical With It, a student-led podcast produced in partnership with the Collaborative Digital Research Space and the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Hosted by Nihal Naqvi, with co-host Helky Herrera, this episode features an insightful conversation with Professor Brian Gettler about his book, Colonialism’s Currency: Money, State, and First Nations in Canada, 1820-1950.</p><p>In this episode, we delve into how colonial powers utilized various forms of currency—such as treaty payments, welfare provisions, and the Hudson's Bay Company's "made beaver" system—to assert political and economic control over Indigenous communities. Professor Gettler sheds light on the role of money in shaping colonial sovereignty, Indigenous displacement, and economic dependency, while also connecting these historical dynamics to contemporary discussions on systemic racism in Canada.</p><p>Join us as we explore the complex intersections of colonialism, finance, and Indigenous resistance in Canada's history. For those interested in a deeper dive, you can find Professor Gettler's book on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Colonialisms-Currency-Nations-Canada-1820-1950/dp/0228001188" target="_new" rel="noopener">Colonialism's Currency: Money, State, and First Nations in Canada, 1820-1950</a>.</p><p>Don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of Gettin’ Historical With It!</p>
February 18, 2025
Missionaries, Francisation, and Demons in New France with Professor Mairi Cowan
<p><strong>Episode Title: </strong></p><p>In this episode of Gettin’ Historical With It, hosts Nihal Naqvi and Gurjot Kaur sit down with Professor Mairi Cowan from the University of Toronto Mississauga to explore the intricate intersections of faith, colonialism, and education in 17th-century New France. Diving into Professor Cowan's work on the Ursuline Convent and Jesuit missionaries, we discuss how nuns sought to "Francize" Indigenous students, the political tensions that shaped missionary efforts, and the surprising ways Jesuits accommodated Indigenous beliefs—including encounters with so-called demons. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on theology, colonial priorities, and historical complexities!</p>
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