How To Be A Historian
Claim This Podcastby Clyde Brittelle
Podcast Overview
<p><br></p><p>I'm Clyde Brittelle, a teenage history buff. I've been a fan of history for as long as I can remember. Whenever someone has asked me what I want to do when I grow up, I've said "I want to be a historian". But then I realized I didn't have a firm grasp on what being a historian entails. I thought a great medium to use to learn about what it means to be a historian would be a podcast. This podcast gives me a chance to help others like me learn about historians and their work and it allows me to talk with historians about their research, writing, daily life, and everything else that has to do with being a historian.</p><br><p>I decided to have two types of episodes on "How to be a historian", the first interviews with historians. Each of these interviews will be split into two episodes, one about their journey to becoming a historian and the other focusing on their area of expertise, centering around a piece that they have created (whether that be a book, documentary, article, etcetera). The second type of episodes will be 10-15 minutes and cover different historical topics I find interesting and want to discuss. If you’ve ever wondered what being a historian entails, or if you’re just an overall history lover, then I hope this podcast appeals to you! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 4, 2026
A Conversation with Beverly Gage
<p>I had the huge honor of getting the opportunity to interview the historian, Yale professor and pulitzer-prize winning author Beverly Gage. Our interview centered around two overarching topics. First off, we discussed her latest book "This Land Is Your Land," which recounts her experiences during a series of road trips to historical sites around America in the lead-up to the 2026 semiquincentennial. The book explores how we as Americans confront and discuss the past amidst our tumultuous present. I wanted to post this today on July 4th because in the book, Professor Gage explores how in past moments of chaos and change Americans comforted themselves with the belief that our country is always moving forward to a better more democratic nation. In times like these, it might be difficult to feel that way but hopefully this book helps us see how much progress we as Americans have and continue to make in the pursuit of a more perfect union. This was one of the first history books I read that focused on how we portray history in the present day and it inspired me to learn more about how history is discussed and used by those right now. Professor Gage and I discussed what motivated her to write the book and what she encountered on her journey, in addition to more specific conversations surrounding topics and sites she focused on. In the second half of our conversation we talked about her professional journey, love for history, and how she became a professor and author. </p><br><p>I hope you enjoy the episode! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 24, 2026
A Conversation about the Paris Commune
This is the second episode in a two part series of interviews with Mitch Abidor, an author, historian, and translator. In this episode we discuss the causes, effects, and events surrounding the Paris Commune. The Paris Commune was a leftist workers revolution that arose in 1871 amid political instability in France. The Commune was ultimately put down and only lasted 72 days. It set an example for many left wing revolutions in the future and one of the first and only instances of workers taking complete control of a government and an entire city. The previous episode focused on what it is like being a historian, his professional journey, what Mr. Abidor's days look like.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 24, 2026
A Conversation with Mitch Abidor
<p>On this episode I interview Mitch Abidor an author, historian and translator. This episode is the first in a two part series of interviews with Mr. Abidor. We talk about what it is like being a historian, his professional journey, what his days look like and his work as a translator. In the second part episode we discuss the events of the Paris Commune, which he has focused on in many of his translations. </p><br><p>Mr. Abidor has published over a dozen books, largely focusing on French radical history, including A Socialist History of the French Revolution by Jean Jaurès and Victor Serge's Notebooks, 1936-1947. His writings have appeared in publications in the United States, France, Brazil, and Germany. </p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is How To Be A Historian?
<p><br></p><p>I'm Clyde Brittelle, a teenage history buff. I've been a fan of history for as long as I can remember. Whenever someone has asked me what I want to do when I grow up, I've said "I want to be a historian". But then I realized I didn't have a firm grasp on what being a historian entails. I thought a great medium to use to learn about what it means to be a historian would be a podcast. This podcast gives me a chance to help others like me learn about historians and their work and it allows me to talk with historians about their research, writing, daily life, and everything else that has to do with being a historian.</p><br><p>I decided to have two types of episodes on "How to be a historian", the first interviews with historians. Each of these interviews will be split into two episodes, one about their journey to becoming a historian and the other focusing on their area of expertise, centering around a piece that they have created (whether that be a book, documentary, article, etcetera). The second type of episodes will be 10-15 minutes and cover different historical topics I find interesting and want to discuss. If you’ve ever wondered what being a historian entails, or if you’re just an overall history lover, then I hope this podcast appeals to you! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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