Oh, the Humanities

About Oh, the Humanities

A podcast devoted to shining a light on the important work being done in the humanities across the U.S. and around the world. Hosted by Josh Pahigian at the University of New England Center for Global Humanities.

Publisher

University of New England Center for Global Humanities

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Aug 2024

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Douglas Boin: Cracking the Marble Ceiling in Ancient Rome

   Saint Louis University history professor Douglas Boin discusses his book, Clodia of Rome: Champion of the Republic, which rehabilitates the reputation of the Roman woman maligned in one of Cicero’s most famous speeches.

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   David Bennell: Investing in a Sustainable Future

   Affiliate Faculty of Sustainability in the University of New England College of Business, David Bennell discusses his work with companies and investors to integrate natural capital into their strategic decision-making and reflects on how the humanities can help create a sustainable future.

3. 

   22 May 2026

   Jonathan D. Reich: Rethinking Lindbergh's Legacy

   Johns Hopkins School of Medicine cardiologist Jonathan D. Reich discusses his new book, A Convenient Villain, in which he applies his lens as a medical doctor, aerospace engineer, and Jewish American to present a more charitable account of Charles Lindbergh’s controversial life than previous biographers have offered.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

9,456,928

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

Contact Oh, the Humanities

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.