The Big History Podcast - The Creation of Modern America

About The Big History Podcast - The Creation of Modern America

What events shook the 21st and 20th Century to make America what it is today? In this podcast we cover current politics, music, culture, history. From the Civil Rights Movement and Woodstock to 21st century culture, we examine what makes America what it is today? This year, we are mostly discussing the influential decade of the 1960s. Podcast is usually published on Mondays.

Publisher

Keith

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2024

Latest episode

11 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Dec 2024

   The Magic of Christmas Carols: Tracing Their Evolution and Cultural Legacy - Discovering the Stories Behind Timeless Melodies and Modern Interpretations

   Christmas carol historians and musicologists explore the evolution and cultural significance of timeless holiday melodies, revealing hidden meanings and surprising origins.

2. 

   11 Dec 2024

   The Space Race: Unraveling a Cosmic Rivalry and Legacy - From Cold War Tensions to New Frontiers in Human Exploration

   Historian and author, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and aerospace historian, Roger Launius, explore the space race's pivotal moments, from Sputnik's launch to America's lunar aspirations, revealing a legacy of innovation and technological progress.

3. 

   11 Dec 2024

   The Magic of Christmas Movies: Uncovering Timeless Classics and Hidden Gems - Exploring Holiday Cinema's Enduring Charm and Evolution

   Film historian and author, Richard Corliss, explores the timeless classics and hidden gems of holiday cinema, revealing their enduring charm and evolution.

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