Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org (http://thinkingnation.org/).
Thinking Historically About the U.S. Capitol in the 19th Century
In this episode, we are thinking historically with Andrew Tremel, Visitor Operations Manager at the United States Capitol Visitor Center. Tremel helps us think historically about the historical significance of the United States Capitol during the middle of the 19th century as a place to see the sectional tensions that defined much of the antebellum period, especially regarding the existence of slavery in the U.S.
For an overview of virtual programming, go to Virtual Classroom | U.S. Capitol - Visitor Center (https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/virtual-classroom).
Additionally, check out these three programs that can be done virtually:
VOTE! (https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/virtual-vote)
Democracy Lab in the Classroom (https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/education-resource/democracy-lab-classroom)
Creating Capitol Symbols (https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/education-resource/craft-videos/create-capitol-symbols)
Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org (http://thinkingnation.org).
22 Apr 2026
Thinking Historically About Futurism with The Wende Museum
In this episode, we are thinking historically with Joes Segal, Chief Curator and Director of Programming at The Wende Museum in Culver City, California. Segal addresses the importance of culture as a historical artifact and core part of the Wende Museum's mission. Additionally, we discuss the concept of futurism, its origins in art, how it is revealed in Afrofuturism, and how the mindset can shape the way we think about the present. The Wende Museum's upcoming exhibit, Competing Cosmologies (Nov. 2026-Oct. 2027) will explore many of the themes discussed in this episode.
Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org (http://thinkingnation.org).
23 Dec 2025
Thinking Historically About Canals in Early America with the C&O Canal National Historical Park
In this episode, we are thinking historically with Christal Tongish, Education Program Manager at the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historical Park. Tongish helps us think historically about the importance of canals to the early United States and the particular role that the C&O played in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.
Thinking Historically About brings history to life. In each episode, expert scholars unpack the essential questions students should be asking as they challenge how we understand the past and its relevance today. Whether you're a teacher, student, or lifelong learner, hit follow and start thinking historically with us. Learn and connect with us at thinkingnation.org (http://thinkingnation.org).
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