First Things Podcast

America Was Not Stolen

Jul 29, 2024
Mark Bauerlein, a seasoned contributing editor, chats with Jeffrey Fynn-Paul, an author specializing in European colonialism. They dive deep into the complex narratives surrounding colonial history, challenging the simplified binary perspectives that dominate education today. The discussion moves to how social media amplifies radical historical viewpoints, and how a critical reassessment of figures like Columbus can reshape our understanding of past interactions. They also touch on intermarriage dynamics and the nuances of land acknowledgment in academia, pushing the boundaries of historical interpretation.
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