

Ep. 478: The American West
8 snips Sep 18, 2023
Elliott West, an esteemed historian and author, joins fellow scholar Randall Williams to explore the American West's turbulent history. They discuss the ironic mishaps that occur at Yellowstone and delve into how historical narratives often overshadow significant events, like the Nez Perce War. The duo highlights society's obsession with gold, the environmental transformations, and the complexities of Native American interactions with settlers. Laughs ensue as they reflect on the quirky World Champion Squirrel Cook-off and the absurdities of human behavior in historical contexts.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Human Behavior and Wildfire Perspectives
04:33 • 7min
Bizarre Encounters and Unique Business Ventures
11:48 • 5min
Squirrel Cook-off and Academic Adventures
16:36 • 16min
Exploring History Through Narrative
32:30 • 6min
Exploring America's Frontier: Interactions and Impacts
38:10 • 21min
The Nez Perce War and Its Historical Context
58:45 • 14min
Investing Smartly and Understanding Tribal Structures
01:13:06 • 6min
The Nez Perce Conflict: A Deceptive Peace
01:19:00 • 18min
The Impact of American Expansion and Conflict
01:37:24 • 10min
Exploring the Nez Perce War and American Historical Battles
01:47:32 • 6min
Echoes of the Gold Rush
01:53:24 • 16min
Migrations and Bison: A Complex History
02:09:40 • 14min
Exploring Historical Accounts of the American West
02:23:54 • 2min
Exploring America's Historical Narrative
02:25:54 • 2min
Transformations in the American West
02:28:07 • 3min