Lectures in History

College of William & Mary lecturer Amy Stallings discussed the history of the 1607 Jamestown fort and settlement in Virginia, and how Americans have tried to preserve and remember the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The College of William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's University is located in Denton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wright State University professor Paul Lockhart taught a class on the development of weapons technology in the American Revolution. Wright State University is located in Dayton, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Anderson, a professor from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, delves into the vibrant Bohemian culture that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He explores the origins in France and its American evolution, where artists rejected societal norms to embrace creativity and community. The conversation touches on the rise of the Ashcan School, which depicted gritty urban life, and the profound impact of Bohemian ideals on modern youth and feminism, illuminating their revolutionary spirit in shaping societal values.

Santa Clara University history professor Sonia Gomez discusses the intimate relationships between people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds that occurred in Hawaii and Japan during and immediately after World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston College communications professor Michael Serazio discussed how baseball connects Americans to their past and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California State University Fullerton professor Eric Gonzaba taught a class about evangelical nightlife and Christian nightclubs in 1970s California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Mason University religious studies department chair John Turner teaches a class on the history of Islam and Judaism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hillsdale College history professor Mark Moyar discusses competing interpretations of the Vietnam War when it comes to questions about the necessity of the conflict and whether it was winnable for the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lawrence, a history professor at the University of Texas and former director of the LBJ Presidential Library, dives into Ronald Reagan's transformative role in the 1980s conservative resurgence. He explores Reagan's strong anti-communist stance and foreign policy, detailing his impactful rhetoric and economic strategies. The discussion highlights Reagan's mastery of communication, grassroots movements leading to his electoral victory, and significant military spending increases. Lawrence also addresses Reagan's influence on Southern politics and the profound shifts he initiated in American conservatism.