Chapters: SIU Student History

In this episode, we are joined by Deborah to discuss one of our nation's darkest moments, Japanese Internment.

In our angural episode of season four, we are joined by Ashton to discuss the fascinating history of women during the Renaissance.

In our second episode, we are joined by Hannah to discuss and reexamine the infamous Ides of March.

In this episode, Paul discusses how American public opinion and landmark legal battles have repeatedly redefined the place of the death penalty in the justice system.

Kennedy joins us in our fourth episode to discuss the history of Guantanamo Bay as a detention facility and the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding national security and human rights.

In this episode, we are joined by Alex to discuss the history of General Motors in Janesville, Wisconsin.

This episode, with Elle, explores how World War II transformed daily life, industry, and community in Evansville, Indiana.

In our final episode of season four, we are joined by several for a roundtable discussion on how history affects our daily lives.

In our season three finale, Tamesha and Roxanne join us to discuss the fascinating history of punk rock music.

For our seventh episode, we are joined by Will to discuss how Robert Bork made his way to the Supreme Court.

In our sixth episode, Eva joins us to discuss the impact of social media on the Egyptian Arab Spring.

In episode five of season three, we are joined by Nnaemeka, who discuses the growing prevalence of inhumane human-cat relationships in Nigeria.

In our fourth episode, we are joined by Drake to discuss how the "Wild" West its portrayed in media with all of the good an bad.

Deanna joins us again for episode three, examining the history of homemakers, rationing, and the black market during and after World War II.

In our second episode, we join Deanna to discuss the landing of the pivotal ship, H.M.T. Windrush, and its continuing impacts on British history and the Windrush generation.

In the Season Three premiere of Chapters, Sumair discusses the history and tragedy surrounding the infamous disaster Chornobyl.

With the conclusion of Season Two and the finale of the four-part series, Francesca discusses with Lydia the often vilified and hated figure of Margret Thatcher. What makes Margaret Thatcher so hated? Is all the hatred expressed to her fair? Were there any good things that she did as Prime Minister? Francesca will answer these questions more as she reimagines Margaret Thatcher through new eyes. 

For our third part of the British podcasts, Ryan is joined by Deanna as they discuss the "great appeaser" Neville Chamberlain. Was this term appropriate for Neville Chamberlain? Did he truly believe all of Hitler's promises? Is Neville Chamberlain as weak as history portrays him? These questions will be evaluated and examined by Ryan as he offers a fresh take on the often-misunderstood Prime Minis...

As we continue with the British figures, Deanna is joined by Lydia as they discuss the ever controversial Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Deanna evaluates many aspects of Wallis' life, particularly her relationship with the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. Was Wallis as bad as she was portrayed and was she responsible for as much as she is credited? Deanna will answer these questio...

For the first part of our British podcast, we are joined by Lydia and Deanna as they discuss the often misunderstood Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria's legacy as the Grandmother of Europe is often overlooked by her legacy that is associated with the British Empire. Lydia offers more modern interpretations, as the British Royal Family is still a central part of British culture today, and how Victoria...

As Season Two continues, Josh is joined here by Deanna as they discuss the four podcasts that will conclude this season. Each of these podcasts will reimagine four important historical figures in British history, Queen Victoria, Wallis Simpson, Neville Chamberlain, and Margaret Thatcher. Deanna, Lydia, Francesca, and Ryan all offer fresh analyses of often misunderstood individuals in British histo...

In this episode of Season Two, we join Ollie and Francesca as they examine the history and impact of American summer camps. Ollie being an employee at a summer camp is able to offer first hand experience. As they examine where and why the fasciation of summer camps began in America, one will view camps through new eyes. Later in the episode, we are joined once again by Josh and Lindsey as they dis...

In this episode, we are joined by Claire and Kyah as they discuss the history of American Girl Dolls. American Girl Dolls have been a staple of young girls' lives since 1986, but how does inclusion play into the dolls and the books that were published by the brand? By reimagining the history of American Girl Dolls, Claire and Kyah can show a new perspective, through new eyes. 

In this debut episode of Season Two, Josh is joined by Claire, Larry, Lindsey, and Ollie as they discuss the graphic novel Maus, which was recorded live at the SIU History Fair. Maus has drawn recent attention as being a popularly banned book. Claire, Larry, Lindsey, and Ollie evaluate these bans and the historical context of the subject matter of Maus, the Holocaust. This season will feature new...

Ben takes over the interviewee seat as he and Josh talk about Ben's senior paper two years after he wrote it. The two discuss how the paper came to be just as much as they talk about the more interesting than it sounds history of Parking at SIUC.