THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT

In this episode, we talk about the struggles between the Palestinians, Zionists, and Colonial Officials in Palestine during the British Mandate Period.

In this Episode, we talk about the shifting presidencies of Republicans, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison as well as the War of 1812.

In this episode, we discuss the early development of the US central government and the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams.

on this episode, we talk about the emergence of Palestine and Zionism from the Ottomans to WW1.

In this episode, Jared and I discuss the American Revolution, examining both the conflict itself and the social changes that emerged in the new states.

In this episode i am once again joined by Lena to talk about communism in the 20th century and how it went so miserably wrong. we discuss the failures of the USSR, China, Cuba, and North Vietnam and why those revolutions happened.

In this episode, we talk about early American history and how it was impacted by slavery.

In this podcast, we talk about Trump's inauguration, the polarization of politics, and I go on a long winded tangent about the Vietnam war.

In this episode, we talk about the specter of communism, what communism actually is, the good and the bad. Today I am joined by my good friend Lena from the Revolutionary Communist Party(RCP) to talk about her experience as a communist. Marxism, socialism, communism, historical materialism, and dialectics can seem like difficult and complex topics (which they are). Still, as we talk about, with en...

Back at it with another video episode! classes are back in session and we get into what we are up to. BC history, BC politics, Early automotive history and some city planning. Enjoy:)

In this episode (recorded before the election Nov 4) we are joined by our good friend Jared. We talk about the US election and Donald Trump's shenanigans.

In this episode, we talk about a lot of neat stuff like early Salt Spring Island, Indigenous treaty-making, the removal of the Acadians, and how slavery impacted our modern concept of race.

In this episode, we talk about what I have been up to in my Interwar class and the decline of classic liberalism before World War I.

On this episode, I am once again joined by my trusty co-host Gavinator to talk about what classes he is taking this term. we talk Pacific Northwest, Indigenous-Settler treaty making, Religion and reformation, and 20th Century warfare!

In this episode, I sit down to have a chat with a friend of the pod Finn, and ramble on about a wide variety of topics. Should we be proud of Canadian History? What did Christianity mean to Europe? How has history been used politically? What are the effects of neoliberalism on a global scale? Hopefully you enjoy!

In this episode, I am joined by a friend of the pod Finn, to talk about medieval witches and how they have been wrongly convicted throughout history.

Today we are joined by a friend of the pod Lena to talk about the history of Zionism and how it affected Palestine and Israel.

In this episode, Caenen talks about his latest read 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act written by Bob Joseph. This book highlights some of the most glaring issues with the Indian Act today and how it has affected the indigenous people of Canada. Highly recommended and a must-read for all Canadians to pave the way for a better future. 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: He...

In this NEW episode, Caenen Starts a new series THE READING LIST in hopes of showcasing great history reads. This episode is Canada: A Very Short Introduction covering all things Canadian including the very beginnings, dispossessions, nationalisms, rights, and Norths. Canada: A Very Short Introduction - Donald Wright (Oxford University Press) https://a.co/d/5IS1A7t

Join us as I get to nerd out on the early beginnings of flight with Gavin going over the early wacky inventors to the Wright brothers to the brink of World War 1.

HEY WE ARE BACK!! We actually recorded this episode a month ago but it just never got posted (oops) ANYWAYS this one is another good one as we continue our journey in the history of flight. This covers WW1 and how planes rapidly developed into a mighty weapon of war and the devastation it caused.

Today in this extra bonus episode I am joined by my girlfriend Peyton and trusty co-host Gavin to talk about how cannabis came to the United States and how it affected society through the decades. Chasteen, John Charles. Getting High : Marijuana through the Ages . Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.

In this episode, Gavin introduces us to the Canadian involvement in the Allied expedition in northern Russia during WW1. He also sets us up for their later part during the Russian Civil War.

In this episode we continue our communism week and get into the 1919 Palmer Raids and how anti-communism shaped the United States government. Sources used for this episode: Ernest Freeberg. “After the Red Scare: Civil Liberties in the Era of Harding and Coolidge.” In Little “Red Scares,” 1–22. 1st ed. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, 2014.

Today we are joined by our good friend Max as we dive into what communism means to us and where our interest in history started. As well as that, Max takes us through some of the reasons why Gorbachev and the USSR were headed for failure. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Caenen & Gavin