Then Again

Episode Notes The names Bond, James Bond. The iconic spy working for MI 6 under the code name 007 has fascinated audiences for more than half a century. While James Bond is a fictional character and none of the books or movies are based on true historic events, the Bond films parallel what's happening in our world. Many of the Bond films have the backdrop of the Cold War and tap into American fear...

Episode Notes Cinco de Mayo has become one of the most popular and promoted holidays in the United States... but what is it? When did it begin? What ACTUALLY happened on that day? Guest historian Alejandro de Quesada joins Glen Kyle to clear up some of the myths around this day.

Episode Notes Dr. Craig Pascoe joins Glen to discuss the historic origins of barbecue, the varieties and methods that have evolved, and a new directory of mom & pop BBQ joints you should check out! Dr. Pascoe is a Professor of History at Georgia College in Milledgeville and has also assisted in creating the Georgia BBQ trails website: ww.georgiabbqtrails.com

Episode Notes Dr. Thomas Greene joins Glen to discuss the Crusades from what motivated Crusaders, the non-Western cultures that were impacted, the influential politics of the time, and how the Crusades are understood through popular media.

Episode Notes Today Atlanta is well known as a center of producing popular content of all kinds: music, theatre, comedy, movies... but the roots of that success go further back than you might think! This week's guest, Dr. Steve Goodson, author of _Highbrows, Hillbillies, and Hellfire: Public Entertainment in Atlanta, 1880-1930 _tells us that since the late 19th-century popular culture has been a m...

Episode Notes Dr. Marianne Holdzkom joins host Marie Bartlett (née Walker) to review the historical accuracy and interpretation of well-known films, musicals, TV shows, and miniseries that feature the American Revolution. Dr. Holdzkom is an Associate Professor of History at Kennesaw State University who specializes in Colonial and Revolutionary U.S. History as well as the History of U.S. Religion...

Episode Notes Through songs, images, stories, marketing campaigns, pie, and cobbler, peaches are inextricably linked with Georgia...but how did it get to be that way? We've asked historian Dr. Tom Okie of Kennesaw State University and author of  The Georgia Peach: Culture, Agriculture, and Environment in the American South  to tell us the story of how our state and the most delicious fruit around...

Episode Notes Before a character even speaks a line, the audience has already been introduced to them through their costume. In this podcast, Marie interviews professional Costume Designer Cole Spivia about her designs for theatrical pieces with a historical setting. How does one research what was worn in the past? What is the design process like? Where is the fine line between historical accuracy...

Episode Notes When you listen to this podcast, you will experience public history: applying the methodology of historians outside the academic sphere. It's a documentary, a living history program, a podcast. It's a museum like the Northeast Georgia History Center! In this episode, Dr. Akela Reason joins Marie to discuss and define public history as well as explore the role of museums in society. D...

Episode Notes In honor of our 100th episode (wow!), Johnny Vardeman shares his experience and insight researching and writing about Gainesville, Georgia's history. Johnny Vardeman is a retired Editor of The Gainesville Times who currently writes a fascinating local history column for the newspaper. Join Glen and Johnny as they reflect on Gainesville's past and the events that Johnny witnessed and...

Episode Notes The Civil War had a profound impact on American society in every way, including the environment and the way Americans viewed nature. Join Marie Walker as she interviews Dr. Brian Drake, senior lecturer at the University of Georgia, who specializes in environmental history. Environmental History is a discipline that explores the interactions of humans with the natural world, the activ...

Episode Notes The defeat of the Confederacy in the American Civil War changed almost every aspect of life for those living in the South, but only in recent decades have historians explored how life changed for women during this fascinating time period. In this episode, Marie Walker interviews Dr. Katherine Rohrer of the University of North Georgia on this topic whose areas of expertise include the...

Episode Notes *Please note that part of this episode discusses sexual accusations against Marie Antoinette and may not be appropriate for younger listeners. Marie Antoinette was and is still known as the Last Queen of France, Madame Deficit, l’Autrichienne “The Austrian Woman, and perhaps some names that shouldn't be said. In part one, Maire discusses the myth and the reality of this infamous woma...

Episode Notes Marie Antoinette was and is still known as the Last Queen of France, Madame Deficit, l’Autrichienne “The Austrian Woman, and perhaps some names that shouldn't be said. In part one, Maire discusses the myth and the reality of this infamous woman with Dr. Suzanne Desan, the Vilas-Shinners Distinguished Achievement Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, who special...

Episode Notes Reconstruction in Georgia lasted form the end of the civil war to 1871 when a democratic government was able to regain control and end the military occupation of the state. The main goals of reconstruction were unification and emancipation. How well did Georgia meet these goals? Find out as Marie talks to Dr. Ann Tucker of the University of North Georgia who specializes in the histor...

Episode Notes How close did we come to "The End of Everything?" Pretty darned close, to hear Dr. Ric Kabat's take on the Cuban Missile Crisis. In Cuba, 59 years ago, nuclear war was only a blink away as the Soviets and the United States, hampered by misunderstandings and a lack of reliable communication, nearly stumbled into World War III...but they didn't. Listen to find out what happen...

Episode Notes Nerd Alert! Glen Kyle and Dr. Michael Proulx go toe-to-toe on one of the greatest questions facing the history world: Who was the better historian, Herodotus or Thucydides? Who were these guys, why are they such a big deal, and how does what they wrote about over 2500 years ago still affect us all? And, even more importantly, how does what they had to say apply to our world? Find out...

Episode Notes Six Wives, Bloody Mary, Queen Elizabeth... all part of English history, and tied closely to the Reformation. But how, exactly? Dr. Johanna Luthman takes us into the world of Tudor England and shows how religion, politics, and personal desires combined to create one of the most (in)famous periods in the British past. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes While the Great War is often overshadowed by World War II in American history, for others it proved the catalyst for a strong sense of national identity for others, including Australia. Our guest today is Dr. Richard Byers (himself from Down Under!) and he shares the story of the ANZACS and their role in allied victory. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis joins us to explore the ways in which music has played and continues to play an essential role in Appalachian culture and history. The origins of traditional Appalachian instruments, the varied forms of song and dance, and the popular tunes that have lasted through the years will be discussed in this episode. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Historians use more than dusty old books to learn about the past. Modern technology has allowed historians new methods to research and represent the past using 3D models, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning, and more. In this episode, Dr. Erin Bush joins us to discuss the future of...history! Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes You have may have heard the name Genghis Khan, likely mispronounced, but the fascinating history of the Mongol Empire has not been well understood by mainstream audiences. Dr. Timothy May from the University of North Georgia specializes in this very subject and joins Glen in conversation about the culture and rise of the Mongol Empire in this week's episode. Find out more at http://w...

Episode Notes Preston Burt is back with us again to answer a very important question...just what is "retro" and how does nostalgia influence the media we consume? What kind of items become popular as they age into retro styles and why? Join the conversion in this episode! Preston Burt is one of the creators of the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo which aims to "share the nostalgia and ski...

Episode Notes Preston Burt from Southern Fried Gaming Expo and the Wayback Attack podcast joins Glen in exploring the history of pinball. This nostalgic arcade game goes back arguably hundreds of years, but most of us are familiar with the digital age of pinball with themed games like The Addams Family, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Learn all about pinball and its rise to fame in popular culture d...

Episode Notes Our very own Libba Beaucham joins us on the podcast today to discuss the fascinating life of Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low. Low, or "Daisy" as she was nicknamed, began the Girl Scout movement in the United States in 1912. Learn how she became the leader of what is now the largest leadership organization for girls in the world and what inspired her in this episode....