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American Studies and History
by The Frontier Historian
In this podcast series, academic historian Darren R. Reid explores various aspects of America's frontier and wild west history. Explore the lives of pioneers, such as Daniel Boone, through lectures, discussions, seminars, and studies of historical sources.
Episodes
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The Execution of William Crawford and the Gnadenhutten Massacre
Heading back to early America for this episode, we explore anti-Indian propaganda from the 1780s. In 1782 Colonel William Crawford led a military expedition into the Ohio Valley. His campaign was defeated by the people he had come to attack and the Colonel was taken into captivity, tortured, and...
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The Beach Boys and the (un)Making of SMiLE
In 1966, Brian Wilson led The Beach Boys into the studio to begin work on the follow up to the critically acclaimed album, Pet Sounds. What should have been the band's masterpiece turned into their biggest calamity as the SMiLE album unraveled and collapsed around them. In this podcast, Dr.…
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Is The Lone Ranger Racist? Disney and Race in 2013
The Lone Ranger has been no stranger to controversy since its announcement. In this episode we will examine the finished product in order to see whether or not claims of racism directed at the movie are justified.
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Pink Floyd and the Cold War: British Band, American Focus
In this episode we explore the resurgent Cold War of the 1980s through the music of Pink Floyd and their chief songwriter, Roger Waters. Starting with a critical overview of the 1983 album, The Final Cut, this episode explores how the Cold War transformed the band, moving them away from abstract...
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Racism During World War II
In this episode we examine the argument that anti-Japanese racism was a product of World War II. This episode includes an audio only version of the short documentary "Race and Racism in Early Superhero Comics" as a bonus extra.
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The Man Who Laughs: The Changing Face of the Joker, from Gangster to Terrorist
The second American Studies lecture again looks at classic American comic books, this time turning its attention on Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker. Throughout his long career the Joker has been portrayed as everything from a Chicago-inspired gangster, to traumatised victim, and ruthless…
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Up, up, and Away: Analysing Classic American Comic Books
Superman first appeared during the Great Depression in 1938 in a comic book which reflected the period's strong stereotypes against women. In this episode the first superhero comic will be given a scholarly reading and compared to its modern equivalent to show how America's self-image has changed...
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Captain America, Race, and Racism
Captain America first appeared in 1940 but shortly after his introduction he was joined by sidekick team "The Young Allies" among whom was one of the most openly racist characters in superhero history. In this episode we explore how and why men like Jack Kirby and Stan Lee (creators of the X-Men,...
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D.W Griffith's The Mended Lute (1909) with Audio Commentary
Native America on film - in this special video presentation we examine a short film by D.W Griffith (director of The Birth of a Nation)that was made in 1909. This episode includes the entire original film with a special academic audio commentary.
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The Lone Ranger
Following the release of the first trailer for Disney's The Lone Ranger, this episode explores how this movie could impact modern western films along with some of the issues which might plague it.
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John Smith's Virginia 1608
The source for the third Atlantic History seminar. In this source, John Smith describes the first year of settlement in the new Virginia colony, including his first account of Pocahontas.
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The Slave Ship
In this episode the source for the second Atlantic History class is given. The source is an excerpt from Olaudah Equiano's moving account of the horrors experienced by slaves upon the crossing from Africa to the Americas.
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Christopher Columbus and Henry the Navigator
A reading of two sources for the forthcoming online course exploring the "Atlantic World". These sources are extracts of Christopher Columbus's letter to the heads of European states and the Royal account of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal.
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Announcements
Announcement regarding the addition of American Studies to the podcast
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The Trial of Daniel Boone
Few people realise Daniel Boone faced a court martial for treason - in this episode we explore how he used his autobiography to refute those charges
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Boone's Narrative (Complete)
A complete reading of Daniel Boone's collaborative autobiography
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Daniel Boon Discussion - Part 2
The second part of my discussion with Blair Smith on the life and legend of Daniel Boone
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Daniel Boon Discussion - Part 1
In this episode I discuss the life, legacy, and legend of Daniel Boone with my fellow scholar, Blair Smith.
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The Building War on the Frontier, 1763-1774
This bonus archival recording provides some nice background information on the period covered in the first Daniel Boone lecture.
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The Adventures of Daniel Boone
First lecture in the Daniel Boone series. Who was Daniel Boone and what does his autobiography tell historians about his life?
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Introduction
An Introduction to the Frontier History and Daniel Boone lecture series
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this podcast series, academic historian Darren R. Reid explores various aspects of America's frontier and wild west history. Explore the lives of pioneers, such as Daniel Boone, through lectures, discussions, seminars, and studies of historical sources.
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