History For Non-Majors
by Bonnie & Laura
Take a break and learn a little something with Bonnie and Laura, as they take turns sharing their favorite stories from history. This isn't your typical history class. No notes, essays, or grades. Just tune in, have a laugh, and stick around for the stories that make life interesting!
Episodes
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Period Drama Round Table!
Welcome back! Helen joins the team for a discussion of period dramas. Which ones do we love, hate, and enjoy despite blaring historical inaccuracies? Time to find out!
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Groundbreaking Naturalist, Maria Sibylla Merian!! (And a The Last Duel redaction)
Welcome to Season 2 of History for Nonmajors! This week Laura tells us the story of female naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, who used her talent for art and love of science to teach the world about South American wildlife. For our media mention, we return to The Last Duel and discuss awkward movie...
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French Revolutionary Fashion (We're Bringing Cravats Back!)
Welcome back! Bonnie and Laura are discussing the fashion of revolutionary France and exploring some popular trends of the time! Ashton joins us for a fun discussion about cravats and corsetry. What piece of historical fashion would you bring back into style? Sources for this episode: “Gown.” V&A...
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Whale of a Time!
Bonnie and Laura are having a whale of a time this week discussing the sinking of the whaleship Essex. This voyage is famously known as the inspiration for Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, though Melville’s story concludes when the true story of human survival begins. Tune in to learn about the story...
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Hagia Sofia
What would you ransack from from Constantinople? Tune in and learn about the history of the Hagia Sofia and the formation of Constantinople! Laura leads our discussion this week, going through the formation of Constantinople and explaining why this historical landmark demands the attention and…
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The CCA and Comic Censorship
Bam! Pow! This week we start off our regular format and explore the censorship effort that changed American comics for decades! The Comics Code Authority had a major effect on the tone and content of comic books, causing writers and illustrators to get a bit creative with their content. Show…
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A Big Welcome (and Bog Discussion)!
Thank you for joining us for the first episode of History For Non-majors! This episode is a chill one, where Laura and Bonnie sit down to discuss what exactly they're doing with the podcast and why they love history so much. Stick around for a fun Irish discovery and Bonnie crushing on bogs!
About this show
Take a break and learn a little something with Bonnie and Laura, as they take turns sharing their favorite stories from history. This isn't your typical history class. No notes, essays, or grades. Just tune in, have a laugh, and stick around for the stories that make life interesting!
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