THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT
by Caenen Wisse
This is a podcast for all my history lovers out there (especially students) who love to talk about and hear about all the fun little details of history. All history nerds such as Gavin(trains) and myself(planes) have some sort of special obsession that we love to talk about forever and ever and we wanted to give a platform to like-minded people to spill the beans on their passions. This podcast is open to all sorts of topics whether it's railway companies in North America, ancient Egyptians and their pyramids, revolutions in France, or the war in Vietnam we will take it all!
Episodes
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HISTORY DEPT #27: Palestine Pt. 2 (1919-1939)
In this episode, we talk about the struggles between the Palestinians, Zionists, and Colonial Officials in Palestine during the British Mandate Period.
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HISTORY DEPT#26 US HISTORY 1800-1815
In this Episode, we talk about the shifting presidencies of Republicans, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison as well as the War of 1812.
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HISTORY DEPT#25 US HISTORY 1783-1800
In this episode, we discuss the early development of the US central government and the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams.
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HISTORY DEPT#23: Palestine Pt.1 (1897-1918)
on this episode, we talk about the emergence of Palestine and Zionism from the Ottomans to WW1.
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HISTORY DEPT #24: US HISTORY 1774-1783
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #22: Stalin Hater Podcast
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #21
In this episode, we talk about early American history and how it was impacted by slavery.
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HISTORY DEPT #19
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #20: Communism 101
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...
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HISTORY DEPT #18
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:)
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HISTORY DEPT #17
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #16
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.
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HISTORY DEPT#15
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #14
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!
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HISTORY DEPT #13
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?...
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HISTORY DEPT#12 (BONUS): Medieval Witches
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #11 (BONUS): History of Zionism
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.
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TRL: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
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...
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TRL: Canada: A Very Short Introduction
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...
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HISTORY DEPT #2: The Story of Flight 1850-1913
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #10: The Story of Flight 1913-1918
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #9: History of Cannabis in the USA
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 &...
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HISTORY DEPT #8: Canadian Expedition to Northern Russia 1918 (Part 1)
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.
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HISTORY DEPT #7: 1919 Palmer Raids
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.…
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HISTORY DEPT #6 (BONUS): Fall of the USSR
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!…
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HISTORY DEPT #5 (BONUS): Perspectives in History
Finn is back in this episode! this time (including Gavin) we continued our talk about some misconceptions of the medieval era as well as digging deeper into how history is perceived by those writing it and learning it.
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HISTORY DEPT #4: Vancouver Island Coal Mining
Today it is Gavin's turn and he brings us back to the coal mining roots of Vancouver Island and how it shaped several of the major settlements. PS: sorry for some of the audio issues :( We are new and still figuring this out :D
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HISTORY DEPT #3 (BONUS): Medieval Misconceptions
Today is our first guest episode!! I am joined by my good friend Finn to talk about what the Medieval era is (and isn't) and how history is perceived from the present and the past.
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HISTORY DEPT #1: Canadian Railways (Ft. Gavin Senft)
In this episode, I am joined once again by my co-host Gavin where I ask him all sorts of questions about how the rail industry in Canada got its roots and where it could be headed.
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EPISODE 2: Building modern Egypt (Part1)
This episode dives into the beginnings of the modern Egyptian state under Muhammad Ali and the *brief* rise and fall of his hopes for an Egyptian empire.
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EPISODE 1: PEACE IN EUROPE & THE UNITED NATIONS
WELCOME, ALL!! This is the first of hopefully many episodes in my new project. I wanted to share my university journey and learning with everyone and give you all a healthy dose of history. In this first episode I go into as the title says, peace in Europe as well as the beginnings of the United...
About this show
This is a podcast for all my history lovers out there (especially students) who love to talk about and hear about all the fun little details of history. All history nerds such as Gavin(trains) and myself(planes) have some sort of special obsession that we love to talk about forever and ever and we wanted to give a platform to like-minded people to spill the beans on their passions. This podcast is open to all sorts of topics whether it's railway companies in North America, ancient Egyptians and their pyramids, revolutions in France, or the war in Vietnam we will take it all!
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Caenen Wisse
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