Episodes
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Abraham Lincoln
We are finally back! This week we look at the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, which includes how he kept the United States together and worked to eradicate slavery, as well as some things you probably didn't know about Abe.
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The Boston Massacre 1770
The Boston Massacre was the climax of events in the last 1700s, involving rising tensions between the British and American colonists. The massacre was used by radicals arguing for independence from Britain and by Britain as showing how dangerous the situation in the colonies was becoming.
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A Prejudiced Pride and Prejudice
We sit down with Jane Austen fan and student development professional Tracey Rollins this week to discuss just exactly why Pride and Prejudice has endured for so long. We talk romance, feminism, class politics and some of the problems with arguably the most famous novel of all time
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Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada
We are joined by our special guest this week, Cecilia Point who talked to us about the village of c̓əsnaʔəm (Ses'Naam) in Vancouver, BC and why it is so important to protect. Earlier this year, developers uncovered human remains and since then the Musqueam nation have been negotiating with the...
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The Tempest
This week we delve into that stormy subject of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', including a brief rundown of the characters and the major plot points. We also cover some of the themes and interpretations of the play.
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The Zapatista Uprising of 1994
This week we take a look at the Zapatista Army of National Liberation and their decades old struggle against the Mexican government, most notably the PRI. We talk about the initial uprising as a reaction to indigenous suppression and subjugation, as well as to the NAFTA agreement that...
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the Upper Canadian Rebellion of 1837
A brief explanation of the events and climate leading up to the Upper Canadian Rebellion of 1837. William Lyon Mackenzie steps onto the scene and we talk about the battle at Montgomery's Tavern.
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Art Nouveau
I discuss Art Nouveau, the international philosophy and art style came to be popular during 1890–1910. Specifically, I discuss Gustav Klimt and the Vienna Succession
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Salem Witch Trials
Unboring Learning tackles the 17th century Salem Witch Trials, from the accused, the afflicted, the courts and the legacy.
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