History Archive
Krista Jenkins, Fairleigh Dickinson University – Political Differences between Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters may back different political candidates this year. Krista Jenkins, professor of political science
18/4/2016
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Penny Spikins, University of York – Human Origins
What caused the spread of humans across the globe? Penny Spikins, Senior Lecturer in the Archaeology
15/3/2016
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Michelle Watts, American Public University – Indigenous People of Costa Rica
Indigenous people in Costa Rica are looking to have their history preserved. Michelle Watts, faculty director
12/2/2016
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Rhondda Thomas, Clemson University – Convict Labor and Clemson
Clemson University was built by those who could never attend the college. Rhondda Thomas, associate professor
5/2/2016
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Adam Arenson, Manhattan College – After The Underground Railroad
What happened to fleeing slaves after they reached the end of the Underground Railroad? Adam Arenson,
18/1/2016
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Kathleen Alves, Queensborough Community College – Women in comic novels and medical texts
Is there a link between historical medical texts and fictional texts? Kathleen Alves, assistant professor of
6/11/2015
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Richard Chacon, Winthrop University – The Great Awakening and the American Revolution
Did a religious awakening lead to the birth of a nation? Richard Chacon, Associate Professor of Anthropology
15/10/2015
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Martin Krieger, USC – Detroit as the City of Industry
Using art to paint the history of Detroit. Martin H. Krieger, professor of planning at the University
24/9/2015
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Robyn Rosen, Marist College – Planned Parenthood Historically
Planned Parenthood and abortion are often linked in the news. Today on the Academic Minute, Robyn
23/9/2015
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Heather O’Connell, Rice University – Modern Segregation
Discussions about race and race relations are always in the news. Today on The Academic Minute, Heather
21/9/2015
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