The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast

George Washington

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:31:47 GMT

To celebrate Presidents' Day, Jamie and Justina discuss the myths associated with our nation's first president, George Washington.

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Malcolm X

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:38:41 GMT

In our first season's final episode, Justina discusses Malcolm X's life, career, and complex legacy. She focuses heavily on the Civil Rights activist mother's life and influence and Alex Haley's role in the development of his autobiography.

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Mary Wollstonecraft

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:43:29 GMT

In this episode, Jamie examines why historical feminist narratives frequently disregard eighteenth century scholar, Mary Wollstonecraft.

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:01:26 GMT

In this episode, Justina complicates American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career and legacy. Through this examination, she encourages listeners to question the "stories we tell" about the history of feminism.

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William Apess

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:29:13 GMT

Today, Jamie tells Justina about the life of William Apess. While Apess is virtually unknown today, he was an acclaimed Native orator and activist in the 1830s. In this episode we explore Apess’ life, how he was forgotten, and what this amnesia demonstrates about the stories we tell.

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The Story of Thanksgiving

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:16:56 GMT

In this episode, Jamie tells Justina about the history of Thanksgiving. Did they really eat stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving dinner? Please listen to this bonus holiday episode to find out!

Happy Holidays from your hosts, Justina and Jamie!

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Pauli Murray

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:58:18 GMT

Today's episode of The Stories We Tell focuses on the social justice leader Pauli Murray and their contributions to the Civil Rights and feminist movements.

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Pocahontas

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:09:10 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast. This episode demystifies the myths and legends associated with Pocahontas.

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Introducing "The Stories We Tell"

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:00:30 GMT

Please subscribe to this new podcast hosted by friends and historians, Jamie Mize and Justina Licata. Our first episode will premiere on Tuesday, November 8th, and the remaining episodes will air on the following six Tuesdays. For updates and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.

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