Best Tales From the Archivist Podcasts (2025)

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MTP071 - The Saga Of Erik the Red 1:26:43

13d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

The Saga of Erik the Red by Unknown; Translated by Arthur Middleton Reeves (1856 - 1891) The Saga of Erik the Red is one of the two important 13th century accounts of the Norse explorations of Greenland and North America, along with The Saga of the Greenlanders. Containing fantastic anecdotes about ghostly visitations, wise women-seers, and one-leg…

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Troy Trailblazer: Garnet Douglass Baltimore 40:07

14d ago40:07

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On this episode of the podcast, Devin and Lauren were able to attend the unveiling of the brand-new Garnet Douglass Baltimore historical marker at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy along with Bill Pomeroy himself. Garnet Douglass Baltimore was the first African American graduate of RPI and went on to a long and very successful care…

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MTP070 - The Dragon and the Raven, fin 1:25:58

15d ago1:25:58

1:25:58

The Dragon and the Raven, fin by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Across…

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MTP069 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 4 1:24:48

20d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

The Dragon and the Raven, Part 4 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…

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MTP068 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 3 1:36:48

22d ago1:36:48

1:36:48

The Dragon and the Raven, Part 3 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…

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The Worthy Wages Movement for Childcare Workers 53:02

27d ago53:02

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Dr. Justine Modica discusses the Worthy Wages movement centered in Seattle from the 1980s through the 2000s. Affiliated with SEIU, daycare directors and childcare workers in childcare centers and home-based daycares joined together to raise public awareness of the underfunding of daycare and lobby for increased state childcare subsidies, hoping to …

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MTP067 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 2 1:33:00

27d ago1:33:00

1:33:00

The Dragon and the Raven, Part 2 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…

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MTP066 - The Dragon and the Raven, Part 1 1:21:04

29d ago1:21:04

1:21:04

The Dragon and the Raven, Part 1 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…

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Women’s History Month: Sojourner Truth and Her Groundbreaking 1828 Court Case 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

This episode of A New York Minute in History commemorates Women’s History Month by uncovering the groundbreaking 1828 court case of Sojourner Truth, a self-emancipated Black woman who took on a white slave owner to free her young son from bondage. Interviewees: Barbara Allen, author and Sixth-Great Granddaughter of Sojourner Truth and Taylor Bruck,…

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Black History Month: Frederick Douglass in Rochester 30:42

3M ago30:42

30:42

In honor of Black History Month, this episode will delve into the life and work of Frederick Douglass during his time living in Rochester and discuss the legacy of Douglass today. To help us understand this important story, we welcome very special guest Hon. Malik D. Evans, Mayor of the City of Rochester, NY. Markers of focus: Douglass Home, Monroe…

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Awaiting Their Feast: Latinx Food Workers and Activism from World War II to COVID-19 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

Dr. Lori Flores discusses food systems in the US and Northeast region specifically, illuminating how the nation has developed a growing appetite for both Latinx food and Latinx food laborers, who are often underpaid and under-nourished as they help grow, process, transport, prepare, and serve food across the country. Flores is an associate professo…

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Patriot Burial Markers: Ormsbee Cemetery and the First Rhode Island Regiment 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Our new season kicks off with an episode that highlights the war experiences of the legendary Rhode Island Regiment, a multiracial combat regiment that served through the entirety of the American Revolution, from the Siege of Boston to the disbanding of the Continental Army in 1783. The regiment saw action at the battles of Red Bank and Rhode Islan…

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The Carter Presidency and Gay Rights 52:34

4M ago52:34

52:34

Dr. Harris Dousemetzis shares the extraordinary impact of U.S. President Jimmy Carter on gay rights in the 1970s and early 1980s, from instituting policies to prevent anti-gay discrimination of most federal employees to facilitating IRS nonprofit status for gay rights organizations and community centers, enabling them to receive federal funding for…

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A Fond Farewell with Audiovisual Archivist Mary Wallace 57:59

5M ago57:59

57:59

Reuther Library audiovisual archivist Mary Wallace has worn many hats over the past 27 years, from student page in the Reading Room to interim director and chief weather-spotter and safety monitor. As she prepares to retire in January 2025, Wallace reflects on the changes she’s seen at the Reuther and in the field, shares a few of her favorite coll…

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It Came from the Archives - Shaped Note/Sacred Harp Singing and the 1949 Houston County Fair 33:53

5M ago33:53

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In Southern folklife the singing convention has a long and illustrious history. Always commercial ventures, they changed in scale as communication, printing, and travel technology expanded their market. In this episode, we explore one such convention that took place at the 1949 Houston County Fair Read Dr. Olliff's article: https://today.troy.edu/p…

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It Came from the Archives - Dothan Man Was Among Fastest on the Open Sea 18:54

5M ago18:54

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People in the Wiregrass have known about Bishop Cleaners since it opened in Dothan in 1947. But few know that in November 1945, its founder, Eustace E. Bishop, was one of the fastest men on the open sea. Read Dr. Olliff's article on Eustace Bishop and the USS Lake Champlain: https://today.troy.edu/perspectives/it-came-from-the-archives-dothan-man-w…

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The William G. Pomeroy Foundation: For History, For Life | A New York Minute in History 28:58

5M ago28:58

28:58

In this episode, Devin and Lauren sit down with William G. Pomeroy, founder of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, and Bill Brower, the new Executive Director of the Foundation, to discuss the origins of their shared love of history and how the Pomeroy Foundation is increasing its marker program presence in New York and beyond. Interviewees: William…

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It Came from the Archives - Historic Photos of Dothan's Southside Neighborhood 20:09

6M ago20:09

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The Dothan neighborhood of Southside looks nothing today like it did in 1958. Fortunately, a collection of photographs has survived the intervening decades (as well as a close encounter with a bonfire) to give us a glimpse of what the area looked like more than 65 years ago. These pictures are the only complete record available of this neighborhood…

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MTP065 - Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, fin 1:15:02

7M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, fin by Sabine Baring-Gould One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages and became a noted author and folklorist. A collection of the most commonly held superstitions of the Medieval era…

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It Came from the Archives - RAF Pilots Trained at Napier Field Near Dothan 23:11

7M ago23:11

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During World War II, the skies over Great Britain were filled with too many German airplanes, and the weather was too inclement, for pilot-cadets to train safely. So they trained in colonies like India and South Africa, but they also trained in the US from June 1941 to March 1943. Dr. Olliff's Article: https://today.troy.edu/news/archives-raf-pilot…

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MTP064 - Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 4 56:29

7M ago56:29

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Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 4 by Sabine Baring-Gould One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages and became a noted author and folklorist. A collection of the most commonly held superstitions of the Medieval …

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MTP063 - Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 3 1:03:04

7M ago1:03:04

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Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 3 by Sabine Baring-Gould One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages and became a noted author and folklorist. A collection of the most commonly held superstitions of the Medieval …

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MTP062 - Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 2 1:06:36

7M ago1:06:36

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Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 2 by Sabine Baring-Gould One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages and became a noted author and folklorist. A collection of the most commonly held superstitions of the Medieval …

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When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City 25:34

7M ago25:34

25:34

Dr. Felicia George explains how number lotteries in the city’s Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods in the 20th century, although illegal and rife with exploitation, also raised some Black Detroiters out of poverty and created an important social support in a community stressed by racial discrimination and job insecurity. Dr. George is an…

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MTP061 - Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 1 1:16:41

7M ago1:16:41

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Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, Part 1 by Sabine Baring-Gould One of the most brilliant, eclectic thinkers in Victorian England, the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was intrigued by the grotesque and often savage history of the Middle Ages and became a noted author and folklorist. A collection of the most commonly held superstitions of the Medieval …

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It Came from the Archives - "The Parade of the Years" 25:48

7M ago25:48

25:48

At Dothan's first National Peanut Festival in 1938, 400 local people banded together to put on a historical pageant. The "Parade of the Years" told the story of Dothan's past and was attended by hundreds who paid a quarter in advance or a half-dollar at the gate to see the myths of their town’s heritage made flesh.…

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MTP060 - Yvain, fin 1:24:46

7M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, fin by Chrétien de Troyes (translated by W. W. Comfort) Yvain, the Knight of the Lion is a romance by Chrétien de Troyes, written in the 1170's Yvain seeks to avenge his cousin Calogrenant who had been defeated by an otherworldly knight beside a magical storm-making fountain in the forest of Broceliande. Yvain's true …

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MTP059 - Yvain, Part 3 59:16

7M ago59:16

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Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, Part 3 by Chrétien de Troyes (translated by W. W. Comfort) Yvain, the Knight of the Lion is a romance by Chrétien de Troyes, written in the 1170's Yvain seeks to avenge his cousin Calogrenant who had been defeated by an otherworldly knight beside a magical storm-making fountain in the forest of Broceliande. Yvain's tr…

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MTP058 - Yvain, Part 2 1:03:29

7M ago1:03:29

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Executive Producer: ⭐Joseph Bauer Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, Part 2 by Chrétien de Troyes (translated by W. W. Comfort) Yvain, the Knight of the Lion is a romance by Chrétien de Troyes, written in the 1170's Yvain seeks to avenge his cousin Calogrenant who had been defeated by an otherworldly knight beside a magical storm-making fountain in the…

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MTP057 - Yvain, Part 1 1:01:08

7M ago1:01:08

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Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, Part 1 by Chrétien de Troyes (translated by W. W. Comfort) Yvain, the Knight of the Lion is a romance by Chrétien de Troyes, written in the 1170's Yvain seeks to avenge his cousin Calogrenant who had been defeated by an otherworldly knight beside a magical storm-making fountain in the forest of Broceliande. Yvain's tr…

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It Came from the Archives - "Train Wrecks in the Wiregrass Region" 28:39

7M ago28:39

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In this episode we explore three historic train wrecks that occurred in the Wiregrass and the archived photos that tell the story. See the photos from the Tom Solomon Collection for yourself! https://www.troy.edu/about-us/dothan-campus/wiregrass-archives/inventories/146.html Read Dr. Olliff's article for Troy Today here: https://today.troy.edu/news…

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MTP056 - Sir Nigel, fin 50:44

8M ago50:44

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Sir Nigel, fin by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the…

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MTP055 - Sir Nigel, Part 8 1:14:52

8M ago1:14:52

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Sir Nigel, Part 8 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History 29:35

8M ago29:35

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This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812, which is often considered America’s “second war of Independence.” With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war. Marker of Focus: War of 1812, Village of Sackets Harbor…

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MTP054 - Sir Nigel, Part 7 1:15:32

8M ago1:15:32

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Sir Nigel, Part 7 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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MTP053 - Sir Nigel, Part 6 1:42:16

8M ago1:42:16

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Sir Nigel, Part 6 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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MTP052 - Sir Nigel, Part 5 1:26:52

8M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Sir Nigel, Part 5 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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MTP051 - Sir Nigel, Part 4 1:14:48

8M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Sir Nigel, Part 4 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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MTP050 - Sir Nigel, Part 3 1:27:12

8M ago1:27:12

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Sir Nigel, Part 3 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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MTP049 - Sir Nigel, Part 2 1:22:07

8M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

Sir Nigel, Part 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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Building Power, Breaking Power: The United Teachers of New Orleans, 1965-2008 47:04

8M ago47:04

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Dr. Jesse Chanin describes how the United Teachers of New Orleans (UTNO) gained power and influence in a region hostile to unions from the mid-1960s to the mid-2000s by building trust in the community with transparent and democratic decision-making and a focus on racial and economic justice to improve the lives of the New Orleans community. In the …

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MTP048 - Sir Nigel, Part 1 1:32:14

8M ago1:32:14

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Sir Nigel, Part 1 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with …

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1943 - Episode 20: Red Cross Rescue (SEASON FINALE) 40:08

9M ago40:08

40:08

The Camp hospital runs out of beds for dysentery patients. Bedie is discharged too early from the hospital causing Natalie and Jerry to question his health care. Food shortages reduce good pickings from the garbage as prisoners pray that the Red Cross Christmas kits will arrive from Manila. Nida’s world is turned upside down, and Camp Holmes gets a…

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Hungry for History: Culinary and Foodways History | A New York Minute in History 29:17

9M ago29:17

29:17

This episode focuses on culinary history and the Pomeroy Foundation’s Hungry for History program. We discover that the history of what we eat, and how we eat it, can tell us much about ourselves and our shared pasts. Markers of Focus: Hungry for History Interviewees: Elizabeth Jakubowski, Senior Librarian, New York State Library. You can follow the…

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Summer at the Fair: A History of Agricultural Fairs in New York State | A New York Minute in History 29:34

10M ago29:34

29:34

As New York State prepares to host the oldest state fair in the nation, this episode tells the history of the summertime tradition of agricultural fairs and how they developed from gatherings of learned societies into the popular attractions that we all know today. Markers of Focus: County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. Interviewees: R…

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Detroit Industry and ‘The Mural’ 31:59

10M ago31:59

31:59

Dr. Jay Cephas considers two Depression-era murals in Detroit and their contrasting messaging about workers, labor, and power. Diego Rivera’s famed Detroit Industry murals, commissioned by Edsel Ford for the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1932, champions industrial and technological progress and the factory workers who fueled it. In contrast, Walter …

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MTP047 - The Talisman, fin 1:34:18

10M ago1:34:18

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The Talisman, fin by Sir Walter Scott Set during the Third Crusade, the story follows the journey of a young Scottish knight named Sir Kenneth, who travels to the Holy Land to serve King Richard the Lionheart. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the Muslim leader Saladin, and forms an unlikely friendship with him. (…

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1943 - Episode 19: Gaining and Losing Ground 36:08

10M ago36:08

36:08

America is gaining ground in the Pacific. The prisoners have more money for food, but it’s becoming scarcer and more expensive. Everyone’s health is declining. Natalie’s vitamin injection goes wrong. Carl returns from an inspection tour of internment camps in Manila with good news. Peg thinks that her husband will be transferred to Camp Holmes, and…

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MTP046 - The Talisman, Part 9 1:24:54

10M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

The Talisman, Part 9 by Sir Walter Scott Set during the Third Crusade, the story follows the journey of a young Scottish knight named Sir Kenneth, who travels to the Holy Land to serve King Richard the Lionheart. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the Muslim leader Saladin, and forms an unlikely friendship with him…

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1943 - Episode 18 Epilogue: Internment Survivor Interview, Part 2 26:32

10M ago26:32

26:32

In the second of three parts, 96-year-old Curt Brooks talks about life at Santo Tomas, a civilian internment camp in Manila which housed 3700 prisoners. In this segment, Curt describes his boyhood memories of imprisonment and survival—of sickness, starvation, friendship, life-saving Red Cross packages and looking down the barrel of a Japanese soldi…

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