So, this week we start a little series about cults in American history, but this first episode took a slight detour into a more general discussion of utopian communities in America, particularly in the nineteenth century. We discuss Oneida, Harmony, and New Harmony, among others. We also trace the way religion and the Second Great Awakening shaped utopian ideas including the concept of moral perfectionism.
HIlary and Geoff are back discussing controversial topics. On this week's episode they discuss the history of impeachment. Many people talk about it today...
Was January 6, 2021 an aberration or was it part of a long history of political violence in the United States? Join Hilary and...
In this episode Hilary and Geoff discuss the history of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day. They also touch on the experiences of Italian...