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.
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Join us as we kick off An Incomplete History season 3 with a discussion of presentism. This week, we do a deep dive into...
Did you know celebrating a child's birthday, telling children stories about pirates and fairies, and entire industries focused on children (i.e. Disney) would have...