Thar She Blows: The History of Whales and America
Whale deaths are defying yearly averages on the East Coast according to the New England Aquarium,...
43:15
Land of the Free? The History of Incarceration in the U.S.
(Contains archival audio in segments 1 and 3 (see backstoryradio.org for details).) The United...
40:30
Close Encounters: UFOs in American History
The national Sunspot Solar Observatory was mysteriously shut down on Sept. 6. Located near...
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The History of America’s Wealthy Elite
It’s ten years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers shook the world’s economy. Today Ed, Nathan...
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After Hurricane Maria: The History of Puerto Rico and the United States
In August of 2018, officials in Puerto Rico reported that over 3,000 people died in the aftermath...
53:44
Hot Enough For You? The History of Climate Change
According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2018 is on...
32:37
In the Shadow of the Mushroom Cloud: A History of the Atomic Age
In 1942, American scientists created the first sustained, controlled nuclear reaction, under the...
55:40
A More Perfect Union? The Reconstruction Era
Lately, Americans feel the country is more divided (at least politically) than ever and often...
44:13
The Battle for Charlottesville's Soul: One Year Later, A Community Looks Back
On August 11 & 12, 2017, a “Unite the Right” rally brought chaos, violence and death to the...
47:01
Elementary Mr. President: Sherlock Holmes, the Supreme Court and Dr. Spock
Ed, Joanne and Brian explore the history of filling vacant seats on the Supreme Court, discover...
39:07
The Melting Pot: Americans & Assimilation
This week, Brian, Joanne, and Nathan wrestle with a long-running tension in our country’s...
01:01:27
Shore Thing: A History of the Beach
Summer’s here and BackStory has gone to the beach. Ed, Joanne, and Brian dip their toes into four...
49:48
What’s in a Number? Thirteen in American History
The 13th of any month is more likely to occur on a Friday than any other day of the week and it's...
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How is the history of a nation remembered? Well -- it all depends on what you keep. We’re talking...
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Summer Reading List: 14 History Books You’ll Want to Read
What should you be reading this summer? BackStory’s hosts and special guests share their...
54:40
The Camera Never Lies? History Through the Viewfinder
In the 21st century, we often assume that a picture captures what really happened in a given...
36:56
Death Before Dishonor: Shame and Reputation in American History
This week, Ed, Nathan and Joanne discuss the importance of honor throughout American history....
45:53
Are We There Yet? Americans On Vacation
As Americans hit the road and take to the skies for summer vacation, Joanne, Ed, and Nathan...
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Reflecting on Darkness: Lynching; America and the Holocaust
On this week’s episode, Nathan, Brian, Joanne & Ed talk about how Americans remember and reckon...
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Upward Nobility: American-Made Royalty
The marriage of England’s Prince Harry to American actress Meghan Markle is making headlines...
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