Heroes & Memory
What Memory? This episode introduces the ideas of "History" - "Memory" - "Collective Memory" to lay a foundation for more discussion about heroes. Sar...
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Join Sarah Kay Bierle for short chats about challenges of research, big ideas about history, and amusing incidents stemming from her research and writing about the American Civil War. Season 1 starts in March 2021 and begins with a look at historical memory and the day-to-day challenges encountered while considering this topic. For more details, visit www.historianlife.com
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A List of Heroes?
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Heroines & History
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