To celebrate Presidents' Day, Jamie and Justina discuss the myths associated with our nation's first president, George Washington. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tel

Malcolm X

Dec 20th, 2022 1h 15m

In our first season's final episode, Justina discusses Malcolm X's life, career, and complex legacy. She focuses heavily on the Civil Rights activist mother's life and influence and Alex Haley's role in the development of his autobiography. Be

Mary Wollstonecraft

Dec 13th, 2022 1h 1m

In this episode, Jamie examines why historical feminist narratives frequently disregard eighteenth century scholar, Mary Wollstonecraft. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-w

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Dec 6th, 2022 50m 56s

In this episode, Justina complicates American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career and legacy. Through this examination, she encourages listeners to question the "stories we tell" about the history of feminism. Become a member at https:/

William Apess

Nov 29th, 2022 54m 51s

Today, Jamie tells Justina about the life of William Apess. While Apess is virtually unknown today, he was an acclaimed Native orator and activist in the 1830s. In this episode we explore Apess’ life, how he was forgotten, and what this amnesia

Bonus

The Story of Thanksgiving

Nov 22nd, 2022 37m 17s

In this episode, Jamie tells Justina about the history of Thanksgiving. Did they really eat stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving dinner? Please listen to this bonus holiday episode to find out!Happy Holidays from your

Pauli Murray

Nov 17th, 2022 1h 4m

Today's episode of The Stories We Tell focuses on the social justice leader Pauli Murray and their contributions to the Civil Rights and feminist movements. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acas

Pocahontas

Nov 9th, 2022 1h 9m

Welcome to the first episode of The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast. This episode demystifies the myths and legends associated with Pocahontas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/th

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Introducing "The Stories We Tell"

Oct 31st, 2022 2m 27s

Please subscribe to this new podcast hosted by friends and historians, Jamie Mize and Justina Licata. Our first episode will premiere on Tuesday, November 8th, and the remaining episodes will air on the following six Tuesdays. For updates and r

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