


Historian’s Take explores history through the lens of pop culture.
In each episode, our favorite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favorite media. We’ll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business’s love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favorite childhood cartoons.
In each episode, our favorite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favorite media. We’ll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business’s love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favorite childhood cartoons.
The Surprising Origins of Vampires
Our fascination with vampires has spanned centuries, but it didn’t all start with Dracula.
The Surprising Origins of Vampires
Where Did The Blind & Black Musician Trope Come From?
Why does blindness seems like a common thread among Black musicians?
Where Did The Blind & Black Musician Trope Come From?
What We Can Learn From These Native American Comedies
A new wave of Native American comedies, by native peoples, are taking back the narrative.
What We Can Learn From These Native American Comedies