Then and Now: Global History and Culture
487 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"Then and Now" connects events from the past with today's news headlines. Current episodes are history topics from my global culture and history course.
In 2006, the podcast started with students in my introductory global history and culture course at the Univ of Minn. Previous episodes reviewed history topics, special music episodes connecting a country's culture with its music, interviews with voices of students and community members as they were part of historical events, and other topics. Episodes featured independent music artists. Share comments about the podcast with David Arendale, [email protected]
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(Bonus) Instructions for History Simulation
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 541 KB application/pdf(Bonus) This document contains the instructions for the history simulation that applies Gandhi's principles to a contemporary protest issue.
(PDF) Instructions for History Simulation
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 541 KB application/pdf(Bonus) This document contains the instructions for the history simulation that applies Gandhi's principles to a contemporary protest issue.
Western Imperialism, Part 5 of 5
December 03, 2021 06:30 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBS14-E14 We apply Gandhi’s protest principles to contemporary issues of interest to the students. The audio provides a brief overview. The PDF document provides all the details about this highly engaging activity that has been done in class and online with equal success. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitt...
Imperialism, 5 of 5: Apply Gandhi Principles to Today
December 03, 2021 06:30 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBS14-E14 We apply Gandhi’s protest principles to contemporary issues of interest to the students. The audio provides a brief overview. The PDF document provides all the details about this highly engaging activity that has been done in class and online with equal success. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitt...
Imperialism, 4 of 5: Consequences of Imperialism
November 26, 2021 06:30 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBS14-E13 We examine the consequences of imperialism for the Western countries and countries that were occupied. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically available through these podcast apps: Castamatic, iCatcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RSSRadio, and more. Please post comm...
Western Imperialism, Part 4 of 5
November 26, 2021 06:30 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBS14-E13 We examine the consequences of imperialism for the Western countries and countries that were occupied. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically available through these podcast apps: Castamatic, iCatcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RSSRadio, and more. Please post comm...
(PDF) Analysis of Imperialism
November 24, 2021 06:30 - 1.25 MB application/pdf(Bonus) European colonialism and colonization was the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over other societies and territories, founding a colony, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. For example, colonial policies, such as the type of rule implemented, the nature of investments, and the identity of the colonizers, are cited as impacting postcolonial states. Examination of the state-building process, economic development, and cultural no...
(Bonus) Analysis of Imperialism
November 24, 2021 06:30 - 1.25 MB application/pdf(Bonus) European colonialism and colonization was the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over other societies and territories, founding a colony, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically. For example, colonial policies, such as the type of rule implemented, the nature of investments, and the identity of the colonizers, are cited as impacting postcolonial states. Examination of the state-building process, economic development, and cultural no...
(Bonus) Overview of Postcolonialism
November 22, 2021 06:30 - 1.31 MB application/pdf(Bonus) Postcolonialism is the critical academic study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on the human consequences of the control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands. More specifically, it is a critical theory analysis of the history, culture, literature, and discourse of (usually European) imperial power. Postcolonialism encompasses a wide variety of approaches, and theoreticians may not always agree on a common set of definitions. On a simple...
(PDF) Overview of Postcolonialism
November 22, 2021 06:30 - 1.31 MB application/pdf(Bonus) Postcolonialism is the critical academic study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on the human consequences of the control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands. More specifically, it is a critical theory analysis of the history, culture, literature, and discourse of (usually European) imperial power. Postcolonialism encompasses a wide variety of approaches, and theoreticians may not always agree on a common set of definitions. On a simple...
(PDF) Overview of Imperialism
November 20, 2021 17:45 - 2.86 MB application/pdf(Bonus) Imperialism is a policy or ideology of extending the rule over peoples and other countries, for extending political and economic access, power and control, often through employing hard power, especially military force, but also soft power. While related to the concepts of colonialism and empire, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government.
(Bonus) Overview of Imperialism
November 20, 2021 17:45 - 2.86 MB application/pdf(Bonus) Imperialism is a policy or ideology of extending the rule over peoples and other countries, for extending political and economic access, power and control, often through employing hard power, especially military force, but also soft power. While related to the concepts of colonialism and empire, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government.
Western Imperialism, Part 3 of 5
November 19, 2021 06:30 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBS14-E12 We examine Gandhi’s protest movement against British imperialism in episode three of the five-part series. We will apply his protest principles in episode five where we apply what was learned to today’s protest issues. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically availa...
Imperialism, 3 of 5: Gandhi's Protest Movement
November 19, 2021 06:30 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBS14-E12 We examine Gandhi’s protest movement against British imperialism in episode three of the five-part series. We will apply his protest principles in episode five where we apply what was learned to today’s protest issues. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically availa...
Imperialism, 2 of 5: Different Types of Imperialism
November 12, 2021 06:30 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBS14-E11 We delve into different types of western imperialism and what motivated them in part two of this five-part series. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically available through these podcast apps: Castamatic, iCatcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RSSRadio, and more. Plea...
Western Imperialism, Part 2 of 5
November 12, 2021 06:30 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBS14-E11 We delve into different types of western imperialism and what motivated them in part two of this five-part series. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter, Vurbl, and YouTube. Automatically available through these podcast apps: Castamatic, iCatcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RSSRadio, and more. Plea...
(PDF) Reading Guide for Western Imperialism
November 07, 2021 19:28 - 27.9 KB application/pdf(Bonus) These are the readings for the series Western Imperialism. The guide provides the discussion questions that we explore during the lectures.
(Bonus) Reading Guide for Western Imperialism
November 07, 2021 19:28 - 27.9 KB application/pdf(Bonus) These are the readings for the series Western Imperialism. The guide provides the discussion questions that we explore during the lectures.
(PDF) PowerPoint Slides Western Imprialism
November 07, 2021 19:25 - 1.67 MB application/pdf(Bonus) These are the PowerPoint slides used throughout the five-part series on Western Imperialism.
(Bonus) PowerPoint Slides Western Imprialism
November 07, 2021 19:25 - 1.67 MB application/pdf(Bonus) These are the PowerPoint slides used throughout the five-part series on Western Imperialism.
Imperialism, 1 of 5: Motivations and Cycle of Imperialism
November 07, 2021 19:21 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBS14-E10 We will explore imperialism by Western Europe in this five-part series. In this episode, we delve into the cycle of imperialism and the various motivations for the countries. In addition to this audio episode, I also provide several PDF documents: first, a copy of the PowerPoint slides and a reading guide with questions for the articles read by the students to explore more deeply the topic. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audibl...
Western Imperialism, Part 1 of 5
November 07, 2021 19:21 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBS14-E10 We will explore imperialism by Western Europe in this five-part series. In this episode, we delve into the cycle of imperialism and the various motivations for the countries. In addition to this audio episode, I also provide several PDF documents: first, a copy of the PowerPoint slides and a reading guide with questions for the articles read by the students to explore more deeply the topic. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audibl...
Conclusion of Impact of Industrial Revolution on Society, Part Six
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBS14-E09 In part six, I complete my review of the impact of the Industrial Revolution with new political theories. We explore the connections between early political theories and those that operate today and can be seen through media reports. In some cases, the names of the political systems have not changed over time. Today’s debates between the Democrats and Republications on the role of the government in the lives of its citizens trace their origins back to this time period. This completes...
Ind. Rev., 6 of 6: Creation of New Political Theories
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBS14-E09 In part six, I complete my review of the impact of the Industrial Revolution with new political theories. We explore the connections between early political theories and those that operate today and can be seen through media reports. In some cases, the names of the political systems have not changed over time. Today’s debates between the Democrats and Republications on the role of the government in the lives of its citizens trace their origins back to this time period. This completes...
Ind. Rev. 5 of 6: Creation of New Economic Theories
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBS14-E08 In part five, I continue the impact of the Industrial Revolution with a review of the new economic theories. We explore the connections between early economic theories and those that operate today and can be seen through media reports. Today’s debates between the Democrats and Republications on the role of the government in the lives of its citizens trace their origins back to this time period. The next podcast episode continues with reviewing the new political theories that emerge f...
Impact of Industrial Revolution on Society, Part Five
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBS14-E08 In part five, I continue the impact of the Industrial Revolution with a review of the new economic theories. We explore the connections between early economic theories and those that operate today and can be seen through media reports. Today’s debates between the Democrats and Republications on the role of the government in the lives of its citizens trace their origins back to this time period. The next podcast episode continues with reviewing the new political theories that emerge f...
Impact of Industrial Revolution on Society, Part Four
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBS14-E07 In part four, I continue the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the creation of new social classes such as the working class. We explore the positives and negatives of the IR upon the average people who work in the factories and live in the urban landscape. We do part of this review through popular literature at the time that offer a social critique. The next podcast episode continues with reviewing the new economic theories that emerge from the Industrial Revolution. The follo...
Ind. Rev., 4 of 6: Creation of New Social Classes
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBS14-E07 In part four, I continue the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the creation of new social classes such as the working class. We explore the positives and negatives of the IR upon the average people who work in the factories and live in the urban landscape. We do part of this review through popular literature at the time that offer a social critique. The next podcast episode continues with reviewing the new economic theories that emerge from the Industrial Revolution. The follo...
Ind. Rev., 3 of 6: Impact on Society
June 18, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBS14-E06 In part three, I focus on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on six areas of society: the shift from farm to factory, population growth, urbanization, creation of new social classes, development of new economic theories, and development of new political theories. We stop at the end of my review of urbanization. The next episode continues this review of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Ama...
Impact of Industrial Revolution on Society, Part Three
June 18, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBS14-E06 In part three, I focus on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on six areas of society: shift from farm to factory, population growth, urbanization, creation of new social classes, development of new economic theories, and development of new political theories. We stop at the end of my review of urbanization. The next episode continue this review of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon M...
Ind. Rev., 2 of 6: Case Study of England
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBS14-E05 In part two, I focus on why England was the leader of the Industrial Revolution. The confluence of geographical advantages, its previous dominance as a sea power, economic wealth, and other advantages help to explain why they were the leader in Western Europe. The next episode will focus on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podca...
Case Study of England, Industrial Revolution, Part Two
June 11, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBS14-E05 In part two, I focus on why England was the leader of the Industrial Revolution. The confluence of geographical advantages, its previous dominance as a sea power, economic wealth, and other advantages help to explain why they were the leader in Western Europe. The next episode will focus on the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podca...
(PDF) Reading Guide for Industrial Revolution
June 04, 2021 06:30 - 89.8 KB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) This reading guide provides a foundation for the students as they explore the Industrial Revolution unit. In this course, students were not required to purchase an expensive textbook.
(Bonus) Reading Guide for Industrial Revolution
June 04, 2021 06:30 - 89.8 KB application/pdf(Bonus) This reading guide provides a foundation for the students as they explore the Industrial Revolution unit. In this course, students were not required to purchase an expensive textbook.
(Bonus) Lecture PowerPoint Slides
June 04, 2021 05:30 - 2.13 MB application/pdf(Bonus) Lecture PowerPoint slides for the Industrial Revolution unit for all six parts. To get the maximum value of the lectures, follow along with the PP slides as I talk about each of them.
(PDF) Lecture PowerPoint Slides
June 04, 2021 05:30 - 2.13 MB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) Lecture PowerPoint slides for the Industrial Revolution unit for all six parts. To get the maximum value of the lectures, follow along with the PP slides as I talk about each of them.
Industrial Revolution, 1 of 6: Why Begin in Europe?
June 04, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBS14-E04 I feature the Industrial Revolution in Western Europe and dig deeper to make the connections with current events and the history forces that shaped and caused it. In part one, I first provide an overview of the unit. I recommend that you download the student PowerPoint slide handout to follow along. I connect the history forces that helped to cause the Industrial Revolution and the reasons that I focus on Western Europe and not other areas of the world. The next unit focuses on why E...
Industrial Revolution Overview, Part One
June 04, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBS14-E04 S14-E4 I feature the Industrial Revolution in Western Europe and dig deeper to make the connections with current event and the history forces that shaped and caused it. In part one, I first provide an overview of the unit. I recommend that you download the student PowerPoint slide handout to follow along. I connect the history forces that helped to cause the Industrial Revolution and the reasons that I focus on Western Europe and not other areas of the world. The next unit focuses on...
(Bonus) Application of the Nine History Forces
May 30, 2021 22:59 - 99.6 KB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) The Nine History Forces are applied to strife being experienced in Franch today. See the history forces listed in the margins of the paragraphs. This is an example of what will occur during my history lectures throughout the course.
(Bonus) Nine Forces of History
May 30, 2021 22:54 - 67.3 KB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) The Nine Forces of History helped make sense of the seeming randomness of historical events. This handout will be referred to frequently within my course lectures.
(Bonus) Central Question for Each Course Unit
May 30, 2021 22:49 - 35.5 KB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) Each unit central question helped students to simplify everything in the unit to remember the most important point. While we learned much more, the question was used for the weekly reflection question that students completed.
(Bonus) Course Syllabus for Then and Now
May 30, 2021 22:45 - 199 KB application/pdf(Bonus PDF) The course syllabus is the guide for a course. It contains the learning objectives, calendar of activities, homework assignments, resources to help be more successful, and rules and regulations of the college. This is what guided my global history course and was distributed to my students on the first day of class.
Preview of Upcoming Global History Lectures
May 30, 2021 22:40 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBS14-E03 This is a preview of my global history course lectures I will share over the next year. Each podcast episode will contain a module from the history unit that I am covering. Previously in this podcast series, the emphasis has been on history review or additional learning podcasts that the students and I created. Now, you can hear the lectures that the students based their podcasts for the previous thirteen seasons. In addition to this audio episode, I also provide several PDF docume...
PDF The Nine Forces of History
November 20, 2018 07:40 - 67.3 KB application/pdfPDF This one-page handout provides a brief overview of the nine forces of history that have influenced yesterday's and today's events.
The Nine History Forces Influencing Past and Present
November 20, 2018 07:35 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBThis podcast briefly explores the nine forces of history that influence past and current events.
(Bonus) Directory Other History Podcasts
May 25, 2018 01:45 - 124 KB application/pdfThis revised directory are podcasts that I listen to, or at least sample some of the episodes. The directory is 11 pages and provides a description, website URL, and subscription link through iTunes. Many of these podcasts are also available through other podcast apps and directories.
(Bonus) Other Life Podcast Network Podcasts
May 25, 2018 01:36 - 120 KB application/pdfThe Life Podcast Network is home for a group of seven family-friendly podcasts and live stream conversations that bring a positive message of hope and inspiration. Our podcast network creates new stories and information with old values. Check out the descriptions of them in the attached PDF. Each of them are available through apps such as iTunes, Castamatic, Castbox.fm, Downcast, iCatcher, Overcast, PlayerFM, Pocket Casts, RSS Radio, and other apps, Facebook pages, YouTube Channels, and we...
(S14-E01) Season 14 Podcast Overview
February 15, 2017 02:33 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome to the 14th season of Then and How: Global History and Culture podcast. The podcast began during fall of 2006 as a project in an introductory global history course at the University of Minnesota. This short overview episode reminds listeners of the purpose of the podcast and encourages listener feedback to David Arendale who is the course instructor. His email address is [email protected]
(PDF) Annotated List of Other History Podcast Shows I Have Subscribed
February 12, 2017 17:39 - 118 KB application/pdfThis PDF documents provided an annotated list of history podcasts to which I am subscribed. I hope you will find some new ones that will become your favorites as well. I have been inspired by many other great history podcasts. I have a particular interest in World War One and World War Two. Also, several dealing with interviews of people who survived The Holocust. Several of the independent history podcasters have given me permission to rebroadcast a few of their episodes. I am very g...
(PDF) Please Read Immediately to Sort Through the Episodes
February 10, 2017 00:28 - 57.4 KB application/pdfThank you for your interest in the podcast created by my students and me. It has been a labor of love since 2006. I recently changed to Libsyn to host the podcast. That you see nearly 240 episodes uploaded for all 13 seasons since 2006. While the primary purpose of this podcast was to serve as a study support for the students as they prepared for major exams, they also had opportunity to create special podcasts. This may be of the highest interest to you. You can easily find the special ...