History X

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History X amplifies true stories from history that have been repressed, suppressed, or simply forgotten. Host Russell Cobb discusses how our understanding of history is shifting in popular culture and what to make of the falling statues and renaming of places. History X explores the forgotten corners of dusty archives and talks to people with intimate knowledge of events outside the mainstream.

  1. 2021-12-16

    Perlustration

    Stolen letters from the Soviet Union emerge decades later to tell stories about a repressive past. Echoes of the present emerge as our researchers dive deep into something called perlustration.

  2. 2021-09-03

    The Secret History of Barbecue

    Today, Russell takes us through the secret history of barbecue - what you didn't know about a summertime staple.

  3. 2021-06-25

    The Big Mother of Kiev

    Guest contributors Sophia and Isabel Jewel investigate Europe's biggest monument - the Motherland Monument in Kiev, Ukraine.

  4. 2021-06-11

    A Very Special Friendship: Canada and Cuba, Part 3

    Gina and Nataly wrap up our series on Canada-Cuba relations.

  5. 2021-05-28

    A Very Special Friendship: Canada and Cuba, Part 2

    Guest contributors Lynda and Yintong sit down with Dr. John Kirk, who had been a go-between for the Canadian government and the Castros.

  6. 2021-05-14

    A Very Special Friendship: Canada and Cuba, Part 1

    Part one of three in a series on Canada-Cuba relations, with guest contributers Simran Grewal and Zain Khan.

  7. 2021-04-02

    Birth of a Stereotype

    Check out the resources we used to talk about Aladdin's history: https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-01-11/8-real-world-locations-that-inspired-disney-movies-frozen-brave-aladdinhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-10-ca-11747-story.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/2019/5/24/18635896/disney-live-action-aladdin-controversy-historySome of the art we look at in the episode: https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/details-photo/pantomime-poster-milton-ray-s-production-of-aladdin-at-the-grand-theatre-halifax/MEV-12249553https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/work-of-art/aladdin-secures-the-lamp

  8. 2021-03-05

    Resting Villain Face, Part 2

    We keep our conversation with Omar going - and learn about what happened to Frank Lackteen after the advent of sound cinema.

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History X amplifies true stories from history that have been repressed, suppressed, or simply forgotten. Host Russell Cobb discusses how our understanding of history is shifting in popular culture and what to make of the falling statues and renaming of places. History X explores the forgotten corners of dusty archives and talks to people with intimate knowledge of events outside the mainstream.

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    2020 - 2021
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