Fabric of History

Bill of Rights Institute
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Fabric of History

From the Bill of Rights Institute, Fabric of History weaves together U.S. history, Founding Principles, and what all of this means to us today. Join Mary, Kirk, and Haley as they delve into the most controversial, inspirational, and hilarious moments of history and strive to find the common thread between them. The Bill of Rights Institute engages, educates, and empowers individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. Check out our educational resources and programs on our website mybri.org. Don't forget to visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to stay connected.

  1. 06/07/2022

    The Life and Legacy of Theodore Roosevelt

    Although Theodore Roosevelt’s energetic personality is remembered today by most Americans as almost larger than life, who really was Roosevelt the person, not the legend? In our last episode of Season 5, Mary and Kirk are joined by Tony Williams, BRI Senior Teaching Fellow, to explore Roosevelt’s personal and professional life and what it is about him that continues to fascinate us today. How did Roosevelt overcome the death of both his wife and daughter by traveling west? What is his legacy ...

    40 min

  2. 05/24/2022

    The Spell of a Good Story: Harry Potter's Magical Universe

    As Emma Watson says in the HBO special “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” “there’s something about Harry Potter that makes life richer.” In this episode of Fabric of History, Mary, Kirk, and Haley explore the meaning of this phrase and why Harry Potter has had such a lasting impact on so many people’s lives. What is it about the human themes set in a magical world that makes the series and the way we engage with it so unique? View Our Episode Page for Additional R...

    31 min

  3. 05/04/2022

    The Oregon Trail: The Game vs. Reality

    What happens when a pop culture depiction of history is better known than the history itself? The well-known Oregon Trail computer game created in the 1970s brings players on a tumultuous journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon in the mid-1800s, but how accurate to history is it? In this special episode of Fabric of History, Mary is joined by Dr. Andrew Fisher, author and Associate Professor of History at the College of William and Mary, to shed light on how accurate the ga...

    44 min

  4. 04/19/2022

    Was the Revolutionary War America's First Civil War?

    As an American in the 21st century, it’s incredibly easy to look back on the Revolutionary War and joke about the "redcoats," but would you really have been a patriot if you lived at that time? In a special episode of Fabric of History, Mary is joined by Dr. Rebecca Brannon, Associate Professor of History and Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and author of "From Revolution to Reunion: The Reintegration of the South Carolina Loyalists," to...

    49 min

  5. 04/05/2022

    What Are NFTs and How Can They Impact Our Lives?

    Question: What do a piece of art, a medical record, and a top 40 song have in common? Answer: They can all be NFTs. In this episode, Mary, Kirk, and Haley, break down what exactly NFTs, or non-fungible tokens are, and their real-life applications outside of enthusiast communities. Why are NFTs so revolutionary, and how are they changing concepts of ownership and social interaction?View our episode page for additional resources!https://billofrightsinstitute.org/podcasts/what-are-nfts-and-how-c...

    29 min

  6. 03/17/2022

    Hollywood: The Origins, the Image, & the Legacy

    What is Hollywood to you? Is it watching a movie that transports you to another world, a tabloid full of colorful celebrity stories, or the larger-than-life neighborhood in Los Angeles? In this episode of Fabric of History, Mary, Kirk, and Haley go back to the very beginning of show business in the once sleepy backwater of California to discover why Hollywood has endured and thrived in American culture.View our episode page for additional resources!https://billofrightsinstitute.org/podcasts/h...

    31 min

  7. 03/09/2022

    The Highest Court in the Land: How Has the Supreme Court Evolved Through History?

    It’s uncommon to look at the front page of any newspaper and not see an article about impending Supreme Court nominations and debates. But was this always the case? Were proceedings of the Supreme Court as publicized throughout American history as they are now? In this week’s episode of Fabric of History, Mary, Kirk, and Haley explore what the Constitution actually says about the Supreme Court and how history has interpreted and evolved its role ever since.View our episode page for additional...

    32 min

  8. 02/22/2022

    Lawless Piracy & the Struggle for Power in North America

    Lawless bandits, high sea adventure, and buried treasure! When we dress up as pirates on Halloween, do our humorous sayings and elaborate costumes bear any resemblance to the real pirates that once terrorized North America? In this episode of Fabric of History, Mary, Kirk, and Haley discuss piracy's rise and fall in the Mediterranean and American Colonies, Blackbeard’s fierce tactics, pirate havens, and more. Why did so many choose this rough life and why do we romanticize pirates today?View ...

    37 min
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From the Bill of Rights Institute, Fabric of History weaves together U.S. history, Founding Principles, and what all of this means to us today. Join Mary, Kirk, and Haley as they delve into the most controversial, inspirational, and hilarious moments of history and strive to find the common thread between them. The Bill of Rights Institute engages, educates, and empowers individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. Check out our educational resources and programs on our website mybri.org. Don't forget to visit us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to stay connected.

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  • Creator
    Bill of Rights Institute
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Fabric of History
  • Show Website
    Fabric of History

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