9 episodes

This podcast utilizes biography as an entry point to explore how history is created and what that process can tell us about our past and present society. For updates and reading and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.
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The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast Jamie Mize and Justina Licata

    • History
    • 3.7 • 6 Ratings

This podcast utilizes biography as an entry point to explore how history is created and what that process can tell us about our past and present society. For updates and reading and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.
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    George Washington

    George Washington

    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-tell-pod.



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    • 54 min
    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

    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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.



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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Mary Wollstonecraft

    Mary Wollstonecraft

    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-we-tell-pod.



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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    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://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.



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    • 50 min
    William Apess

    William Apess

    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 demonstrates about the stories we tell. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod. https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stories-we-tell-pod.



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    • 54 min
    The Story of Thanksgiving

    The Story of Thanksgiving

    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 hosts, Justina and Jamie!
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    • 37 min

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3.7 out of 5
6 Ratings

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White voice speaking why do the same people who hated our
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