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Welcome to HistoryWorld War I: The Promise (Minisode)This episode discusses the World War I experience of C.S. Lewis and the promise he made to a dear friend before going to war. *All rights reserved 2024-04-1311 min
Welcome to HistoryWorld War I: The Killing YearThis episode explores the year 1916 and two of the biggest battles of the Western Front. *All Rights Reserved 2024-03-1427 min
Welcome to HistoryThe Kennedy WeddingThis episode is dedicated to Beatrice Egyed and Eric Lehman on their wedding day. Beatrice is a beloved niece of Dr. G and once requested an episode discussing the Kennedy Wedding, specifically the fashion of the time period. Congratulations to the happy couple! All Rights Reserved. 2023-06-2413 min
Working HistoriansShould I Go to Graduate School (MA or PhD) for History?Rob keeps the gang together to answer the question often posed by history majors: Should I go to graduate school in history? Eric Greisinger, Allison Millward, CB Repass, Matt Schandler, Ryan Tripp, and Rob discuss the magnitude and consequences of the decision to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in history, share some of their grad school experiences, and muse about whether or not their degrees were worth the time and energy.
Speaker timeline:
01:16 - Matt Schandler
12:21 - Rob Denning
29:49 - CB Repass
31:21 - Ryan Tripp
33:36 - Allison Millward...2023-06-0954 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Write a History Research Paper?In this final episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the writing process: How do you organize your thoughts and get past that dreaded blank page?
Speaker timeline:
00:54 - Matt Schandler
06:36 - CB Repass
07:55 - Ryan Tripp
10:03 - Allison Millward
12:42 - Eric Greisinger
14:22 - Rob Denning
17:49 - Ryan Tripp
18:59 - CB Repass
20:14 - Matt Schandler
21:43 - Rob Denning
2023-04-2823 minWelcome to HistoryDon't Mess with History!In this episode, Dr. Greisinger provides his take on the danger of historical ignorance with a backdrop of the events of the Battle of Antietam.2023-04-2109 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Develop a Thesis Statement?In this fifth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles thesis statements: What are they, why they are important, and how do you develop them?
Speaker timeline:
00:51 - Matt Schandler
04:56 - Eric Greisinger
05:17 - Rob Denning
06:05 - CB Repass
06:15 - Rob Denning
06:38 - Eric Greisinger
06:44 - Rob Denning
07:26 - Ryan Tripp
08:15 - CB Repass
08:49 - Allison Millward
09:46 - Rob Denning
11:07 - Eric Greisinger
11:39 - Rob Denning
2023-04-1415 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Find Primary Sources for a History Research Project?In this fourth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they identify relevant primary sources that will help them go beyond the existing secondary source literature. We will discuss different ways to search for relevant and useful primary sources, how to determine which primary sources might be more useful or important than others, and the historian’s ethical responsibility to be familiar with as much of the primary source base as possible.
Speaker timeline:
02:15 - CB Repass
04:14 - Eric Greisinger
05:11 - Ryan Tripp2023-03-3124 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Find Secondary Sources for a History Research Project?In this third episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they tackle the potentially vast body of existing secondary sources that will help them provide context on the research project. We discuss different ways to search for secondary sources, how to determine which secondary sources might be more useful or important than others, and the historian’s ethical responsibility to be familiar with the entire existing literature on the topic.
Speaker timeline:
02:42 - CB Repass
03:20 - Matt Schandler
07:31 - Allison Millward
...2023-03-1723 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Develop a Historical Research Question?In this second episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the importance and selection of a good research question, which will guide the historian throughout the research process.
Speaker timeline:
01:00 - CB Repass
01:48 - Eric Greisinger
02:13 - CB Repass
02:28 - Matt Schandler
03:09 - Allison Millward
04:48 - Rob Denning
05:55 - CB Repass
06:15 - Ryan Tripp
06:51 - Rob Denning
08:14 - Matt Schandler
11:53 - CB Repass
12:00 - Rob Denning
2023-03-0314 minWorking HistoriansHow Do I Find a History Research Topic?With this episode we are launching a new series on how historians research and write on historical topics, starting with the selection of a research topic and ending with the writing process. In this first episode, a panel of historians discuss the initial selection of a research topic.
Speaker timeline:
00:58 - CB Repass
01:58 - Ryan Tripp
02:48 - Allison Millward
04:31 - Eric Greisinger
05:31 - Allison Millward
05:36 - Rob Denning
06:10 - CB Repass
06:47 - Eric Greisinger
07:10 - Ryan Tripp
07:51 - Matthew Schandler
11:05 - Rob Denning2023-02-1718 min
Welcome to HistoryWorld War I: The Template of SlaughterThis episode is a description of the early days of World War I into its second year. Fun fact: It contains a poem read by a long time friend of Dr. G, Laurin B. Wolf. *All Rights Reserved, 20222022-04-1738 min
Welcome to HistoryWorld War 1: The SparkThis episode is the first in a series exploring World War 1. Dr. G. discusses conflict history, European history and modern warfare in the 20th century. 2022-02-1315 minWelcome to HistoryEducating Bette Midler - A Lesson in Fact (Special "West Virginia" Episode)In this special episode Dr. G provides a rebuttal to the recent derogatory comments that Bette Midler made about West Virginia. He provides some interesting and most likely surprising facts about the wild, wonderful and often under-rated state. *All Rights Reserved 2022-02-0607 minWelcome to HistoryIn One Day - 15 on 15This podcast explores 15 events that happened on April 15th throughout history in various years. 2021-04-1529 min
Welcome to HistoryEpisode 2: BittersweetThis episode explores the history of a common kitchen product and it's relationship to global history. Through this thought-provoking podcast, the listener will have a different perspective on a daily used item. 2021-02-2844 min
Welcome to HistoryEpisode 1: Within Mere InchesThe first episode is about the life of one man who fought in the Civil War. It explores how one person's life events are indelibly linked to the present. This episode is thought-provoking and informative.2021-01-2424 min
Welcome to HistoryIntroduction of the "Welcome to History" PodcastThis podcast features a professional historian offering a fresh perspective on a variety of historical topics. Subjects are unique and they show the listener that there is always something to be learned from the past! 2021-01-1002 min
ControlTalk Now : Sales, Marketing, Products and Technical Tips for HVAC and Smart Building Controls ProfessionalsControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for Week Ending May 8, 2016ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for week ending May 8, 2016 features interviews with Smart Buildings Controls Renaissance expert Ken Sinclair, owner editor of Automated Buildings, and Cyber Security expert, Fred Gordy, Director of Cyber Security at Intelligent Buildings, LLC. Register now for the June 21st Realcomm/IBcon Smart Building Integrators Summit in San Jose. Additionally, BASSG introduces Analytics at the Edge Device; Functional Devices offers a new Fan Safety Alarm Control; and Peter Greisinger from Intermatic talks about some great products to battle Light Litter. ControlTalk NOW’s first interview is with Smart Buildings Cont...2016-05-091h 11