Canadian History Ehx
Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
Introducing "Hostile History"
Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth.
In this first episode of a four-part series, join military historian David Borys as we travel back in time to Iran, where we chart how a modern monarchy, which was armed, wealthy, and globally backed, lost control. On our journey, we'll be helped by historian Roham Alvandi from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
While conflict and armed rebellion have evolved to look very differently over the centuries, if you want to understand the world today, you need to go back because history doesn't just repeat itself; it echoes.
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Podcast Episodes
The Noah of the Plains: Tom Sukanen
Tom Sukanen was a lone man on the Saskatchewan Prairie. He had lost his family and only wanted to return home to Finland. To do that, he decided to build a ship on his landlocked property. He became known as The Noah of…
Brightening The World: Maud Lewis
For decades, Maud Lewis painted on every surface around her. Her tiny home became her magnum opus and she brightened the world around her with her wonderful art. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: https:/…
Documenting Canada: The National Film Board
Since 1939, the National Film Board has documented Canada, its people and its culture. It has won thousands of awards and become a legendary film studio in the process. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:…
A Legendary Humanitarian: Dr. Norman Bethune
Dr. Norman Bethune changed battlefield medicine and brought modern medicine to rural China. He was celebrated in China for decades before Canada finally paid him his dues. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREE…
Finding A New Home: The Doukhobors
The Doukhobors were welcomed to Canada as new arrivals but it did not take long before Canadians turned against them simply because they wanted to live their lives. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET: http…
A Mission of Peace: Thanadelthur
During the 1700s, Thanadelthur was young woman who embarked on a mission of peace. Her journey led to peace between the Cree and Chipewyan, and changed Canadian history. ORDER MY FIRST HISTORY BOOK! CANADA'S MAIN STREET:…
Respect and Entertainment: Canada's Drag History
The story of Canada's drag history includes the most successful theatre production in Canadian history, several individuals who fought for LGBTQ equality, and the story of Canada's drag queens and drag kings. Includes my…
Journey To Equality: Canada's LGBTQ History
It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, I am taking a journey through Canada's LGBTQ history and the men and women who worked to make Canada a more inclusive place for…
The Raids of Bigotry: Operation Soap
It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, it is the story of Operation Soap. The largest mass arrest in Canadian history to that point, it involved 150 Toronto police of…
Losing A Battle But Winning The War: Jim Egan
It is Pride Month and throughout this month I have stories of Canada's LGBTQ history. Today, it is the story of Jim Egan. With his partner Jack Nesbit, they challenged the fact they were not eligible for spousal benefits…
