Music and Race Throughout History

Author: C-SPAN August 30, 2026 Duration: 1:29:47

Santa Clara University music professor Christina Zanfagna teaches a class about the relationship between race and music throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lectures in History

Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.

Author: C-SPAN Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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9/11: Air National Guard Pilot Heather Penney Recalls Her Mission

13.09.2026

Duration: 39:35

This week on Lectures in History — from the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., the story of one Air National Guard pilot’s experience on September 11th, 2001. Heather Penney was one of the first F-16 pilo…

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Thomas Jefferson, the Qur’an and His Study of Islam

06.09.2026

Duration: 1:00:36

Washington University hosts its “1776: Then and Now” lecture series. This lecture examines why Thomas Jefferson owned a Qur’an and explores his study of Islam and its influence on his thinking about religion and religiou…

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Michael Beschloss Explores the Revolutionary War, Civil War & 20th Century America

23.08.2026

Duration: 1:02:19

Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents…

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The American Revolution Era and the Rest of the World

16.08.2026

Duration: 1:11:18

Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the international context of the American Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Did America Declare Independence?

09.08.2026

Duration: 1:13:38

ashington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Was America Founded as a Secular or Christian Nation?

02.08.2026

Duration: 59:58

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Appalachia's Role in America's Founding

26.07.2026

Duration: 1:25:40

History Professor Aaron Aster of Maryville College (TN) explores Appalachia's role in the founding of the United States, including how the American Revolution unfolded alongside conflicts among European and indigenous pe…

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Why Did America Declare Independence?

19.07.2026

Duration: 1:14:05

Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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International Context of the American Revolution

12.07.2026

Duration: 1:11:31

This week, professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal examines the international context of the American Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Revolutionary War Leadership

05.07.2026

Duration: 59:08

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, author Rick Atkinson, and retired Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford discussed Revolutionary War leadership at an event held at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Learn more about your ad ch…