Turn of the Century Podcast
1) Balangiga "Incident" w. Jennifer Hallock
The Balangiga incident/massacre/battle was a shocking twist in a war that seemed to be winding down. To many Americans and Filipinos, though, the conflict was just beginning...Novelist Jennifer Halloc...Show More
2) Boxer Rebellion w. Sinobabble
UPDATE: I'm sorry in advance for the limited release of episodes! I've had to cut back on the frequency of Turn because I’ve been inundated with audio editing and production work. The positi...Show More
3) Sulu and Mindanao Colonization w. Oliver Charbonneau
Last time we spoke with Professor Oliver Charbonneau, we unpacked the myriad goals and context for US colonization in the official Southern Philippines. Americans had practical and racialized reasons ...Show More
4) Civilizational Imperatives w/ Oliver Charbonneau
After declaring victory in the bloody Philippine-American War around Luzon and the North, US forces turned south to subdue the Muslim communities and Datus. Moros are only about five percent of the of...Show More
5) African American Tampa w/ Ersula Odom
I actually came across our next guest at the library! The good student that I am, I was looking at the Hillsborough Library for information on a mysterious local soldier named David Fagen. I stumbled ...Show More
6) Lochner Era w. Craig Estlinbaum
If you’re a regular news consumer, Supreme Court decisions can often feel very technical. We know these cases are important, but we normally need an “explainer” to understand the jargon.Technical case...Show More
7) Anglo-Ashanti War Finale w. History of Africa Podcast
The ‘History of Africa’ podcast rejoins us to discuss the FOURTH and FIFTH wars in this colonial conflict. The British had scored previous victories, but defeating the Ashanti would be dangerous and c...Show More
8) Anglo-Ashanti War Origins w. History of Africa Podcast
Today part of Ghana, the Gold Coast in West Africa was a Crown Jewel of the British Empire. Over the 19th century, the Brits fought FIVE wars with the Ashanti Kingdom for control of this territory.We’...Show More
9) 1898 Cuban-American Legacy w. Louis Perez Jr.
When we last left professor Louis Perez Jr, Cuban revolutionaries seemed on the verge of independence. The United States was willing to help overthrow the Spanish empire, but many US politicians seeme...Show More
10) Cuban War of Independence w. Louis Perez Jr.
“Free Cuba” means different things to different people. For some, it’s about fighting western imperialism. For others, its about being anti-communist or anti-Castro. And for many thirsty adults, a “Cu...Show More