How the environment has been perceived, valued and manipulated by humans since prehistoric times. But in the last millennium, empires brought something new into …
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Episode 153: Horses and Humans throughout History
Horses and humans have gone hand in hand for centuries. Our guest today is CUBoulder professor William Taylor, whose new book "Hoof Beats” takes us across …
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Episode 152: Rethinking the Slave Trade
Beginning in the 15th century, European history took a dark turn with the rapidexpansion of the slave trade. We’re joined today by Emory professor David Eltis, …
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