HistoryinPopCulture's Podcast
What does the movie Pearl Harbor, A League of Their Own, and the TV show Forever have in common? What makes Britain’s Sherlock different from the American show Elementary? Their portrayal of history, of course! If you are interested in how history is depicted in the media, this is the podcast for you. Subscribe to our podcast, History in Pop Culture, to listen to interesting discussions regarding history and Hollywood.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2016
The History Channel
Does The History Channel shows history? From our perspective, not much. Join us as we look at several reality and "history" programs that are popular with History Channel viewers today.
00:27:37 |
Tue 05 Jan 2016
History Podcasts: A Review
Looking for podcasts to listen to? Try this podcast as we review a selection of history based podcasts in ITunes. From short episodes on LA history to detailed discussions of Genghis Khan, this episo…
00:26:06 |
Sun 20 Sep 2015
Ramona: Fictional Heroine and Cultural Icon
So you thought that Harry Potter was the first character to impact tourism? Think again! In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the cultural impact of Ramona, a fictional Latina character who drew th…
00:30:14 |
Thu 17 Sep 2015
The Stockholm Octavo: The Intersection of History and Fiction
Did you know that the Swedish government tried to save Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette from the French Revolution? That Sweden was almost thrown into a revolution itself? Or was it? In this episode, w…
00:34:44 |
Wed 15 Jul 2015
The Avengers: Heroes or Villains?
In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the new Avengers movie, and ask the question What is a hero? We also look at various themes that the directors and producers explore, such as impact of technolo…
00:34:19 |
Sat 11 Jul 2015
X-Men through the Ages
In this episode, Citlali and I explore the reflection of historical issues in the storylines of the X-men comics and films, including social, political, and ethnic perspectives and topics. We specifi…
00:24:08 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Captain America & Propaganda
With the release of the first Captain America comic book in March 1941, comic book editors hoped that the Captain would help America recognize the dangers of the Nazis and Fascism in Europe. With the…
00:34:22 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
James Bond
In this episode, we will discuss the evolution of villains in the James Bond series and their connection to historical "villains."
00:36:44 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Fairy Tales
In this episode, we will discuss two television shows that focus on fairy tales, Grimm and Once Upon a Time.
00:38:44 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Sherlock Holmes
In this episode, we will look at the shows Sherlock and Elementary and how Sherlock Holmes has been adapted to 21st century ideas.
00:44:06 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Bomb Girls
This episode follows the show Bomb Girls, a show based on female workers in a munitions factory in Canada. Citlali and I discuss the depiction of women, patriotism, and Canada's participation in the …
00:45:12 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Pearl Harbor and Its Aftermath
In this episode, Citlali and I compare the movie Pearl Harbor with an episode of Hawaii 5-0 called "Honor Thy Father". We discuss patriotism, nationalism, community relations, and racism.
00:39:03 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter
What happens when history is blended with vampires? History with a twist! Join Citlali and I as we look at Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith, and discuss mash-up history, vampires,…
00:40:10 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Outlander
Released in Fall 2014, Outlander has become a hit with it's action-romance-historical elements that continue to draw in fans. In this episode, Citlati and I discuss the historical context of Outlande…
00:39:05 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
Introduction
Welcome to our podcast, History in Pop Culture! Citlali and Kristin talk about how society and culture interpret and portray history in film, books, TV and other forms of media. Tune in for episodes …
00:01:08 |
Sun 21 Jun 2015
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