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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 370
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
The Development of the Early Republic
Prairie View A&M history professor Ronald Goodwin discussed the early Republic and how Americans tried to define equality and interpret the Constitution in the first decades of the United States. Pra…
00:53:22 |
Sun 24 Mar 2024
Abortion and Reproductive Rights
University of California, Davis, law professor Mary Ziegler discussed the history of abortion and contraception laws in the United States.
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00:57:25 |
Sun 17 Mar 2024
1970s Labor & Working Class
Wayne State University Professor Elizabeth Faue discussed the American working class and labor movements during the 1970s. Wayne State University is located in Detroit.
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00:51:42 |
Sun 10 Mar 2024
Army Explorers of the West
Texas Woman's University history professor Cecily Zander discussed the federal government's efforts to explore and control the American west from the early 1800's through the Civil War. Texas Woman's…
01:22:31 |
Sun 03 Mar 2024
History of Emergency Medical Services
University of Maryland, Baltimore County lecturer Jae Yang discussed the history of emergency medical services from the pre-industrial era through the development of 911 and modern state EMS agencies…
01:02:34 |
Sun 25 Feb 2024
1909 Missoula Labor & Free Speech Fight
University of Montana history professor Leif Fredrickson discusses the 1909 labor protests in Missoula, Montana that sparked a high-profile fight over free speech and police violence.
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01:08:18 |
Sun 18 Feb 2024
The Story of Public Health
Boston College nursing professor Lindsey Camp discussed the individuals and events that shaped American and global public health systems.
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01:19:39 |
Sun 11 Feb 2024
1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 2
University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the second of a two-part …
00:53:54 |
Sun 04 Feb 2024
1925 Scopes Monkey Trial Part 1
University of Maryland history professor Michael Ross discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial about teaching evolution and its cultural significance in 1920s America. This is the first of a two-part l…
00:55:43 |
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Presidential Scandals
University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discussed presidential scandals and how public reaction to them has changed over time.
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01:18:37 |
Sun 21 Jan 2024
History of Artificial Intelligence
Princeton University history professor Matthew Jones taught a class on
the history of artificial intelligence and the debates over its development.
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00:51:54 |
Sat 13 Jan 2024
Cults & American Culture
Santa Clara religious studies professor Jim Bennett taught a class on the formation of cults and the history of notorious American cults. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit university located in Cali…
01:12:53 |
Sun 07 Jan 2024
Slavery in the Northern Colonies
University of South Carolina Professor Nicole Maskiell taught a class on the early development of slavery in the northern American colonies. The University of South Carolina is located in Columbia, S…
01:18:30 |
Sun 31 Dec 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Convo w/ New Q&A Host Peter Slen
This week a conversation with the new host of Q&A, Peter Slen. We discuss the mission of the program, what to expect, and the best parts of hosting a one-hour conversation with interesting individua…
00:11:05 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Legacy of President Jimmy Carter
Marquette University political science professor Julia Azari taught a class on the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Marquette University is located in Milwaukee.
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01:13:07 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
The Cold War & Global Literature
University of Kentucky English professor Peter Kalliney discussed how Cold War politics shaped literature from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington.
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01:04:14 |
Sun 17 Dec 2023
Soldier, Diplomat & Civil Rights Leader Charles Young
The life and legacy of World War I general & early civil rights leader Charles Young was the topic of a lecture by Le'Trice Donaldson, history professor at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. This…
01:24:42 |
Sun 10 Dec 2023
Television, Internet & White House Communications
Chapman University Professor Lori Cox Han discussed how television and the internet impacted White House communications strategies. Chapman University is located in Orange, California.
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01:16:08 |
Sun 03 Dec 2023
FEED DROP: JFK 60 Years Later Ep. 1 & Ep. 2
Ep. 1 - Step back in time with C-SPAN as we dive deep into one of the most iconic and controversial events in modern history—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In this episode, we explor…
01:01:42 |
Sat 25 Nov 2023
World War II Battle of the Atlantic
University of Notre Dame professor Ian Ona Johnson discussed the contest for control of Atlantic sea routes during World War II. The University of Notre Dame is located in Indiana.
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00:56:52 |
Sun 19 Nov 2023
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