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S4E6
Manisha Sinha
February 08, 2023
Historian Manisha Sinha discusses the historical significance of America’s evolution during the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War, which saw a transformation of the American nation from a slaveholding republic into an interracial democracy, all alongside the rise of industrial capitalism and the violent and ambitious conquest of the West.
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Stacy Schiff
S4E8
Stacy Schiff uncovers the truths behind the mythology of the infamous Salem Witch Trials.
George F. Will
S4E7
George F. Will shares his perspective on the political, social, and cultural trends.
H.W. Brands
S4E5
H.W. Brands examines the divisions that made up the American Revolution before the war.
Simon Winchester
S4E3
Simon Winchester examines humanity’s conquest to acquire territory and wield its power.
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