The People's Historian
History
About
The People's Historian (TPH) covers the best social and political history topics. Your host Dr. W. Gabriel Selassi is dedicated to getting to the heart of what's important about humanity's collective past, present and future in a fun, informative and inspiring podcast.
Episodes
- TPH The Civil War & The Black Woman in the Room
This episode of The People's Historian, titled 'The Civil War & The Black Woman in the Room,' focuses on the Civil War and the role of Black women during that period.
- TPH Were Black Babies Fed to Alligators? Truth or Myth?
This episode of The People's Historian examines the question of whether Black babies were fed to alligators. It aims to determine the truth or myth behind this historical claim.
- TPH The Man Who Thought He Was Jesus' Brother
This episode of The People's Historian is titled 'The Man Who Thought He Was Jesus' Brother'. The description is not available.
- TPH Southen Poverty Law Center, The DOJ & the KKK
This episode of The People's Historian discusses the Southern Poverty Law Center, the DOJ, and the KKK.
- TPH The Great Cat Massacre
This episode of The People's Historian is titled 'The Great Cat Massacre'. No further details are available.
- TPH The WW2 Spy Who Won Two Medals from Opposite Sides
This episode of The People's Historian covers a World War 2 spy recognized by both sides of the war with two medals.
- TPH Was Babe Ruth a Black Man?
This episode of The People's Historian examines the question of whether Babe Ruth had Black ancestry.
- TPH Major Taylor America's Greatest Bicycle Athlete
This episode of The People's Historian focuses on Major Taylor, highlighting his recognition as America's Greatest Bicycle Athlete.
- TPH The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower....Twice!
This episode of The People's Historian is titled 'The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower....Twice!'. It focuses on the story of an individual who managed to sell the Eiffel Tower on two separate occasions.
- TPH The Republican Party & Political Realignment
This episode of The People's Historian focuses on the Republican Party and political realignment. Specific details about the episode's content are unavailable.
- TPH Slavery & Social Death
This episode of The People's Historian is titled "TPH Slavery & Social Death."
- TPH Race, Brutality & The Kissing Case
The episode discusses the events in segregated Monroe, North Carolina in 1958, when a White girl kissed two Black boys, resulting in accusations of sex, racial bigotry, and the destruction of Black lives.
- TPH Your Juneteenth Primer
This episode of The People's Historian serves as a primer on Juneteenth, explaining its origins and answering common questions about the holiday.
- TPH Review of Spike Lee's Da Bloods
This episode features a 20-minute review of Spike Lee's new Netflix film, "Da Bloods."
- TPH The History of American Policing: A Story of Corruption
This episode of The People's Historian provides a 30-minute overview of the history of American policing, focusing on its origins in corruption and brutality.
- TPH MWalker & The Banker Movie Review
This episode reviews two films: "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker" and "The Banker."
- TPH The Black Community Socialism Bernie Sanders
This episode explores the historical relationship between the Black community, socialism, and communism. It also touches upon Bernie Sanders' political prospects.
- TPH Bernie Sanders & Fidel Castro
This episode of The People's Historian focuses on Bernie Sanders and Fidel Castro.
- TPH A Sport, A Death, A Reckoning: The Emile Griffith Story Podcast
This episode details the tragic and fatal story of boxers Emile Griffith and Benny "The Kid" Paret, focusing on their April 1962 encounter. It examines the lives of two top boxers from different eras and the consequences that unfolded.
- TPH Harriet The Movie
This episode of The People's Historian provides an overview of the movie "Harriet." The discussion focuses on the film without revealing key plot points or spoilers.
- TPH The Greatest Female Athlete of All Time? The Ora Mae Washington Podcast
This episode of The People's Historian, titled 'The Greatest Female Athlete of All Time? The Ora Mae Washington Podcast,' explores the question of the greatest female athlete.
- TPH Introduction to Podcast
The People's Historian Podcast introduces itself as a show designed to inform, incite, and stimulate curiosity about history. This episode serves as an introductory episode for new listeners.