Historian's Take

In each episode, our favorite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favorite media. We’ll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business’s love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favorite childhood cartoons.

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• The Real History of the Partition in Ms. Marvel

  Ep10 | 9m 29s

• Why Kate Bush’s Viral Success is Radical

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• The Surprising Origins of Vampires

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