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Past and Present
Three Wichita State history professors, Drs. Robin Henry, Robert Weems, and Jay Price, will talk about Wichita history, parallels between current events and historical happenings, and how historical events got us to where we are today.
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Today on Past & Present, Dr. Robin Henry examines what it meant to be an enemy of the state during the American Civil War.
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In this edition of Past and Present, Jay Price shows how Pride Month intersects with a new LBGTQ research project.
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In this episode of Past and Present, Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. says in these uncertain economic times, gold and silver are reemerging as financial safe havens that preserve spending power.
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In today's Past and Present, Dr. Robin Henry considers a lesser-known US Supreme Court case that set the stage for Brown v. the Board of Education.
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A recent project to translate a graphic novel from English to Spanish revealed the challenges of bridging languages. Dr. Jay Price was part of that project and has more.
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In this episode of Past and Present, Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. suggests that the events of January 6, 2021 were not as improbable as many believe.
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Dr. Robin Henry explores the history of a federal institution.
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The year 2026 seems like a long way away, but it's not too soon to start preparing for the nation's 250th birthday. Dr. Jay Price tells us why in this edition of Past and Present.
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Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. compares negative attitudes about internet technology a generation ago with present-day skepticism about blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
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Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren was a woman’s suffragist, educator, politician, and was the “first Latina” in a number of political roles, including running…