The Humanity Archive Podcast
Step into the shadows of history where we rip through the pages of the forgotten and the overlooked. I'm Jermaine, your guide, armed with nothing but a microphone and a thirst for the stories that time tried to erase. Ready for a history lesson like no other? Welcome to The Humanity Archive – we tell the stories of the historically unheard.
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Mansa Musa: Master of Gold
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The title of history's wealthiest person isn't claimed easily. But in the 14th century, Mansa Musa wore that crown.
Lynched: Ida B. Wells and the Truth That Shook America.
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A Black woman's pen ignites a firestorm, exposing the brutal reality of racial terror in America.
How the FBI Waged a Secret War on American Citizens
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Uncover the chilling secrets of COINTELPRO, the FBI's covert operation to crush civil rights movements and silence dissent.
The Shocking Neglect of America’s Slave Graves
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Forgotten graves whisper secrets of America's shame. We dig deep into a history some would rather keep buried, exposing how the treatment of the dead reveals truths about the living.
Jamestown: The Dark Origins of America’s Colonial Experiment
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Uncover the shocking truth about America's first permanent English settlement.
What Happened to America's Slave Graves?
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Forgotten graves whisper secrets of America's shame. We dig deep into a history some would rather keep buried, exposing how the treatment of the dead reveals truths about the living.
America’s Addiction to War: The Military Industrial Complex
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President Eisenhower's chilling 1961 farewell address exposed the military-industrial complex. A sinister fusion of military might and corporate greed that devours trillions, perpetuates endless wars, and erodes our democracy.
Pulitzer Prize winner uncovers the biggest lie in U.S. history!
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Jermaine sits down with David Zucchino, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to uncover the hidden narratives of American history. Zucchino exposes the white supremacist coup of 1898 and the media’s role in perpetuating systemic racism. Their discussion challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths and recognize the enduring impact of these buried stories.
Why Study History?
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Jermaine Fowler dives into why studying history is a game-changer, with four compelling reasons.
The Urgent Call to Rewrite Black Narratives
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Jermaine sits down with actor Jesse Williams, who brings a sharp focus to the importance of a full, honest portrayal of Black history in understanding our identities. From his early days on 'Grey's Anatomy' to his powerful speech at the BET Awards, Jesse discusses how history shapes us and the critical role of media in either reinforcing stereotypes or breaking them down.
King Kamehameha
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In the heart of the Pacific, a warrior dances with destiny to unify a fragmented realm.
Slavery’s Trail of Tears
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This is the "Trail of Tears" history left out.
What You Don't Know About Harriet Tubman's Fight for Freedom!
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Dr. Etta Fields Black traces Tubman’s footsteps in the Combahee River Raid, framed through her own deep roots in the Gullah Geechee community.
Socrates: Question Injustice
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To challenge the moral corruption of ancient Athens, Socrates ignited a civic and ethical revolution.
The Terrifying Truth about Crownsville Hospital
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Jermaine Fowler interviews Antonia Hilton, who reveals the harrowing history of Crownsville Hospital as a 'house of horrors,' through a decade of research that connects past injustices in mental health care to our current challenges.
The Epic of Sundiata: Legendary Founder of the Mali Empire
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Sundiata Keita founded one of the most powerful empires in human history.
How Tiny Acts Rewrite History
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Jermaine Fowler talks to Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso) about her journey from a teacher to an Instagram influencer in nonpartisan government education.
Is Childhood Anxiety Robbing Kids of Their Innocence
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In 'A State of Anxiety,' we pause to reflect on the history of childhood stress.
The Salem Witch Trials
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Step into the chilling tale of Salem's witch trials, a story of fear, betrayal, and the deadly cost of ignorance.
Dante’s Inferno
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Take a trip with through Dante's Hell, where the fire's hot but the questions are hotter.