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Department of History Podcasts

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Africa Past & Present is a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa and the diaspora. Hosted by Peter Alegi and Peter Limb, the show highlights interesting people, ideas, and discussions in African Studies from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives. Their mission is to broaden access to cutting-edge knowledge about Africa and to do so in a down-to-earth manner. Shows feature interviews with eminent scholars and persons, commentary on current events, and key debates for Africans at home and abroad. Africa Past and Present is hosted by AODL: the African Online Digital Library, and MATRIX.
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In the Fall of 2008, the Department of History will be launching a podcast on Latin American history, featuring Professors Benjamin Smith and Jerry Garcia