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“Brings the past to life and reveals complexities, subtleties, and understandings that broad brushes almost always miss.”
orthoagnostic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“This is a really interesting podcast. Hosted by a historian, it is a great resource for anyone wanting to engage in history on a deeper level. As a high school history teacher, I have learned a great deal not just about particular topics but about how to think and ask questions like a historian....”Read full review »
IkeM96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Great guests, a well-prepared interviewer, good topics. Home run.”
Nosuch11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“These conversations about academic history are examples of what constructive criticism is.”
rdtuartcih via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“I wish I had discovered this podcast sooner, because now with almost 200 episodes in the can, I’ll never catch up.
Listening to a half a dozen recent episodes was very enjoyable and entertaining. The two main topics seem to be History (any time, any place) and College admissions/teaching. The...”Read full review »
Rube the Rad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/21
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“Consistently serious and interesting conversations with historians”
oakjer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/20
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“Great topics, interested host and guests.”
BH lawyer Sydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/27/20
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“Thoughtful and thought provoking.”
MWK-19104 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/20
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“Podcast title says all. Delves into trends in historical thought— the history of capitalism, environmental history, etc. Host Zambone wears his deep learning lightly, draws out insight after insight from guests. Bonus: Zambone has a great podcast voice.”
Bringing up Baby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/19
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“The Podiverse is awash with amateur historians, some very good, some less good but still fun and entertaining. This is one of the few podcasts for folks who read footnotes and bibliographies first . . . Still fun and entertaining, but “more Grafton, less Diamond”
Al Zambone is an academic...”Read full review »
Crocodilian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/19
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“One of my professors introduced his class by saying that history occurs in three dimensions: time, place, and the mind of the historian. Historically Thinking is the kind of podcast that honors this understanding of history. Our past is not reducible to narrow, abstract analysis. It is made of...”Read full review »
Brent Orrell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/19
“This is an entertaining and compelling history podcast! A great perspective. I learned so much and enjoyed every minute”
Washington, DC family W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/19
“This podcast makes history more fun than you might think possible. Or maybe it’s just Al’s voice! Definitely worth a listen.”
Daniel Cucumber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/19
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“This podcast manages to be both fun and deep. Dr. Zambone interviews some of the most interesting historians, librarians, and writers out there while encouraging listeners to make connections to today and think historically. The topics are engaging, offbeat, and relevant. A history of shoes? Ice?...”Read full review »
Zvbxrpl799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/19
“Historically Thinking is an engaging podcast that allows the listener to sit in on a thoughtful conversation about history. All sorts of histories. Albert Zambone, the host, invites a wide range of scholars to talk about their work in a way that draws one in and broadens one's understanding...”Read full review »
mbfconnolly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/19
“The podcast is the work of a historian who obviously delights in history, the story of peoples. It is a delight for any person seeking to know our many stories.”
Bill St Cyr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/19
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“I love listening this podcast during my commute. Dr. Zambone's love for history and what we can learn from it rings out in a clear and concise manner making it enjoyable for me as a non-history guy.”Read full review »
JeffN1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/19
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“Mr. Zambone ranges widely, yet seems at home wherever and whenever he stops. One learns from him; his podcast helps fulfill the promise of this medium.”
yes_they_are_elves via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/19
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“Al does such a great job of making the conversation interesting and unpredictable - it always feels like we get the end and we just started talking.”
msal513 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/19
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“That’s the key word. Whether or not you are a historian or interested in the episode’s topic, the guarantee is that you will walk away thinking, which is the author’s goal. I love the variety of topics, periods, and questions that are covered.”
agashoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/19
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Nhatyldrm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/18
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“I like the topics very much but with each episode I listened to, the sound quality was disappointing. One time the interviewee was speaking on skype or facetime and the highs and lows were cut off. Another time the interviewee was speaking on a bad phoneline. Now I am listening to an episode...”Read full review »
Christelgen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/18
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“Interesting look at humanities professor struggling to understand his life in an industry that doesn't seem to value his subject so much.
The actual history episodes are kind of hit or miss, some of them are just too packed with the author's information about the subject.
But it's...”Read full review »
Skateedge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/16
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“Whether it's a discussion about a specific historical period/phenomenon, an exploration of how historians practice their craft, or fascinating analyses of American higher education, Historically Thinking never fails to be thought-provoking and entertaining. I sometimes even find myself going...”Read full review »
SMW Georgetown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/16
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“When you listen to a podcast and you start blurting out responses to the conversation, like I often do with Historically Thinking, you know you are listening to something good. The topics are interesting and the host, Al, is very engaging. If you have even a slight interest in history, give this...”Read full review »
PKHammer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/15
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“It’s fun and fascinating because the host loves his subject. He makes you love it too!”
theblackduck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/15
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“good stuff! always glad to hear thoughtful reflection on the pages of history”
the Bustards via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/15
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“History is more than just a textbook about various countries and how they came to be - every person, place, and thing has its own history. Historically Thinking allows listeners the chance to learn about various topics from an historical lens, in an intelligent, engaging podcast. Great work!”
Chelofthesea3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/15
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“Conversations about history that are accessible to the non-historian. Each episode digs deeply into the cultural environment and ideas surrounding events. This podcast is the synthesis of your favorite radio news show with your favorite history professor. It is what you wish your college history...”Read full review »
C. Francis Shelton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/15
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“Really smart people talking about fascinating topics. This is what podcasts should be. These are great conversations, and Al is a wonderful host.”
valpobob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/15
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“I am always amazed at the quality and relevancy of the topics. Who knew history would be so interesting? :-)”
Jon R of Appleton WI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/15
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