From DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
The podcast “Eclipsing History” is available.
This student-led podcast explores the social, cultural, and historical significance of eclipses through the diverse cultures of North America. As eclipse watchers gear up for the April 8 2024 total solar eclipse over North America, this podcast looks back at eclipses of the past and explores the ways that different people experienced eclipses.
Click to listen to all six episodes episodes.
Students interviewed a diverse cast of experts from across multiple disciplines to understand the important role that eclipses played in the development of North America, and what significance they still hold as moments of astronomical wonder.
This podcast is presented by the students of the BGSU History Department with input from Dr. Amílcar Challú and Dr. Cheryl X. Dong. Landon Cina from the BGSU College of Musical Arts provided the music and Midstory edited the final episodes.
This podcast is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
