Pharmacy in the Middle Ages
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Pharmacy in the Middle Ages
Blog post by Keisha Gordon
The past can indicate future events. Pandemics such as the COVID-19 may be new to us but they are not new to the historical record. The 1918 Flu, or the Black Death of the Middle Ages, are familiar to some.
Uncertainty and Fear as a Universal Conditions
The Great Castilian Plague of 1596-1601 and the Covid-19 Pandemic of today
By Sarah Peterson
Not much has changed in human history between the Castilian Plague of 1596-1601 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-now. Sure, we understand science and data more than our ancestors, but common themes abound between our shared experience today and the lives of those caught-up in the late sixteenth-century Castilian pestilence.
Tasting History: Analysis of a 16th Century Spanish Recipe
Blog post by Ellie Cormack
In the midst of the incessant COVID-19 pandemic, I offer you a brief diversion to a wildly popular phenomenon on the internet today: food blogs! But this is no ordinary food blog about gourmet mac and cheese or my best chocolate chip cookie recipe.
The Acorn: Food to Some, Inedible to Others
Blog post by Jason Inskeep
As a person who claims to love exploring cultures, traveling, and trying different foods, I failed. I recently realized that as a Native Arizonan I had only tried one food from my home state’s Indigenous culinary tradition—Fry Bread.
History in the Wild podcast: History through Art
Blog post and podcast by Minjeong Kwon
Hello everyone, my name is Minjeong Kwon and this is my podcast, History through Art. I was never really a frequent podcast listener prior to this project, so when I initially read the course details that we would be creating one, I was very nervous but also intrigued at the same time.
History in the Wild podcast: Woman’s secret roles in history
Blog post and podcast by Alexis Walker
My podcast was first conceived when I decided I wanted to focus on women in history. The purpose of the podcast would be to teach young women just how powerful women have always been in history in order to spark a passion for change towards greater equality.
History in the Wild podcast: War Machines
Blog post and podcast by Dan Schosser
Hello everyone, my name is Dan Schosser and this is my podcast for HST 485, War Machines. I’m not a naturally talkative person, so when I signed up for HST 485: Historical Podcasting, I knew that I was definitely going to be giving myself a challenge, but that was also part of the fun.
“Kung Flu,” the Power of Words, and the Impact on AAPI Identity
Blog post by Kathryn Jue
Asian and Pacific Islanders are fighting two pandemics – COVID-19 and anti-Asian racism.[i] The rise of anti-Asian crimes is now a focal point in a pandemic year, but this is not something that came out of nowhere.[ii]
History in the Wild podcast: Questions in History
Blog post and podcast by Kayla Phillips
Hello everyone! I’m Kayla Phillips and today I’m going to give you an introduction to my podcast: Questions in History. I created this podcast for the undergraduate class HST 485. My podcast covers all types of history from around the world in a fun, engaging way.