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A Cultural History of Canada

Mar 21, 2021

In which we discuss the 1847 long poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline! Topics include the Acadian Expulsion in the 1750s, the American 'Fireside Poets', and the impact of Evangeline on the Acadians of old and today. 

Content warning: We say 'fuck' a lot this episode as we read one of the modern reactions to...


Mar 6, 2021

In which we are joined by the delightful Craig (Canadian History Ehx, From John to Justin) to discuss the major changes in the Canadian government during the 1840s. Topics include the union of the Canadas, the gaining the responsible government, and the burning of Parliament in Montreal! 

You can find Craig's three...