If you’re like me, there’s only so many hours you can sit in front of the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. Take a break from the books and check out these podcasts. Short on time? Then, the most essential are: The American Revolution and Stuff You Missed in History Class. If you know of any other good ones, please add them to the Comments section!
Albright Institute for Global Affairs
American History by The Huntington
American Presidents by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
The American Revolution – by Joanne B. Freeman **The single best resource for studying this time period. Prof. Freeman is a brilliant lecturer – engaging, funny and knows how to tell a story. There’s an audio-only version, too, if you aren’t into watching videos.
The Great Depression and World War II by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
History 5, 001|Fall 2010|UC Berkeley by Thomas W. LAQUEUR
Roy’s Writing Tools by The Poynter Institute’s Roy Peter Clark **These ultra-short podcasts are the the quickest way to strengthen your essay writing. Not all are applicable to the FSOT, but are worth the small amount of time it takes to listen.
