History is Unreal

history, education, courses · EN-US

*Canadian history is fascinating, but it is rarely factual.* Guided by *Dr. John Fontaine* and AI co-host *ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence)* , this podcast applies a historiographical lens to empower listeners to better interpret the histories we have been falsely taught. From the grand narratives of elites ( *History from Above* ) to more accurate histories of the common people ( *History from Below* ), *History is Unreal* explores how the past is shaped by the *positionality* and biases of both writer and you the reader.The result? Silent/untold histories of communities and its peoples are recovered and brought to light. Designed for post-secondary students, historians, and lifelong learners, we transition from our early podcast episodes on theory (only a few, promise) toward auditing and better explaining actual *Canadian historical events;* applying our adjusted lens to the messy, chaotic, and real stories that unfolded across the very spaces where we now live and breathe.*Jo