An Interview with Actor Cotter Smith: Unpacking Senator Smith + the Titanic Inquiry's Legacy

An Interview with Actor Cotter Smith: Unpacki...

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The Archibald Gracies: A Bizarrely Complex American Legacy–Part One

The Gracie family, starting with its original Scottish immigrant Archibald, built a shipping empire in 18th and 19th century America--New York to Alabama--that profoundly shaped economic development. But their wealth was deeply entangled with the slave trade, its plantation econo ...  Show more

Has Titanic's Legacy Fallen Prey to Late-Stage Capitalism?

Happy 2026! Join me in a new season as I take a look at Titanic's historiography, changing legacy, and questions of its over-commodification. Feel free to reach out with feedback!All of the books I recommend can be found here, where you can purchase and support the podcast + loca ...  Show more

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