Summary:
Author, David Skal and Talking History's host, Bryan Le Beau discuss some of the myths and origins of Halloween.
Website:
http://www.oah.org
Additional Credits and Funding:
Talking History is sponsored by The Organization of American Historians.
Timely on:
October: Halloween
Tones:
Earnest,
Informational,
NPR NewsMagazine-y
Language:
English
Description:
Just in time for Halloween, David Skal, author of Death Makes A Holiday talks to Talking History's host, Bryan Le Beau about the myths and origins of Halloween. The program also includes our usual segments- History in the News, and a weekly commentary of topical interest. This week, Andrew Bacevich reflects on "Paltry War, Paltry Politics." Bacevich is a professor of international relations at Boston University, where he also serves as director of the university's Center for International Relations.