Halloween

Length 29:00
Licensor Talking History
Producer(s) Talking History (OAH)
Formats Commentary, Interview, Weekly Program
Topics Education, Historical, Instructional
Produced October, 2004
Added to PRX October 25, 2004
 

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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.

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