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Discover the fascinating world of Early Modern History in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. "I Take History With My Coffee" is a history podcast and blog that brings you engaging and accessible history education through captivating historical storytelling. From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, we explore pivotal events, influential figures, and untold stories that shaped our modern world. Whether you're a seasoned history enthusiast or just curious, this podcast and blog makes history come alive with evidence-based insights and compelling narratives that connect the past to our present with a global perspective. Join me, a public historian and educator, and rediscover the relevance of history today! Listen now and rediscover the joy of history.

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The Burgundian School

Bruce Boyce

Oct 31, 20238 min read

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The Burgundian School

In the 15th century, the Burgundian School's innovative use of harmony, melody, and polyphony laid the foundation for Renaissance music.

A Matter of Perspective

Bruce Boyce

Jun 14, 20236 min read

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A Matter of Perspective

Filippo Brunelleschi's rediscovery of linear perspective influenced the art of the Renaissance and helped transform Western art.

"The Floating World"

Bruce Boyce

Jan 31, 20236 min read

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"The Floating World"

Ukiyo was a Japanese cultural movement that grew from the economic prosperity of the merchant class during the Tokugawa shogunate.

Tabaco

Bruce Boyce

Nov 12, 20226 min read

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Tabaco

Native Americans used tobacco for millennia. After its introduction in Europe, tobacco became a major part of the colonial economy.

To Have and To Hold

Bruce Boyce

Oct 4, 20228 min read

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To Have and To Hold

Marriage was at one time less about love and religion and more about economics and politics.

"Eroica"

Bruce Boyce

Aug 20, 20228 min read

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"Eroica"

Inspired by the spirit of the French Revolution, Beethoven's Third Symphony - "Eroica" - would be a groundbreaking moment in music.

Going Bananas

Bruce Boyce

Mar 29, 20227 min read

Arts and Culture

Going Bananas

Prior to the 1870s, bananas were unknown to most Americans. It took the efforts of a Cape Cod sea captain to bring bananas to market.

Medieval Ribaldry

Bruce Boyce

Mar 17, 20227 min read

Arts and Culture

Medieval Ribaldry

The lewd, the ribald, and the burlesque played important roles in the literature of the Middle Ages.

The Royal Saltworks

Bruce Boyce

Jan 26, 20227 min read

Arts and Culture

The Royal Saltworks

The Royal Saltworks by 18th c. French architect Claude-Nicholas Ledoux foreshadow factory towns and master-planned communities of today.

Knickerbocker Sinterklaas

Bruce Boyce

Dec 23, 20217 min read

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Knickerbocker Sinterklaas

Santa Claus may live at the North Pole but he has his roots in early 19th century New York City.

Pumpkin Spice

Bruce Boyce

Nov 1, 20216 min read

Arts and Culture

Pumpkin Spice

The story behind pumpkin spice is about the history of the spice trade and the introduction of pumpkin to European colonists.

Parks and Recreation

Bruce Boyce

Oct 23, 20216 min read

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Parks and Recreation

19th-century reformers recognized how public urban parks would benefit, not only the working class but society as a whole.

Dangerous Beauty

Bruce Boyce

Oct 10, 20216 min read

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Dangerous Beauty

Throughout history, women sought to meet standards of beauty. Often this meant using products containing toxic substances like lead.

The Birth of Opera

Bruce Boyce

Sep 12, 20215 min read

Arts and Culture

The Birth of Opera

In late 16th century Florence, a group of musicians developed a new style of music. This style would become the foundation for opera.

The Yellow Kid

Bruce Boyce

Aug 28, 20217 min read

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The Yellow Kid

The Yellow Kid proved that comics were an effective means of increasing newspaper circulation and mass merchandising.

Eating Out

Bruce Boyce

Aug 7, 20215 min read

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Eating Out

The word restaurant comes from France, but establishments with the characteristics of modern restaurants appeared in medieval China.

Flappers

Bruce Boyce

Jul 10, 20215 min read

Arts and Culture

Flappers

A Flapper was at once a fashion statement and a mindset. It was born from changing attitudes within society and created by mass media.

The Rok Runestone

Bruce Boyce

Jun 19, 20215 min read

Arts and Culture

The Rok Runestone

The Rok Runestone is one of the oldest and longest runic inscriptions found. Its meaning has been debated for over a century.

Playing The Fool

Bruce Boyce

Apr 3, 20215 min read

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Playing The Fool

The Feast of Fools is an example of festivities centered around the idea of social hierarchies and social norms being upended.

The Art of the Absurd

Bruce Boyce

Mar 6, 20215 min read

Arts and Culture

The Art of the Absurd

Dadaism, as an art form, was a response to the horror of World War I and a rejection of logic and reason as pillars of civilized society.

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