Episode 1 tells the story of the 1806 eclipse, the last solar eclipse to pass over the state of Ohio in almost 200 years. The eclipse held special significance to the Shawnee peoples because of the role that it played in galvanizing a religious and political movement led by Tenskwatawa and his brother, Tecumseh. This episode looks at the spiritual and cultural power of eclipses to influence the peoples who witness it. Its influence over the centuries is explored by students Sam Davis, Peter Limbert, and Joe DeSario with input from Dr. AmÃlcar Challú and Dr. Cheryl X. Dong. Landon Cina from the BGSU College of Musical Arts provided the music and Midstory edited the final episodes. This podcast is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
