Episode 2: Eclipses and Power

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Episode 2: Eclipses and Power

Subject

2024 Solar Eclipse

Description

Episode 2 explores the relationship between eclipses and the power that different peoples wielded through them. Eclipses played an important role in the formation of North American national identities, with different nations using their ability to predict eclipses as proof of scientific, cultural, and racial superiority. This episode blurs the line between magic, science, and religion; showing how all types of knowledge can be used to understand the underlying science of eclipses and help people navigate these experiences spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Eclipses are not just astronomical experiences, but they are also powerful tools that have been used to support military campaigns, political agendas, and different religions. This episode was created by Alex Eckhart, Magdalena Fuller, Timi Fatoki, and Nick Bowers with input from Dr. Amílcar 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.

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Episode

3

Season

1

Episode Type

full