RPTM Podcast Episode Sixty Six: Threads and Dread

Historians, like detectives, use clues to understand past events and interpret findings to determine what happened. Irish historian Tom Reilly spent 30 years trying to rehabilitate Oliver Cromwell's image, challenging historical narratives. Historians and detectives gather evidence, evaluate sources, and shape our understanding of the past.

Fashion in the 1880s marked societal changes, with new materials and designers like Charles Frederick Worth and Paul Poiret transforming it into cultural expression. Arab immigrants in the 1880s influenced American society through agriculture, trade, culture, and arts.

President James A. Garfield's assassination in 1881 prompted discussions about mental health and presidential security, leading to changes in the succession process—Clara Barton's creation of the American Red Cross in 1881 showcased humanitarianism's growth and global impact.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 aimed to keep Chinese immigrants out, impacting Chinese Americans and shaping the Asian American identity. Understanding this history is crucial to addressing discrimination and unity among immigrant communities.

CHAPTERS

• 0:00 Start
  
• 2:22 Rule #1 of History ​
  
• 5:00 1880s Fashion
  
• 8:09 Arab Immigration 
  
• 11:49 Commerical
  
• 13:41 James Garfield Assassinated
  
• 17:46 Clara Barton and Red Cross
  
• 20:44 Chinese Exclusion Act
  
• 24:29 Outro

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Hey, welcome to the work cited section! Here's where you'll find all the heavy hitters that inspired the content you've just consumed. Some might think citations are as dull as unbuttered toast, but nothing gets my intellectual juices flowing like a good reference list. Don't get me wrong, just because we've cited a source; doesn't mean we're always going to see eye-to-eye. But that's the beauty of it - it's up to you to chew on the material and come to conclusions. Listen, we've gone to great lengths to ensure these citations are accurate, but let's face it, we're all human. So, give us a holler if you notice any mistakes or suggest more sources. We're always looking to up our game. Ultimately, it's all about pursuing knowledge and truth. ​
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• The Hidden Consumer: Masculinities, Fashion, and City Life 1860-1914. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1999.​

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