The Artist in American History

The Artist in American History


Latest Episodes

American Frontiers 01 - Keepers of the Forest
July 18, 2019

To celebrate the launch of my new documentary on Amazon Prime, this new series explores the stories, history, and culture of the Kaingang tribe, providing a unique insight into the history of this peo

American Frontiers 01 - Keepers of the Forest
July 18, 2019

The Kaingang and the South American Indian Experience

Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
November 10, 2017

The Negro Dreams of Rivers and the Poetry of Resistance

Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
November 10, 2017

Perhaps one of the most exciting moments in US history, the Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of art, literature, and performance in New York's Harlem burgh.  One of its foremost participants, Langston Hughes,

Custer's Revenge: Racism and Sexism in Early Videogames (Videogame History #2)
April 25, 2017

Custer's Revenge on the Atari 2600 is a uniquely racist and sexist game, denigrating not only Native Americans but women and good taste.

Custer's Revenge: Racism and Sexism in Early Videogames (Videogame History #2)
April 25, 2017

Custer's Revenge on the Atari 2600 is an almost uniquely horrifying celebration of casual racism, sexism, and sexual assault. Released back in 1982, this novelty videogame is a type of revenge fantasy in which George Custer must cross a field of falli...

01 - Videogame History: E.T. on the Atari 2600
March 16, 2017

Understanding, and Appreciating, one of the Worst Games Ever Made

01 - Videogame History: E.T. on the Atari 2600
March 16, 2017

E.T. by Atari is widely regarded as one of the worst videogames ever created. Based upon the wildly popular film Steven Spielberg, it was made in under six weeks by a single developer working on hardware that was, by 1982 standards, utterly archaic.

Da Vinci's Spraycan - A Beginners Guide to Street Art
February 21, 2017

Understanding Street Art

Da Vinci's Spraycan - A Beginners Guide to Street Art
February 21, 2017

How to appreciate street art - a beginners guide to the underworld. Join Dr. Reid as he explores a secret street art gallery somewhere in Scotland. The abandoned factory has had its interior covered in graffiti, tags, and illicit wall murals.