Vox Historia: The Voice of History
History Podcasts
History speaks to us through the many threads of the past, informing our present and predicting our future. Vox History examines those voices in a unique way. Each episode of this podcast is created by students of history at Elk Grove High School. In lieu of traditional tests and activities, the students pick the topics and produce the episodes. Sometimes you may hear the voice of teachers as well, as they become inspired by the students.
Location:
United States
Description:
History speaks to us through the many threads of the past, informing our present and predicting our future. Vox History examines those voices in a unique way. Each episode of this podcast is created by students of history at Elk Grove High School. In lieu of traditional tests and activities, the students pick the topics and produce the episodes. Sometimes you may hear the voice of teachers as well, as they become inspired by the students.
Twitter:
@MrJanuEGHS
Language:
English
Contact:
847-718-4767
Website:
http://www.voxhistoria.org/
Email:
bruce.janu@d214.org
Episodes
Ching Shih by Melia McLane
10/27/2020
On this episode of Vox Historia, Melia McLane discusses the infamous pirate, Ching Shih.
Duration:00:02:34
People You Should Know: Ota Benga by Ricky Echavarri
10/13/2020
On this episode of Vox Historia, Ricky Echavarri tells the tragic story of Ota Benga.
Duration:00:04:27
People You Should Know: Ota Benga
10/10/2020
On this episode of Vox Historia, Leon Zeneli discusses the sad life of Ota Benga.
Duration:00:02:19
People You Should Know: Túpac Amaru II
10/8/2020
On this episode of Vox Historia, sophomore Harsh Shah discusses the significance of Túpac Amaru II, submitted as part of the People You Should Know Project 2020.
More information at http://www.voxhistoria.org
Duration:00:03:15
People You Should Know: Harry Washington
10/5/2020
My students are finishing a project called "People You Should Know," which involves an exploration of people not found in most textbooks. This episode is an example of such a project, featuring Harry Washington - - - an enslaved person working on George Washinton's plantation who joins the British cause during the American Revolution.
Duration:00:05:18
Why did Germany Lose World War I?
3/30/2020
On this episode of Vox Historia Juan and Joe discuss the First World War and the factors that brought down Germany.
Duration:00:12:25
The Journal of a Slave
12/16/2019
On this episode Armando Delgado reads a fictionalized account of a slave captured from Africa and brought to the New World.
Duration:00:12:29
Diseases of the Columbian Exchange
12/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Alejandra Alcantar, Emily Casas and Evelyn Rosas discuss the diseases of smallpox, whooping cough and malaria.
Duration:00:23:14
Slavery, a History
12/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Jaylene Mercado, Litzy Cardenas and Kayla Fisher discuss the history of slavery.
Duration:00:09:39
Smallpox, A History
12/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Juan Gomez, Marcos Molia and Joe Matus discuss the history of smallpox, how the vaccine was created and what might happen if there is another smallpox outbreak.
Duration:00:22:28
A History of Smallpox
12/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Stephanie Cuatepitzi, Stephanie Amezquita and Verenice Felix Garcia discuss the history of smallpox. This project was from the 2019-20 7th Period World History blended class.
Duration:00:19:28
The Fall of Constantinople
12/11/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Jesus Gamino discusses the Fall of Constantinople.
Duration:00:04:39
Aztec Game Show - "The Bell Ringer" with Ryan, Jaden and Darren
12/11/2019
Join a game show about the Aztecs with host Darren Waddas, and contestants Jaden Alberson and Ryan Schofield. What happens when someone loses?
Duration:00:09:51
History and Indiana Jones: U-Boats, Snakes and Nazis with Kobe, Cesar and Adam
12/9/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Kobe Parker, Cesar Real and Adam Gaynor discuss Indiana Jones and the history of U-Boats and Nazi ideology, plus snake mythology.
Duration:00:13:13
History and Indiana Jones: Snakes and the Egyptian City of Tanis with Stephanie and Estrella
10/21/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Estrella Mendez and Stephanie Amezquita discuss snakes and the ancient Egyptian city of Tanis, as in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Duration:00:13:15
History and Indiana Jones: Ark of the Covenant and Nazi Ideology with Emily and Alejandra
10/18/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Emily Casas Escobedo and Alejandra Alcantar discuss Nazi ideology and the Ark of the Covenant as found in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Duration:00:20:10
History and Indiana Jones: Bryan and Joseph discuss booby traps and the Lost Ark
10/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Bryan Macedo Medina and Joseph Matus discuss booby traps and the lost Ark of the Covenant found in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Duration:00:10:02
History and Indiana Jones: The Flying Wing and U-Boats with Darren and Jaden
10/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Jaden Alberson and Darren Wadas discuss two aspects of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The "Flying Wing" and U-Boats.
Duration:00:10:59
History and Indiana Jones: Booby Traps and Archeology with Jesus and Chris
10/16/2019
On this episode of Vox Historia, Chris Nalls and Jesus Gamino discuss booby traps and what archeologists really do.
Duration:00:07:03
History and Indiana Jones: Booby Traps and Steven Spielberg with Josh and Joe
10/14/2019
Josh Viveros and Joe Blaszko discuss the career of Steven Spielberg and the use of booby traps in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Duration:00:11:54