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The Primary SourceAuthor: Steve Wyer
On the Primary Source we investigate moments and movements in the Canadian Historical narrative. We try to employ multiple perspectives from the historical sources. Each episode features a new guest who completes research on their own. We join together in synergy to create a podcast of informal conversation on the topic Language: en-us Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Tom Thomson: The Murder or the Accident?
Episode 6
Tuesday, 22 December, 2020
On July 16th 1917 after 6 days of hard searching for Tom Thomson's body, his body was discovered in Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park, by a local resident physician. At this point, he was not yet the famous Canadian painter we now know him. However, his death, and subsequent burial were to be shrouded in mystery and lead to the ongoing speculation and mystery surrounding his death and the emotion of his art. Thomson would become Canada's most recognized artist. But was his death truly an accidental drowning? Or, was Thomson the victim of a more sinister plot? Have a listen and make up your own mind!
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