An Incomplete History

Author: Geoffrey West

This is a weekly podcast hosted by two history PhDs - Hilary and Geoff. Join them as they discuss and debate contemporary and historical events and seek to provide context. The pair cover history and historical memory as well as public history and the unique challenges facing educators in the 21st century.
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Genres: History

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Episode 21 - Thanksgiving
Episode 21
Thursday, 30 July, 2026

Join Hilary and Geoff as they discuss the origin of Thanksgiving, how it has changed over the last 400 years, and how it has be reconfigured as a secular/public holiday in the United States. We also delve into how the idea of Thanksgiving can over-simplify and white-wash Anglo-Indian relations in the 17th century.PS – We also discuss out favorite Thanksgiving dishes.