Lewis Lapham Podcast
The former editor of Harpers magazine interviews historians and scholars about contemporary world views in historical context.
Hosted by Lewis Lapham
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Austrian General Urged War to Impress Mistress: Lewis Lapham
Feb 9, 2012
Author Jack Beatty speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``The Lost History of 1914: Reconsidering the Year the Great War Began.''
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Future Tsar Liked Dolls More Than Producing Heirs: Lewis Lapham
Feb 2, 2012
Author Robert K. Massie speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman.''
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Spies Spooking Britain Recall Spanish Inquisition: Lewis Lapham
Jan 26, 2012
Author Cullen Murphy speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``God's Jury: The Inquisition and the Making of the Modern World.''
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Puritan Made Fortune Killing Evil Witches: Lewis Lapham
Jan 19, 2012
Essayist Charlie Campbell talks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book "Scapegoat: A History of Blaming Other People." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Wounded Knee Massacre Coverup Blamed the Indians: Lewis Lapham
Jan 12, 2012
Author Heather Cox Richardson talks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about her book ``Wounded Knee: Party Politics and the Road to an American Massacre.''
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War Dogs Bore Burning Oil to Panic Enemy Horses: Lewis Lapham
Jan 5, 2012
Author Mark Derr speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``How the Dog Became the Dog: From Wolves to Our Best Friends.''
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Capitalism Can’t Provide Prosperity to Everyone: Lewis Lapham
Dec 15, 2011
David Graeber and Cullen Murphy speak with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about the decline of America and democracy under fire.
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Lawmaker Fined $300 for Caining Senator Senseless: Lewis Lapham
Dec 8, 2011
Author Tony Horwitz speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War.''
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Hungry Crusaders Cooked Up Saracen Glutes, Kids: Lewis Lapham
Dec 2, 2011
Author Jay Rubenstein talks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``Armies of Heaven: The First Crusade and the Quest for Apocalypse.''
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Chinese Warriors Traded Their Weapons for Tobacco: Lewis Lapham
Nov 17, 2011
Author Charles C. Mann speaks with Bloomberg's Lewis Lapham about his book ``1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.''
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