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60-Second Civics Podcast
Hosted by Center for Civic Education · EN
60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government.
60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.
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60-Second Civics: Episode 5252, The Witan: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 53
Oct 31, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeBefore the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Anglo-Saxon kings called together a group of advisors called a Witan. Learn more today! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5251, Writs and Courts of Equity: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 52
Oct 30, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeThe Normans introduced the system of writs to English law. Soon the Normans found that controversies arose over the interpretations of writs.??They, therefore, introduced courts of equity, also known as Chancery courts, named after the king's chancellor. Learn more about these influential decisions in today???s podcast! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5250, What the Norman Invasion Meant: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 51
Oct 29, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeWhat did the Norman invasion mean for Anglo-Saxon England? We'll explore the influence of William the Conqueror and the Norman rule in today's episode! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5249, The Norman Invasion of 1066: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 50
Oct 28, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeAfter the Anglo-Saxon king of England, Edward the Confessor, died in January 1066, an Anglo-Saxon aristocrat, Harold Godwinson, assumed the throne. There was a slight problem. William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward had promised him the crown. Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5248, Anglo-Saxon Law: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 48
Oct 25, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeDespite the Viking domination of England from 787 until 1042, Anglo-Saxon law and customs survived. The Anglo-Saxons valued a person's word, but Anglo-Saxon law required more than that. Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5245, The Anglo-Saxons Arrive in England: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 45
Oct 22, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeWith the collapse of Roman rule in Britain around 410 AD, small kingdoms emerged throughout Britain. The disappearance of Roman administration of Britain was sudden and dramatic. Learn more now! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5244, The Rise and Fall of Roman Britain: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 44
Oct 21, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeOver the next few episodes we will explore the evolution of British constitutional government, especially as it relates to the American colonies and American constitutionalism. Listen to today's episode to learn about the rise and fall of Roman Britain! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5243, Reason and Observation: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 42
Oct 18, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeDuring the Enlightenment, some philosophers were very much like scientists as we understand them today. It was the role of philosophers to explore both the world of morality and the causes and effects of nature. Learn more about the role of reason and observation in today's podcast! Center for Civic Education
Transcribe →60-Second Civics: Episode 5242, The Enlightenment and the Founders: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 41
Oct 17, 202400:01:15Tap to summarizeThe Age of Enlightenment was a European intellectual movement that celebrated human reason and sought to realize human potential. The Enlightenment spread to America, where it had a significant influence on the American Founders. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education
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