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How Did Pride Become a Parade?

How Did Pride Become a Parade?

Season 3 Episode 13
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Why Do We Say "Latino"?

Why Do We Say "Latino"?

Season 3 Episode 14
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The Racist Origins of U.S. Law

The Racist Origins of U.S. Law

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Why Do We Shake Hands?

Why Do We Shake Hands?

Season 3 Episode 16
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The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

Season 3 Episode 17
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History of Socialism in America

History of Socialism in America

Season 3 Episode 18
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Why Do We Say "African American"?

Why Do We Say "African American"?

Season 3 Episode 19
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Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Why Do We Have Political Parties?

Season 3 Episode 21
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Evolution of Law Enforcement

Evolution of Law Enforcement

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The History of Reparations

The History of Reparations

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Origin of Everything

Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II

Season 3 Episode 12

The history of the World War II concentration camps extends back to the late 19th. century and the invention of barbed wire and the automatic rifle. Danielle looks at the grim origin of concentration and internment camps and the various countries (including Spain, Great Britain, and the United States), who used similar tactics long before the Nazi Regime.

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