Circumpolar People HIS 111: Recent Episodes
Professor Carlotta Lively and Kevin Eagles with NKU students
This mini-series of 8 episodes consists of the special projects of Professor Lively's Spring 2022 HIS 111 class.
Discussion on the Chukchi people, their background, religion, and war against the Russians.
In this episode, students discuss the migrations of ancient indigenous group into circumpolar regions and the spread of DNA/genetics of these groups.
Our group will be diving into the world of whaling policies and speaking about how they affect the circumpolar indigenous people. UN policies and their effects on the Chukchi will be discussed, as well as the Chukchi use of the whale and their rituals and traditions regarding the whale.
This episode discusses the traditional aspects of how Sami parents teach their children. Additionally it covers the residential school experience and modern attempts to restore Sami language and culture through government schools in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
This episode discusses how the Sami have kept their traditions and culture alive through their homes, clothing, and handicrafts.
We researched many of the different religions practiced by the different circumpolar groups, specifically in Siberia and North America.
Our podcast covers how circumpolar people came to North America, reviewing 2 popular theories: the Bering land bridge theory and the kelp highway theory.
This episode summarizes how the Inuit hunt, prepare, and store their food. It also looks at Inuit genetic adaptions to their unusual diet.
Join us as we look at Chukchi warfare, specifically the conflict between the Chukchi people and the Russian Empire.
Our podcast discusses the general knowledge and understanding of piblokto, commonly known as Arctic hysteria. We discuss the 4 phases of piblokto, the history, and the causes and effects of the event.