Skipped History

Hello, I’m Ben Tumin, and welcome to Skipped History!

I interview leading historians about their latest research. Together, we examine conveniently overlooked ideas, events, and people that shape the U.S. today. Luckily most of the people I make fun of are too far underground or floating too deep in the cosmos to punch back. New interviews are released every Friday.

I also make videos bringing historians’ work to life. My web series was profiled in The New York Times. As of late 2024, I’m in the process of writing a new video series. Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Below are some very flattering remarks from historians who’ve enjoyed Skipped History.

Dr. Heather Ann Thompson @hthompsn

This is so incredible--follow this amazing resource and share!!

Skipped History @SkippedHistory

For the last time in 2020, Skipped History is back! This week, we look at Daniel Patrick Moynihan, whose daddy issues inspired mass incarceration: 👀 full vid here: https://t.co/TFf1cBBl9g Based on @elizabhinton & @KeeangaYamahtta’s wonderful books 📚🙏 https://t.co/4gmZ37X6pn

7:53 PM ∙ Dec 11, 2020

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Kevin M. Kruse @KevinMKruse

Delighted to see material from One Nation Under God get the @SkippedHistory treatment here. Check it out!

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In the 1940s, "Christian libertarians" hoped spiritual arguments could convince peeps to oppose big government. US students have pledged allegiance to "one nation under God" ever since. Why? We explore ⬇️ Full vid: https://t.co/U9dxnzVAWQ 📚🙏🏻: @KevinMKruse cc @myHNN https://t.co/dv6nuj0RI5

2:26 PM ∙ Oct 21, 2021

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Keeanga-Yamahtta T. @KeeangaYamahtta

Check it out! @myHNN !!!

Skipped History @SkippedHistory

For the last time in 2020, Skipped History is back! This week, we look at Daniel Patrick Moynihan, whose daddy issues inspired mass incarceration: 👀 full vid here: https://t.co/TFf1cBBl9g Based on @elizabhinton & @KeeangaYamahtta’s wonderful books 📚🙏 https://t.co/4gmZ37X6pn

2:20 PM ∙ Dec 3, 2020

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Greg @GregGrandin

Skipped History is a treasure. https://t.co/aICTJwZMkw

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(3/8) TR wasn't the only one pining for combat in the 1890s. In The End of the Myth, @GregGrandin discusses how white southerners also supported the Spanish-American War. Why? It gave southern soldiers an opportunity to prove their loyalty to the union after the Civil War: https://t.co/kiUj9AgcLP

1:53 PM ∙ Apr 8, 2021

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Jane Mayer @JaneMayerNYer

Want to know about Charles Koch’s favorite educator? He influenced this country more than most know...was he nuts? A new source checks him out:

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Skipped History is back! This week's story is about an obscure 1960s school that moved all of US higher education to the right. 👀 full vid and sources: https://t.co/5Yye6m9RMt h/t to the wonderful @JaneMayerNYer https://t.co/gJ1J3a6JfR

1:28 PM ∙ Oct 8, 2020

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Thanks for checking things out! I hope you’ll stick around for more.