HistoryExtra podcast Renaissance eugenics
Oct 19, 2023
Animal breeding and its connection to the advancement of humans in the Renaissance, including eugenic principles and the origins of the term 'race'. The link between colonization, race, and breeding. The Renaissance approach to eugenics and its modern implications. Reflections on the author's book and its resonance today.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Renaissance Origins of Eugenics
03:30 • 12min
Colonization, Race, and Breeding: Challenging Misconceptions
15:12 • 5min
Exploring the Renaissance Approach to Eugenics and its Modern Implications
20:12 • 2min
Reflections on the Author's Book and Its Resonance Today
22:35 • 2min