History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical Education

Canada’s history is full of triumphs, tensions, and turning points. Yet too often, it’s reduced to headlines or overshadowed by present-day debates. History Matters was created to give space for deeper conversations — ones that connect the past to the present, and help us see why context matters more than ever.

History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical Education is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts History Matters by Canadian Institute for Historical Education, a history show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Shannon Kyles on The Story on Ontario Architecture

  Jul 30, 202640 min

  Allan talks with architectural historian Shannon Kyles about her book, The Story of Ontario Architecture: What We Built and Why We Built It . They discuss how architecture provides one lens for looking at the history of Ontario communities. From Gothic Revival churches and Greek Revival court houses and town halls to the Italianate commercial buildings along the main streets of most Ontario small towns, Shannon explains how different architectural styles reflect the values, economics, and aspirations of the people who built them.

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  Episode 30: Neville Thompson on Mackenzie King, Churchill and Roosevelt

  Jul 23, 202646 min

  Allan talks with Neville Thompson , emeritus professor of History at Western University, about Mackenzie King and his relationships with Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. In his book, The Third Man , based largely on King’s incredibly detailed personal diary, Thompson argues that King’s friendships with the two leaders – he knew both of them better than they knew each other – made him a vital intermediary, and consequently a more important player in the story of World War Two than has generally been acknowledged. Thompson also talks about his friend Lynton "Red" Wilson , whom he knew since their undergraduate days together at McMaster University, and who died in February 2026, and his significant philanthropic contributions to the study of Canadian history. www.cihe.ca

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  Episode #28

  Greg Koabel on The Nations of Canada

  Jul 16, 202639 min

  In this episode, Allan talks with Greg Koabel, creator and host of the Nations of Canada podcast, to discuss his mission of bringing Canadian history to life through long-form storytelling. Koabel shares his journey from studying European history to producing over 300 episodes, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives and context—rather than mere chronology—in understanding the past. The conversation covers key historical topics, including the First World War, the Halifax Explosion, and Indigenous diplomacy. Additionally, Koabel discusses his new book, The Making of Canada: An Epic History in 20 Extraordinary Lives, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his research process. This episode serves as an engaging deep dive into one of Canada's most ambitious history projects, providing valuable insights for educators, students, and podcast enthusiasts interested in a more comprehensive understanding of the Canadian story.

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  Episode #27

  Alan Sears and Carla Peck on How History Education can Help Save Democracy

  Jul 9, 202643 min

  In this episode Allan speaks with Carla Peck and Alan Sears about their 2026 book, Rescuing Reason: How History Education Can Help Save Democracy . The conversation explores their paths into history education, influenced by the late Peter Seixas, and examines the purpose of education: Sears and Peck argue that history is essential for fostering civic reasoning, empathy, and navigating complexity. www.cihe.ca

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  Episode #26

  John Boyko on Sir Sandford Fleming

  Jul 2, 202643 min

  In this episode Allan talks with historian and author John Boyko about his latest book, In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming . While Fleming is best known for coming up with the idea of standard time and time zones used around the world today, that was just one of a long list of significant achievements. By his mid-twenties, Fleming had already surveyed and mapped half a dozen Ontario cities, redesigned Toronto’s waterfront, created Canada’s first postage stamp featuring the beaver, founded the Canadian Institute, and established a reputation as one of the country's leading engineers. Fleming’s contributions shaped projects that helped define modern Canada, including the Intercolonial Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Queen’s University, scientific institutions, and communications networks that connected the country to the wider world. www.cihe.ca

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