Mar 21, 2024
Episode 184: They Called It Peace w/ Lauren Benton
Philip welcomes historian and author Lauren Benton to the show to discuss her latest book They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence. In their conversation, they explore how empire, small wars and plunder are key elements of how we think about peace.
The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.
Philip’s Drop:
Deadwood (HBO) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348914/)
Lauren’s Drop:
The Gone Away World – Nick Harkaway (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/75375/the-gone-away-world-by-nick-harkaway/)