Those Were The Days: Nostalgia in American History
Episode 307, Jan 03, 2020, 01:00 PM
On this episode of BackStory, Ed, Nathan, and Joanne explore how a longing for bygone eras has shaped politics and culture throughout American history.
It’s common for folks to look back on a time gone by and romanticize it as “better days.” But is nostalgia a harmless yearning for the past, or a distraction from what’s happening in the present?
Image: Memory Lane sign by Martin Bennett / Stockimo Source: Alamy Stock Photo
Image: Memory Lane sign by Martin Bennett / Stockimo Source: Alamy Stock Photo