The Humanity Archive

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The Humanity Archive Podcast focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past. Challenging dominant perspectives, Jermaine Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find stories that are recognizably human. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.

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  • Meg GC
    Extraordinary Historian and Storyteller
    Exceptional history podcast. Learning so much powerful information. THANK YOU Updated to add: I love the new interview format! Jermaine asks really profound questions. I’m learning so much, as ever, and love hearing Jermaine in dialogue with other modern historians. Really opening up the lists of books and podcasts for me to check out. One of my top favorite podcasts!!!
  • andrea_am
    Must-listen!
    Informative, engaging, thoughtful! I always learn something new. Highly recommend!
  • GardenGirl70
    Why do they vote
    I would love for you to do a show on those people that fully support trump and his Supreme Court and all the climate change denying that accompanies that who in their personal lives live like it’s the end of days. Who have dozens of solar panels and have perfected the art of preserving food. I have seen this first hand and am astounded. I want to know why they do this. Why support these dangerous politics when you’re aware how the planet is changing
  • Jazzy Galindo
    Riveting and passionate
    I can feel Jermaine’s passion through his voice. He’s unearthed many of the unknowns of black history for me. I recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to learn about the parts of American history that have been omitted or whitewashed to make the masses feel “comfortable”.
  • 000twink000
    Excellent podcast
    I love that this podcast is based with primary documents and research but the host manages to weave in storytelling and emotion - not to manipulate your emotions, but to bring out the humanity in this history. If Fowler had been your college history professor, you would have made sure to attend every lecture!
  • rolljohnsons
    Must-listen for all
    Jermaine Fowler brings Black history alive with his voice and knowledge. The episodes are rich with history and leave you with so much to reflect on.
  • Jay R. Johnson.
    Truths & alternative perspectives told & exposed
    I really enjoy listen to the plethora of topics Mr. Fowler introduces. Very thought provoking and engaging. I have a few favorites as those topics so far, for example, “The Great Migration” & “Kill Every Buffalo You Can!” I have just started listening and enjoy the expanse of what’s being discussed, but how they all come down to the same conclusion: Truths not being told in their entirety are now being exposed, giving an alternate perspective that needs to be heard and marinated on. All of this excites my already established and natural curiosity. Thank you 🙏🏾.
  • pollarceurasia
    Soul of research
    Fowler somehow brings not just the facts of research but also the soul. Subjects are treated with the respect they deserve by honoring the narrative, the context, and the participants. He presents stories such as the history of women’s suffrage as absolutely essential, not as an interesting tidbit about “others.” He is not quick to label people based on one quote, but includes their life and relationships before and after. Thank you, gracious host.
  • asknsdlkf
    Much needed and thought provoking content
    This podcast series is wide-ranging and very well done. Jermaine gives his opinion occasionally, but the majority of the podcasts are based on historical accounts of important people and incidents in American history, and almost all of them are only slightly known to the general public, at least in any depth. Jermaine always tries to provide opposing viewpoints of what happened decades or hundreds of years ago at these pivotal moments, using accounts from historians and contemporary journalists. He enables the listener to form their own opinions about these seminal stories, and they can do so with much more information than they had prior to listening.
  • ras7181
    Thoughtful and entertaining
    This show is very thought-provoking. It constantly reexamines what we think we know as truths. I love the way the host speaks in an unpredictable cadence, barely pausing long enough to catch his breath. In our current age of misinformation, this show is therapy for our minds and souls.
  • Rainbow Reva
    Truthful history and storytelling at its finest!
    I highly recommend listening and supporting The Humanity Archive. Jermaine Fowler has an innate skill for fusing truthful history and storytelling.
  • southwind44
    Fake News Review
    Prematurely, I pride myself on knowing about fake news and being aware of such shenanigans. However, whenever I listen to your podcasts, I have things to learn. Great! I know I’m in the right place. Thankyou.
  • learning while walking
    Questions!
    I love the thought provoking questions Jermaine Fowler embeds into the podcasts. Not only am I learning but also contemplating ideas, actions, experiences, perspectives, etc. Thank you!
  • xcaitcait
    Excellence
    Jermaine and the Humanity Archive is a showcase of excellence. Jermaine clearly dedicates his time to proper research and puts effort in to make it cohesive and flowing. I am delighted by every new episode. Jermaine also has a great voice to listen to. Interesting yet soothing. Thanks for such a high-quality podcast!!
  • La_MaMa_La_MaMa
    The Stories we need!
    Jermaine Fowler has a scholarly and entertaining way of telling historical narratives that many Americans missed out on in public education. It’s important that we learn and share these stories so we do not repeat the ills of history and so we can know the complexity of the people and events that shaped our present. I’ve already pre-ordered his book “The Humanity Archive” and look forward to continuing to share these stories with students and my family.
  • Strange2c
    American history
    American history can be hard to digest when we have been forced feed to believe things happened a certain way. Glad to be educated and see different views and aspects of how humanity and evolved and treated people less than sun human. Enjoy the shows, they end too fast.
  • Bri from Maine
    Amazing Podcast
    Thank you to Jermaine Fowler for this incredible podcast. I’ve learned so much and love his voice and the way he speaks.
  • its.all.good
    Three down and more to go!
    Flowler’s storytelling style weaves together the events of history and the personal stories of those impacted by it both in the past and by the reverberations we feel today. These are great driving Podcasts to be heard, paused, digested, discussed and played again.
  • Alatoth
    On point
    Something particular I like about this podcast is the many quotations and how seamlessly the first hand accounts blend into the overarching narrative.
  • Tatum_4
    A Top Must Listen To Podcast
    Jermaine Fowler is incredibly talented in bringing a hidden history to light. The way he portrays the real lives of people from the past - of many cultures - learn something new every time. And, gives opportunities to go deeper to reflect on ourselves and where we are on the spectrum of history.
  • Nakita Kute
    Living Black History
    Thanks for another great pod cast. This one left me, a white person, not with shame, but with admiration for the real heroes you tell the stories of so well.
  • ConnieTryon
    listen & then listen again
    fresh and fantastic in its rich content, the humanity archives podcast brings a much needed & beautiful perspective of what is human history. stories we all think we know and grew up with are given a greater understanding; a fully immersed history lesson through your ears.
  • ajwilliams18
    Amazing podcast
    This podcast is well researched and easy to listen to. I love hearing history from a new perspective. Jermaine’s delivery is engaging and always leaves me wanting more!
  • katyaseattle
    Excellent and engaging!
    This podcast is thoughtful well researched and a engaging on the legacy of slavery and other oppressions. The Slavery episodes were especially powerful. Thank you for this great work!
  • .Leigh.
    captivating & needed
    thank you for telling the vital but untold stories of the marginalized. each episode floors me; i’m learning so much!
  • chiteachms
    Great history storytelling
    I love this podcast so much! I teach middle school, and have listened to many episodes to help me prepare to teach honest history lessons, and to include underrepresented perspectives. There’s no way I’d be able to do all of this research on my own, so I really appreciate how thorough Jermaine is in his research!
  • Pudgepudgeesq
    Deep and honest
    The host does an amazing job researching and discussing each topic they cover. I cannot recommend this podcast enough to anyone who lives to learn about history. If you’re on the fence about listening to it, trust me and jump in
  • GenDomoKai
    Excellent! Listen to this to learn history never taught in schools
    This show is wonderful. Jermaine Fowler meticulously researches every episode and it shows. I highly recommend.
  • Greatmove10
    EXCELLENT, INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST!
    EXCELLENT, PLEASE KEEP INFORMING AND EDUCATING OTHERS! GOD BLESS YOU!
  • DivaDVM
    Entertaining and educational
    Jermaine is absolutely incredible! I thoroughly enjoy listening to his accounts of HUMAN history. He does an amazing job of humanizing moments and characters in history in a way that is both moving and educational. Easily my favorite podcast. Requires listening for anyone who wants to learn the decolonized version of history.
  • FRUSTRATED1207
    So informative and honest
    I’ve been following The Humanity Archive on Instagram for some time and have learned so much that I never learned in school or from the news or media. Jermaine has a great storytelling voice and talks about horrific topics of human history with respect for those who experienced the atrocities while not sugar-coating or diminishing the acts of the perpetrators. Wonderful podcast!
  • linjava
    Love the passion
    I have found a lot of value from established experts like Henry Louis Gates Jr. and other well-known historians in this area. But this show here is like finding that indie artist that gives a fresh outlook; he’s a one-man producer, researcher, and orator that really gives a refreshing outlook and perspective. I really appreciate every episode and I have learned so much. Thank you thank you thank you!
  • amiller_1
    a PHENOMENAL orator
    aside from the delivery of critical information often omitted, the delivery is simply artful, remniscient of a young, passionate Marcus Garvey.
  • Rachel_Rae13
    Learning SOOO much
    This podcast has taught me so many new things that were never taught in my history classes in school. As an educator, I will definitely be passing most (if not all) of these stories onto my future students. Plus, the way Jermaine tells history is intriguing and engaging! I could listen all day long.
  • @coachdaveharvey
    Great podcast- well-researched and informative
    Jermaine’s work is incredible! His thorough research, attention to detail and great story telling make for a terrific combination. I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough.
  • Gavinmgraham
    Such good commentary!
    I stumbled onto this podcast while researching Benjamin Banneker and now I’m hooked.
  • Panisse
    Excellent podcast!
    One of my favorite history podcasts, I started listening with the John Brown episodes. It’s fresh, captivating, and it’s 100% true you haven’t heard the story like Jermaine Fowler tells it. The recent Juneteenth gave a lot of good food for thought, super illuminating moment: “Joy & pain like sun shine and rain.”
  • TMT-DC
    Njinga!
    I appreciate the variety of perspectives you presented here, including from enslaved persons’. The details are so important. Thank you.
  • Crikito
    A treat for history buffs
    I love Jermaine Fowler’s enthusiasm for history and also for telling a great story. I learn so much from his podcast and appreciate the source quotes - they really make the past come alive. Highly recommend!
  • RonGetsFit
    Sooo much knowledge dropping!!!
    Well researched and extremely informative! -Ron B., Southeast Queens
  • zcross
    a wealth of humanitarian knowledge
    After discovering this podcast during Black History Month 2021, I have become a major fan. There is always so much to learn, and an informed understanding of the past from a humanitarian perspective can do so much to shape one’s outlook on life. Would recommend supporting Mr. Fowler’s work on Patreon as well for access to otherwise unreleased Humanity Archive content.
  • chroix
    Outstanding
    This is a great listen, a great perspective, and well worth the time. Each episode is excellent and clearly the results of a lot of hard work.
  • Ellen S. Wade
    Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church changes its Name
    Thank you for reviewing Banneker’s letter to Jefferson. Over the last year our congregation has researched the true history of Jefferson. While early historians paid tribute to his brilliant contributions to our founding, recent historians are more inclusive of a person’s character. Jefferson was a moral failure, and as such, we cannot continue to hold his name as our church’s. Our congregation voted on 7-12-20 to remove his name and to replace it with a name that reflects our values of justice and equality for all. -Louisville, KY Thanks Jermaine! Jermaine’sfirst part of learning new information about Black History month is entertaining and uplifting. Interesting to learn facts not in the history books I grew up with! Wonder why?🤨
  • Shuita3
    Love this show !!
    Great history podcast! Interesting and compelling bits of history that help explain where we are now. I love history for exactly this reason, as well as allows us to look into the historic experiences of people and the ways this shapes future experience as well as the evolution of our entire social structure. Fowler does a as great job of exploring just this and does this through great storytelling and a keen talent for inquiry. I came for the Black history and got so much more! Great listen
  • rubbergoose133
    Great podcast
    Jermaines ability to tell a story is one of a kind. He distillation information in a way that is accessible and engaging, while connecting it to the larger humanities project. It allows the audience to take away a piece of themselves in each moment in history. 11/10
  • shennajean
    Next level storyteller
    This podcast is one of my go-to’s and that’s big for me since history was my least favorite subject in school. Jermaine is a next level storyteller. He brings passion, enthusiasm, and entertainment to his show and makes it super engaging. Not to mention his mission is extremely important; creating space for counter narratives and telling the stories of marginalized heroes is crucial if we don’t want to repeat the sins of our past as a nation. Put Jermaine in your rotation, I pinky swear you won’t regret it.
  • Izzy cool
    History we should know
    I read history books for fun. I enjoy history podcasts, especially well researched ones and even more so when delivered with passion. If you were raised in the american education system there are many empty holes in your history. This podcast helps you fill them in. Enjoy.
  • Dylan Kristine
    The History Podcast You Didn’t Know You Needed
    Engaging, relevant, and challenging. This podcast feels like you’ve invited your wisest friend over for coffee at your kitchen table. Jermaine takes you along for the ride of history but never lets you get lost in the details. A must listen.
  • Angie.l.Molina
    One of the best podcasts to learn real unfiltered history!
    I love this podcast. So much hard work goes into this and it shows. Jermaine is a great storyteller and teacher. Nothing better to help instigate more critical thought and fuel the desire to learn real, honest, and clear truths.
  • JoaniRMcGowen
    John Brown The Abolitionist
    As more and more Americans are finally being exposed to the social injustice in this country, story tellers like Jermaine Fowler are emerging to set the historical record straight. The white washing of American history has served to enable the cycle of racism, would have us believe it’s been suitably addressed and those that seek a reckoning are nothing but disgruntled citizens. I discovered Jermaine on his Instagram page, @thehumanityarchive, a must follow if you are interested in the truth of Black history. When I first saw the post about an entire podcast being devoted to John Brown, a white man and an abolitionist before the civil war, my interest was peaked. As a kid I remember hearing the story of Harpers Ferry but the angle was “those rebels.” Jermaine draws upon historical writings, literature, his own research and his warm, edge of your seat story telling voice to bring John Brown to life. We come to understand through the thorough portrait Jermaine paints of John exactly what compelled the events of Harpers Ferry and the critical impact of abolition. A must hear, educational, riveting story of courage and influence.
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