Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista’s Declaration of Philippine Independence: Shownotes
In the eighth episode of Primary Sources & U, we have talked about the momentous event of Philippine Independence that was celebrated on June 12, 1898. In case you’re up for a deeper dive, here are the primary source and some resources that could be useful.
Antonio Pigafetta’s The First Voyage Around the World by Magellan: Shownotes
Have you listened to the pilot episode of Primary Sources & U where we discussed the accounts of the chronicler Antonio Pigafetta entitled, "The First Voyage Around the World by Magellan"? Do you need to revisit the episode? We whipped out a short guide to the episode to help you.
Galleon Trade and Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: Shownotes
Notes and links to primary and secondary sources on the Galleon Trade, based on the Episode 3 of the Primary Sources & U Season of PODKAS: Conversations on Philippine History, Politics, and Society.
Monuments, memory, and movements: How should the world reckon with a controversial past?
As statues honoring white supremacists fell in the wake of the anti-racist protests and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, this essay asks: should monuments that memorialize a problematic past be removed or preserved as historical relics?
Where should academics stand in times of injustice?
My deepest resentment and indignation, however, is reserved for scholars and self-proclaimed experts who spin and twist academic knowledge to legitimize and validate oppression.