This insight episode is from full episode eight, Michael and Stefan’s conversation with Helen Rozwadowski.
Helen is a professor of History and founder of the Maritime Studies program at the University of Connecticut, and has written multiple books on the history of the ocean.
In this episode, Helen discusses the idea of the ocean as a mirror, reflecting our personal biases and ideas back to us. She also discusses the importance of understanding the past in informing the present, and how history can influence current research.
Helen’s website: https://history.uconn.edu/faculty-by-name/helen-m-rozwadowski/