12 Days: The Murder of Thomas Becket and the Wounded Knee Massacre
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12 Days: The Murder of Thomas Becket and the Wounded Knee Massacre mentions Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown, The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot, and Murder in the Cathedral with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
There's a reason why it's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, why that's such an evocative name and why that book had such an impact.
T.S. Eliot is mentioned in the context of poetry, indicating a recognition of his work.
T.S. Eliot's great play, of course, Murder in the Cathedral.
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The host discusses the historical neglect of Native American suffering and the impact of Dee Brown's book on public p…
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The host mentions 'Murder in the Cathedral' as part of a discussion about the historical significance of Thomas Becke…
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- The conversation centers on murder of Thomas Beckett.
- A second recurring theme is Native American history.
- Referenced books include Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown and The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot.
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“The book had a significant impact on the portrayal of Native Americans and the acknowledgment of historical events like the Wounded Knee Massacre.”
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“T.S. Eliot is mentioned in the context of poetry, indicating a recognition of his work.”
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“The mention of 'Murder in the Cathedral' as a great play with powerful lines about martyrdom and temptation.”
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