History-in-the-Now Conversations!
History-in-the-Now Conversations!
Podcast Description
In this podcast series, Paul Zanazanian, author and Associate Professor at McGill University, explores what history is, what it can do, and how people use it in their everyday lives. What is unique about this series is that Zanazanian engages in conversations with scholars and other professionals who do not work in any field directly related to history but — as shall be discovered — hold valuable insights about history’s worth and relevance. The podcast is inspired by Zanazanian’s book, Historical Consciousness and Practical Life: A Theory and Methodology, which examines history’s life uses.
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Content Themes
The podcast examines themes such as the application of historical knowledge in education, mental health, community engagement, and artistic expression. For instance, episodes might feature topics like the impact of parental mental health on child development or how arts education fosters social justice and learning transformations.
In this podcast series, Paul Zanazanian, author and Associate Professor at McGill University, explores what history is, what it can do, and how people use it in their everyday lives. What is unique about this series is that Zanazanian engages in conversations with scholars and other professionals who do not work in any field directly related to history but — as shall be discovered — hold valuable insights about history’s worth and relevance. The podcast is inspired by Zanazanian’s book, Historical Consciousness and Practical Life: A Theory and Methodology, which examines history’s life uses.
Eran Plonski is the National Account Director at iGuzzini Lighting, with over 25 years of experience in LED lighting design and manufacturing for major retail brands such as Alo Yoga, Macy’s, CVS, OrangeTheory Fitness, and Aritzia. A pioneer in early LED technology, he designed and manufactured luminaires for the award-winning lighting at Coney Island’s iconic Parachute Jump, recognized with the 2006 Lumen Design Award. He’s known for weaving the history of lighting, architecture, and brand heritage into his client relationships, turning each project into a shared story.
REFERENCING FOR CITATION PURPOSES: Zanazanian, P. (Host) & Plonksi, E. (Guest). (2026, August) How history lives within us: National Account Director Eran Plonski iGuzzini Lighting talks history. History in the Now Conversations https://historyinthenow.com/podcast/
*This podcast, History in the Now Conversations, emerges from my research which can be found in my book: Zanazanian, P. (2025) Historical Consciousness and Practical Life: A Theory and Methodology. University of Toronto Press. For more information, visit:https://historyinthenow.com/book-historical-consciousness-practical-life/.
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