Category Archives: Educational

Educational, Snapshot Series

The Evolution of “Stuck in Vermont” with Eva Sollberger

 

Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger made her “Stuck in Vermont” video series for 17 years, during an era when video journalism has exponentially grown in influence. Eva reflects on what lies ahead for this video series—and possibly for Vermont—in the coming years. Go behind the scenes into her video making process, hear about the importance of telling local stories, and even get some tips for making your own content.

Recorded 10/9/24   

Producer: VT Humanities Council

At the Ilsley, Educational

Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables

 

Common garden vegetables have long and fascinating histories. Science and history writer Rebecca Rupp will discuss the stories behind many of our favorites, among them the much-maligned tomato and potato, the (mostly) popular pumpkin, and Vermont’s dynamic duo of kale and Gilfeather turnip.  Find out why a lot of us don’t like beets, how a 17th-century pirate named the bell pepper, how carrots won the Trojan War, and how George Washington was nearly assassinated with a plate of poisoned peas.  A VT Humanities Speaker Bureau program.

Recorded 8/7/24

Producer: MCTV