It's Lit! - S02E09: The Fiery History of Banned Books
Since at least 213 BCE, book burnings have been a reaction to the power of the written word. When roasting paper in a giant circle went out of style (at least in the intellectual sphere),the governments would take it upon itself to ban books. However, when we talk about book bannings today, we are usually discussing a specific choice made by individual schools, school districts, and libraries made in response to the moralistic outrage of some group. This, while still hotly-contested and controversial, is still nothing in comparison to the ways books have been removed, censored, and outright destroyed in the past. So on that happy note, let’s … explore how the seemingly innocuous book has survived centuries of the ban hammer.
Cast: Lindsay Ellis
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It's Lit! S02E09 Synopsis
Stream It's Lit! "The Fiery History of Banned Books" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2020-09-21, this episode is part of Season 2 of It's Lit!. Featuring performances from Lindsay Ellis among the cast. With a runtime of 6m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Since at least 213 BCE, book burnings have been a reaction to the power of the written word. When roasting paper in a giant circle went out of style (at least in the intellectual sphere),the governments would take it upon itself to ban books. Howeve...
