Virginia Humanities
VH aims to bring the humanities fully into Virginia's public life, assisting individuals and communities in their efforts to understand the past, confront important issues in the present, and shape a promising future.[2] VH activities are conducted through direct funding, through working partnerships with other organizations, and through statewide and national initiatives.BackStory was a radio show, and later weekly podcast, that used current events in America to take a deep dive into the country's past.[4] Hosted by noted U.S. historians, each episode provides listeners with different perspectives on a particular theme or subject.The podcast is hosted by Brian Balogh, Ed Ayers, Nathan Connolly, and Joanne Freeman.