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2:9 Medieval History with Danièle Cybulskie

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2:8 The Dig with Professor Howard Williams (2)

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2:7 The Dig with Professor Howard Williams (1)

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2:6 Material Objects of the Viking Age with Steven T. Dunn

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Gardens with Dr. Vikram Baliga

Today's episode is with the host of the Planthropology Podcast, Dr. Vikram Baliga Have you wondered about gardens? How did they begin? What were their challenges? What will they be in the future? Join Dr. Baliga in his explanations about the adventures in gardening! Thank you very much for coming on the Podcast, and for showing us the changes in gardening. Read the full article

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2:5 Gardens with Dr. Vikram Baliga

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Scottish Peat with Derek Murray

Today's episode is about Scottish Peat, and the discussion is with Derek "Pluto" Murray, a Radio host at BBC Radio nan Gàidheal It was a joy talking to Derek Murray about Scottish peat. My husband and I met Derek on our trip to Scotland years ago, and he's been a great friend. Thankfully, he agreed to talk to me about his experiences with peat. From cutting to drying, and finally to bringing it home, the progress of getting a lovely peat fire is complex. Thank you for joining me in this journey! Photos of peat on the Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland. Taken by J&R Parent - Trip 2016 Read the full article

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2:4 Scottish Peat with Derek Murray

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2:3 Medieval Mongolian Empire with Peter Konieczny

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Women and the French Revolution with Gary Girod

Today we talk with Gary Girod from the The French History Podcast, about his PhD topic. In this episode, Gary Girod discusses the role of women in France during the French Revolution. How were they involved? What actions did they take? Thank you very much for taking the time to come to the Podcast. It is fantastic to hear about women in history. Book recommendation from Gary: Landes, Joan. Women and the Public Sphere. 1989. More from his list: Bouton, Cynthia. The Flour War: Gender, Class, and Community in Late Ancien Regime French Society. 1993. Crowston, Claire Haru. Fabricating Women: The Seamstresses of Old Regime France, 1675-1791. 2001. Hafter, Daryl and Kushner, Nina. Women and Work in Eighteenth-Century France. 2015. Sheradin, Geraldine. Louder Than Words: Ways of Seeing Women Workers in Eighteenth-Century France. 2009. Smart, Annie. Citoyennes: Women and the Ideal of Citizenship in Eighteenth-Century France. 2011. Deson, Suzanne. The Family on Trial in Revolutionary France. 2006. DiCaprio, Lisa. The Origins of the Welfare State: Women, Work, and the French Revolution. 2007. Farge, Arlette. Fragile Lives: Violence, Power, and Solidarity in Eighteenth-Century Paris. 1993. Godineau, Dominique. The Women of Paris and Their French Revolution. 1998. Read the full article

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2:2 Women and the French Revolution with Gary Girod

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Watergate with Jonny Langton

Have you wondered what happened in the United States during the Watergate scandal? Jonny is the host of the Kings and Queens Podcast. This wonderful podcast delves into the lives of England's monarchs. For this episode, instead of English royalty, he shared his dissertation (thesis) topic about the American scandal of Watergate. The sensationalist events seemed to almost be preventable, and Jonny explains the various happenings around President Nixon, as well as how it eventually led to his downfall. Thank you very much for coming on the podcast, it was fantastic to speak to you about this topic! Read the full article

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The Viking Berserk with Dr. Roderick Dale

Welcome to Season 2! Dr. Roderick Dale is a specialist in Old Norse and Viking Studies, and among many other hats he wears, he also runs the informative Berserkjablogg. His PhD dissertation was on the topic of berserkir, and it can be found HERE. In this episode, Dr. Dale discusses the ideas around Berserkers of the Viking Age, and the perceptions from later generations about these warriors. Thank you very much for taking the time to come to the Podcast. It was fascinating to look into the topic! Read the full article

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Lady Rhondda with Claire Miles

Who is this mysterious historical figure? Claire is the active mind behind the Hisdoryan blog. She is a Welsh blogger who is very passionate about history. In this episode, she speaks to us about the incredible feats of Lady Rhondda. Thank you very much for coming on the podcast. The life of Lady Rhondda was fascinating! Read the full article

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2:1 The Viking Berserk with Dr. Roderick Dale

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1:35 Lady Rhondda with Claire Miles

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1:34 Watergate with Jonny Langton