Time Pieces History Project
Time Pieces History: S4, E3: St Hilda
Introduction The seventh century abbess and founder of Whitby Abbey What you’ll hear 1:12: Hilda’s background 2:29: Introduction of Christianity 3:50: Abbesses 4:31: Hilda’s legacy This podcast was inspired by my Time Pieces History blogs on The Whitby Witches and Lindisfarne. For more on Whitby Abbey, try Visit Whitby and English Heritage Prefer to…
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E12: Slaves and Free Men
Introduction Slavery and societal power structures in Ancient Rome What you’ll hear 1:09 Naming and societal conventions 2:11 Plebian Uprisings 2:58 Patriarchy and marriage 4:24 Slavery 5:52 Criminals Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required!
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E11: Roman Chester
Introduction Deva, the Roman town we now know as Chester What you’ll hear 0:57: Chester’s origins 1:38: Strategic importance and town layout 2:40: The ampitheatre 4:19 Excavating the ampitheatre Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript. No email needed!
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E6: The Roman Army
Introduction Looking at life in the Roman Army, how it was structured, and what life was like for the soldiery. What you’ll hear 1:00: Overview of the Army 2:08: Loyalty and Retirement 2:38: Organisation 3:56: During Peacetime Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no e-mail required!
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project: Final Thoughts
Introduction Today, I’m reflecting on the Time Pieces History Project, which finished on Tuesday. A year ago, I was wondering how to bring my passion for history into my work as a copywriter and content marketer. I wasn’t sure how to get into the industry as a writer-for-hire, because I didn’t have any connections or…
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project Item 100: Pompeii
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – Pompeii. Pompeii – Introduction to Item 100 My final place is somewhere that has been top of my list of must-see spots for more…
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project Item 99: Vienna
Vienna – Introduction to Item 99 For my final two places, and the last two blogs in the Time Pieces History Project, I want to look at cities (and countries) I have yet to visit, but hope to do so very soon. At the time of publishing this, in June 2020, the world is slowly…
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project Item 98: El Retiro Park
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – El Retiro Park. El Retiro Park – Introduction to Item 98 I first visited Spain when I was about four, although strictly speaking we…
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project Item 97: Antwerp
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – Antwerp. Antwerp – Introduction to Item 97 Along with Leiden, Antwerp in Belgium is somewhere I visited a lot as a child, and have…
Read MoreTime Pieces History Project Item 96: Singapore
First time on the blog or new to the Time Pieces History Project? Find out what it’s all about here, and then come back to this page for today’s item – Singapore. Singapore – Introduction to Item 96 When you plan a long-haul flight to somewhere like Australia, you’re encouraged to have a stopover, even…
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