Posts Tagged ‘Time Pieces History Podcast’
Time Pieces History: S4, E12: Emmeline Pankhurst
Introduction The life and times of Emmeline Pankhurst: activist, political campaigner and agitator for women’s rights. What You’ll Hear 1:07: Suffragettes or Suffragists? 2:11: Early days 3:03: Political activity 5:26: World War I and its aftermath 6:05: Emigration, return and decline in health Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email…
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S4, E10: Empress Wu
Introduction The story of Wu Zetian, China’s only female monarch, and her ruthless and bloodthirsty climb to the top. What You’ll Hear 1:07 Introduction 2:00 Arrival at court 3:27 Return to favour 4:33 Ascent to power 7:36 Death and legacy Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required! This episode…
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S4, B1: TP Podcast 50th Episode
Introduction This bonus show marks the 50th episode of the Time Pieces History Podcast. We talk about the inspiration and early episodes, as well as look at the future plans for the podcast. What You’ll Hear Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required! Mentioned in This Episode 1:14: The…
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E10: Religion in Ancient Rome
Introduction A look at gods and religion in the Ancient Roman world What you’ll hear 1:00: Early Roman Gods 2:06: Banquet for the Gods 3:26: The Imperial Cult 5:55: Rise of Christianity Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required!
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E8: Gladiators
Introduction Looking at the lives of Roman Gladiators What you’ll hear: 0:58: Who were Gladiators 2:02: Schools and Training 3:40: The Gladiator Games 5:33: Emperors as Gladiators 6:02: Retirement Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required!
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E7: Segedunum Roman Fort
Introduction A look at Segedunum, a Roman fort on the north bank of the Tyne What you’ll hear 0:55: What is Segedunum? 2:32: Segedunum origins 3:06 Post-Roman Empire 3:40: Roman Standards Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required! You can visit the official Segedunum website here.
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: S3, E5: Arbeia Roman Fort
Introduction The Roman fort of Arbeia, in South Shields What You’ll Hear 1:04 Introduction to Arbeia 2:44 The Commanding Officer’s Quarters 3:22 Other Accommodation 4:25 The Granary Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required! This episode was inspired by many enjoyable visits to the fort itself, which is…
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E4: Roman Banquets
Introdution Exploring the Roman tradition of banqueting. What You’ll Hear 1:04: What banquets looked like 2:14: Entertainment and food 3:20: Sadistic shenanigans 4:05: The Vomitorium Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required!
Read MoreTime Pieces History: S3, E3: Hadrian’s Wall
Introduction The construction of Hadrian’s Wall and why it was significant. What You’ll Hear 1:00: The Emperor Hadrian 2:22: Construction of the Wall 3:55: Structures along the Wall 5:25: Shrines to local gods 6:02: After Hadrian Prefer to read instead? Click here for a transcript – no email required! This episode was inspired by…
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