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The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #56 – Nick Stark on Haiti (Part Two) - Thu, 29 Jul 2010
We’re back with Nicholas Stark to discuss St. Domingo / Haiti and Napoleon’s reinstitution of slavery in 1802. Was Toussaint L’Overture really a “saint” (his name translates as “all saints” or “all souls opening”)? Was Napoleon really a

Portraying a Colonial Housewife - Wed, 28 Jul 2010
This week Alena interviewed Elizabeth Sulock, Marketer and Historical Interpreter at the Newport Historical Society. They talked about: • Elizabeth’s start in living history • Working for the Newport Historical Society • portraying historical personage, Polly Wanton • sewing and costuming • Interpreting pregnancy • Polly on Facebook Also included this week is a review of the book: I Believe in Yesterday. Musical [...]

Did any Germans resist Hitler? - Wed, 28 Jul 2010
During World War II, the Nazi totalitarian party did not tolerate dissent. Despite the risks involved, some Germans did attempt to resist Hitler's government. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the story of the White Rose, a secret resistance group.

903 Aircraft Carrier - Wed, 28 Jul 2010

1903 saw the birth of fixed-wing aircraft. In January of 1912 Lieutenant Charles Samson flew a Shorts S27 biplane off a platform constructed on the stationary battleship H.M.S Africa. Just four months later, and Samson flew a plane of a moving ship, Hibernia, during the Royal Fleet Review at Weymouth. The development of naval air power had begun. The aircraft carrier was born. Dur: 21 mins File: .mp3

903 Aircraft Carrier - Wed, 28 Jul 2010

1903 saw the birth of fixed-wing aircraft. In January of 1912 Lieutenant Charles Samson flew a Shorts S27 biplane off a platform constructed on the stationary battleship H.M.S Africa. Just four months later, and Samson flew a plane of a moving ship, Hibernia, during the Royal Fleet Review at Weymouth. The development of naval air power had begun. The aircraft carrier was born. Dur: 21 mins File: .mp3

Who was the infant ruler of Russia? - Mon, 26 Jul 2010
Ivan IV was still an infant when he was proclaimed the Emperor of Russia. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explain how this strange ascension occurred -- and how Anna Leopoldovna became the power behind the throne.

102- The Common Enemy of Mankind - Sun, 25 Jul 2010

Septimius Severus died in 211 while campaigning in Britain. He left the Empire to his sons, but their mutual hatred for one another meant that one of them was going to wind up dead.

The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast #55 – Nicholas Stark on Napoleon and Haiti (part one) - Thu, 22 Jul 2010
WELCOME BACK! I know – it’s been a long, long…. long time! But we are glad to be back! On this episode, our special guest is Nicholas Stark, a 19-year-old wunderkind who David and I first met in

MTIH 447 The Gimli Glider, 1983 - Thu, 22 Jul 2010

Episode 9 - The Rise of Robert Guiscard - Thu, 22 Jul 2010
Robert Guiscard arrived in Italy as a simple knight, hoping to benefit from his brother's wealth and power. Instead he found his path blocked at every turn by petty jealousy and was sent off to rot in the most inhospitable place his sibling could think of. From these difficult beginnings, against the odds, Robert would build a base of power so formidable that not even the combined strength of a Pope and two Emperors could prevail against it. Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the early career of the most brilliant general the Normans ever produced.

Why did Henry Ford build a city in the Amazon? - Wed, 21 Jul 2010
Anxious to control his own rubber company, Henry Ford built a utopian community in the midst of the Amazon. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the construction of Fordlandia, the life of its inhabitants and what eventually went wrong.

Listener Feedback - Wed, 21 Jul 2010
Thanks to all of you out there listening to the Living History Podcast and giving us feedback! In this week’s episode, number 31, we address some of the questions and comments we’ve received since we started the podcast including: • What has been most surprising about doing the podcast? • Providing more details as a part of [...]

Ivan Grozny - Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Ivan Grozny, was the first ruler of Russia to call himself Tsar. The research into this complex man for my podcast is coming along having just received a book entitled Ivan the Terrible by Robert Payne and Nikita Romanoff (a grand nephew of Nicholas II). Originally published in 1975, it looks like an excellent piece [...]

Burke and Hare, Who Didn't Steal Corpses - Mon, 19 Jul 2010
From 1827 to 1828, Burke and Hare were accused of killing fifteen people and selling their bodies to medical students. But were they really resurrectionists? Tune in to learn the truth about Burke and Hare in this podcast.

101- And All Was of Little Value - Sun, 18 Jul 2010

After defeating Clodius Albinus, Septimius Severus turned over daily administration of the Empire to his Praetorian Prefect Gaius Plautianus, while the Emperor himself went looking for further military vicotries in Parthia.

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16 Binge Thinking History: The demise of Bonaparte to the introduction of steam power - Sat, 17 Jul 2010

This episode covers the end the Napoleonic Wars and what Britain did next, how the Royal Navy had to change and the technological advances that might threaten or enhance it's dominance.

Tony

Publishing Living History - Wed, 14 Jul 2010
Stephen had a chance this week to speak via Skype with Rachel Evans of Skirmish Magazine from her office in the UK. Despite some occasional sound issues, they worked through it all to discuss, amongst other things: - How Rachel got involved in Living History - Skirmish Magazine – producing a publication for all areas of the [...]

Mad King Ludwig Dines Alone - Wed, 14 Jul 2010
From his opulent, solitary dinners to the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle, it's no surprise that King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric. In fact, people thought he was mad. But why? Tune in and learn more about Mad King Ludwig in this podcast.

- Mon, 12 Jul 2010

The Abbey Medieval Festival has been and gone for 2010 and now I can get onto other things including podcasting! If you have never been to this event and you live in Australia and have a love of the Middle Ages, you really need to get yourself to this event. It is the biggest and best event of it's kind in Australia regardless what you hear from other lesser shows. Of course Sir Justyn was present with his falconers, hounds, knights, archers, gonners, squires and ladies and will be again next year.

Russian Rulers iPhone App - Mon, 12 Jul 2010
Don’t ask me how, but I now have an iPhone app for my Russian Rulers Podcast.  Just go to the iTunes store, look under apps and search for Russian Rulers Podcast and there it is. It is only $1.99 and I get a percentage which helps defray the costs of all the books I’ve been [...]

Who was the Last Queen of Hawaii? - Mon, 12 Jul 2010
Born in 1838, Lili'uokalani became the queen of Hawaii in 1891. Unfortunately, she was destined to be Hawaii's last monarch. Listen in and learn how Hawaii became a state in this podcast.

028- Taking Stock - Fri, 09 Jul 2010

902 Baden-Powell and Mafeking - Fri, 09 Jul 2010

902 Baden-Powell and Mafeking - Fri, 09 Jul 2010

AHOW: 070 Hoa Hakananai'a Easter Island Statue 9 Jul 2010 - Fri, 09 Jul 2010
Moai statue from the Island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, looks at one of the most instantly recognisable sculptures in the world: a giant stone carving from Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean. Why were these deeply mysterious objects made and why were many ultimately toppled over? Internationally-renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and Steve Hooper, an expert on the arts of the Pacific, both respond to this monumental work of devotion.

AHOW: 069 Statue of Huastec Goddess 8 Jul 2010 - Thu, 08 Jul 2010
Stone statue made in Mexico and associated with two goddesses. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor examines a sandstone sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of present-day Mexico. The figure stands bare breasted with hands folded over her stomach, wearing a remarkable fan-shaped headdress. This Huastec mother-goddess also became associated with the later Aztec goddess of sexuality and fertility, Tlazolteotl.

Kamehameha The Great - Wed, 07 Jul 2010
Born shortly after the appearance of Halley's comet over Hawai'i in 1758, Kamehameha was hailed as the king who would unite the Hawai'ian islands. But how did he turn this prophecy into reality, and what happened to him in the end? Tune in and learn more.

AHOW: 068 Shiva and Parvati Sculpture 7 Jul 2010 - Wed, 07 Jul 2010
Indian temple statue of divine Hindu couple, Shiva and Parvati. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, discusses a magnificent stone sculpture showing two of the most beloved and familiar figures of Hinduism. The vehicles of the deities, a bull and a lion, and their children sit at their feet, while a host of supporting musicians and attendants swirl around their heads. But how images like this help cement the relationship between deity and devotee?

AHOW: 067 Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy 6 Jul 2010 - Tue, 06 Jul 2010
Icon from Constantinople showing the Triumph of Orthodoxy. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, tells the story of the overthrow of iconoclasm and the restoration of holy images in AD 843, a moment of triumph for the Orthodox branch of the Christian church. This icon shows the annual festival of orthodoxy celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent, with historical figures of that time and a famous depiction of the Virgin Mary.

What really happened on Bloody Sunday? - Mon, 05 Jul 2010
In 1972 the tension between the United Kingdom and the Irish Republican Army rose to a fever pitch as the British Army and Irish protestors clashed. Learn more about the contentious partition of Ireland -- and Bloody Sunday -- in this podcast.

AHOW: 066 Holy Thorn Reliquary 5 Jul 2010 - Mon, 05 Jul 2010
Christian reliquary from medieval Europe. Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, examines an object designed to connect with Christ himself. He tells the story of this highly ornate reliquary which was made to house a thorn from the crown of thorns placed on Christ’s head at the crucifiction. Sister Benedicta Ward and the Archbishop of Leeds, the Right Rev Arthur Roche, help explain the powerful tradition of relic worship.

AHOW: 065 Taino Ritual Seat 2 Jul 2010 - Fri, 02 Jul 2010
Wooden seat carved in the shape of an ancestor spirit by the Taino, one of the pre-European, native Caribbean peoples. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, tells the story of a beautifully carved four-legged stool which has survived the destruction of the Caribbean culture that produced it. Its long shape and wide-eyed face probably belonged to a chief, or 'cacique', of the Taino people who originated in South America and populated the whole region.

Cookfires - Thu, 01 Jul 2010
This week is a nice long episode on cookfires. We were asked for more detail on the making and keeping of fires for cooking so we’ll tell you about: • fire starting, and building a bed of coals • Equipment including wood types, bases, tools and more • keeping a fire going, and putting that fire out Musical Interlude: [...]

Kett a Move On - Thu, 01 Jul 2010
Some inconveniently placed hedges cause a Rebellion!

AHOW: 064 The David Vases 1 Jul 2010 - Thu, 01 Jul 2010
A pair of vases from the Yuan dynasty in China, made from instantly-recognisable blue and white porcelain. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, describes the history of porcelain and the use of these vases in a temple setting. Historian Craig Clunas talks about the volatile world of Yuan China and writer Jenny Uglow tries to put her finger on why we find Chinese porcelain so appealing.