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In this informal catch-up chat, Patrick, Katie and Lis question why historians are so reluctant to accept ghost stories as part of cultural heritage. Patrick tells Lis and Katie the surreal moment when he met one of our listeners in real life -
Patrick updates the gang about the surprising new skill he has to learn as he starts his PhD, Lis obsesses over her morbid love of cemetery history, and Katie details the perfect afternoon in London - a visit to the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Mu
A wave of controversy has overwhelmed the British Museum as the world has learned that 2,000 artifacts are MISSING from their collection - likely sold on the black market by one of the museum's own curators. This week, Lis and Katie explore the
Welcome to After School Archive Club! Each episode, four history lovers bring current topics, recent obsessions, and historic hot takes to the table - it's like a digital history club! This week, we're discussing our new brand, where we've been
Welcome to True Crime Time with Lis! In this solo episode, your favourite true crime girlie explores the bizarre history of Victorian "baby farms" and the bone chilling, real story of Amelia Dyer - a nurse-turned-serial killer who murdered 400
Patrick takes us back into the comic book realm with a fascinating look at X-Men and it's powerful take on histories of oppression and what it means to be true to yourself. Click HERE for Canadian Transgender resources and HERE for American re
So you're looking for some historical fiction recommendations? Look no further - the queen of history reads is here to help! Katie takes on a solo episode and breaks down her top ten historical fiction books that aren't Bridgerton (you'll thank
Museums are one of the most popular job destinations for historians, especially recent history grads, but there is a side to museum work that is seemingly swept under the rug time and time again. From volunteering to salaries and competition; K
ChatGTP has taken the world by storm, but is it a groundbreaking new technology or could it have serious implications for historians? Lis, Patrick, and Katie break down the mysterious guessing machines known as AI chat bots. Connect with Us!O
On the first episode of Season 4, Patrick, Robin, Katie, and Lis swap history horror stories from in-class trench foot to hilarious work encounters before diving into a discussion about the problems with learning history in high school. Do you
It's the end of season three and we are celebrating with the second annual Digital Dust Movie Night!! This year we watched The Green Knight, an epic re-imagining of the medieval Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. There's chiv
This week Patrick shares the incredible life of one of his personal heroes Bayard Rustin. A pioneer of the civil rights and non-violent affirmative action movement of the 1950s and '60s, Patrick explains why such a prolific activist is rarely r
Be sure to listen with the lights on! The Bell Witch is one of history's most baffling ghost stories, and we're bringing it to you live from beyond the veil in a very special Halloween spooktacular episode! Music: Haunted Houses by HoliznaCC0
This week Lis and Patrick are joined by Julia, a fellow public historian with a passion for fashion history! Julia walks us through 200 years of women's fashion and explores how clothing intersects with femininity and social standing - plus, ou
For all our OG Iliad fans, this one's for you! Katie and Robin explore three different Greek myths as told through three different art pieces to unearth what material culture can tell us about mythology and Greek life.Connect with Us!On Insta
Lis and Robin unpack the unbelievably crazy world of the Metaverse, NFTs, and Bitcoin and how it could change museums forever - is it the next best thing or the end of accessible history?Sources mentioned: Shamani Joshi, "What is the Metavers
Katie and Patrick take on the ultimate frontier to explore what Star Trek can tell us about race, gender, and social issues! Sources: The Take, How Did “Star Trek” Reflect 1960s Sentiments About War, Peace, and Other Social Issues?Bruce Fran
Robin and Lis discuss the controversial art of Emily Carr, a Canadian painter who captured Indigenous landmarks in British Columbia - but was she perpetuating a harmful narrative or aiding representation? Connect with Us!On Instagram @thedigi
August 1st is Emancipation Day for folks around the world who celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation of 1834 that banned slavery in the British colonies. Dr. Deirdre McCorkindale joins us to explain how was freedom celebrated in Canada amongs
Season 3 is here!! After a summer hiatus, we are back and better than ever! Katie, Lis, Patrick, and Robin share their thoughts on the new Elvis biopic, historical accuracy, and public history in movies - grab a fried peanut butter and banana s
The final part of our season two finale is finally here! Part two of Patrick's superhero takeover picks up with discussion of modern heroines that showcase powerful representations of gender - from Bat Girl to Gamora and everything in between!
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... the SEASON FINALE! That's right folks, we are wrapping up season two in style as Patrick takes us on a wild journey exploring the history of comic books and the women they represent. From villains like Cat Wom
This week we have a very special BONUS episode! Grab your favourite beverage and catch up with Lis, Katie, and Patrick who chat about life updates, superheroes, book recommendations, and more!Ukraine Support Resources: Donate to the Red Cross
The moment you have all been waiting for! It's time to rate some historical hotties!! This week Lis, Katie, Patrick, and Robin listened to your submissions for hot historical figures and rated them in an ultimate, hilarious (and at times ruthle
Have you ever tried desperately to understand the meaning behind a painting? Do you want to go to the museum and get more out of it than a couple aesthetic photos? Let us help! This episode is all about understanding art history, plus some tips
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