Peopling the Past
Chelsea A.M. Gardner, Carolyn Laferrière, Melissa Funke
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Peopling the Past episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Peopling the Past for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Peopling the Past episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
08/10/21 • 31 min
The sights, smells, and sounds of an ancient Roman bakery might surprise you...in this episode, historian and archaeologist Dr. Jared Benton joins the show to tell us all about the economics of ancient Roman bread-baking, from the household level to industrial-scale production. Come break bread with us as we talk about capitalism, social classes, Ostia, Djemila, and...donkeys!
06/01/21 • 32 min
In the Season 2 premiere episode, Dr. Elizabeth Greene joins Chelsea and Melissa to talk about the archaeological remains of Roman shoes from the site of Vindolanda on Hadrian's Wall in present-day England. Why do shoes survive here, and what can they tell us about the men, women, and children who lived at this military fort hundreds of years ago? Listen to find out!
11/17/20 • 33 min
In this episode, Susan Matheson joins us to speak about representations of old age and the elderly in Greek art.
Living in a Material World: Jennifer Stager and Technicolour Statues
Peopling the Past
11/10/20 • 33 min
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Stager discusses her work on Greek art, polychromy, and materiality.
Building a Mystery: Festival Processions with Laura Gawlinski
Peopling the Past
10/06/20 • 34 min
In this episode, Dr. Laura Gawlinksi joins us to discuss her work on religious processions, ancient dress, inscriptions, and the festival at Andania.
Introducing Peopling the Past
Peopling the Past
09/11/20 • 11 min
Join your hosts Dr. Carolyn M. Laferrière and Dr. Chelsea A.M. Gardner for an introduction to Peopling the Past.
This season, we'll take listeners for a journey through under-explored aspects of material culture and everyday life in ancient Greece. Follow us on our website, peoplingthepast.com, on Twitter @peoplingthepast with #peoplingpodcast, on our Instagram at peoplingthepast, and on our Facebook page Peopling the Past.
05/31/22 • 33 min
Welcome to the first ever LIVE episode of Peopling the Past! Join our featured expert, Dr. Natalie Swain, and hosts Drs. Chelsea Gardner and Melissa Funke, for the premiere of our season on Women in the Ancient Mediterranean. Dr. Swain is an expert on the reception of Classics in modern comics and during this episode we discuss how ancient women, both real and mythological, figure into comics of the 20th and 21st centuries. You will hear about well-known favourites like Wonder Woman, but you'll also have a chance to learn about newer comics, like Lore Olympus, Nubia, and Three. Together, we chat about how some awesome new re-tellings of ancient stories by more diverse authors are changing the landscape of traditional comics.
A special thanks to our audience, the students at the University of Winnipeg, for listening in and taking part in the live Q&A you'll hear at the end of the episode! It's a truly WONDERful time!
06/07/22 • 30 min
In today's episode, our featured guest Dr. Tara Mulder tells us all about the oldest profession in the world: midwifery! Listen in on a discussion between Dr. Mulder and hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke that covers the sights, sounds, smells, and experiences of childbirth in ancient Rome, from the perspective of professional midwives. We look at a gravestone of a known midwife and talk about training and approaches to the birthing process. Dr. Mulder brings a unique perspective to the conversation, as she herself the daughter of a professional midwife! Don't miss it, this is an episode that definitely delivers!
Nevertheless, She Persisted: Boudicca and Imperial Resistance with Caitlin Gillespie
Peopling the Past
06/21/22 • 32 min
What can we say about Boudicca, one of the most famous women from the ancient world? Who was she, and was she even real? Why is she still so important to us today? Listen in as Dr. Caitlin Gillespie joins Chelsea and Melissa to discuss what we (think we) know about this powerful resistance fighter and how her actions against the imperial Roman army still resonate with modern women in the 21st century.
Making Waves in the Aegean: Lana Radloff and the Milesian Seascape
Peopling the Past
11/24/20 • 30 min
In this episode, Dr. Lana Radloff speaks about seascapes, the ancient sensory experience of the Mediterranean, and the ancient city of Miletus.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Peopling the Past have?
Peopling the Past currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Peopling the Past cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Classics, Exploration, Visual Arts, History, Canada, Knowledge, Archaeology, Adventure, Podcasts, Education, Arts and Travel.
What is the most popular episode on Peopling the Past?
The episode title 'Seize the Clay: Pottery Workshops in Sagalassos with Elizabeth Murphy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Peopling the Past?
The average episode length on Peopling the Past is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Peopling the Past released?
Episodes of Peopling the Past are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Peopling the Past?
The first episode of Peopling the Past was released on Sep 11, 2020.
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