Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast

Sovereign Hill Education

Sovereign Hill is an outdoor, activated museum in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. We tell the exciting story of the Australian goldrushes. These podcasts feature experts exploring topical themes in Victorian and goldrush history.

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Queen Victoria's Wedding

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08/17/11 • 6 min

Sovereign Hill Historian, Anna Kyi, discusses George Hayter's painting The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A lithograph of this painting can be found in the Charlie Napier Hotel dining room. Anna discusses the courtship, wedding and married life of this famous couple. Music by Men O' the Hill.

Songs of the Goldfields

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08/15/11 • 41 min

Dr. Terence Fitzsimons is Sovereign Hill's Honorary Musicologist and a member of the resident band Men'O The Hill. Terence possesses a passion for the music of the 1850s and an understanding of the origins and contemporary meanings of individual songs. In this podcast he explores the history of the goldrushes through song.

Settlers and Songs

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08/15/11 • 31 min

Sovereign Hill's Honorary Musicologist, Dr. Terence Fitzsimons presents this wonderful insight into early immigration to the Port Phillip District, Victoria.

Why Ballarat is not a Ghost Town

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08/19/11 • 5 min

Author and Historian, Doug Bradby discusses the different phases of mining in Ballarat to explain why this city did not become a ghost town after the first rush to find gold. Doug is the author of the Seriously Weird History of Australia series.

Alcohol on the Goldfields

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08/16/11 • 9 min

In August 2010 Sovereign Hill's CEO, Jeremy Johnson, delivered this entertaining presentation at the University of Ballarat Beer Awards. Jeremy explores some of the laws and vices surrounding alcohol on the Victorian goldfields.

What Made Victoria Different

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08/16/11 • 29 min

Sovereign Hill has initiated an annual lecture series about local history in honour of Professor Weston Bate OAM. In this lecture, Weston Bate himself discusses "What made Victoria Different".

Catholic Education in Ballarat

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08/16/11 • 6 min

Author and Historian Jill Blee speaks about early Catholic Schools on the Ballarat Diggings. The recording contains some wonderful quotes about the poor standards and the hardships faced by students and teachers alike. Music by Men o' the Hill. Quotes by Barry Kay.

Easter Traditions

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08/16/11 • 7 min

In this podcast Sovereign Hill Historian Jan Croggon and Honorary Musicologist Terence FitzSimons talk and sing about the fascinating world of old Easter traditions.

The Relief of Lucknow

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08/17/11 • 8 min

Sovereign Hill's Deputy CEO and Museums Director Tim Sullivan explains the story behind a wonderful artwork called The Relief of Lucknow painted by Thomas Jones Barker. He explains the nature of British colonial rule in India and the horror of the Indian muntiny. The painting depicts Bristish troops relieving Lucknow after a three month siege by 10,000 rebels. A print of the painting can be found in the New York Bakery at Sovereign Hill. Music by Men O' the Hill.

Qatre Bras

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08/17/11 • 5 min

Sovereign Hill Historian, Jan Croggon, takes us on a fascinating voyage into a painting called Quatre Bras by Lady Butler. It tells the story of a huge battle that took place two days before the battle of Waterloo, a battle that shaped modern European history. A print of this artwork can be found in the Charlie Napier Hotel at Sovereign Hill. Music by Men O' the Hill.

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How many episodes does Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast have?

Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Australia, History, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast?

The episode title 'Why Ballarat did not become a ghost town' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast?

The average episode length on Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast is 14 minutes.

When was the first episode of Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast?

The first episode of Sovereign Hill Education's Podcast was released on Aug 15, 2011.

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