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Season 2 Episode 78
I’m going to wrap up the discussion of the development of regional cultures with a talk on an omnipresent (yet often ignored) influence on all of hum…
13 years ago
Cliques: How the In Crowd Created Our Culture
Season 2 Episode 77
Ok, when we last left off, we were talking about a new class of elites in sub-roman britain. A group of individuals we identify as anglo saxons and k…
13 years ago
Developing Class
Season 2 Episode 76
Today we start with a death. Wihtgar, brother of beloved Stuff, warrior, conqueror of Cerdic’s-Ore, and ruler of the Isle of Wight died in 544. Or di…
13 years ago
Cerdic and Cynric: A Story of... well... Probably Farmers
Season 2 Episode 75
Alright, so when we left off, Cerdic and his son had recently arrived on the island and the Battle of Mons Badonicus had just taken place. So that’s …
13 years, 1 month ago
When Neighbors Attack: A Story of "Kings"
Season 2 Episode 74
Right, so here we are right in the middle of all the drama and bloodshed that has been called the Anglo Saxon invasion. We have famous names such as …
13 years, 1 month ago
And This Gives You Power Over Me?
Season 2 Episode 73
Ok, it’s been a while since we’ve spoken about the story. Instead, we’ve been chatting about the culture and the people, we’ve been speaking about di…
13 years, 1 month ago
Staffordshire Hoard: Wrapping Up with Kevin Leahy
Season 2 Episode 72
Today we’re wrapping up the Staffordshire Hoard project. We have been given an amazing amount of depth and detail thanks to the wonderful experts who…
13 years, 1 month ago
Staffordshire Hoard: Psychopathic Peacocks with David Symons
Season 2 Episode 71
Today we’re going to learn more about the context and the craftsmanship of the Hoard. I think this will help shed some light on what makes this find …
13 years, 1 month ago
Staffordshire Hoard: Interpretation with Cathy Shingler
Season 2 Episode 70
Today we have more from Cathy Shingler! Now that we’ve heard about the discovery of the Hoard and how it has been excavated and preserved, we’re goin…
13 years, 1 month ago
Staffordshire Hoard: Conservation with Deborah Cane
Season 2 Episode 69
Today we’re chatting with Deborah Cane about how the Hoard is being preserved for future generations. Some of this stuff is cutting edge work. I hope…
13 years, 2 months ago