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Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places?
In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future.
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Episode 282 - Life as a medieval nun
Épisode 282
jeudi 29 août 2024 • Durée 01:10:35
Nuns played an important part in Anglo-Saxon religion and society, and remained integral to English religious, social, political and economic life for the rest of the Middle Ages. But what was daily life like, why did women choose to become nuns, and what happened to nunneries following the Dissolution? To find out more, we're joined by senior properties historian Dr Michael Carter and professor of medieval history Janet Burton.
To discover more about women and monasticism, go to: www.english-heritage.org.uk/abbeys
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Episode 281 - Harry Hotspur and Warkworth Castle
Épisode 281
jeudi 22 août 2024 • Durée 01:05:29
Sir Henry 'Hotspur' Percy (1364–1403) was the most admired knight of his time. He fought in several campaigns against the Scots and the French during the Hundred Years' War, was a prime mover behind the deposition of Richard II, rebelled against Henry IV and was featured in plays by Shakespeare. Here to discuss his remarkable life is properties historian Dr William Wyeth.
To find out more about Warkworth Castle, go to: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/warkworth/
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Episode 273 - Pandemic: how the Black Death ravaged medieval England
Épisode 273
jeudi 27 juin 2024 • Durée 01:01:05
This week, we’re looking back at the origins and effects of a global pandemic that shook the medieval world. Joining us on our journey back to the 1340s, when the Black Death started to claim its first victims in England, is Professor of Later Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, Mark Bailey. We discover its causes, how it swept across Europe and its legacy in England today.
To learn more about the history of our medieval monasteries, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/abbeys-and-priories
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Episode 183 - Revenants and Remains: using the dead to bring medieval monasteries back to life
jeudi 6 octobre 2022 • Durée 49:24
As the autumn nights draw in and our thoughts turn to chilling tales of death, darkness and the afterlife, we’re joined by Senior Properties Historian Dr Michael Carter to discuss historical beliefs about the supernatural and commemoration, and their significance to monastic sites in English Heritage's care.
Learn about ghost-story-loving monks, the Gothic imagination and a new series of free events that will use the dead to bring the past vividly back to life for today’s visitors.
To find out more or book one of the upcoming Revenants and Remains events, go to www.revenantsandremains.mmu.ac.uk
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Episode 182 - Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan
jeudi 29 septembre 2022 • Durée 40:54
Join us for a sneak preview of the latest special exhibition at Stonehenge, which reveals the surprising parallels between our most famous Neolithic monument and the stone circles created in Japan at Isedotai and Ōyu during the same period.
Talking us through the similarities – and differences – are Interpretation Manager Melanie Coussens and Dr Simon Kaner, the executive director of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Plus, we reveal the must-see exhibits, the colourful characters that have been created to guide visitors and what the objects in the exhibition tell us about prehistoric life at Stonehenge.
To find out more or plan your visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge
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Episode 181 - The surprising history of Wellington Arch
jeudi 22 septembre 2022 • Durée 51:05
This week, we’re joined by Senior Properties Historian Steven Brindle to discuss the story of one of London’s more usual landmarks – the Wellington Arch.
Discover why it was built, how it came to be in one of the capital’s most coveted locations and why it’s giant quadriga sculpture courted controversy. We’ll also reveal the many ways it has been used over the last 200 years and what you can expect to find during a visit today.
To find out more about the Wellington Arch or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wellington-arch
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Episode 180 - 1066 and all that: the rise, reign and fall of Harold Godwinson
jeudi 8 septembre 2022 • Durée 01:12:00
As we prepare to recreate the events of the Battle of Hastings, we’re profiling the man who lost on that battlefield in 1066. A man who (if you believe a certain tapestry) was killed by an arrow to the eye. Here to talk about the rise, reign and fall of Harold Godwinson is historian, author and expert on the middle ages, Dr Marc Morris.
Plus, we’re joined by English Heritage Event Manager Diana Evans to find out what you can expect to see at this year’s re-enactment.
To plan a visit to 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, or book your place at this year’s event, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/battle
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Episode 179 - Bringing in the harvest at Brodsworth Hall and Leigh Court Barn
jeudi 1 septembre 2022 • Durée 50:23
As summer turns to autumn and harvest time approaches, we’re joined by curator of collections and interiors Eleanor Matthews and properties curator Winn Scutt to learn about the agricultural history of two very different properties – Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire and Leigh Court Barn in Worcestershire. Join us to discover how they were farmed, what working life at both sites was like and what would have been happening here during harvest time.
To discover more about Brodsworth Hall or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth.
To discover more about Leigh Court Barn or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/leigh-court-barn.
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Episode 178 - Restormel Castle and the Duchy of Cornwall
jeudi 25 août 2022 • Durée 59:21
This week, we’re joined by Head Properties Curator Dr Jeremy Ashbee, to explore the history of Restormel Castle in Cornwall.
Standing in ruins surrounded by beautiful countryside in a valley with views down to the River Fowey, Restormel is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. We discuss who built it, how it was used, its royal visitors and its links with the Duchy of Cornwall.
To discover more about Restormel Castle or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/restormel
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Episode 177 - Ask the experts: everything you want to know about the Romans
jeudi 18 août 2022 • Durée 01:03:21
This week, we’re joined by Properties Historian, Dr Andrew Roberts, and Curator of Hadrian's Wall, Dr Frances McIntosh, to answer all of your questions about the Romans. Discover why the Romans never conquered all the British Isles, how long it took to get a letter to Rome from Hadrian’s Wall, whether Romans ever really used urine as a mouthwash and much more!
To discover more about life in Roman Britain, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/romans
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