Bedste Scottish History-podcasts (2024)

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Live from the Traverse Theatre 53:25

3d ago53:25

53:25

The final episode of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays features a live discussion recorded on Monday October 28 at the Traverse Theatre. What have been the most remarkable Scottish plays of the last decade? How hard is it to produce new drama right now? And what can be done about it? All this and more is explored by the critic Mark Fisher, t…

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Black Watch 51:58

9d ago51:58

51:58

Episode six of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Gregory Burke's 2006 play Black Watch. What happened in Scottish theatre after Scottish devolution in 1997 and the reconvening of the Scottish parliament in 1999? How did the National Theatre of Scotland come into being? How did it achieve such incredible, international success with…

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Passing Places 45:22

17d ago45:22

45:22

Episode five of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Stephen Greenhorn's 1997 play Passing Places. What happened when Glasgow became European City of Culture in 1990? What influence did that have on Scottish theatre? How did a new generation of playwrights grapple with Scotland's post-industrial identity? What happened when they went…

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Losing Venice 37:59

24d ago37:59

37:59

Episode Four of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Jo Clifford's 1985 play Losing Venice. What happened in Scottish theatre in the 1980s? How was the country's staunch opposition to Margaret Thatcher expressed on stage? How did a new generation of boundary-breaking playwrights emerge at the Traverse Theatre? What happened when arts…

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The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil 47:15

1M ago47:15

47:15

Episode Three of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on John McGrath and 7:84's 1973 play The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil. What happened in Scottish theatre in the 1950s and 1960s? How did Scottish drama explode in the 1970s? What role did 7:84 play? What happens in The Cheviot, The Stag And The Black, Black Oil, and why…

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Men Should Weep 43:43

1M ago43:43

43:43

Episode Two of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Ena Lamont Stewart's 1947 play Men Should Weep. What did theatre look like in the nineteenth century? What role did amateur activity play in Scottish drama in the early twentieth century? What did Glasgow Unity Theatre do? Who was Ena Lamont Stewart? How did she write a classic piec…

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A Satire Of The Three Estates 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

Episode One of A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays focuses on Sir David Lyndsay's sixteenth-century play A Satire Of The Three Estates. What did theatre look like in pre-Reformation Scotland? Who was David Lyndsay? Why did he write A Satire Of The Three Estates? What makes it such a remarkable play? And what came next, after the Reformation? A…

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Coming soon: A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays 2:30

2M ago2:30

2:30

Episode One arrives Monday 28 October! Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today. Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recordi…

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The Scientist & The CIA - MK ULTRA & The Sleep Room [REDUX] 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

It is 1959. You're at the mercy of Dr Ewen Cameron, his Sleep Room at the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal, Canada, and Subproject 68 of something you'd never heard of called MKULTRA. This episode is a remake of an episode we first put out in 2021. The original will stay on our feed as it works in a different way to this one. CW: This episode c…

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138CE - Life on Hadrian’s Wall (with Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller) 12:00

6M ago12:00

12:00

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Michael is joined by Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller to talk about what life would have been like for ordinary soldiers living on Hadrian's Wall, and how the uncertainty that came with his death might have affected them. This episode is part one of a three parter - so make sure to subsc…

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Robert Burns & The Rosamond 15:17

6M ago15:17

15:17

It is 1792. Robert Burns is about to single-handedly storm a ship full of smugglers and kickstart the French Revolution... or is he? Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan. Music by Mitch Bain. A special version of 'The Deil's Aw…

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Quintinshill - On Board Britain’s Worst Railway Disaster 12:21

7M ago12:21

12:21

It is 22nd May 1915. Just before 6.50am. The troop special from Larbert is taking troops, mocked by politicians and Lord Kitchener himself, to the front lines at Gallipoli. But as it reaches Quintinshill, just outside Gretna, something happens that will change the course of history. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media …

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A Short Story About A Monck & A Leaky Ship 8:34

7M ago8:34

8:34

It is 1651. General George Monck just can't stop turning heel... and today he's got Stirling Castle in his sights. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain.Af Be Quiet Media

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Anoraks & Airwaves - How Radio Came To Scotland 15:00

8M ago15:00

15:00

It is 1923. A temporary radio station has been set up to sell car radios to the great and good of Glaswegian society. But it's more important than that. This is the first time Scotland has had a proper radio station. And it's going to change everything... Graham Stewart lends his expertise as we explore the impact of 2BP on the nascent BBC. His boo…

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The Clyde’s Forgotten Tragedy - The SS Daphne 15:40

8M ago15:40

15:40

It is 1883. The River Clyde in Glasgow is a hive of activity as yet another ship gets ready to launch. The SS Daphne is a simple steamer, but her story will go down as one of the greatest tragedies on British soil. Michael takes a trip to Craigton Cemetery in Glasgow to remember the victims in this episode of Scotland - a podcast all about Scottish…

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Robert Burns & His Best Friend’s Legal Problems 19:17

9M ago19:17

19:17

It's almost Burns Night which means that it's time for us to check in with the Bard. This time we travel back to 1785 and we find Robert Burns' best friend Gavin Hamilton in a bit of a legal pickle with some irate clergymen. This is the true story behind Holy Willie's Prayer. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. C…

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Jim Clark - The Fastest Man on Earth 16:00

9M ago16:00

16:00

In the sixties there were loads of famous names in motorsport. Hill, Moss, Surtees, Von Trips... but none of them could come close to the quiet Scottish farmer from Berwickshire who took Formula 1 by storm. Meet Jim Clark - the Fastest Man on Earth in this episode of Scotland - A Scottish History Podcast. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and chec…

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EP 82 - Portree & Trotternish Peninsula 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

20:36

In this episode we finally finish our road trip around Skye. Completing the journey we head to Portree, Uig, Fairy Glen, Museum of Island Life, Duntulm, Quiraing, Staffin, Kilt Rock and The Old Man of Storr. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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EP 81 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.2 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

O.M.G, look who is back! So sorry for the lack of episodes folks, it's all explained in the episode so hopefully this finds you well. This episode we focus on Waternish (mainly) on the Isle of Skye featuring Hallin, Trumpan and Stein. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Graduate Research: Alex Sessa on Jane Haining and Holocaust Memory in Scotland 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

Dr Alex Sessa discusses his doctoral research on Jane Haining, the Scottish missionary who died during the Holocaust. Alex elaborates on the findings of his research, his methodologies, the popular memories of Miss Haining and the wider state of Holocaust remembrance in Scotland. He also discusses his own public history work with the Imperial War M…

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EP 80 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.1 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

On this episode, we continue travelling around Skye onto the Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas. This one was a bit of a monster, so here is Part 1, tune in next time for part 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 79 - The Minginish Peninsula 15:40

2y ago15:40

15:40

In this episode, we journey around the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. Taking in the fairie pools, Glenbrittle and Talisker distillery. http://scothistorypod.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod scothistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Graduate Research: Dorothée Boulanger on Angolan Postcolonial Literature 32:56

2y ago32:56

32:56

Dorothee Boulanger discusses her PhD research on post-colonial Angolan literature. She outlines the findings of her book, Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial Literature, which explores the relationship between history, politics and literature in Angola. Dorothee highlights the need for a more nuanced understandin…

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Graduate Research: Siobhan Amelia Smith on the role of the UN in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean Decolonisation 29:52

2y ago29:52

29:52

Siobhan Amelia Smith, a PhD student at the European University Institute in Italy discusses her research on the role of the United Nations in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean decolonization. She highlights the crisis of decolonisation within the UN, the contested claims between white minority power in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean nationalist parties and the ro…

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Frédéric Spillemaeker on Latin American Wars of Independence in Venezuela and Colombia 26:54

2y ago26:54

26:54

Frédéric Spillemaeker of the French Institute of Andean Studies in Bogota, discusses his PhD research on the wars of independence in Venezuela and Colombia. He highlights the contributions of the guerilla fighters during the conflicts and addresses the social divisions apparent during these wars. Spillemaeker also details his current post-doctoral …

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Graduate Research: Diana Mendez Rojas on Agricultural Knowledge in Mexico (1940-1980) 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

Diana Mendez Rojas shares her doctoral research on the growth agricultural knowledge in Mexico between 1940-1980. She focuses on fellowship winners, from the Rockefeller Foundation, and how their graduate experiences across the world influenced Mexico's knowledge and agricultural practice. Diana also talks about how this history links to the Green …

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The Darién Scheme (Remastered) 20:38

2y ago20:38

20:38

It is 1698. Desperate times call for desperate measures: and to save themselves from a full union with England, the Scottish Government is willing to roll the dice one last time. They're going to bet the house on a Scottish Empire in Central America. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on …

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Graduate Research: Niels Boender on Post-Colonial Kenya 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

PhD student Niels Boender discusses his project on reconciliation in post-colonial Kenya, the Migrated Archives and his work on the recent documentary A Very British Way of Torture.

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EP 78 - Luib to Sligachan 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

In this episode, we continue the road trip from Broadford toward Luib and to Sligachan! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 77 - Sleat - Isle of Skye 10:15

2+ y ago10:15

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This week we take a wee trip around the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye! http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories From A Railway Station 14:27

2+ y ago14:27

14:27

Three stories from St. Enoch Railway Station in Glasgow. From a horrible crash to spies in the Second World War, this is one of Scotland's most interesting stations. And it's in Gregory's Girl... kind of! Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & pro…

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Graduate Research: Chilean Rural History in the Late Nineteenth Century with Amie Campos 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

28:50

Amie Campos discusses her doctoral research on rural history in Chile in the 19th century. She elaborates on the state relationship with indigenous communities in the south of the country. Amie also tells us about her research experience in Chile. Finally, she shares her move out of academia and reflects on the PhD process.…

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EP 76 - Strath, pt2 - Isle of Skye 13:38

2+ y ago13:38

13:38

In part 2 of our Isle of Skye series, we talk about the town of Broadford and the Villages of Torrin and Elgol. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Graduate Research: British Radio Propaganda in East Africa during Decolonisation 29:54

2+ y ago29:54

29:54

Alex White talks about his doctoral research on British radio propaganda in East Africa during the decolonisation process.

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Death Ray - How Radar Was Born From Paranoia 12:00

2+ y ago12:00

12:00

It is 1935. The Nazis have a death ray, and all the British have is some guy from Brechin with a little thing called RADAR. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan & Stevie Whiteford. Music…

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Benjamin Smith on "The Dope" and Doing Latin American History in the UK 53:54

2+ y ago53:54

53:54

Benjamin summarises his book by highlighting his main arguments and sources for the project. He also discusses the reasons for writing a popular history. Thereafter, Benjamin talks about the experience of doing Latin American history in the UK. He shares his personal journey through the PhD in the UK, contrasts the UK and US system and elaborates o…

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EP 75 - Strath, pt1 - Isle of Skye 18:49

2+ y ago18:49

18:49

This week, we begin our "Road Trip" onto the Isle of Skye over the Skye Bridge and get as far as Breakish. http://scothistorypod.com scothistorypod@gmail.com http://patreon.com/scothistorypod http://breakishhorse.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Veronica Ehrenreich-Risner on "Bantu Authorities: Apartheid's System of Race and Ethnicity" 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

Veronica Ehrenreich-Risner discusses her book on Apartheid South Africa. She explains the Bantu Authorities System before discussing why the Apartheid state created it, how it operated, and how it adapted during the regime. Aran MacKinnon also joins the discussion to share his views on Veronica's work and discuss the topic of the Bantu Authorities …

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