A unique storytelling podcast about Scottish history, the people and places who made it. Hosted by Michael Park.
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Do you want to know more about Scottish history? This podcast will help you discover what made our wee nation into what it is today.
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The Scottish History Podcast is a podcast dedicated to all things Scottish History by an experienced Scottish tour guide. www.scothistorypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast series brought to you by the Scottish Centre for Global History in association with the University of Dundee. Through our research workshops and editorial podcasts, we aim to democratise Global History and give a public platform to postgraduate research. You can see our full list of history blogs and academic resources at globalhistory.org.uk If you'd like to contribute a blog post or take part in a virtual research workshop, please contact us via email at SCGH@dundee.ac.uk or via ...
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The Scientist & The CIA - MK ULTRA & The Sleep Room [REDUX]
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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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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. You can also support us on Patreon via the link. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain.…
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Robert Burns & The Rosamond
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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. You can also support us on Patreon via the link. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by David Allan. Music b…
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Robert Burns’ Brain - Proving Phrenology With The Bard’s Bones (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1834. Can you learn how the human mind works by massaging the decomposing skull of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns? The Dumfries Burns Club certainly seem to think so... 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.…
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Robert Burns & His Best Friend’s Legal Problems (Rebroadcast)
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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. Y…
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Third Degree Burns - How Bad Was Robert Burns? (Rebroadcast)
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Robert Burns was one of the great poets of his age, a Scottish hero, our national Bard and the toast of high society throughout his short career. This story isn't about him - not completely anyway. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS Ae Fond Kiss is performed by Ca…
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Quintinshill - On Board Britain’s Worst Railway Disaster
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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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138CE - Life on Hadrian’s Wall (with Max Miller from Tasting History with Max Miller)
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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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Digging Up Money with Burke & Hare (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1828 and medical science is advancing fast, but the best way to learn about anatomy is to see it in the flesh. That's where the Resurrectionists come in. Burke and Hare can get you a steady supply of bodies... as long as you never ask where they come from. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also su…
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Corned Beef - When Typhoid Came To Aberdeen (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1964. Aberdeen is in the grip of a disease that has the potential to wipe out its population. But where did it come from... and what can be done? Check out all of our social media, websites and support us by clicking here. CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Music by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mowat.…
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The Poisoned Isle - When The British Government Tested Anthrax In Scotland (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1942. On Gruinard Island, in a bay about halfway between Gairloch and Ullapool, a flock of sheep are dying for the war effort. We're still working on making new episodes. Please accept our apologies for the delay! Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written,…
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EP 82 - Portree & Trotternish Peninsula
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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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Washington’s Real Right Hand Man - General Hugh Mercer (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1777 and an army surgeon from Pitsligo in Aberdeenshire is bleeding in an orchard. You're not Alexander Hamilton: you're Hugh Mercer, George Washington's right hand man. Happy Independence Day to our American pals! Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written…
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It is 1775. Do not throw away your shot. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. ---- CREDITS Scotland is written and produced by Michael Park and is a production of Be Quiet Media. Additional voices for this episode were performed by Chris Moriarty. The music for every episod…
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Gentleman Johnny - Scotland’s Legendary Safecracker (Rebroadcast)
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It is 1944 and there is a burglar in Rome's German embassy. But that's not his whole deal... not by a long-shot. 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. Music and Additional Voices by Mitch Bain. Illustrations by Jamie Mow…
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EP 81 - Duirinish & Waternish Pt.2
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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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Anoraks & Airwaves - How Radio Came To Scotland
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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
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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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Graduate Research: Alex Sessa on Jane Haining and Holocaust Memory in Scotland
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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
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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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Riot Act - The Battle of George Square (Rebroadcast)
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Today marks 104 years since the Battle of George Square took place in Glasgow. It is 1919. Troops are on the streets of Glasgow to quell a potential Communist uprising. What happened? The Riot Act happened. CREDITS The Voice of the Riot Act is Paul Houlihan The score was written by the human Fialka cipher, Mitch Bain. This episode wouldn't be possi…
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EP 79 - The Minginish Peninsula
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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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Robert Burns & His Best Friend’s Legal Problems
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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. Y…
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Stealing the Stone of Destiny (Rebroadcast)
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It is Christmas Eve 1950. You're about to break into Westminster Abbey to 'liberate' a symbol of Scottish pride. You're about to steal the Stone of Scone. This episode was first released in December 2020. Don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and check out our social media here. You can also support us on Patreon here. CREDITS: Written, produced and n…
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Graduate Research: Dorothée Boulanger on Angolan Postcolonial Literature
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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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