Ovinology

Madeline Rosenberg
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Between 9,000 and 11,000 years ago, man and sheep joined forces. Together they have conquered the world, and today they contribute more than you think! Ovinology tells the story of sheep through a mix of history, philosophy, religion, science, and legend.

  1. 10/02/2023

    Let's Get Dirty!

    Soil health is the third leg of our grazing triangle! Learn more than you ever expected about dirt, top soil, and how plants grow! Grass-fed Cattle by Julius Reuchelhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0929139320306302https://www.fs.usda.gov/nac/assets/documents/agroforestrynotes/an46si09.pdf Flora Funga Podcast

    20 min

  2. 08/30/2023

    The Fair

    We were supposed to discuss soil this week, and I promise we'll get to it. However, last week was our last KY State Fair and I want to share why. Sources include: https://kystatefair.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/06/Livestock-2023-6.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_fair https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentucky_State_Fair

    32 min

  3. 08/14/2023

    What Is Grazing, Anyway?

    Sources: https://www.fao.org/livestock-systems/global-distributions/sheep/en/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruminant Grass-fed Cattle by Julius Reuchel patreon.com/ovinology

    13 min

  4. SEASON 2, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Season Two Sneak Peak

    A new season of Ovinology is coming soon! We'll look at sheep in their Villain Era and explore how they've transformed into Heroes! Check out additional media available at https://www.patreon.com/ovinology! Thanks to changes on the Patreon platform, I'm now able to offer the Ovinology shepherding courses to patrons - no more high-priced Teachable subscriptions!! There's free content as well, so check it out and get caught up on back episodes before this season begins!

    2 min
  5. Juneteenth

    06/20/2020

    Juneteenth

    WARNING: there is some language in this episode that I would not normally use. It is quoted primary source. This Juneteenth episode explores clothing and textiles of the 18th and 19th century, pertaining to enslaved people. University of Nebraska 2000 African American Women: Plantation Textile Production From 1750-1830 Karen Hampton, Textile Society of America https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1769&context=tsaconf https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48624937 16 June 2019 Slavery: Welsh Weavers “Implicated in US Slave Trade” Neil Prior https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1678&context=tsaconf Slave Cloth and Clothing Slaves: Craftsmanship, Commerce, and Industry Madelyn Shaw https://www.mesdajournal.org/2012/slave-cloth-clothing-slaves-craftsmanship-commerce-industry/ Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/faculty_archives/mountain_slavery/livestoc.htm Wilma A. Dunaway: Slavery and Emancipation in the Mountain South: Evidence, Sources, and Methods, Virginia Tech Library. Wilma also has a book through Cambridge University Print entitled “The African-American Family in Slavery and Emancipation”, in which she details women’s roles in dyeing and textile production. https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=3981&context=nrj http://www.wessyngton.com/blog/2009/08/surnames-used-by-african-american-slaves/ Wessyngton Plantation, John F. Baker Jr., Tennessee Hirelings: African American Workers and Free Labor in Early Maryland, Jennifer Hull Dorsey https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/ READ THEM! And then do self-care, because it's really hard. Music at the end is Lift Every Voice and Sing, performed by Spelman College Glee Club and arranged by Roland M. Carter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    57 min
  6. Sheep of the Shire

    03/23/2020

    Sheep of the Shire

    This week we'll travel to the western border of England, where Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire meet, to learn about the gentle and prolific Shropshire sheep. Ovinology is still open for business on Teespring and Patreon. PLEASE follow CDC guidelines and make the world a better place by staying home! You can order various sheepy sundries through us, which were inventoried and stored prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and are thus safe. https://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/origin-of-the-breed/ https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/shropshire See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    13 min
  7. Cinnamon Roost Farm

    03/06/2020

    Cinnamon Roost Farm

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinnamonroost Instagram: @cinnamonroost Website: www.cinnamonroost.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    59 min
  8. Sonoran Desert Dyed Fiber

    02/26/2020

    Sonoran Desert Dyed Fiber

    A puppy named Mac, a dyer named Cheryl, and yarns dyed exclusively with plants from Arizona! What's not to love? Be sure to check out extra photos on Instagram: @ovinology https://www.facebook.com/SonoranDesertDyedFibers/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    41 min
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Between 9,000 and 11,000 years ago, man and sheep joined forces. Together they have conquered the world, and today they contribute more than you think! Ovinology tells the story of sheep through a mix of history, philosophy, religion, science, and legend.

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  • Creator
    Madeline Rosenberg
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Madeline Rosenberg
  • Show Website
    Ovinology