Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast

hillary van dyke

Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, where we explore cemeteries, memorial spaces, and the cultural traditions that shape how we remember the past. You can follow me on Instagram at @professorvandyke to continue the conversation or recommend a topic! Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and remember—every resting place has a story to tell.

  1. Leader Fentrice Driskell

    May 16

    Leader Fentrice Driskell

    My guest is Fentrice Driskell, who is sharing her legislative efforts related to historic cemeteries in Florida. Special Guests: Leader Fentrice Driskell, Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/leader-fentrice-driskell-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e13-a9c26b6daf88 References: Capital Soup. (2023, April 20). Leader Fentrice Driskell’s Abandoned Cemeteries Bill Unanimously Passes the Florida House. Capital Soup. Fentrice Driskell for State Senate. (n.d.).  Meet Fentrice. Fentrice Driskell for State Senate. https://fentriceforflorida.com/ Florida Division of Historical Resources. (2021). Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Task Force. Archaeology. https://dos.myflorida.com/historical/archaeology/human- remains/abandoned-cemeteries/abandoned-african-american-cemeteries-task-force/ Florida House of Representatives. (n.d.). Fentrice Driskell. Representatives. https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4745&LegislativeTermId=91 Florida House of Representatives. (2022). HB 4815- African American Cemetery Education Tampa Bay. Bills. https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=75435 Galo, A. (2022, March 24). Tampa lawmakers vow to push abandoned Black cemeteries bill in next session. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida- politics/2022/03/24/tampa-lawmakers-vow-to-push-abandoned-black-cemeteries-bill-in- next-session/ Hayes, K. (2022, March 12).  Legislature approves $750K for Tampa Bay education program on erased Black cemeteries. Florida Politics. https://floridapolitics.com/archives/507940-legislature-approves-750k-for-tampa-bay- education-program-on-erased-black-cemeteries/

    34 min
  2. Roman Ruins

    May 8

    Roman Ruins

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we’re expanding how we think about resting places by exploring Roman ruins around the world. Special Guests: Remy Thompson, Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/roman-ruins-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e12-cf60ba5d7fbe References Appleton, S. (2025, June 25). Traces of Ancient Rome in the Modern World. National Geographic. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/traces-ancient-rome-modern-world/ Bahn, P. (2023, August 10). Why Humans Have Always Been Fascinated With Their Ancient Past. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-books/2023/08/10/why-humans-have-always-been-fascinated-with-their-ancient-past/ Dick Buscher, L. (2025, June 25). In photos: The ancient Roman baths of Bath, England. LiveScience. https://www.livescience.com/29635-ancient-roman-baths-england.html Unesco. (n.d.) Archaeological Site of Volubilis.Unesco World Heritage Convention. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836/ Waxman, O.B.. (2023, September 2023) The Most Famous Historian of Rome on Why Men Are Obsessed. Time Magazine. https://time.com/6317735/men-roman-empire-mary-beard-history/

    33 min
  3. What Season 1 Taught Me

    Mar 4

    What Season 1 Taught Me

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. For the first episode of Season 2, I wanted to slow things down and look back before moving forward by thinking about the lessons from Season 1 with educational contributor Michelle Anderson.Special Guests: Michelle AndersonRead the episode summary here: ⁠https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/what-season-1-taught-me-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e11-eb9d93db40f8

    39 min
  4. The African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project

    12/29/2025

    The African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We are diving into the work of the African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project led by anthropologist Dr. Antoinette Jackson at the University of South Florida. Special Guests: Dr. Antoinette Jackson, Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/the-african-american-burial-grounds-remembering-project-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-8a6a6b017edc Items Mentioned in Episode:  -Black Cemetery Network. (n.d.). Your donation makes a difference. Black Cemetery Network. https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/donate -Carrol, J. (2025). FangerNails #1. Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twamanb2b/fangernails-1 -University of Georgia Press. (n.d.) Grave History. University of Georgia Press. https://www.ugapress.org/9780820365800/grave-history/ -Van Dyke, H. (2024). Browse all AABG Cemetery Education Lesson Plans. University of South Florida Digital Commons. https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/aabg_cemetery_lessons_all/ References: -African American Burial Ground Project. (2022, April 1). African American Burial Ground Project. University of South Florida Libraries. https://aae.lib.usf.edu/aabgp/https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/bcnsites -Black Cemetery Network. (n.d.).  Site Directory. Black Cemetery Network. https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/bcnsites -Durosier, A. (2024, November 25). The African American Burial Grounds and Remembering Project brings awareness to forgotten cemeteries in Tampa Bay. The Crow’s Nest at USF St. Petersburg. https://crowsneststpete.com/2024/11/25/filling-the-gaps-in-history-the-african-american-burial-grounds-and-remembering-project-bring-awareness-to-forgotten-cemeteries-in-tampa-bay/  -University of South Florida Anthropology. (n.d.). Antoinette Jackson. University of South Florida. https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/people/jackson.aspx -USF College of Arts and Sciences. (2025, October 29). Please help us congratulate Dr. Antoinette Jackson from the USF Department of Anthropology -- she was awarded the "John Lewis Award [Post]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/CASatUSF/photos/please-help-us-congratulate-dr-antoinette-jackson-from-the-usf-department-of-ant/1358615219448828/

    56 min
  5. Death in the Wizarding World

    11/06/2025

    Death in the Wizarding World

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We're diving into the world of Harry Potter, not through spells and Quidditch, but through the lens of death. Special Guests: Dr. Julian Wamble, Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/death-in-the-wizarding-world-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e9-2637c4fe7815 References: George Washington University. (n.d.). Julian Wamble. George Washington University Department of Political Science. https://politicalscience.columbian.gwu.edu/julian-wamble Wamble, J. (2023). Home. https://www.julianwamble.com/  Wamble, J. (2024). About Professor Julian Wamble, Ph.D. https://politicalscience.columbian.gwu.edu/julian-wamble

    1h 14m
  6. Stone Henge

    10/01/2025

    Stone Henge

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We are taking a journey to the mystical Stone Henge. Special Guest: Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: ⁠https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke References: English Heritage. (n.d.). Learn: Celebrating Solstice at Stonehenge. English Heritage. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/teaching-resources/celebrating-solstice-at-stonehenge/ English Heritage. (n.d.). Solstice at Stonehenge. English Heritage. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/things-to-do/solstice/ English Heritage. (n.d.). Understanding Stonehenge. English Heritage. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/understanding-stonehenge/ Greaney, S. (2022). Here comes the sun! Stonehenge and the summer solstice. English Heritage. https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/here-comes-sun-stonehenge-and-summer-solstice Nat Geo Kids. (n.d.). Stonehenge Facts!. Nat Geo Kids. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/stonehenge-facts/ Pearson, M.P. (2025). Stonehenge Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehenge  Stonehenge Tickets and Tours. (n.d.) 9 Interesting Stonehenge Facts 2025 Stonehenge Tickets and Tours. https://stonehengetickets.tours/9-facts-about-stonehenge/

    28 min
  7. Memorial Park Cemetery

    09/06/2025

    Memorial Park Cemetery

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We’re taking a closer look at Memorial Park Cemetery and the incredible work that’s been done to preserve its history and honor those buried there. Special Guests: Aileen Henderson & Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/memorial-park-cemetery-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e7-e71bada6fe8b References: -Mayor, A. (2023, November 13). Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery. CAS Chronicles. https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspx -Mesner, A. (2024, July 19). Memorial Cemetery gets historical marker year after mistakenly being sold at auction. Fox13 Tampa Bay. https://www.fox13news.com/news/memorial-cemetery-gets-historical-marker-months-after-mistakenly-being-sold-auction -Tampa Parks and Recreation Department. (n.d.). MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. The Black Cemetery Network. https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/bcnsites/memorial-park-cemetery

    50 min
  8. Ghostly Archives

    08/22/2025

    Ghostly Archives

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We are joined by Rosie Grant, an archivist,  social media creator, and cemetery explorer who re-creates recipes found on people’s headstones. You can find her on TikTok @ghostlyarchive and Instagram @ghostly.archive. Special Guests: Rosie Grant and Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e6-e441ed4f3d4b Find Rosie's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/to-die-for/rosie-grant/9780063424401

    54 min
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Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, where we explore cemeteries, memorial spaces, and the cultural traditions that shape how we remember the past. You can follow me on Instagram at @professorvandyke to continue the conversation or recommend a topic! Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and remember—every resting place has a story to tell.

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