Explore History Podcast

Dr Scott McLean

Dr. Scott McLean, PhD Modern British history and MA in British medieval history, is the founding Director of Explore History. He began his academic career at the University of Guelph, Canada, before moving to England in 1999 to work at Queen’s University (Canada) Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. Teaching at the BISC offered the opportunity to not only meet some wonderful students and travel to historic sites, but teach a wide range of courses in British and European history (sometimes as many as 15 courses a year!) It also allowed him to dabble in archaeology.

  1. 1928 Travel Journey

    01/20/2020

    1928 Travel Journey

    This is the second part of our travel journal podcasts following a woman travelling through the Mediterranean. This journey takes place two years after her pervious voyage and provides an in depth look at what life was like in 1928 for her.

    23 min
  2. 1926 Travel Journal Podcast

    01/09/2020

    1926 Travel Journal Podcast

    In this podcast we examine a woman's journal from a cruise of the Mediterranean sea in 1926 and looks at what we can take from this reading about culture and society at the time.

    19 min
  3. Chapbooks; David Haggart, the Murderer

    10/22/2019

    Chapbooks; David Haggart, the Murderer

    In this podcast we continue looking at Chapbooks; A Popular Literature, specifically a story about the crimes and life of Scottish murderer David Haggart.

    30 min
  4. Chapbooks: Ghost Of My Uncle

    10/16/2019

    Chapbooks: Ghost Of My Uncle

    In this podcast we explore an introduction to the popular literature the Chapbooks, followed by a Chapbook reading called "The Ghost of my Uncle" .

    32 min
  5. Chivalry And The Modern World Episode 8

    09/10/2019

    Chivalry And The Modern World Episode 8

    Episode 8 explores chivalry from 1603 to the late Victorian era.

    24 min
  6. BELIZE HURRICANE 1931

    06/24/2019

    BELIZE HURRICANE 1931

    This podcast includes a reading from a first-hand account of the hurricane which hit Belize in 1931. The account, written by an F.R. Ellis for insurance purposes, provides a vivid account of the devastation, the response by the international community and the challenges it would pose for the future development of the country.

    15 min
  7. CHIVALRY EPISODE 7

    06/12/2019

    CHIVALRY EPISODE 7

    In this episode we conclude our examination of chivalry in the medieval period with a brief discussion on the literature of chivalry. We then begin exploring how the concept of chivalry influenced the modern world, beginning with the Tudors.

    22 min
  8. Haunted Chambers In Lincoln's Inn

    06/04/2019

    Haunted Chambers In Lincoln's Inn

    This podcast is based upon a manuscript written by Harold T. Wilkins, a well-known early 20th century "pseudo-historian". Wilkins published widely on topics strange and unusual, and here tells the story of a 'haunted' flat in Lincoln's Inn, London.

    22 min
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About

Dr. Scott McLean, PhD Modern British history and MA in British medieval history, is the founding Director of Explore History. He began his academic career at the University of Guelph, Canada, before moving to England in 1999 to work at Queen’s University (Canada) Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle. Teaching at the BISC offered the opportunity to not only meet some wonderful students and travel to historic sites, but teach a wide range of courses in British and European history (sometimes as many as 15 courses a year!) It also allowed him to dabble in archaeology.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr Scott McLean
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Explore History Podcast