56 episodes
Notice History Notice History
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Welcome to Notice History, the podcast where we explore the ways we encounter and interact with history in our daily lives. Join Robin, Nick, and Keely as they delve into the fun and fascinating histories of past people, places, and things that continue to impact us today. By taking notice of these histories, we hope to achieve a better understanding of ourselves and the culture we live in. Notice History is created by Know History, a historical research company in Canada. For more about Know History, visit knowhistory.ca. Follow us on Twitter @NoticeHistory, or check us out online at knowhistory.ca/podcast.
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Interview with Dan Conlin, Curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
In our last episode of 2019, we sit down with Dan Conlin, curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
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History in Musicals
This week, we look at musicals as a medium for communicating history by exploring some of our researcher's favourite "historical" musicals.
Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory. -
The Spiritualist Movement - Halloween Special Part 2
We explore the emergence and growth of the spiritualist movement in the second installment of our two-part Halloween special.
Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory. -
Victorian Death & Mourning Rituals - Halloween Special Part 1
We explore Victorian death and mourning rituals in this first installment of our two-part Halloween special.
Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory. -
Playing the Past, with Dany Guay-Bélanger
In this episode, we are joined by Dany Guay-Bélanger to discuss his research on the study and preservation of video games. Visit Dany's website and listen to his own podcast on the subject at deadplay.net.
Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory. -
The Downton Abbey Effect, with Sara McGillivray
This month marks the much-anticipated premiere of the Downton Abbey movie, the follow-up to the massively popular television series. In this episode, we are joined by guest host Sara McGillivray to discuss her research on the "Downton Abbey Effect." Sara explores how the series transformed heritage tourism and conservation, ultimately saving the country house that Downton is based on: Highclere Castle. She also examines how the history of Highclere Castle, the Carnarvon family, and the decline of the aristocracy are portrayed on screen.
Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.