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.

Episodes

  1. What Season 1 Taught Me (Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, S2, E11)

    MAR 4

    What Season 1 Taught Me (Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, S2, E11)

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Whispering Souls African American Cemetery

    06/05/2025

    Whispering Souls African American Cemetery

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. We are taking a journey to a small but powerful site, Whispering Souls Cemetery in Clearwater, FL. Special Guests: Michelle Anderson, Jacqueline L.Hayes, Laura Kepner, and Lou Claudio Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/whispering-souls-african-american-cemetery-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e5-2333f7b15447 References -Pinellas County. (2025, February 15). Historic Marker dedicated at Whispering Souls African American Cemetery. Pinellas County News. https://pinellas.gov/news/historic-marker-dedicated-at-whispering-souls-african-american-cemetery/ -Hayes, J. (n.d.). WHISPERING SOULS AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETERY (WSAAC). The Black Cemetery Network. https://blackcemeterynetwork.org/bcnsites/whisperingsouls -Rosenfield, J. (2017, June 29). New group determined to save Safety Harbor’s African American Cemetery Safety Harbor Connect. https://safetyharborconnect.com/new-group-determined-save-safety-harbors-african-american-cemetery Rosenfield, J. (2017, June 29). Safety Harbor African American Cemetery Restoration effort quickly making progress. Safety Harbor Connect. https://safetyharborconnect.com/safety-harbor-african-american-cemetery-arestoration-effort-quickly-making-progress

    57 min
  8. Cape Coast Castle

    04/21/2025

    Cape Coast Castle

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we journey to Ghana's Cape Coast Castle, a site that embodies the harrowing legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. Special Guests: Michelle Anderson & Robin Mobley Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/cape-coast-castle-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e4-29edecc8752d Resources Mentioned: -360 Virtual Tours: https://www.360cities.net/profile/va360 -Cape Coast Castle Virtual Tour: https://www.zamaniproject.org/tl_files/data/panotours/Cape_Coast/Cape_Coast_Panotour.htm -Obama in Cape Coast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmDoon_yC0 -Slave Voyages: https://www.slavevoyages.org/ References -Tyehimba, B. [Username]. (2009, July 19). President Obama in Ghana at the Cape Coast Dungeons‏ pt 1-2. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmDoon_yC0&t=45s -United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. (n.d.). Cape Coast Castle. Slavery and Remembrance. https://slaveryandremembrance.org/articles/article/?id=A0103 -Visit Ghana. (n.d.) Untitled. Visit Ghana: Discover. https://visitghana.com/attractions/cape-coast-castle/ -Yingst, A. (2021, March 17). The Unforgettable Story of Ghana’s Slave Castles. Discover Silver Sea. https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/africa-indian-ocean/slave-castles-of-ghana/

    50 min
  9. The National Mall

    03/29/2025

    The National Mall

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we’re venturing into one of the most iconic commemorative landscapes in the United States: the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. Special Guests: Michelle Anderson & Delvin Kariuki Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/the-national-mall-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e2-30fc29331d98 References -LeeDecker, C.. (2020). The L’Enfant Plan. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/dc-monumental-core-the-lenfant-plan.htm -Lefrak, M. (2020, August 31). An Art Installation On The National Mall Depicts Systemic Racism. Dcist. https://dcist.com/story/20/08/31/an-art-installation-on-the-national-mall-depicts-systemic-racism/ -National Park Service. (2023). National Mall. National Park Service. ⁠https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm⁠ -National Park Service. (2024). Building the Memorial. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm -Roy Rosenweig Center for History and New Media & George Mason University . (n.d.). Was the Mall Ever segregated? Histories of the National Mall. https://mallhistory.org/explorations/show/wasthemallsegregated#:~:text=City%20recreational%20institutions%20were%20segregated,along%20the%20edges%20of%20Mall.  -The Cultural Landscape Foundation. (n.d.). McMillan Plan. The Cultural Landscape Foundation. https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/mcmillan-plan -Trust for the National Mall. (n.d.). The Influence of African Americans on the National Mall. Trust for the National Mall. https://nationalmall.org/influence-of-african-americans-on-the-national-mall

    21 min
  10. Thailand Spirit Houses

    03/05/2025

    Thailand Spirit Houses

    Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we are talking about Spirit Houses in Thailand. Special Guests: Peerapol Namphila, Thanakit Chinda, Michelle Anderson Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/thailand-spirit-houses-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s1-e1-df5e6c30419a References -Evans, G. (2024, November 5). Complete Guide to Thailand Spirit Houses (Shrines). Travelbusy. https://www.travelbusy.com/thailand-spirit-houses/ -Luenguthai, P. (2020, September 16). Ghosts Matter: What You Need to Know About Thailand’s Spirit Houses. ThailandNOW. https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/ghosts-matter/ -Taste of Thailand. (n.d). Thai Spirit Houses. Taste of Thailand. https://tasteofthailand.org/thai-spirit-houses/

    36 min
  11. Welcome

    02/23/2025

    Welcome

    In this first episode, I’ll introduce you to what you can expect from the series and why cemeteries and memorial spaces matter more than ever in our understanding of history and identity. Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/welcome-to-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-e1ff6b5d800a References -Greenfield, R. (2011, March 16). Our First Public Parks: The Forgotten History of Cemeteries. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/03/our-first-public-parks-the-forgotten-history-of-cemeteries/71818/ -Hemenway, E.  (2017, August 14). “the bones of our ancestors were thrown away and we could never find them to return them to the ground.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/burial-practices.htm

    10 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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