Two Friends Talk History
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Two Friends Talk History is a podcast where public historian, Zofia, chats with scholars, archaeologists, researchers and more to explore fascinating histories, look behind the scenes and ask the big question that's missing in much academic discourse: so what? Why is this relevant today? Find me on Instagram at Two Friends Talk History and at ArchaeoArtist.com. Support the Pod @Patreon.com/archaeoartistBuy cool merch @ https://www.redbubble.com/people/TFTHPodcast/shop?asc=u
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Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius
April 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Zofia is joined by Alexandra Swann for a deep dive into Stoicism the implications of what this philosophy meant in antiquity, and how we can benefit from it now. With the upcoming 1900th birthday anniversary of Marcus Arelius, we ask ourselves (WWMAD?) ‘What Would Marcus Aurelius Do?’ And explore how stoic wisdom guided the Roman Philosopher Emperor. Tangents include Youtube spirals, online conspiracy theories, ancient schools of philosophy, “what ancient philosophe...
Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius with Alexandra Swann
April 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Zofia is joined by Alexandra Swann for a deep dive into Stoicism the implications of what this philosophy meant in antiquity, and how we can benefit from it now. With the upcoming 1900th birthday anniversary of Marcus Arelius, we ask ourselves (WWMAD?) ‘What Would Marcus Aurelius Do?’ And explore how stoic wisdom guided the Roman Philosopher Emperor. Tangents include Youtube spirals, online conspiracy theories, ancient schools of philosophy, “what ancient philosophe...
Archaeobotany
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Zofia is joined by archaeobotanist, Alexandra Slucky, who discusses the importance of studying floral remains in archaeological excavations, and how these tiny pieces of the past communicate the connectivity of trade networks and their impact on culture. Tangents include dysentery in the Middle Ages, the Post-Columbian exchange, rebranding the Silk Road to the vegan-friendly Rhubarb Road, and climate change. Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our...
Archaeobotany with Alexandra Slucky
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Zofia is joined by archaeobotanist, Alexandra Slucky, who discusses the importance of studying floral remains in archaeological excavations, and how these tiny pieces of the past communicate the connectivity of trade networks and their impact on culture. Tangents include dysentery in the Middle Ages, the Post-Columbian exchange, rebranding the Silk Road to the vegan-friendly Rhubarb Road, and climate change. Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our...
Sex in the Ancient World
February 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week's episode is Sex in the Ancient World where Zofia is joined by Dr Briana King to discuss how we can understand sexuality in antiquity, how people in the ancient world used erotic art in their daily lives, Spartan wedding rituals and more! Join us as we explore this tantalising and sometimes titillating topic together! Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our merch on Redbubble Explore more resources and topics about the ancient world on ArchaeoArtist Music by the...
Sex in the Ancient World with Briana King
February 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week's episode is Sex in the Ancient World where Zofia is joined by Dr Briana King to discuss how we can understand sexuality in antiquity, how people in the ancient world used erotic art in their daily lives, Spartan wedding rituals and more! Join us as we explore this tantalising and sometimes titillating topic together! Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our merch on Redbubble Explore more resources and topics about the ancient world on ArchaeoArtist Music by the...
Announcement for Series 2
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBThings are changing here at Two Friends Talk History! Carrying on from series 1 in which Zofia and Liam explored the ancient world through stories and interviews, in series 2, Zofia invites new friends to talk history on Two Friends. Guests will continue to delve into global history topics from new perspectives, share behind the scenes knowledge of working in heritage, history and more! You can still find Liam on his fabulous folklore and spooky stories podcast, International Supernatural...
Dysfunctional Families: the Anarchy and the Ptolemies
December 17, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week's episode, Liam delves into 'The Anarchy' of 12th century England when Empress Matilda battled her cousin King Stephen for control of the English throne. Meanwhile, Zofia navigates the twisted tale of some terrible Ptolemies: Cleopatra II, her daughter Cleopatra III and the husband they shared, Ptolemy VIII. The 2nd century BCE ruling dynasty of Egypt known for murders, mayhem, matricides and more! Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our merch on Redbubble Exp...
Dysfunctional Families
December 17, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this week's episode, Liam delves into 'The Anarchy' of 12th century England when Empress Matilda battled her cousin King Stephen for control of the English throne. Meanwhile, Zofia navigates the twisted tale of some terrible Ptolemies: Cleopatra II, her daughter Cleopatra III and the husband they shared, Ptolemy VIII. The 2nd century BCE ruling dynasty of Egypt known for murders, mayhem, matricides and more! Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon Buy our merch on Redbubble Musi...
Lands of Ice: nomadic life in the Arctic circle
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBHi Folks! In this episode, Zofia and Liam strike North and explore the cold climes of Nunavut in Canada. Zofia interviews Jennie, a close friend from the Inuit community on Victoria Island, located deep within the Arctic circle. Liam and Zofia provide a historical background to the Inuit of the area before Zofia interviews Jennie who provides a fascinating account of growing up on the island as well as some local Inuit folklore and history. Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon ...
Lands of Ice
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBHi Folks! In this episode, Zofia and Liam strike North and explore the cold climes of Nunavut in Canada. Zofia interviews Jennie, a close friend from the Inuit community on Victoria Island, located deep within the Arctic circle. Liam and Zofia provide a historical background to the Inuit of the area before Zofia interviews Jennie who provides a fascinating account of growing up on the island as well as some local Inuit folklore and history. Find us on Instagram Support us through Patreon ...
Archaeological Aeclanum
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHi Folks! This week we are delving into Zofia's work at the ancient Roman archaeological site of Aeclanum. Aeclanum was an important Roman located in south-central Italy and it prospered for hundreds of years before disappearing beneath the earth. Join us as we explore what it was like digging up an ancient city as well as the outreach done to encourage people to learn more about the site (including an awesome graphic novel of a day in the life of a citizen of the city). Find us on Instagra...
Roman Aeclanum - Public Archaeology in Campania
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHi Folks! This week we are delving into Zofia's work at the ancient Roman archaeological site of Aeclanum. Aeclanum was an important Roman located in south-central Italy and it prospered for hundreds of years before disappearing beneath the earth. Join us as we explore what it was like digging up an ancient city as well as the outreach done to encourage people to learn more about the site (including an awesome graphic novel of a day in the life of a citizen of the city). You can download ...
Mostly Magic
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week's episode is 'Mostly Magic'. Zofia explores the life of the 16th century occultist, necromancer, scientist and advisor to the Tudor court, John Dee, who flourished during a time when magic and science were inextricably linked. Liam meanwhile, looks at the Sami peoples of northern Scandinavia, how they were perceived as sorcerers and heretics by their neighbours and how they were repressed for practising their own religious beliefs. Tangents include: supernatural TV shows, enochian ...
Mostly Magic: necromancing with John Dee & the Sami shamanism
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week's episode is 'Mostly Magic'. Zofia explores the life of the 16th century occultist, necromancer, scientist and advisor to the Tudor court, John Dee, who flourished during a time when magic and science were inextricably linked. Liam meanwhile, looks at the Sami peoples of northern Scandinavia, how they were perceived as sorcerers and heretics by their neighbours and how they were repressed for practising their own religious beliefs. Tangents include: supernatural TV shows, enochian ...
Mostly Magic: John Dee & the Sami
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week's episode is 'Mostly Magic'. Zofia explores the life of the 16th century occultist, necromancer, scientist and advisor to the Tudor court, John Dee, who flourished during a time when magic and science were inextricably linked. Liam meanwhile, looks at the Sami peoples of northern Scandinavia, how they were perceived as sorcerers and heretics by their neighbours and how they were repressed for practising their own religious beliefs. Tangents include: supernatural TV shows, enochian ...
Killer Queens: Queen Lakshmibai and William Dorsey Swann
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week's episode is 'Killer Queens'. Liam explores the life of Queen Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, who joined the rebellion against the British East India Company in the mid 19th century. Zofia meanwhile looks at a different type of Queen, William Dorsey Swann, who led a fascinating life as a black, gay man during the 19th century and who was possibly the first identifiable 'drag queen'! Tangents include: colonialism sucks, Shieldmaidens and Drag Race. Find us on Instagram Support us...
Killer Queens
September 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis week's episode is 'Killer Queens'. Liam explores the life of Queen Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, who joined the rebellion against the British East India Company in the mid 19th century. Zofia meanwhile looks at a different type of Queen, William Dorsey Swann, who led a fascinating life as a black, gay man during the 19th century and who was possibly the first identifiable 'drag queen'! Tangents include: colonialism sucks, Shieldmaidens and Drag Race. Find us on Instagram Support us...
Where they Fear to Tread
September 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week's episode is Where they Fear to Thread where we look into places off the beaten track... and for good reason! Zofia dives deep into ancient cave systems of Cobán, Guatemala, the location of none other than the Mayan underworld of Xibalba. Liam gives the history of North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean where trespassers are likely to be peppered with a few arrows. Tangents include: The Descent, the multiple uses of Himalayan pink salt, everyone has dog heads, say no to over-fora...
Where they Fear to Tread: North Sentinel Island and Xibalba!
September 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week's episode is Where they Fear to Thread where we look into places off the beaten track... and for good reason! Zofia dives deep into ancient cave systems of Cobán, Guatemala, the location of none other than the Mayan underworld of Xibalba. Liam gives the history of North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean where trespassers are likely to be peppered with a few arrows. Tangents include: The Descent, the multiple uses of Himalayan pink salt, everyone has dog heads, say no to over-fora...
Isolated Islands
August 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThis week's episode is Isolated Islands where we question whether islands are ever truly isolated. Liam looks at the Irish monks of Skellig Michael who sought solitude at the edge of Europe... until some pretty scary dudes arrived in boats (hint hint beards and longships). Zofia explores the small but immensely important Greek island of Delos, the Disney Land of the ancient Mediterranean. Tangents include: monks with great asses, crazy island gossip, Athens being a total dick and was Mithrid...
Isolated Islands: Skellig Michael and Delos
August 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThis week's episode is Isolated Islands where we question whether islands are ever truly isolated. Liam looks at the Irish monks of Skellig Michael who sought solitude at the edge of Europe... until some pretty scary dudes arrived in boats (hint hint beards and longships). Zofia explores the small but immensely important Greek island of Delos, the Disney Land of the ancient Mediterranean. Tangents include: monks with great asses, crazy island gossip, Athens being a total dick and was Mithrid...
Greed and Grift: Marcus Crassus and King Leopold II
August 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week's episode is Greed & Grift where we discuss the terrible consequences of rich old dudes who can't be satisfied. Zofia dives back in time to the Roman Republic to explore the richest man you've probably never heard of: Marcus Crassus. Liam looks at the not so noble life of King Leopold II of the Belgians and his harrowing and brutal exploitation of the Belgian Congo (spoiler: he ain't nice). Tangents include: the origins (maybe) of the golden crown from Game of Thrones, Indiana Jone...
Greed & Grift
August 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week's episode is Greed & Grift where we discuss the terrible consequences of rich old dudes who can't be satisfied. Zofia dives back in time to the Roman Republic to explore the richest man you've probably never heard of: Marcus Crassus. Liam looks at the not so noble life of King Leopold II of the Belgians and his harrowing and brutal exploitation of the Belgian Congo (spoiler: he ain't nice). Tangents include: the origins (maybe) of the golden crown from Game of Thrones, Indiana Jone...
Patrons of the Arts: Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun and Empress Tokugawa Masko
July 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBJoin us as we explore Patrons of the Arts. Liam delves into the life of Tokugawa Masako, a 17th century Japanese empress who was a driving force behind an aesthetic for a new age. Zofia tells the story of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun who was a prominent French painter of the 18th century and was patronised by none other than Marie Antoinette. Tangents include: the scandal of showing teeth in paintings, how giant wigs were used to control women, penis horses and the tackiness of the nouveau riche....
Patrons of the Arts
July 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBJoin us as we explore Patrons of the Arts. Liam delves into the life of Tokugawa Masako, a 17th century Japanese empress who was a driving force behind an aesthetic for a new age. Zofia tells the story of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun who was a prominent French painter of the 18th century and was patronised by none other than Marie Antoinette. Tangents include: the scandal of showing teeth in paintings, how giant wigs were used to control women, penis horses and the tackiness of the nouveau riche....
Plagues and Pandemics
July 07, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin us for our first ever episode. Zofia focuses on the Antonine plague that struck the Roman Empire during the 2nd century CE as well as the story of Glycon, the original snake oil man. Liam explores how the concoction of deadly diseases and viruses that Europeans brought to the New World resulted in catastrophic consequences for the peoples and societies of the Americas. Tangents include: appropriate wigs for magic snakes, prophetic octopi, who REALLY 'discovered' the Americas and the que...
Plagues & Pandemics
July 07, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin us for our first ever episode. Zofia focuses on the Antonine plague that struck the Roman Empire during the 2nd century CE as well as the story of Glycon, the original snake oil man. Liam explores how the concoction of deadly diseases and viruses that Europeans brought to the New World resulted in catastrophic consequences for the peoples and societies of the Americas. Tangents include: appropriate wigs for magic snakes, prophetic octopi, who REALLY 'discovered' the Americas and the que...