Rephonic
Artwork for Life Lessons from History

Life Lessons from History

History Extra
Sustainability
Edo Japan
Tokugawa Shogunate
Waste Disposal
Water Management
Etruscans
Community Responsibility
Fertilizer
Elizabeth I
Sleep Hygiene
Japan
Pompeii
Babylonians
Assyrians
Tudor Period
Early Modern Health Practices
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Learning
Spirituality

How can the experience of the Babylonians and Assyrians ease our worries now? Can we look to a Tudor queen for advice on procrastination? How can we harness the ancient fear of faeries and witches to add a bit of enchantment to our lives today? What’s this all about? It’s a simple concept. I find a great historian or archaeologist and I ask them to propose a Life Lesson from History – some learnin... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes15Founded3 months ago
Number of ListenersCategory
History

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Life Lessons from History

Latest Episodes

Do you ever actively seek out silence? Maybe you should, suggests historian of the early modern era Professor Mark Stoyle, in this latest Life Lessons from History episode, which explores the ways in which people reacted to noise, or the lack of it, ... more

The people who constructed Stonehenge seem to have had a very communal society, in which they came together to work as one on these great megalithic building projects. Susan Greaney’s Life Lesson from History is that we should try to adopt more commu... more

The Anglo-Saxon king Æthelstan, who did much to establish the idea of England, was also a keen learner. He impressed on his people the importance of deep study, and that’s something we could do with embracing today in our world of distractions, says ... more

Don’t let your life be ruled by your vacuum cleaner, says celebrated historian of the Industrial Revolution Emma Griffin in this episode of our Life Lessons from History series. She also shares some helpful observations about how we might deal with t... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Which Side of History?
Which Side of History?Jim Steyer | Founder, Common Sense Media
Mind Games
Mind GamesKaleidoscope
Drug Story
Drug StoryThomas Goetz

Recent Guests

Dr. Susan Greaney
Lecturer in archaeology at the University of Exeter specializing in prehistoric monuments
University of Exeter
Episode: Build your own stone circle
Professor David Woodman
Biographer of King Æthelstan and historian at Cambridge University
Cambridge University
Episode: Love learning like Æthelstan
Professor Emma Griffin
A celebrated historian of the Industrial Revolution
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Be wary of labour-saving devices
Dr. Francis Young
Historian and folklorist, author of Silence of the Gods, the Untold History of Europe's Last Pagan Peoples
Episode: Hug a tree like a medieval pagan
Dr. Jess Venner
A historian specializing in Roman history and resilience
Author of The Lost Voices of Pompeii
Episode: Love your neighbour, like an ancient Roman
Dr. Eleanor Parker
Expert on Anglo-Saxon literature and author of Winters in the World, A Journey Through the Anglo-Saxon Year
Episode: Find wonder in the world around you
Dr. Lucy Shipley
Archaeologist and expert on Etruscan culture
Episode: Paint a pot like an ancient Etruscan
Dr. Selena Wisnom
Expert on ancient Assyria and Babylonia, author of The Library of Ancient Wisdom
Episode: Don’t worry, be Babylonian
Dr. Chris Harding
Expert in Japanese history from Edinburgh University
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Get personal with your poo, like a samurai

Host

Dave Musgrove
Host of Life Lessons from History

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Wonderful

    A delightful spinoff of the History Extra podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onward&Upward2020
    United States2 months ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#88
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#246
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#88
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#247
Italy/History
Apple Podcasts
#26
Ukraine/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Build your own stone circle
Q: What can we take from the ancient period to improve our modern lives?
We can learn the importance of community connection and working together towards common goals.
Love learning like Æthelstan
Q: Do you worry that we are, as a people, sort of losing mental acuity because we have these tools now at our fingertips that help us to study?
Yes, there is a danger of losing memory and mental skills due to relying on instant information instead of engaging deeply with texts.
Love learning like Æthelstan
Q: What can we learn from Æthelstan and his passion for learning, where can we go?
We can learn the importance of deep engagement with materials rather than relying solely on instant information access provided by technology.
Hug a tree like a medieval pagan
Q: What is the difference between spirituality and religion?
Spirituality tends to refer to an awareness and connection with the numinous that doesn't necessarily have to have any link to organized religion.
Hug a tree like a medieval pagan
Q: What can they take from this conversation? What would creative spirituality mean to them?
You can think about spirituality in a more personally creative way than simply going through a kind of shopping list of spiritualities.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Life Lessons from History

What is Life Lessons from History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on historical narratives, this podcast unearths lessons from the past to inform and enrich contemporary life. By engaging with historians and archaeologists, it explores various themes including sustainability practices from Edo Japan, sleep habits during the Tudor period, and the influence of procrastination exemplified by Queen Elizabeth I. Unique in its approach, the content highlights how historical insights can be practically applied today, such as using waste management technologies from the past to inspire modern sustainable practices or reconsidering sleep hygiene through early modern remedies. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives while drawing connections to these timeless teachings.

Where can I find podcast stats for Life Lessons from History?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Life Lessons from History. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Life Lessons from History and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Life Lessons from History get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Life Lessons from History, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Life Lessons from History?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Life Lessons from History, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Life Lessons from History have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Life Lessons from History has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Life Lessons from History?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Life Lessons from History:

1. Which Side of History?
2. Mind Games
3. Zero to Well-Read
4. Drug Story
5. Classical Music Happy Hour

How many episodes of Life Lessons from History are there?

Life Lessons from History launched 3 months ago and published 15 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Life Lessons from History?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Life Lessons from History?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Life Lessons from History from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Life Lessons from History?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Life Lessons from History. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Life Lessons from History?

Recent guests on Life Lessons from History include:

1. Dr. Susan Greaney
2. Professor David Woodman
3. Professor Emma Griffin
4. Dr. Francis Young
5. Dr. Jess Venner
6. Dr. Eleanor Parker
7. Dr. Lucy Shipley
8. Dr. Selena Wisnom

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days