Life Lessons from History
History ExtraHow 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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The Anglo-Saxons had a deep sense of wonder – they saw magic in the mundane, and expressed it through riddles. Eleanor Parker’s Life Lesson from History is that we, too, should seek out wonder in the world around us, and that a little bit of riddle-w... more
Be yourself and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. That’s one of the lessons that archaeologist Dr Lucy Shipley says we can take from the approach to life of the ancient Etruscans. These historical inhabitants of the Italian peninsula seem to have had... more
We know we should all be living sustainably if we can. Bestselling historian Ian Mortimer suggests that we should look back to the medieval period – an era in which people took a very local attitude to life – to seek inspiration for sustainable livin... more
Do you wake up in the middle of the night worrying? If so, you’re definitely not alone. But if you want to manage the anxieties of modern life, Selena Wisnom argues that you could take a leaf out of the book of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians. more
Are we too quick to flush? In Edo Japan, people were much more mindful of how they dealt with sewage and rubbish than we are today. Chris Harding’s Life Lesson from History is that we should think more carefully about how we deal with our waste produ... more
In the early modern period, people considered a good night’s sleep to be fundamental to a good life – they thought about it a lot, and deployed plenty of techniques to ensure they slept well. Sasha Handley explains what we can learn from the Tudors a... more
We live in a modern disenchanted world. That’s why, in this episode of Life Lessons from History, Ronald Hutton suggests that we might benefit from seeking out a spot of magic. Could we all do with a bit more of the thrill of the supernatural? Listen... more
What can we learn about decision-making, and the art of proactive procrastination, from the Virgin Queen? Elizabeth I famously managed to keep all her courtiers wondering about what she really meant for decades, and in this episode of Life Lessons fr... more
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Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Japan/History |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Ukraine/History |
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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.
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Recent guests on Life Lessons from History include:
1. Dr. Lucy Shipley
2. Dr. Selena Wisnom
3. Dr. Chris Harding
4. Professor Sasha Handley
5. Professor Ronald Hutton
6. Professor Tracy Borman
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