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Marshall Poe
Living In Houses: A Personal History Of English Domestic Architecture
Shakespeare's Birthplace
English Literature
Cultural Heritage
Architecture
Sustainable Building Materials
William Shakespeare
Transparency
Glass Architecture
Urban Planning
Vernacular Architecture
The Great Rebuilding
Theatre
Victorian Era
Material Culture
Covid-19 Lockdown
Land In Libraries
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Climate Change
Medieval Churches

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An important critic of modern culture, American economist Thorstein Veblen is best known for the concept of “conspicuous consumption,” the ostentatious display of goods in the service of social status. In the field of architectural history, scholars ... more

Once used extensively in schools, hospitals, and housing, asbestos has taken the lives of millions. Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster (Repeater, 2025) by Tom White traces the international history of the asbestos disaster — from mining ope... more

In The Castle: A History (Yale University Press, 2022) Dr. John Goodall presents a vibrant history of the castle in Britain, from the early Middle Ages to the present day.

The castle has long had a pivotal place in British life, associated with lord... more

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola’s three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. John Goodall
Architectural editor of Country Life and historian
Country Life
Episode: John Goodall, "The Castle: A History" (Yale UP, 2022)
Dr. Claudia Gastrow
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at North Carolina State University and author of The Aesthetics of Belonging.
North Carolina State University
Episode: Claudia Gastrow, "The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda" (UNC Press Books, 2024)
Claudia Gastrow
Author of The Aesthetics of Belonging, exploring urbanism in Luanda amidst its historical context.
University of North Carolina Press
Episode: Claudia Gastrow, "The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda" (UNC Press Books, 2024)
Pablo Meninato
An architect, architectural critic, educator, and native of Argentina
Temple University
Episode: Pablo Meninato and Gregory Marinic, "Urban Labyrinths: Informal Settlements, Architecture, and Social Change in Latin America" (Routledge, 2025)
Robert Jan van Pelt
Architectural historian, author of The Barrack, 1572-1914
Park Books
Episode: Robert Jan van Pelt, "The Barrack, 1572-1914: Chapters in the History of Emergency Architecture" (Park Books, 2024)
Cosima Clara Gillhammer
Career development fellow in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Episode: Cosima Clara Gillhammer, "Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Emily Gee
Author focused on historic building conservation and public histories
Liverpool University Press
Episode: Emily Gee, "Hostel, House and Chambers: Accommodating the Victorian and Edwardian Working Woman" (Liverpool UP, 2025)
Carlotta Daro
Author of The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication
MIT Press
Episode: Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)
Olga Touloumi
Associate Professor in Architectural History at Bard College
Bard College
Episode: Olga Touloumi, "Assembly by Design: The United Nations and Its Global Interior" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great books

    I really enjoy listening to the interviews. I have found many new books to buy. Its much more interesting to hear the author talk about the book then reading a review.

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Listeners praise the insightful interviews with authors, expressing that hearing directly from the authors about their work is much more engaging than typical reviews. This has resulted in many discovering new books.
There is a noted appreciation for how the discussions connect architecture to broader cultural and societal themes.

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Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Q: To what extent was the 1999 ban on asbestos a victory?
Tom acknowledges the ban as a significant triumph for campaigners but expresses concern that it led to complacency regarding ongoing asbestos issues.
Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Q: When does it start to become apparent that there are some health problems with all of this?
Tom discusses the early awareness of asbestos hazards dating back to the 19th century, including notable cases that highlighted links to deadly diseases.
Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Q: What actually is asbestos?
Tom explains that asbestos is a naturally occurring group of minerals used in many applications due to its unique properties, but that these very properties make it dangerous.
Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Q: Could you start us off by introducing yourself a little bit and telling us why you decided to write this book?
Tom White shares a personal story about his grandfather's experience with asbestos-related cancer, highlighting its impact on his life and his desire to write about the subject.
John Goodall, "The Castle: A History" (Yale UP, 2022)
Q: How have castles been impacted by the Gothic Revival?
The Gothic Revival rekindled interest in castles as symbols of romance and nostalgia for the Middle Ages, influencing literature and social perspectives.

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The content focuses on in-depth discussions with scholars and authors in the field of architecture, covering their latest publications and research. This includes explorations of topics such as urban planning, architectural history, and the influences of various design ideologies on contemporary practices. Interviews frequently highlight how architecture intersects with broader social, political, and cultural dynamics, making them relevant not only to professionals in the field but also to a general audience interested in architecture and its societal impacts. Furthermore, the podcast offers listeners unique insights into the motivations and processes behind significant architectural works, enhancing the understanding of modern and historic... more

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