Episodes

  • Let’s talk about death more honestly

    Let’s talk about death more honestly
    Mar 9 2026
    We should be better at talking about death, and maybe we could also do with being comfortable with the personal rituals that would allow that to happen. That’s what Helen Gittos suggests in this new Life Lessons from History podcast, as she explains how medieval people let rituals run throughout their lives, and how we might benefit from doing the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Love learning like Æthelstan

    Love learning like Æthelstan
    Feb 16 2026
    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 David Woodman in this Life Lesson from History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins