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Curiosity Meets The Past

Podcast door Dr. Smiti Nathan

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Geschiedenis & Religie

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Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Hosted by archaeologist Dr. Smiti Nathan, each episode features conversations with researchers, artists, and folx from diverse backgrounds who uncover unexpected stories behind objects, places, and people. No background in history or archaeology needed - just your curiosity. Learn more at smitinathan.com/podcast Cover art by Laura Fajín Riveiro & theme music by Noor Hanania

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aflevering Curiosity Exchange x Broadcast Seeding: Gender Violence in Late Antiquity artwork

Curiosity Exchange x Broadcast Seeding: Gender Violence in Late Antiquity

Mentioned on the show: * Full episode (website): https://sowingtheseed.org/podcast/episode-21-gender-violence-in-late-antiquity-with-dr-jennifer-barry/ [https://sowingtheseed.org/podcast/episode-21-gender-violence-in-late-antiquity-with-dr-jennifer-barry/ ] * Full episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-seeding-ep21-with-dr-jennifer-barry/id1096448667?i=1000734336759 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broadcast-seeding-ep21-with-dr-jennifer-barry/id1096448667?i=1000734336759 ] * Broadcast Seeding Podcast website: https://sowingtheseed.org/podcast/ [https://sowingtheseed.org/podcast/] 🎁 Bonus content: ⁠https://patreon.com/smitinathan⁠ [https://patreon.com/smitinathan] ✉️ Get in touch at ⁠podcast@smitinathan.com⁠ [podcast@smitinathan.com] 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

19 jun 2026 - 26 min
aflevering Decoding Diaspora Through a Family Scrapbook artwork

Decoding Diaspora Through a Family Scrapbook

What can a crumbling family scrapbook reveal about history and the way diasporic communities make meaning? Religious scholar, Dr. Richard Newton, guides us through the surprising story of how a scrapbook handed to him by his mother became the catalyst for an entire research project. In our conversation, he walks us through what he found when he opened the book and how he's making this project accessible to anyone who's curious. Mentioned on the show: • Scrapbook Website: https://decodingdiaspora.org/decoding-diaspora/index • Richard's Website: https://sowingtheseed.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedpods • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/seedpods.bsky.social • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seedpods/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedpods 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/decoding-diaspora-through-a-family-scrapbook/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

16 jun 2026 - 24 min
aflevering The Archaeology Behind the English Alphabet artwork

The Archaeology Behind the English Alphabet

Where did the English alphabet come from, and how do we know? Linguist and writer, Dr. Danny Bate, guides us through the archaeology and linguistic history behind the letters many of us use every day. In our conversation, we explore what various archaeological artifacts reveal about the alphabet's past and what that means about our relationship to the English language today. Mentioned on the show: • Danny's Book: https://bookshop.org/a/115409/9781785307430 • Danny's Website: https://dannybate.com/ • Substack: https://dannylbate.substack.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannylbate/ • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:i4oicfdtysshyfxjmvpx2xza • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-bate-b3ba02277/ 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/the-archaeology-behind-the-english-alphabet/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

2 jun 2026 - 29 min
aflevering Rethinking Water History at Shushtar in Iran artwork

Rethinking Water History at Shushtar in Iran

What can water systems tell us about people in the past and present? Landscape archaeologist, Dr. Mehrnoush Soroush, guides us through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shushtar in Iran and how her work is challenging dominant water history narratives. In our conversation, she shares the surprising challenges that come with studying ancient water systems, her somewhat nontraditional approach, and what we can learn about humanity along the way. Mentioned on the show: • Academia Page: https://chicago.academia.edu/mehrnoushsoroush 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/rethinking-water-history-at-shushtar-in-iran/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

20 mei 2026 - 29 min
aflevering The Curious History and Science of Blimps artwork

The Curious History and Science of Blimps

Where did blimps come from, and why are we fascinated by them? Geneticist and blimp enthusiast, Dr. Alex Dainis, guides us through the history of these sky vessels, the science behind their design, and what it feels like to ride inside one. In our conversation, she shares what blimps reveal about the way we see the world around us and why they are still around today. Mentioned on the show: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdainis • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexDainisPhD/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexdainis 📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/the-curious-history-and-science-of-blimps/ 🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan ✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com 🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 15-30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.

6 mei 2026 - 21 min
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