Temporada 1
Dinosaurs in Siam!
Carmen
The Two Matildas: Empress Maud and Matilda of Boulogne
The Villainous Venture
Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the world of paleontology, dragon myths and the history of Thailand! Witness what an 18th-century news broadcast about dinosaurs and dragons might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts, with special guest co-host, paleontologist Suravech Suteethorn from Mahasarakham University. About This Episode The year is 1717. We go live to the Kingdom of Ayuttahaya with breaking news: a joint Siam-Vietnamese expedition – while looking for ancient pottery – has discovered proof of dragons! Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about enormous bones found nearby. This is Episode 5: Dinosaurs in Siam! We continue our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the exciting news. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report." 🧭 What is Broadcast from the Past? Broadcast from the Past is a historical channel where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 🔗 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Broadcast from the Past 3:00 The 18th-Century News Report (Mini-Play Begins) 17:43 Historical Discussion & Analysis 31:25 Reading List, Acknowledgements and Outro 👉 Connect & Support SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BroadcastfromthePast Patreon/Support: Coming Soon! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastfromthepast/
Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the world of classical opera, back when it was sexy and new. Witness what a 19th-century news broadcast about the glitzy celebrities and stars of the times might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts. About This Episode The year is 1875. Murder, sex, and violence—the Parisian critics are sharpening their pens for Georges Bizet’s newest shocker, Carmen. We go live to the press event where the stars of the Opera-Comique are hosting the event of the season! Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about a scandalous new opera based on every one’s guilty pleasure read from last year. This is Episode 4: Carmen. We continue our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the opera premiere press conference. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report." 🧭 What is Broadcast from the Past? Broadcast from the Past is a historical channel where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 🔗 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Broadcast from the Past 2:07 The 19th-Century News Report (Mini-Play Begins) 15:54 Historical Discussion & Analysis 18:34 Reading List, Acknowledgements and Outro 👉 Connect & Support SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BroadcastfromthePast Patreon/Support: Coming Soon! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastfromthepast/
Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the complicated politics of the Anarchy—England's first civil war between Empress Maud and King Stephen in the 12th century. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the conflict might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact. About This Episode The year is 1141. The news is grim. What could enemies Empress Maud and Matilda of Boulogne be meeting in secret about? Vartika Soni brings you this hardhitting expose into an illicit meeting during the height of England's ongoing civil war. Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about a possible conspiracy between two leaders of a conflict that has killed your friends and family and plunged the country into chaos. This is Episode 3: The Two Matildas. We continue our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the conflict as it engulfs England. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report." 🧭 What is Broadcast from the Past? Broadcast from the Past is a historical channel where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 🔗 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Broadcast from the Past 2:18 The Medieval News Report (Mini-Play Begins) 12:51 Historical Discussion & Analysis 22:04 Acknowledgements and Outro 👉 Connect & Support SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BroadcastfromthePast Patreon/Support: Coming Soon! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastfromthepast/
An homage to Tom Stoppard: Shakespeare and Nicholas Rowe engage in a literary duel to determine who has written the better villain. But when Richard III and Claudius of Denmark appear, it might be the writers at the mercy of the characters!
Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this first episode, we dive into the terrifying reality of the Black Death—the deadliest pandemic in human history. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the Bubonic Plague might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact. About This Episode The year is 1348. The news is grim. Imagine tuning into the evening report only to hear about a swift, terrifying disease sweeping the continent. This is Episode 1: The Black Death. We kick off our series with a fully-acted mini-play, imagining a historical broadcast covering the plague as it grips Europe. Following the dramatic reenactment, we go behind the broadcast taking a look at the research process and historical sources we used to create this unique "news report." 🧭 What is Broadcast from the Past? Broadcast from the Past is a historical channel where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 🔗 Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Broadcast from the Past 1:10 The Medieval News Report (Mini-Play Begins) 20:50 Historical Discussion & Analysis 37:30 Acknowledgements and Outro 👉 Connect & Support SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@broadcastfromthepast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastfromthepast Reach out on Instagram if you want to support us !