Walks In Time

You’ve probably heard of the famous Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville who invented, built and flew the world’s first flying machine, and achieved the first controlled, sustained flight. But you may not have heard of their sister, Katharine, who was the steady, brilliant force that enabled her brothers’ business venture to ‘take off’ while she took care of things on the ground. In this Walks episode, ...

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1844: Petersburg. In this episode, you put yourself in the shoes of classical pianist and composer Clara Schumann, and wife of composer Robert Schumann. Hear what it was like for the Schumanns experiencing Russia in the 1840s, including the grand castles and landscapes, and put yourself in Clara’s shoes as she steps up to the piano to perform for a Grand Princess.

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1820: London. In this episode, you put yourself in the shoes of Barbara Wilberforce, the wife of British trans-Atlantic slave trade abolitionist and politician William Wilberforce. Hear about the impact of typhoid on 1820s London society, including Barbara’s own ongoing health, the role of women in society and William Wilberforce’s long arduous fight to abolish slavery.

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1915, Paddington, London. Your 20-year-old son Dudley is serving on the Western Front in World War I. Most days he has written you a letter, requesting items and letting you know how he is going. But it’s been a few days since his last letter, which came with the alarming news that he was moving closer to the firing line.

Experience a day in the life of Katherine Stewart-Smith, as she manages her emotions, family-life and lif...

Imagine facing multiple rejections from universities to study for your chosen career path for no reason other than that you are a woman. Following dozens of rejections, Elizabeth Blackwell was the first American woman to finally be accepted, and then complete a medical degree in order to become a doctor. In this episode, you'll experience a day in Elizabeth's life in January 1849 when she is completing her studies. Take on Elizabet...

Introducing the new podcast series, Walks in Time. This podcast series is all about taking on a different perspective and experiencing life at a different point in history. In each episode you will be immersed in someone else's world - what they saw, heard and ate, what they did to fill their day. Some episodes are based around real people and you'll hear some of their story as you explore their world. Other episodes piece together...

What was life like as an ancient Egyptian doctor? In this episode you put yourself in the shoes of Tiye, an Ancient Egyptian Doctor who lived in 1320 BC in the city of Thebes. As a female doctor, Tiye is highly respected and particularly sought-after to provide medical help to other women. What does she use to bring healing? How do her spiritual practices and belief in the afterlife interact with your day-to-day work? Hear what Tiy...