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Month of the Day, the podcast that explores history one month at a time. Twitter: @monthoftheday Email: monthofthedaypod@gmail.com
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from 511 BC!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from June-July 1536!
The 'Anatomia capitis humani' can be found on this link https://collections.thulb.uni-jena.de/rsc/viewer/HisBest_derivate_00001612/BE_0105_0001.tif - to find the images in question, click on 'Anatomia' on the menu on the left, and navigate through the book using the arrows above the page.
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from early 940 AD!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from February 1488.
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from December 1813.
How did a Tallboy sink the Tirpitz? Who was sleeping in Goering's bed? And why were zombies on strike?
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from November 1944.
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from October 1043!
What is the consolation of philosophy? Where were Psalms being sung 24/7? And who rocked the boat? Find out these, and much more besides, in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time (usually!). Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from September 522!
Boethius
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00019dy
Cosmas' Map
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Topography#/media/File:WorldMapCosmasIndicopleustes.jpg
And we’re back! After a much needed break, we scoured the history books for anything of interest in the months of July and August 1370!
We’ll travel from the battlefields of France, to Ming China, via a visit to the Pope in Rome (or should that be Avignon?)
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time (usually!). Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from July/August 1370!
Hongwu
Chinese drama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9cJNb0nE98&ab_channel=CHANNELLEO
Banknote discovery: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ming-dynasty-found-note-inside-sculpture/index.html
What was worrying Marwan III? Who was Pippin the Short? And what poems did Dan and Dave study at school? Find these out, and much more besides, in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from June 750!
Why were the peasants revolting? Was the ‘Amicable Grant’ amicable? And will Francis I find love in captivity? Find these out, and much more besides, in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from May 1525!
How tall was Lady Trieu? Who was Philip the Arab? And what was found under Liverpool Street Station? Find out these, and much more in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Info
Philip the Arab
https://www.livius.org/articles/place/naqs-e-rustam/naqs-e-rustam-photos/naqs-e-rustam-relief-of-shapur-i/
Coin - https://archaeology.crossrail.co.uk/exhibits/roman-coins/
Guanqiu Jian Tablet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanqiu_Jian#/media/File:Guanqiu_Jian_commemoration_stele.jpg
A photograph of the tablet is halfway down in this blog post https://tertiusgaudenus.tumblr.com/post/625036764639281152/review-of-the-tokyo-national-museum-three-kingdoms
Lady Trieu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Tri%E1%BB%87u
Where is Keppel’s Column? Who discovered a ‘Black Eye’? And what was Alexander Hamilton up to? Find these out, and much more besides, in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from March 1779!
Extra Info
Keppel’s Column https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keppel%27s_Column
Iron Bridge Painting https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/ironbridge-coalbrookdale
Black Eye Galaxy: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/messier-64-the-black-eye-galaxy
Music: Abi Charlton
Why was the Pope being held prisoner? Will Bessas revive his reputation? And most importantly, who will be crowned Month of the Day Season Champion? Find out in this episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the events from February 551 AD.
Jordanes Getica: https://people.ucalgary.ca/~vandersp/Courses/texts/jordgeti.html
Music:
Intro music: Abi Charlton
https://archive.org/details/FanfareForTheCommonMan
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kevin_MacLeod_assorted_rimshots_-_4-second_roll.wav
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Applause.ogg
Who killed Cúán úa Lothcháin? Why did St Martial receive a makeover? And what was the Floating Man? Find out in this episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from January 1024.
BBC 3 Documentary - 11th-Century Fraud: Ademar's Apostolic Mass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00n6thv
Music: Abi Charlton
The time has come to pick the Month of the Day Season Champion!
In this episode, we look back at the 12 winners of the Man of the Month/Woman of the Month award, and introduce the vote to decide who should be the overall winner for this series.
You can vote at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/69GKKHM
Voting closes at midday UK time on the 15th January 2021.
What do forks and umbrellas have in common? Do unicorns exist? And did James I & VI save Christmas? Find out in our latest episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from December 1617.
Coryat’s Crudities
Heidelberg Tun - https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_G-1-247
Unicorn - https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/blogs/coryats-crudities-tourism-1611-style/
Intro music: Abigail Charlton
Who was Ibn Battuta? Is the Pope Catholic? Will Britain’s Scotland’s Andy Murray come out victorious? And what have the Balliols ever done for us? We answer all these questions and many more, in this episode of Month of the Day!
Month of the Day is the podcast which explores history, one month at a time. Each episode we take a month in history and discuss some of the interesting stories from that month. In this episode, we take a look at the many exciting events from November 1334.
‘San Quentin, what good do you think you do?’ - Johnny Cash, 1969. Some say he was singing about the California prison, but here at Month of the Day, we like to think he was singing about the martyred saint of 287 AD… In this episode we discuss the reforms of Diocletian, the cult of saints, and look at a Roman Brexit. In organised fun we take a leaf out of Radio 4’s book and play our version of ‘The Unbelievable Truth’, attempting to separate the truth from lies in lectures on the Georgians and Garibaldi!
Useful links:
Saints:
Cosmas & Damian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Cosmas_and_Damian
John Foxe: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22400/22400-h/22400-h.htm?fbclid=IwAR3KJYM-_LKQfYBxpoYEUShp62Tu58LMIcaxA9kNuQU_V29u7V8L7kHH580#Page_34
Carausius:
Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/oct/30/new-50p-brexit-british-coins-europe
Coin information: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1977-0903-1
Outrage as a conductor speaks out against ‘imperialist’ songs at the Last Night of the Proms, the SNP call for a referendum on Scottish Independence, and the Liberal Democrats are having a tough time in the polls. No, we haven’t decided to turn this into a current affairs podcast, but some of the stories from 30 years ago seem strangely familiar…
In other news from this month, Asda find themselves in a sticky situation, and Mikhail Gorbachev eats a pizza!
All this, and much more besides in this episode of Month of the Day!
Links:
Gorbachev Advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgm14D1jHUw
Music:
- Opening music: Abigail Charlton
- Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EdwardElgarPompandCIrcumstanceMarchNo1.ogg, This file is licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution 3.0 Unported
- German Anthem: https://www.anthemworld.com/
Why was Hugh O’Neill revolting? Who saw a two headed cow? And what did Elizabeth I send to Constantinople? Find out this, and much more besides in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
Useful links:
Elizabeth I portrait - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2013/feb/13/elizabeth-first-portrait-face-age-unhappiness
Two-headed calf - https://www.meltonmuseum.org/two-headed-calf
Dallam’s Organ - https://viscountorgans.net/thomas-dallams-organ-for-sultan-mehmet-iii-1599/
Intro Music: Abigail Charlton
Who won Wimbledon? Where was Henry Morton Stanley? And why did Dan complain to Flora?
Find out this, and a lot more besides in the latest episode of ‘Month of the Day’!
We are also excited to announce a new segment – ‘Etymological Interlude’.
Intro music: Abi Charlton
‘Take me out to the ball game’ – Archive.org
Was Matthew Paris from Paris? Will Ralph Briton be found guilty of treason? And what angered Henry III following the birth of his son? Find out this, and much more in the latest episode of Month of the Day!
What’s all the fuss about coffee? What was nicked by ‘Swift Nicks’? And who was very good at integral and differential calculus? Find out this and much more in this edisode of Month of the Day!
Also, we have a return of organised fun, where we discuss the travesty that is the ‘100 Greatest Britons’ poll.
Intro Music: Abigail Charlton
‘Lillibullero’ – Archive.org https://archive.org/details/78_8912-Lilliburlero
‘To be a pilgrim’ - https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/
In this episode we take a break from our usual format and bring to you a lockdown special.
We have some organised fun, read out some emails, review film 'National Treasure', and discuss what month we'd like to live in.
Intro music: Abigail Charlton
This episode we take a slightly different format to explore the events of April 1722.
Who prayed for 'Daily Seal'?
Where was it a criminal offence to have a beard with incorrect attire?
Was Earl Sunderland a Jacobite traitor?
And who was Lady Mary Wortley Montagu?
Find out in this episode of Month of the Day!
Intro Music by Abigail Charlton
Edited by Jo Lee
Bach/Sound effects from Wikipedia Commons
Episode Handout https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x2rq2h/March_816_Handout.pdf
Who was King of Gwynedd in 816? What Emperor made China great again? And what is the Leiden Aratea all about?
Find out in this episode of Month of the Day!
Edited by Jo Lee
Intro music: Abigail Charlton
Was Gregory the Great, great? Why did Anglo-Saxons make cakes in February? And was Saint Cainnech a Jedi? Find out in this episode of Month of the Day!
In this episode we review January 710.
We discuss Justinian II and his nose, Visigothic power struggles, and find out what exactly '18 Rabbit' and 'Smoking Squirrel' have to do with January 710!
In this first episode, Dan and Dave introduce themselves and the concept of Month of the Day.