After School Archive Club

In this informal catch-up chat, Patrick, Katie and Lis question why historians are so reluctant to accept ghost stories as part of cultural heritage. Patrick tells Lis and Katie the surreal moment when he met one of our listeners in real life - plus Lis shares some good museum news happening in the world! Mentioned in this episode: " Facing Scrutiny, a Museum That Holds 12,000 Human Remains Change...

Patrick updates the gang about the surprising new skill he has to learn as he starts his PhD, Lis obsesses over her morbid love of cemetery history, and Katie details the perfect afternoon in London - a visit to the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, and the city's best kept secret: juice?! Connect with us! Find us on Instagram: @afterschoolarchiveclubpod and Tik Tok: @afterschoolarchiveclub  ...

A wave of controversy has overwhelmed the British Museum as the world has learned that 2,000 artifacts are MISSING from their collection - likely sold on the black market by one of the museum's own curators. This week, Lis and Katie explore the scandal that is rocking the museum world and argue: who is worthy of protecting millions of artifacts?  Mentioned in this episode: What a Scandal at the Br...

Welcome to After School Archive Club! Each episode, four history lovers bring current topics, recent obsessions, and historic hot takes to the table - it's like a digital history club! This week, we're discussing our new brand, where we've been, and the *hottest* (literally) movie this summer. Lis and Patrick dive deep into the Nolan-verse for a public history take on Oppenheimer.  Connect with us...

Welcome to True Crime Time with Lis! In this solo episode, your favourite true crime girlie explores the bizarre history of Victorian "baby farms" and the bone chilling, real story of Amelia Dyer - a nurse-turned-serial killer who murdered 400 children before meeting her own gruesome end.  TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses child abuse, neglect, murder, adoption, foster care, and residential...

Patrick takes us back into the comic book realm with a fascinating look at X-Men and it's powerful take on histories of oppression and what it means to be true to yourself.  Click HERE for Canadian Transgender resources and HERE for American resources Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com

So you're looking for some historical fiction recommendations? Look no further - the queen of history reads is here to help! Katie takes on a solo episode and breaks down her top ten historical fiction books that aren't Bridgerton (you'll thank us later)! Mentioned in this episode, in order:  A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem and the 'Ladies Most Scandalous Series', Manda Collins A Lady for a...

Museums are one of the most popular job destinations for historians, especially recent history grads, but there is a side to museum work that is seemingly swept under the rug time and time again. From volunteering to salaries and competition; Katie, Lis, and Patrick reveal the rarely seen side of museum work.  Looking for more history job content? Check out Season 1, Episode 7 ! Connect with Us! O...

ChatGTP has taken the world by storm, but is it a groundbreaking new technology or could it have serious implications for historians? Lis, Patrick, and Katie break down the mysterious guessing machines known as AI chat bots.  Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com   Theme music by Matheus Millar Do...

On the first episode of Season 4, Patrick, Robin, Katie, and Lis swap history horror stories from in-class trench foot to hilarious work encounters before diving into a discussion about the problems with learning history in high school. Do you share any of the same horrible stories?!   Connect with Us and share your stories! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have sugge...

It's the end of season three and we are celebrating with the second annual Digital Dust Movie Night!! This year we watched The Green Knight, an epic re-imagining of the medieval Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.  There's chivalry, giants, skeletons, and tons of Pagan symbols to be explored!  Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have sug...

This week Patrick shares the incredible life of one of his personal heroes Bayard Rustin. A pioneer of the civil rights and non-violent affirmative action movement of the 1950s and '60s, Patrick explains why such a prolific activist is rarely remembered by history.  Mentioned in this episode: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigit...

Be sure to listen with the lights on! The Bell Witch is one of history's most baffling ghost stories, and we're bringing it to you live from beyond the veil in a very special Halloween spooktacular episode!  Music: Haunted Houses by HoliznaCC0 Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions or a ghost story? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com

This week Lis and Patrick are joined by Julia, a fellow public historian with a passion for fashion history! Julia walks us through 200 years of women's fashion and explores how clothing intersects with femininity and social standing - plus, out thoughts about the Kim K MET Gala drama! Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions and comments? Em...

For all our OG Iliad fans, this one's for you! Katie and Robin explore three different Greek myths as told through three different art pieces to unearth what material culture can tell us about mythology and Greek life. Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions and comments? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com

Lis and Robin unpack the unbelievably crazy world of the Metaverse, NFTs, and Bitcoin and how it could change museums forever - is it the next best thing or the end of accessible history? Sources mentioned:  Shamani Joshi, " What is the Metaverse? " VICE  Sophie Haigney, " Next Stop: The Metaverse " Sotheby's Magazine Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website ! ...

Katie and Patrick take on the ultimate frontier to explore what Star Trek can tell us about race, gender, and social issues!  Sources:  The Take, How Did “Star Trek” Reflect 1960s Sentiments About War, Peace, and Other Social Issues? Bruce Franklin “ Star Trek in the Vietnam Era ” Snopes article on Chekov   Star Trek and Moral Relativism George Takei Interview Nichelle Nicholas on Martin Luther Ki...

Robin and Lis discuss the controversial art of Emily Carr, a Canadian painter who captured Indigenous landmarks in British Columbia - but was she perpetuating a harmful narrative or aiding representation?  Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions and comments? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com

August 1st is Emancipation Day for folks around the world who celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation of 1834 that banned slavery in the British colonies. Dr. Deirdre McCorkindale joins us to explain  how was freedom celebrated in Canada amongst escaped American slaves and what it means to be truly "free" of slavery post-proclamation.  Mentioned in this episode: Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freed...

Season 3 is here!! After a summer hiatus, we are back and better than ever! Katie, Lis, Patrick, and Robin share their thoughts on the new Elvis biopic, historical accuracy, and public history in movies - grab a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich and get listening!  (SPOILER ALERT: Haven't seen Elvis yet? Might want to circle back if you don't want any spoilers!) Connect with Us! On Instagram...

The final part of our season two finale is finally here! Part two of Patrick's superhero takeover picks up with discussion of modern heroines that showcase powerful representations of gender - from Bat Girl to Gamora and everything in between!  Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions and comments? Email us: thedigitaldustpodcast@gmail.com

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... the SEASON FINALE! That's right folks, we are wrapping up season two in style as Patrick takes us on a wild journey exploring the history of comic books and the women they represent. From villains like Cat Woman and Harley Quinn to super-heroines like Wonder Woman, we explore the feminist past, present, and future of comic franchises.  Connect with Us! On Instagr...

This week we have a very special BONUS episode! Grab your favourite beverage and catch up with Lis, Katie, and Patrick who chat about life updates, superheroes, book recommendations, and more! Ukraine Support Resources:  Donate to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal  Donate to People in Need to help over 200,000 people in Ukraine receive food packages, emergency shelter, safe access t...

The moment you have all been waiting for! It's time to rate some historical hotties!! This week Lis, Katie, Patrick, and Robin listened to your submissions for hot historical figures and rated them in an ultimate, hilarious (and at times ruthless) hot or not showdown!   Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggestions and comments? Email us: thedigit...

Have you ever tried desperately to understand the meaning behind a painting? Do you want to go to the museum and get more out of it than a couple aesthetic photos? Let us help! This episode is all about understanding art history, plus some tips and tricks to make your museum trip the most memorable yet!   Connect with Us! On Instagram @thedigitaldustpodcast + check out our website !  Have suggesti...