Liz Davidson

Beyond Solitaire

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A podcast all about going not just Beyond Solitaire, but beyond the board! Join your host, Liz Davidson, for interviews that touch on gaming history, historical games, and the cultural significance of the games we play.

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Liz Davidson

Episodes

Episode 03 - Robert DeLeskie on Later Roman History 01.06.2020 36:05

Join Liz for an interview with Robert DeLeskie, designer of Wars of Marcus Aurelius and the upcoming Stilicho, about games set in later Roman history—and about how his work as a game designer connects to his career as a filmmaker.

Episode 02 - David Thompson on GIS and the Battle of Mortain 25.05.2020 34:18

In this episode, Liz interviews David Thompson about his intensive research into the Battle of Mortain, which will ultimately inform his next game—but is also of general historical interest.

Episode 01 - Chris Dobbs Talks Ancient Board Games 20.05.2020 36:15

In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Christopher Dobbs from the University of Missouri about ancient board games, what they teach us about the ancient world, and what our own games might tell future historians about us.