HSTSOC Presents: PodPast

This is our final 25/26 episode, we hope you enjoy!

This week, Eilidh is joined by our new hosts to discuss underrated historical inventions. Enjoy!

This week, Eilidh and Lily explain the substance of writing their own dissertations, and give top tips for making yours more manageable! We hope you enjoy

This week, Eilidh and Lily are discussing the history and legacy of Dahomey Women! We hope you enjoy.

This week, Eliot joins Eilidh and Lily to debate the question of whether historically based games more harmful than they are helpful?! We hope you enjoy!

This week, we are joined by Owi to discuss chartism and political reforms in Manchester in the 1830's! We hope you enjoy!

Hello! We're back after the festive break with a new episode about Georgian Humour! We hope you enjoy and laugh your heads off x

Merry Christmas!! As our final episode this year, Eilidh and Lily are talking about some unique Victorian Christmas traditions and celebrations. Have a happy new year xx

Today, EIlidh and Lily are discussing the life of Hatshepsut!

This week, Eilidh and Lily are discussing the captivating history of comfort women in Japan. 

Happy Halloween! This week, the girls are discussing the history and current impact of true crime. We hope you enjoy!

This week, Lily and Eilidh are discussing the significance of Ira Aldridge’s work and legacy!

Today, Eilidh and Lily are joined by Adam to discuss the history of Notting Hill Carnival!

Today, we are commemorating the loss of the infamous Leadmill! Eilidh and Lily are discussing the development and legacy of the Leadmill, as well as their tragic end. We hope you enjoy!! 

Eilidh and Lily are kicking off their new mini-series about music, partying and Sheffield. To start, they are discussing the history behind who gave us the right to party. Let's get this party started!

PodPast is back! Listen to your new hosts (Eilidh and Lily) kick off Season 3 by discussing the work of Marie Stopes, from family planning clinics to her advocacy of eugenics, and how her legacy still prevails.

Have you ever run out of toilet paper when you needed it most? In 1970s America, they nearly ran out completely! Tom is here to bring us a story about toilet paper, misinformation, and the influence of the media.

This week, Tom is bringing us the story of an amazing dog who prevented a diptheria epidemic in Alaska!

In honour of International Women's Day, Beth is here to tell us about the life of Thelma Chalifoux, a Canadian senator and activist who championed women's and First Nations' rights. For more International Women's Day info and resources, head to the link below: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Referred to by some as the worst friendly fire incident in history, the Battle of Karánsebes saw the Austrian army fighting against...the Austrian Army! Tom is here to tell us more.

Can you imagine fighting a war for decades after it ended? Japanese soldier Hiroo Onada did exactly that! Tune in to hear more from Tom about this astonishing World War II story.

In honour of LGBT+ History Month, Beth is here to bring us the story of Annie Kenney, a trailblazing suffragette who was involved in many of the movement's major events. For more info, and to learn about other famous figures, head to https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2025/

This week, special guest Erin is here to tell us all about the history of women's football. From its roots in the 19th century to an English victory at the Euros in 2022, tune in to hear the full story!

Tune in this week to learn from Tom about the onna-bugeisha, the female samurai who were an integral part of feudal Japan! Some of the famous female samurai featured in this episode: ​Empress Jingu ​Nakano Takeko ​Hojo Masako ​Tomoe Gozen ​Yamakawa Takako ​Nakano Shige

Happy New Year’s Eve! This week, Beth is here to tell you about two times in history when people weren’t so happy about the year ending because they thought the world would end with it!