We’re travelling back in time to the ancient world with Dr Jane Draycott, as we discuss the use of prosthetics and assistive technology in classical antiquity.  

What was the lived experience of people with disabilities and impairments? What were the different types of prostheses and assistive technology available? Who created them, and what materials were they made from?  

Jane talks to Cia about the literary and archaeological evidence as to when, how, and why people in classical antiquity might have adopted prostheses and assistive technology, as well as societal attitudes towards medicine, science, and the human body.  

Show notes available via our podcast webpage.

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Whether you’re a member of Heughan’s Heughligans, or have yet to encounter Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling historical romance, it’s hard to deny that the Outlander series is a global phenomenon.  

Professor Willy Maley is arguably the University of Glasgow’s biggest Outlander fan. He joins Cia, ahead of the University’s upcoming Outlander academic conference, to share his love for Diana Gabaldon’s fictional world. From how the novels and television series have inspired interest in Scotland’s history, landscape and culture; to the way fans interact with Gabaldon’s work across the globe, you’ll long to travel through time with Claire and Jamie after listening to this episode.  

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Stories From Glasgow podcast is back with a musical start for its second season.  

Cia is joined by Dr Eva Moreda Rodriguez, who introduces us to the zarzuela and early recording in Spain. Find out about this musical genre, as well as how singers and musicians adapted their zarzuela performances towards the phonograph.  

If you’re curious about what a phonograph recording of a zarzuela sounds like, or how a singer today might find the experience of recording one themselves, we’ve got you covered as Eva shares some original recordings, as well as some she made herself recently as part of the Redefining Early Recordings as Sources for Performance Practice and History Research Network.  

To keep up with Eva’s research, follow her on Twitter @Eva_Moreda

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Does digital technology hold the key to unlocking the past?  

This episode we’re visiting Viking settlements and even a gaol with digital archaeologist, Dr Gareth Beale. He shares how archaeologists today are using digital technology to create immersive experiences at heritage sites and museums to help us form deeper connections to the past.  

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If you could travel to space, would you? 

Get ready for an episode in zero gravity as we’re joined by Scottish author and poet, Oliver K. Langmead. 

Oliver shares his experiences as the 2018 Writer in Residence at the European Space Agency in Cologne, and talks to us about his recent Creative Writing doctoral thesis work. We get a behind the scenes look at the creative processes and inspiration behind Oliver’s page-turner space poetry, and consider what might happen if humans tried to colonise Mars. 

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Did you know that you could be encountering the influences of Scotland’s Gaelic literature and not even realise it? 

Scotland has a literary tradition that spans centuries and crosses borders. The influence of its shared Gaelic stories with Ireland can still be felt today. This episode, Dr Geraldine Parsons introduces us to this amazing literature through the medieval Irish Finn Cycle (Fiannaíocht; Senchas na Fèinne) - the stories of legendary hero, Fionn Mac Cumhaill – and how these tales even touch our very landscape. 

Want to check out the stories Geraldine mentioned in this episode? You can find some suggested titles on our podcast webpages.

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Move over Gotham, there’s a more important city in comic book history. Glasgow is home to the world’s first comic, The Glasgow Looking Glass, and in this episode, we’re uncovering its fascinating story.  

Expect local landmarks, missing mummies and more, as researcher Danielle Schwertner and Professor Laurence Grove share some of their favourite extracts of the periodical, explaining what we can learn about 19th century Glasgow, and comic book history. 

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Our first episode takes us on a deep dive into the Scottish knitting industry with the University of Glasgow’s Fleece to Fashion project team. Which iconic knitted garment found fame in Hollywood? Where in Scotland can you spin alpaca yarn? Who was really behind the knitting patterns of Bernat Klein?  

You don’t need to be a knitter to enjoy this episode, but you may be inspired to pick up some needles and cast on as the team take us on a journey across Scotland that spans decades. 

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