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Margot discusses the overturning of Roe v. Wade, how to protect yourself, and how to help others

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We've all seen the cabin in the woods horror movies. But where do they come from? Why do these stereotypes and ideas exist around these landscapes? And how is the history of Appalachia, and it's folklore, important in understanding these ideas? This week, we talk about mountains in the Americas, specifically the Appalachian region and its history, folklore, and culture.

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What kinds of magical creatures were said to live in the mountains? What legends sprang up around these awe inspiring landscapes? And why did people decide that they wanted to climb and conquer these towering environs? This week, we talk about the ways people have understood and used mountains, from place of the gods to a challenge to overcome. We also talk about responsible mountain climbing and how to take care of these important ecosystems.

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North America is home to enormous forests. What kind of lore surrounds these places? How did Indigenous people shape these landscapes? And how can these forests be preserved? Find out in this week's episode!

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How did historical communities understand gender and sexuality? How were gay relationships viewed? How did people talk about gender? This week, we are talking about being LGBT in the past. From Sappho to two-spirit, we explore themes over time.

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What did being disabled mean in history? How did people cope with being disabled before modern technology? And how did their communities care for them? This week, Margot explores the history of disabled people.

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How has age and ageing been seen over time? And how did society treat older people? This week, we do a deep dive into the experience of elderly people in history. In some cases, they were venerated elders and grandparents. In others, they were marginalised and treated poorly. How has this changed over time, and how did people react to their own ageing? We explore all this and more this week!

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Pirates, smugglers, and outlaws - all sorts of criminal activity has existed in history for people to make a living. What did being an outlaw mean? Why did people become pirates? And why was wool such a popular item to smuggle in the Middle Ages? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode!

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