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Welcome to the season 3 finale! In this episode we take a sensory stroll down the lanes of Georgian London, to find out how and why gin became so popular. And why it caused so much public disruption that the government introduced no less than 8 Gin Acts in a sustained and determined effort to control its consumption. Our sources are: * Article from The Evening Chronicle (19th February 1835), by Charles Dickens * The Life and Uncommon Adventures of Captain Dudley Bradstreet (1755, p.78-79), by Dudley Bradstreet * Extract from the report The Police in the Metropolis (August 1816) * Extract from a House of Commons debate on drunkenness (3rd June 1834, column 98) Tips for further reading if you fancy: Drinking with the Georgians - Discover Your Ancestors - Phil Wood enjoys an 18th century tipple The Eighteenth Century Gin Craze – All Things Georgian The Complete and Slightly Insane History of Gin in England | VinePair Liquid Bewitchment: Gin Drinking in England, 1700–1850 — The Public Domain Review History of gin (1728 - 1794) Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys. Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. X: @sistoryhistory Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.social Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com Web: ⁠Sistory History | sensory history and podcast © 2024 by Sistory History

Welcome to season 3, episode 5! In this episode we brave the high seas as we discuss some perhaps overlooked aspects of life in the Georgian Royal Navy. Our sources are as follows - you can find the visuals on our social media and website: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/blog * Gold and steel combined fork/knife belonging to Lord Admiral Nelson (visual source) * A Treatise on the Scurvy (p.191-193), by James Lind * A Voice from the Main Deck (extract from chapter 3), by Samuel Leech * Photographs of various toilets on board HMS Victory (visual sources) Keen to find out more? Try these: Empire of the Deep, by Ben Wilson Empire of the Deep by Ben Wilson | Waterstones Lieutenant Paul Harris Nicholas’ Account of the Battle of Trafalgar - The Dear Surprise What Did Sailors in the Georgian Royal Navy Eat? | History Hit A Sailor’s Life in Lord Nelson’s Navy | War History Online Nelson fork and knife - Search Images (bing.com) Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys. Also we must credit the United States Navy Band - Caroline shared their rendition of 'The Roast Beef of England' during her second source discussion. This was found on Wikipedia: The Roast Beef of Old England - Wikipedia Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/ X: @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com © 2024 by Sistory History

Welcome to season 3, episode 4! In this episode we meander through the walkways (some brightly lit, some dimly lit), of Georgian London's pleasure gardens. Think entertainments, music, fireworks, wandering hands and overpriced snacks... Our sources are: * Edinburgh Encyclopedia, 1830 edition * Evelina (Letter 46), by Frances Burney * The Microcosm of London, 1808-1810 * Bill of Fare for Vauxhall Gardens, 1823 (visual source) Accompanying photos can be found on X, Instagram and our website: BLOG & PHOTO GALLERY | Mysite (sistoryhistory.co.uk) Fancy finding out more? Vauxhall Gardens Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens - Jane Austen articles and blog London's centre of intrigue and scandal - BBC Travel Regency History - Vauxhall Gardens Cascade Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys. Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as that helps new listeners to find us. Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/ X: @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com ©2024 by Sistory History

Welcome to season 3, episode 3! In this episode we explore the sensory delights of Georgian coffee houses. And it wasn't all just coffee and cake... In fact it wasn't at all coffee and cake! There were a huge variety of activities on offer, from lectures to business deals to medical consultations. All washed down with a nice dish of bitter, brown liquid. Maybe with a bit of sludge at the bottom if you were lucky. Our sources for today are: * Regency coffee recipe from: The House Book; or, Family Chronicle of Useful Knowledge, and Cottage Physician. W.M Scott, 1826 * London Gazette (edition 10495), 1765 * The Chapter Coffee House - extract from p.179 of John Timbs' book: Club Life of London (Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries). * Letter 6 by Cesar de Saussure, October 29th 1726 Accompanying photos can be found on X, Instagram and our website: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/post/photos-for-se03e03-the-georgians-wake-up-smell-the-coffee Interested to find out more? https://londonist.com/london/history/covent-garden-s-georgian-coffee-shop-brothel-hybrid https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/English-Coffeehouses-Penny-Universities/https://brewminate.com/newspapers-gossip-and-coffeehouse-culture-in-early-modern-england/ https://brewminate.com/newspapers-gossip-and-coffeehouse-culture-in-early-modern-england/https://encyclopedia.odeuropa.eu/items/show/23 https://encyclopedia.odeuropa.eu/items/show/23https://www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk/coffee-houses/ Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys. Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as that helps new listeners to find us. Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/ X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: mailto:sistoryhistory@gmail.com   ©️ 2024 by Sistory History

Welcome to season 3, episode 2! In this episode we delve into the depths of the Georgian ballroom. We consider the people, the clothes, what the ballroom looked and felt like, and the rules...there were a lot of rules! Luckily there were also a lot of etiquette manuals available to help you along the way. As usual we consider all this from a sensory perspective, using a selection of primary sources: * Jealousy Glass or Polemoscope https://www.vanleestantiques.com/product/polemoscope-18th-century/ * Extract from chapter 2 of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen * Article written by J Addison from The Spectator, dated 27th June 1711 * Article from The Galignani Messenger, 28th February 1821 A photo of the polemoscope can be found on X and Instagram, as well as our website: www.sistoryhistory.co.uk%2Fpost%2Fphotos-for-s03e02-the-georgians-strictly-ballroom Keen to learn more? Try these: https://janeausten.co.uk/blogs/womens-regency-fashion-articles/polemoscope-georgian-jealousy-glasses https://thecozydrawingroom.com/2013/11/30/how-to-spy-on-a-suitor-without-looking-like-youre-trying/ https://www.countrylife.co.uk/luxury/curious-questions-did-english-ladies-really-have-a-secret-language-of-fans-260053 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fOs3B0_wJU And do try to visit the Fan Museum if you find yourself near Greenwich or the London area - it's well worth it! https://www.thefanmuseum.org.uk/ Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys). Finally, if you like what you hear then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/ X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com   ©️ 2024 by Sistory History  

Welcome to season 3! Whether you're a loyal follower or a new listener, it's lovely to have you with us. In this first episode we explore Georgian Fashion. Perhaps not the usual things you might expect though... We've headed down a less well-trodden path strewn with umbrellas, fake bottoms, glasses and hair towers. As usual we'll be considering our topic from a sensory perspective and using contemporary sources to help us. The sources for this episode are: * Article from the Bath Chronicle, 31st May 1773. * The Bum Shop, print by artist and caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson. * Portrait by Henry Edridge of Princess Sophia, daughter of George III and Queen Charlotte. * Extract from The Sylph (Letter XIII), a novel by Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire. Accompanying photos can be found on X and Instagram, as well as our website: Photos for S03E01 - The Georgians: Dress to Impress (sistoryhistory.co.uk) Here are some extras if you'd like to learn more: Georgian Hair and Clothing – Fashionable but Fatal – All Things Georgian (wordpress.com) Historical Fashion: Georgian Women’s Hairstyles – Just History Posts Beau Brummell by Ian Kelly | Waterstones Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Dr Amanda Foreman | Waterstones The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain by Ian Mortimer | Waterstones Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram -missalicekeys). Finally, if you like what you hear the don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com ©️ 2023-2024 by Sistory History

In this episode we don our drinking hats, grab a kylix (or a few...) of wine, and end the season in true classical Greek style - at our very own symposium. Join us at this exclusive gathering to find out what happened at these popular events, who attended, and why it was essential for the host to make sure they had a good supply of ribbons... Sources for the episode are: - Plato, Symposium, 212d-213b - Xenophon, Symposium, 1.3-1.4 - Plato, Symposium, 214a-d - Plato, Symposium, 176a-c Here are a few links for further reading: Debauchery in ancient Athens - Why would someone want to go to a symposium? - Ancient World Magazine The History of Wine in Ancient Greece - GreekReporter.com Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys).    Finally, if you like what you hear then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠  X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: @sistoryhistory email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com © 2023 by Sistory History

In this episode we take a virtual trip to the some of the biggest, best and most entertaining games the ancient world had to offer. What events could you compete in? Was celery really one of the prizes? We reveal all this and more, including why it was a REALLY bad idea to cheat... Sources for this one are: - Statue bases from Olympia, Greece - check out the photo on X, Instagram or our website: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/post/photos-for-s02e05-ancient-greece-going-for-gold - Epigram - a dedication to Apollo from Archias of Yvla: https://www.trumpetjourney.com/2021/08/02/the-trumpet-of-the-greek-games/⁠ - Pausanius, Description of Greece, book 5 13.8-14.1 - Plato, The Republic, book 1 lines 41-55 If you're inspired to find out a bit more, try these: https://www.history.com/topics/sports/olympic-games#the-olympics-begin-in-ancient-greece https://www.history.com/news/ancient-greece-sports https://www.atticinscriptions.com/inscription/AIO/1137 (Permanent Dining Rights) https://www.greekboston.com/culture/ancient-history/heraean-games/ Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys).    Finally, if you like what you hear then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: ⁠⁠https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/⁠⁠  X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: @sistoryhistory email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com © 2023 by Sistory History

Join us as we explore the world of Ancient Greek theatre-going. Was it anything like the modern experience? How big were the theatres? Do we need to do another sacrifice? And, most importantly...were there snacks?? The sources for this episode are: - Theatre mask dating from 4th/3rd century BCE - check out the photo on X, Instagram or our website: Photos for S02E04: Ancient Greece - Show Time! (sistoryhistory.co.uk) (Photo credit: Giovanni Dall'Orto, 9th November 2009, mask on display in the Ancient Agora Museum in Athens). - Demosthenes, Against Androtion, 68 - Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, book 10 chapter 5 - Inscription from the Athenian Treasury - IG 1496.80f Intrigued to find out more? Try these: Teaching History with 100 Objects - A Greek theatre mask (teachinghistory100.org) Costume & Masks | Greek Theatre (wordpress.com) The Theater at Epidaurus | Acoustic Design | ASI ArchitecturalMystery of Exceptional Sound at Greece's Epidaurus Theater Solved (greekreporter.com) Ancient Greek Theatres: Facts, History, Drama (realgreekexperiences.com) Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys).    Finally, if you like what you hear then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us. Web: ⁠https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/⁠  X (Twitter): @sistoryhistory Instagram: @sistoryhistory email: sistoryhistory@gmail.com

In this episode we explore the medicine cabinet of the Ancient Greeks, whilst regaling you with fun facts and medical anecdotes. Plus we reveal why you definitely shouldn't go peony gathering with a woodpecker... Our sources for this episode are: - Cure Inscription 8, Stele 1 (from Epidaurus, mid-4th century BCE) Cure Inscriptions from the Asclepieion of Epidaurus - Aristophanes, Wealth, lines 660-669 - Hippocrates, Regimen in Health, section 5 - Hippocrates, On the Nature of Women, section 3 If you'd like to find out more about Ancient Greek medicine, try these: Medicine in Greek mythology - Hektoen International (hekint.org)   Greek anatomical votives - Google Search   Strange Beauty of Ancient Anatomical Votives | DailyArt Magazine   The Four Humours of Ancient Greek Medicine | Herbal Academy (theherbalacademy.com)   10 Little-known Natural Home Remedies from Ancient Greece (greekreporter.com) Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys).    If you like what you hear then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.

How many jurors is too many jurors? We'll ponder this important question alongside other topics such as men dressed as wasps, spiky balls and massive urns... And if you'd like to know how to make your own ancient water clock using only gardening paraphernalia, we can help with that too. Have a listen and learn something fun! The sources for this episode are: - Visual source: Ancient Water Clock - 'Clepsydra'. Check out the photo on Twitter (X) and Instagram, and also this website: Agora Image 2008.19.0037 (LCT-149) - ASCSA.net - Aristotle, Athenian Constitution, 68 - Aristophanes, Wasps, 93-109 - Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War, 1.86/87 Fancy some homework? We're happy to oblige: Ancient Greek Democracy - Facts, Voting & Decline | HISTORY How People Voted in Ancient Elections | HISTORY Ostracism: 'Cancel culture' Ancient Greek-style | Sky HISTORY TV Channel Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram and Twitter (X), and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys).    If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share!

What do bread, acorns and smoke have in common? Any idea? Yes, it's divination! But we wouldn't blame you for not guessing that - these aren't exactly standard techniques for fortune-telling. These were however perfectly valid methods used by the Ancient Greeks for communicating with the gods, and searching out knowledge of the future. Intrigued? Then join us as we seek divine inspiration from these contemporary sources in our quest to learn more: - Euripides, Ion, lines 80-125 - Aristophanes, Birds, lines 955-1017 - Plato, Phaedrus, 275b - Plato, Republic, book 5 Keen for more knowledge? Try these: 7 Ancient Greek methods for predicting the future | Sky HISTORY TV Channel HorribleHistories: Groovy Greeks - The Great & Wise Oracle Virtual Reality Oracle Project (vroracle.co.uk) Google Image Search: Pythia Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram and Twitter (X), and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys.    If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share!

Welcome back to Sistory History! The sensory history podcast, hosted by sisters Laura & Caroline. This season we've time-travelled back to Ancient Greece and the Classical period. We've got lots for you to look forward to - from drinking parties and high drama, to democracy and naked wrestling... Make sure you subscribe now so that you don't miss an episode! You can follow Sistory History on Instagram and Twitter/X, and email us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com

Gift-giving, feasting, ill-advised excessive drinking...these all sound pretty familiar in the context of festivals and public holidays. But the ancient Romans really took it to the next level - giant phalluses, naked priests, people dressed as goats... Join us for the season finale as we take a good look at the colourful topic of Roman festivals, via this selection of contemporary sources: - Fasti Antiates Maiores (the oldest surviving Roman calendar - see the first link below and also the close up photos we've posted on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) - Ovid, Fasti Book 5 (3rd May - Floralia) - Ovid , Fasti Book 5 (9th May - Lemuria) - Plutarch, Life of Caesar, 61.1-4 Suggestions for further reading if you fancy: https://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/calendar/antiates.html https://imperiumromanum.pl/en/roman-religion/roman-feasts/amp/ https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/lupercalia "The Sensory Experience of Blood Sacrifice in the Roman Imperial Cult" (Candace Weddle, 2013) Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys.    If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate and subscribe!

Do you know your cornets from your trumpets? Can you spot the difference between a centurion and a military tribune? Any why was everyone so keen on the fish sauce???  Join us as we take a sensory delve into the depths of the Roman army, ably assisted by another 4 pieces of source material: - Julius Caesar, "Gallic Wars" Book 1 Ch.25 - Vegetius, "De Re Militari" Book 1.4 (Size of Recruits) - Vegetius, "De Re Militari" Book 2.15 (Legionary Music) - Vindolanda Tablet 302 Fancy some homework? Check out these links: Buccina- Google image search   Vindolanda Tablet 302. Ink writing tablet | Roman Inscriptions of Britain   Roman Legions: The Backbone Of The Roman Military | HistoryExtra   Romans in Britain - Recipe for Posca (romanobritain.org)   YouTube - Horrible Histories (Surviving in the Roman Army) Roman camp «IMPERIUM ROMANUM Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys.    If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate and subscribe!

What was the deal with slavery in Ancient Rome? It's a difficult topic, but also nuanced and interesting. So often we hear about the nobility and higher status people of the past, but in this episode we shine a light on a less privileged, but no less important, part of Roman society. As usual we'll be doing the honours with the help of four lovely primary sources: - Martial, Epigram 14.220 "The Cook" - Seneca, 47.2-4 "On Master & Slave" - Seneca, Letters 95.24 - Pliny the Younger, Letters 3.14 Want to find out more about this week's topic? Try these two articles about slavery in Ancient Rome: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/nero-man-behind-myth/slavery-ancient-rome#:~:text=Under%20Roman%20law%2C%20enslaved%20people,from%20texts%20written%20by%20masters. https://www.historyhit.com/what-was-life-like-for-slaves-in-ancient-rome/ And we couldn't resist this one... Here's the YouTube link to all the episodes of "Up Pompeii!" - the Frankie Howerd classic comedy series centred on the exploits of Roman slave Lurcio: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPGcD5LGrp4FJVyyhr_t9bYB6D1E_rEO   Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys.    If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate and subscribe!

How did the Romans holiday? Where did they go? How did they get there? Did hotels exist? Did they buy souvenirs? So many questions!   Join us as we explore this topic via four contemporary ancient sources: - Seneca, Letters 51 "On Baiae and Morals" - Seneca, Essay About Peace of Mind 2.13 - Juvenal, Satire 3 "And Then There's the Traffic" - Horace, Satire 1.5   Here are suggestions for further reading if you fancy: https://www.historyhit.com/locations/baia/ (article about the ancient city resort of Baiae) https://www.google.com/amp/s/imperiumromanum.pl/en/article/holidays-and-tourism-in-ancient-rome/amp/ (article about tourism in Ancient Rome) http://www.parcosommersobaia.beniculturali.it/ (article about the underwater archaeological park of Baiae - scuba diving tours available) https://www.google.com/search?q=model+reconstruction.pliny+villa&rlz=1CDGOYI_enGB1007GB1007&hl=en-GB&prmd=insv&sxsrf=APwXEdczNmbGcg_tav-OWEjRj8mTuK3zug:1680162031884&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwing82ok4P-AhXHEsAKHc_TD8kQ_AUIHygB&biw=360&bih=664&dpr=3 (Google image search for reconstructions of Pliny's villa) https://www.google.com/search?q=Ancient+Roman+litter+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjA2K3qioT-AhVGpCcCHbe5DGEQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=Ancient+Roman+litter+&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQAzIECAAQHjIFCAAQogQ6BAgjECc6BggAEAgQHjoHCCMQsAIQJzoGCAAQHhANUL8GWOVbYLhhaABwAHgAgAH4AYgBqxqSAQYwLjE4LjGYAQCgAQHAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=QbolZIC0JMbInsEPt_OyiAY&bih=664&biw=360&client=ms-android-oppo-rvo3&prmd=isnv (Google image search for Ancient Roman litter)   "Life & Leisure in Ancient Rome" - J.P.V.D Balsdon   Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys. If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate and subscribe!

How did the Romans deal with death? Did they believe in an afterlife? What were their funerals like? Join us as we discuss four contemporary ancient sources that focus on the sensory elements of today's theme: - Polybius, Histories 6.53-54 - Lucan, Civil War 2.21 - Seneca, The Trojan Women - Petronius, Satyricon 77-78 Here are a few topical links if you're inspired to find out more: The mausoleums of Rome: tombs become beautiful monuments (walksinsiderome.com) Roman burial unearthed at hidden Garforth cemetery - BBC News Horrible Histories - Crazy Roman Funeral Tradition | Rotten Romans - YouTube Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com. Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan, who you can also find on Instagram - missalicekeys. If you like what you hear then don't be shy - please do take the time to like, rate and subscribe!

Ever wondered what Roman dinner parties were like? What was on the menu? Was there entertainment? Was it all orgies and sausages? In this episode we discuss another four contemporary ancient sources, considering them from a sensory perspective. Here's a quick introduction to our dinner guests and their respective party offerings: - Plutarch, Table Talk 5.679 - Martial, Epigrams 3.50 (To Ligurinus) - Pliny the Younger, Letters 2.6 - Petronius, The Satyricon 40 Head over to Instagram to check out our dinner-themed photos, and links for further reading.  You can follow sistoryhistory on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com.

In this episode we take another four extracts from contemporary ancient sources and consider them from a sensory perspective. Here we talk about the (very!) popular Roman past time of visiting the bath house. Was everyone really naked? Could slaves use the baths? And why is that sausage seller here again?!?  Our sources are as follows:  - Martial, Epigrams 12.82  - Seneca, Letters 56.1-2  - Seneca, Letters 86.8  - Petronius, Satyricon 28 You can check out our Instagram for some topical photos, and here are a few links in case you'd like to find out more, or maybe visit a bath house to see what all the fuss was about:  https://www.thecollector.com/roman-baths-an-integral-part-of-life-in-the-ancient-empire/  https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lpv0L83PgpaU-Baths_of_ancient_rome.html  Follow sistoryhistory on Instagram and Facebook, and contact us at sistoryhistory@gmail.com.  Big thanks to our composer Alice Morgan, who you'll also find on Instagram - missalicekeys.