Sistory History
Sistory History
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Sistory History is a podcast hosted by two sisters who share a love of history. Each episode explores a historical event or experience using relevant source material, discussed in a light-hearted way from a sensory perspective. Seasons are organized around different themes or time periods. Listeners can connect via Instagram, Twitter (X), or email.
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Wonders of the Wall - Hadrian's Horses 30.09.2026 16minWelcome to Sistory History and to the finale of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries!And to end we're honouring the noble horse with a full episode, thinking about the equine experience on the northern edge of the Roman empire.We bring you bells, tin facts, good luck charms and, (inevitably), a phallus.Check out the episode photos on our social media or website: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/post/photos-for-bonus-episode-wonders-of-the-wall-hadrian-s-horsesIf you'd like to visit The Roman Army Museum, Magna Fort or Corbridge Roman Town, you can find everything you need to know here: https://romanarmymuseum.com/https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/corbridge-roman-town-hadrians-wall/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=corbridge%20roman%20townAs always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/© 2026 by Sistory History -
Wonders of the Wall - Chesters Roman Fort 09.09.2026 17minWelcome to episode 3 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries!We've left Vindolanda and marched 13 miles east to Chesters Roman Fort, a cavalry fort that was home to a regiment of around 500 men (and their horses) at its peak. Listen along to find out about the caltrop, a tiny but lethal weapon that's still used today, a potential tax scam, and a lovely selection of altars. You'll find photos of everything we talk about on our website & social media:Sistory History Blog - Chesters Roman FortIf you'd like to visit Chesters, you can find everything you need to know here: English Heritage - Chesters Roman Fort & MuseumAs always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/© 2026 by Sistory History
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Wonders of the Wall - Vindolanda Part 2 19.08.2026 15minWelcome to episode 2 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries! And we're still lingering at Vindolanda. We tried to leave but there was much to see, so we decided another episode was in order. Plus the cafe is lovely, which gave us an excuse to have a shandy whilst comparing notes...Today we talk ancient Roman condiments, hit the tavern for a boxing match and think about what Britain did for Rome for a change. You'll find photos of everything we talk about on our website & social media:Sistory History Blog - Vindolanda Part 2If you'd like to visit Vindolanda then find out more here: https://www.vindolanda.com/As always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/© 2026 by Sistory History
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Wonders of the Wall - Vindolanda Part 1 30.07.2026 16minWelcome to episode 1 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries! In June 2026 we spent 3 glorious days in Northumberland, exploring the sites along the wall. We were blessed with fine weather, so the gods must have been smiling on our endeavour. Over the next 4 episodes we'll share with you a selection of sensorial treats from across those sites.We start at Vindolanda, a Roman fort near Hexham, where we consider the merits (or otherwise) of the socks + sandals trend, (it started earlier than you think!), AND the best place to put the latrine. Unrelated, but definitely important. You'll find photos of everything we talk about on our website & social media:https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/blogIf you'd like to visit Vindolanda (and you definitely should!), then find out more here: https://www.vindolanda.com/As always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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BONUS KIDSTORY EPISODE - Tales From the Dockyard 20.05.2026 15minWelcome to our fourth Kidstory episode! With special guest Felix. These episodes are dedicated to budding historians, those studying history or wanting help with their history homework, or anyone who likes listening to fun and interesting stuff.Today we explore life at sea for kids during the Age of Sail, whether you were an officer's son training for a future career, a child helping to support family back home or an orphan in search of a better life. It was hard work, it could definitely be dangerous, but for some children, navy warships were a place they could call home. Check out our website or social media to see the objects we talk about in the episode: Photos for Kidstory Bonus Episode: Tales From the DockyardIf you´d like to visit the ships we talk about today or find out more about life at sea, we can highly recommend Portsmouth and Chatham Dockyards:Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Portsmouth Historic DockyardThe Historic Dockyard Chatham - Your Big Day Out in KentAs always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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BONUS EPISODE - Military Matters Part 2 (Q&A on the Ancient Roman Army) 22.04.2026 29minWelcome to part 2 of Military Matters - our Roman army Q&A with special guest Neil from the Ancient History Hound podcast. This time we´re launching into the realities of battle. The importance of weaponry, logistics and psychological warfare, plus an interesting consideration of how the Romans might have approached mental health and the impact of combat.Thanks to everyone who submitted questions - Neil had a ball researching them and we loved listening to his answers... We hope you enjoy the episode. Neil is the creator and host of the excellent Ancient History Hound podcast, and you can find him on Blue Sky, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube - just search for ancientblogger.As always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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BONUS EPISODE - Military Matters Part 1 (Q&A on the Ancient Roman army) 15.04.2026 30minWelcome to part 1 of Military Matters - a Q&A with special guest Neil from the Ancient History Hound podcast, focused on the Ancient Roman military and army life. In this episode we cover army ranks, the role of women, kit, rations, camp nightlife and much more besides. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions - if you don´t hear yours in this episode then be sure to tune in for the next. For now though, sit back and relax as Neil regales us with tales of bakeries, bees and bathhouses...Neil is the creator and host of the excellent Ancient History Hound podcast, and you can find him on Blue Sky, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube - just search for ancientblogger.As always, music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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BONUS EPISODE - Ancient Roman Fun Facts 11.03.2026 10minWelcome to our first fun facts bonus episode. We've gathered together the weird & wonderful titbits from season 4 and packaged them into a neat 10-minute episode for you. Perfect for a coffee break or quick stroll to the shops. (Well, as long as exploding toilets float your boat...)Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - What a Triumph! (Military Victory Celebrations in Ancient Rome) 18.02.2026 31minWelcome to the season 4 finale!And we end with a heady mix of flutes, treasure and animal excrement. Plus a puzzling fixation on elephants, courtesy of Pompey & Caesar, and a truly impressive amount of dining furniture...Join us for a sensory dive into that very Roman celebration - the military triumph.In this episode we´re joined by these fabulous fellows:Plutarch, "Parallel Lives", Life of Marcellus 22.1-4Livy, "History of Rome", extracts from 34.52 Suetonius, "Life of Julius Caesar", 37.1-2 Plutarch, "Life of Aemilius Paullus", extracts from 32.1-34.7Thank you for your company this season - we hope you´ll join us for the next.Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - Water Water, Everywhere! (Water & Toilets in Ancient Rome) 28.01.2026 31minWelcome to season 4, episode 5!How clean was your regular Roman? How often did they bathe? Did they have proper toilets, and is that rumour about the sponge on the stick really true? Join us as we explore the story of water in Ancient Rome. As well as the inevitable toilet-based anecdotes, we can promise you fabulous fountains, healthful hydrotherapy and remarkable rivers (albeit with some questionable qualities...). Our sources for today are:Petronius, "Satyricon", 47Seneca the Younger, "Epistulae Morales", book 86, sections 8-9 & 11-12 (On Scipio´s Villa)Pliny the Younger, "Letters", extracts from 5.6 Pliny the Elder, "Natural History", book 31, section 6 Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - Wedding Belles (Ancient Roman Weddings) 07.01.2026 31minWelcome to season 4, episode 4!Ever wonder what used to happen at Ancient Roman weddings? Well, wonder no longer...we´re here to enlighten you! Some of the things we´ll talk about will be very familiar - flowers, veils, priests, wine, even the odd rude joke. Some will be not so familiar... And here we´re in the realms of sacrificial sheep, omens-a-plenty and excessive walnut throwing.We reveal all, with the help of these very illustrious wedding guests:Seneca the Younger (maybe), "Octavia", Act IV from lines 693Plutarch, "Roman Questions", 29Gaius, "Institutiones", section 112Catullus, extracts from "Poems", 61Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2026 by Sistory History
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BONUS EPISODE - Cocktail Hour 23.12.2025 30minDrinking games with a twist, speeches and ribbons. All the elements required for a fabulous party!To celebrate the festive season, we bring you a special episode from the archives, all about the Ancient Greek symposium. Full of revelry, plus a few cautionary tales to help you keep it classy this Christmas...Our sources are:Plato, Symposium, 212d-213bXenophon, Symposium, 1.3-1.4Plato, Symposium, 214a-dPlato, Symposium, 176a-cAnd here's a link for some extra reading:Debauchery in ancient Athens - Why would someone want to go to a symposium? - Ancient Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2025 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - Keep in Touch! (The Ancient Roman Postal Service & Communication) 10.12.2025 30minWelcome to season 4, episode 3!And today we´re all about the comms. Letters, fire, flags, even a pigeon. Our good friend Pliny the Younger was lucky enough to have a book read to him most evenings at dinner. And Cicero was fastidious in ensuring that messengers were well fed to keep their energy, (and no doubt their enthusiasm...) topped up. So, there´s all sorts to talk about.In this episode we´re communing with this lovely lot:Pliny the Younger, "To Fuscus", Letters 9.36Marcus Tullius Cicero, " Letters To Atticus" , 13.40Marcus Tullius Cicero, "Letters To Atticus", 5.17Polybius, "Fire Signalling", Histories book 10Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then please don´t be shy! Feel free to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2025 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - Behind the Curtain (Ancient Roman Beauty & Cosmetics) 19.11.2025 28minWelcome to episode 2 of season 4!We get up close and personal with Ancient Roman beauty products and it really is a tale of 2 halves. We´re very much on board with the gold dust, and have nothing against the burnt crushed nuts. We are however less keen on the unwashed sheep fleece, and I fear we must draw the line at the ashes of ass genitals... Which you´ll probably agree is a reasonable reaction.Our sources for this episode are:"To Galla", epigram 9.37, by Martial"Ars Amatoria", lines 205-217, by Ovid"Her Hair", Amores book 1.14, by Ovid" Or Messalina?", Satire VI lines 115-122, by Juvenal Music credit goes to our resident composers: Phil Russell & 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.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2025 by Sistory History
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The Romans II - Salutatio! (The Ancient Roman Salutatio) 30.10.2025 28minWelcome back to Sistory History!And we're kicking off season 4 in the proper Roman way with an episode about the salutatio, the early morning client-patron ritual that you should definitely not try out for yourself if you're in any way a fan of a lie-in...Our sources (and guests) are:"Commentariolum Petitionis", section IX, by Quintus Tullius Cicero"To Gallus", epigram 10.82, by Martial"De Brevitate Vitae", 14.3-14.4, by Seneca the Younger "Satire 1", lines 95-99 & lines 132-136, by JuvenalMusic credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell & Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as this helps new listeners to find us.Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bskysocialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected] Web: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2025 by Sistory History
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KIDSTORY BONUS EPISODE - Live Like a Roman 13.08.2025 14minWelcome to our third Kidstory episode! These episodes are dedicated to all budding historians and anyone studying history or desperate for some help with their history homework...Today we explore Canterbury Roman Museum with our resident kidstorian Felix, and try out some typical tools that Romans would have used in their daily lives.If you´d like to visit the museum then you can find everything you need to know here: Canterbury Roman Museum, KentMusic credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys). If you like what you hear and don´t want to miss out on any future kidstories, then make sure you subscribe to Sistory History! And feel free to hit the like button and of course share with your friends. Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.socialInstagram: sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast© 2025 by Sistory History
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Londinium III - Roman London´s Amphitheatre 04.06.2025 19minWelcome to the final episode of our Londinium miniseries, where we consider Minerva, make-up and mixing bowls...In June 2025 we visited Roman London´s Amphitheatre at Guildhall Yard. It´s a great place to lose yourself in for an hour or so - you can wander around the remains of the amphitheatre itself (unearthed in 1988), and view the artefacts found there during the excavations of the 1980s and 90s. We share our favourites with you here - follow the photos on our socials or website: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/post/photos-for-miniseries-londinium-iii-roman-london-s-amphitheatreIf you´re inspired to visit, all you need to know is here: Visit London's Roman Amphitheatre | City of LondonIf you enjoy the episode, you might enjoy these too:Internet Archaeol. 42. Fletcher. The Egyptian Hair Pin: practical, sacred, fatalMakeup and Beauty in Ancient Rome - by Crystal KingKitchenalia: Roman MortariumMusic credit goes to our resident composer 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.Blue sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.socialInstagram: sistoryhistoryWeb: Sistory History | sensory history and podcastEmail: [email protected]© 2025 by Sistory History
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Londinium II - All Hallows Church 20.05.2025 17minWelcome to episode 2 of our Londinium miniseries, in which we bring you lovely lamps and sensuous scents! In May 2025 we visited the Crypt Museum at All Hallows Church by the Tower, to find out what it can tell us about Roman London. It´s a small but beautifully formed museum that houses some excellent artefacts from the period, as well as Saxon and 16th century finds. Here, we talk you through our favourites from the Roman selection. Photos are on our social media and website: Photos for Miniseries: Londinium II - All Hallows ChurchIf you´d like to visit the museum, check out their website here: Crypt Museum - All Hallows by the TowerMusic credit goes to our resident composer 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.Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.socialInstagram: sistoryhistoryWeb: Sistory History | sensory history and podcastEmail: [email protected]© 2025 by Sistory History
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Londinium I - The Temple of Mithras 07.05.2025 19minWelcome to episode 1 of our Londinium miniseries! Where we consider the practicalities of naked initiation ceremonies, and Caroline delights us with her extensive collection of key facts... (Did you know that some Roman keys could fold up? And some were designed to break after one use!?!). In April 2025 we visited the London Mithraeum to explore the excellent exhibition space and peruse the artefacts currently on display. The excavation of 2012-2014 yielded a huge array of over 14,000 finds, about 600 of which have been beautifully curated for visitors to enjoy. Here, we talk you through our favourites.If you´d like to visit the London Mithraeum or find out more about the excavations, then try these links:London MithraeumLost rivers: The Walbrook | London MuseumWalbrook Discovery Programme | Explore and engage with MOLA's current archaeological findings along the banks of the City of London's hidden river the Walbrook10 Facts About The Secret Roman Cult of Mithras | History HitMusic credit goes to our resident composer 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: Sistory History | sensory history and podcastX (Twitter): @sistoryhistoryInstagram: @sistoryhistoryEmail: [email protected]© 2025 by Sistory History
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KIDSTORY BONUS EPISODE - Dinner With The Romans! 28.02.2025 15minWelcome to our second Kidstory episode! Dedicated to all budding historians and anyone studying history or desperate for some help with their history homework... In this episode, ably assisted by 10yr old Felix, we talk about what the Ancient Romans ate and drank, what their restaurants were like, and what they got up to at dinner parties... Music credit goes to our resident composer Alice Morgan (you can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys). If you like what you hear today and don't want to miss out on any future Kidstory episodes, then make sure you subscribe to Sistory History! And feel free to hit the like button and of course share with your friends and family. Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.social X: @sistoryhistory Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/ © 2025 by Sistory History
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