The British History Podcast 84 – The Q&A Episode!
Apr 16, 2013
The host answers questions about Scotland's Witchcraft Act, Scottish public education, and their favorite non-Western historical period. They discuss the historical changes and cultural clashes happening in 19th century Japan. A debate ensues on the outcome of a battle between Romans and redcoats. They explore topics such as cultural bias and the romanticization of violence in Viking Norse culture. The hosts give advice for aspiring podcasters and share personal insights into their background and side projects.
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Witchcraft Convictions In WWII Britain
- Helen Duncan, a Scottish medium, was imprisoned under Britain's Witchcraft Act in 1944 during WWII.
- Jane York, an English 72-year-old, was the last convicted but avoided jail and got a three-year promise to behave.
Scotland's Educational Leap Shaped Modern Thought
- Scotland created the first public education system in Europe after Rome and fueled its own Enlightenment.
- Scottish thinkers like Adam Smith shaped modern economics and influenced American universities.
Skepticism And A Fascination With 19th-Century Japan
- Jamie identifies as a skeptic and prefers evidence-based thinking.
- He finds 19th-century Japan especially fascinating for its rapid political and cultural transformation.