Introduction

The HistoriCal Outreach podcast, the first episode of which will soon be posted here, is an experiment in making historical research from one of the best universities on the planet available and accessible to anyone with an interest. There's a huge amount of really interesting, exciting historical research going on, but it's often difficult for those outside of academia to get an idea of what, exactly, a PhD student in history might even study. This podcast hopes to answer that question and introduce everyone to the wide range of topics on the 'cutting edge' of history - things no one knew about the past even a few months ago, things not yet integrated into textbooks or classroom instruction, but topics that give insight into the fascinating ways the people and societies both change at deep levels and rhyme with the present.

Most episodes will aim for about 45 minutes, with some a bit shorter, so just the right length for a long run, a moderate commute, or a trip to the grocery store. Please post any questions or comments beneath each episode and we will try to respond as quickly as possible.