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• Londinium I - The Temple of Mithras

  Welcome 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!

  Welcome 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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• KIDSTORY BONUS EPISODE - Magic & Medicine in Ancient Egypt!

  Welcome to our very first kids 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 (who's been learning about Egypt at school), we investigate how the Ancient Egyptians used magic and medicine to cure themselves. Think tree bark, magic spells, crocodile poo and lots of honey! Music 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 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. X: @sistoryhistory Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.social Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: [email protected] Web: Sistory History | sensory history and podcast © 2025 by Sistory History

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• BONUS EPISODE - Io Saturnalia!

  In this seasonal episode from our archive, we take a sensory deep dive into the ancient Roman, mid-December festival of Saturnalia. You can expect a delightful combination of naked singing, elf hats and Christmas jumpers. Plus we find out just how much wine some employers expected their staff to get through during the festival... P.S it's a LOT. Sources for this episode are: Seneca, Letters from a Stoic, XVIII On Festivals & Fasting Martial, Epigrams, 14.1 Pliny the Younger, Letters, 2.17 Fancy finding out more? Try these: Saturnalia: Meaning, Festival & Christmas | HISTORY The Wild Holiday That Turned Ancient Rome Upside Down 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. X: @sistoryhistory Blue Sky: @sistoryhistory.bsky.social Instagram: sistoryhistory Email: [email protected] Web: ⁠⁠Sistory History | sensory history and podcast⁠ © 2024 by Sistory History

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• Saturnalia Trailer

  Join us for a seasonal episode all about the Roman festival of Saturnalia. We talk elf hats, Christmas jumpers & naked singing. If that doesn't tempt you then we don't know what will!!

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