Tall Ship Sailor

When we think of people carrying out death sentences today, we think of low-key affairs where the media is not invited. However, the Professional Public Executioner was a true showman when he carried out death sentences in front of thousands of people. But that’s not how he made ... Show More

You might want to write this episode down. Helen and Matt look at one of the most important occupations in human history, the Scribe, and we only know about this job because they were so helpful as to write down what they did. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear ... Show More

From the local small-town stage to New York’s Palace Theater, vaudeville was an essential part of every community. In this episode, Helen and Matt learn about the Vaudevillians, the ones who kept Americans entertained when there wasn’t much to do for fun. Learn more about your ad ... Show More

<p>In this episode of the WW2 podcast, we'll explore the Royal Navy from 1918 to the end of the Second World War and one man's career. Not an officer, but a regular sailor: Herbert Leeder, who chalk up 27 years of service. Following the career of one sailor is an interesting way ... Show More

This week, we explore the fascinating origins of the so-called "sailor" and "peter pan" style collars.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more a ... Show More

In this episode, Jamie Trowbridge learns a couple of lessons from his father - about sailing and about life. This episode is hosted by Angelica Lindsey-Ali. Podcast # 720 

<p>The earliest seafaring women had to disguise themselves as men just to be allowed aboard ships. In this aquatic installment of their series on exploration, Cristen and Caroline chart the incredible adventures of women on the high seas past and present.</p><p> </p> Learn more a ... Show More

Let's sail through briny trivia and salty facts about being at sea. Chris reports back from his cruise vacation/research and lets us in on the most exclusive parts of the ship, and .do you .kn ow your .is.la. nds? Hey turn around, bright eyes, Colin learns about Ted Pedas and the ... Show More

<p>We go back in time to another era of travel and take a trip on the oldest commercial sailing vessel in the United States. Click <a href="https://www.sailmainecoast.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about windjammers and <a href="https://schoonerfrench.com/" target=" ... Show More

Laurie Taylor talks to Helen Sampson, Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University, about her voyage into the lives and work of seafarers. 25 years of fieldwork on merchant cargo ships has given her an unusual insight into the changing realities of life onboar ... Show More

Ahoy Mateys! Blippi and Meekah go back in time to meet a real pirate and follow a treasure map to find ye treasure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

James and his friends find themselves back in time over two hundred fifty years. With the help of a cook named Long John Silver they book themselves passage aboard a ship bound for the Treasure Island. Produced by Gen-Z Media in partnership with BYU Radio and PRX. For more great ... Show More