Notice History
Welcome to Notice History, the podcast where we explore the ways we encounter and interact with history in our daily lives. Join Robin, Nick, and Keely as they delve into the fun and fascinating histories of past people, places, and things that continue to impact us today. By taking notice of these histories, we hope to achieve a better understanding of ourselves and the culture we live in. Notice History is created by Know History, a historical research company in Canada. For more about Know History, visit knowhistory.ca. Follow us on Twitter @NoticeHistory, or check us out online at knowhistory.ca/podcast.
Episodes
56 episodes since 2018
Interview with Dan Conlin, Curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
In our last episode of 2019, we sit down with Dan Conlin, curator at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
December 12, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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34:30
History in Musicals
This week, we look at musicals as a medium for communicating history by exploring some of our researcher's favourite "historical" musicals.Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ot...
November 14, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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27:40
The Spiritualist Movement - Halloween Special Part 2
We explore the emergence and growth of the spiritualist movement in the second installment of our two-part Halloween special.Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit ou...
October 31, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:21
Victorian Death & Mourning Rituals - Halloween Special Part 1
We explore Victorian death and mourning rituals in this first installment of our two-part Halloween special.Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at know...
October 31, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:36
Playing the Past, with Dany Guay-Bélanger
In this episode, we are joined by Dany Guay-Bélanger to discuss his research on the study and preservation of video games. Visit Dany's website and listen to his own podcast on the subject at deadplay.net.Notice History is the official ...
October 10, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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22:34
The Downton Abbey Effect, with Sara McGillivray
This month marks the much-anticipated premiere of the Downton Abbey movie, the follow-up to the massively popular television series. In this episode, we are joined by guest host Sara McGillivray to discuss her research on the "Down...
September 26, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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36:11
Summer Road Trip Series: Central Canada
Our summer road trip series concludes in Central Canada as we explore sites in Ontario and Quebec. Locations include Fort Henry, Toronto's Necropolis, Neys Provincial Park, the Plains of Abraham, and Pointe-à-Callière Museum. We also discuss wh...
September 12, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:39
Summer Road Trip Series: Western Canada
Our summer road trip series continues with stops in Western Canada! We begin in Haida Gwaii in British Columbia before making our way across the prairies. Other stops include Dinosaur Provincial Park, Fort Battleford, Riel House, and Lower Fort...
August 29, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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24:46
Summer Road Trip Series: The Territories
This summer, Notice History is taking listeners on a virtual cross-Canada road trip to explore some of our country's best historic sites, landmarks, and museums. In this episode, we explore some must-visit sites (and one traditional you might w...
August 15, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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15:30
Summer Road Trip Series: Canada's East Coast
This summer, Notice History is taking listeners on a virtual cross-Canada road trip to explore some of our country's best historic sites, landmarks, and museums. We begin on the East Coast, where we highlight spots like L'Anse aux Meadors, the ...
August 01, 2019
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:49
Historic Castles & GIS Technology, with PhD student Ali Norton
Whether it is their history or architecture that captivates you, or whether you’ve encountered them in person or on pages, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who is not intrigued by castles. And someone who is particularly interested in ...
July 18, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:12
The Gouzenko Affair
On September 5, 1945, cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko walked out of the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa with 109 classified Soviet documents in his suitcase. Gouzenko had made the choice to defect - and his decision arguably sparked the beginning of the Co...
July 04, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:52
History at Work: Emily MacDonald, LAC Archivist
In the final episode of our History at Work series, archivist Emily MacDonald joins us to chat about her work at Library and Archives Canada. Emily discusses the importance of archives, the processes involved in archiving material, and her spec...
June 20, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:22
History at Work: Interview with Danny Doyle, Parks Canada Conservator
In the penultimate episode of our History at Work series, we are joined by Parks Canada conservator Danny Doyle. Danny has worked in both Canada and Egypt and, though he specializes in human remains, has worked on a wide variety of artifacts. H...
June 06, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:25
History at Work: Candice McCavitt of Heritage Toronto
In this installment of the History at Work series, we are joined by Candice McCavitt, Manager of Programs at Heritage Toronto. Candice speaks to us about her role at Heritage Toronto and gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the non-profit ...
May 23, 2019
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:28
Canada's Charitable History
The famous Massey Foundation (established in 1896) was the first charitable trust of its kind in Canada. It is often referred to as the first charity in Canada, but it would be a mistake to think this is where charity in Canada started....
May 07, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:54
History at Work: Teaching History with Grant Rivard
The second installment of our History at Work series is an interview with educator Grant Rivard, a long-time history enthusiast and an advocate for history in the classroom. He speaks about how history has informed his teaching practice across ...
April 23, 2019
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:40
History at Work: Kaitlin Wainwright of Heritage Toronto
In this first episode of our History at Work series, we are joined by Kaitlin Wainwright, Director of Programming at Heritage Toronto. Kaitlin shares details on her career with Heritage Toronto, the types of programs they run, and how her caree...
April 10, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:26
Coffee Culture
Have you ever wondered about the history behind your morning cup of coffee? You're about to find out!Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory...
March 26, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:22
Canadian History in Songs
Canada has a long tradition of history being told through songs. Tunes like The Bridge Came Tumbling Down sought to tell the story of specific events, while songs like The Long Drivers Waltz were meant to convey a feeling of n...
March 12, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:49
Black History in Canada: Four Historical Figures
This week, we celebrate Black History Month by profiling the lives and achievements of four Black Canadians: Mary-Joseph Angelique, Portia White, Violet King Henry, and Albert Jackson.Notice History is the official podcast of Know Histo...
February 26, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:44
We are the Roots: An Interview with Deborah Dobbins and Dr. Jenna Bailey
In our second season opener, we are joined by Deborah Dobbins and Dr. Jenna Bailey to discuss their recent oral history project and documentary, We are the Roots: Black Settlers and Their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian P...
February 12, 2019
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:54
Fruitcake!
Whether it's your favourite holiday treat or something to which you turn up your nose, there is no denying that fruitcake has an interesting history. Alice Glaze joins us to explore the origins and evolution of this contentious dessert....
December 18, 2018
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:30
Holiday Catalogues
Leafing through Christmas catalogues is a time-honoured tradition for many Canadian children.But how did the tradition start? This week our hosts are join by special guest Joanne Schofield as they notice the history of the Christmas catalogue i...
December 18, 2018
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:03
Oot and Aboot Holiday Edition
You don't have to stray ootside your living room to experience this week's topic. Considered one of the worst movies of all time, the 1964 Christmas film Santa Conquers the Martians contains some interesting historical tidbits.&nb...
December 11, 2018
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Season 1
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12:15