HeyJaredSistory History
We're two sisters who love history and are on a mission to help more people enjoy it. In each episode we take a historical event or experience, find some relevant source material and have a light-hearted chat about it from a sensory perspective.
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Wonders of the Wall - Chesters Roman Fort (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 3 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries! We've left Vindolanda and marched 13 miles east to Chesters Roman Fort, a cavalry fort that was home to a regiment of around 500 men (and their horses) at its peak. Listen along to find out about the caltrop, a tiny but lethal weapon that's still used today, a potential tax scam, and a lovely selection of altars. You'll find photos of everything we talk about on our website & social media: Sistory History Blog - Chesters Roman Fort If you'd
Wonders of the Wall - Vindolanda Part 2 (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 2 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries! And we're still lingering at Vindolanda. We tried to leave but there was much to see, so we decided another episode was in order. Plus the cafe is lovely, which gave us an excuse to have a shandy whilst comparing notes... Today we talk ancient Roman condiments, hit the tavern for a boxing match and think about what Britain did for Rome for a change. You'll find photos of everything we talk about on our website & social media: Sistory History
Wonders of the Wall - Vindolanda Part 1 (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 1 of our Hadrian's Wall miniseries! In June 2026 we spent 3 glorious days in Northumberland, exploring the sites along the wall. We were blessed with fine weather, so the gods must have been smiling on our endeavour. Over the next 4 episodes we'll share with you a selection of sensorial treats from across those sites. We start at Vindolanda, a Roman fort near Hexham, where we consider the merits (or otherwise) of the socks + sandals trend, (it started earlier than you think!),
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