Ancient Mysteries, Murder Weapons and Frocks
Susan Morrison finds out what's new, fun or fascinating in Scottish history throughout the centuries.
Susan Morrison meets the mysteries of Ancient Glasgow as channelled through the off-beat and scintillating mind of the city's first media archaeologist Ludovic Mclellan Mann, born 150 years ago this month. Introducing her to the Mann himself is the Urban Prehistorian, Dr Kenny Brophy of Glasgow University, as they huddle in Langside Library to check out the ley-lines.
Then we're calling New Zealand to hear about the woman who once owned Dunfermline. Dr Jemma Field in Auckland spills the beans on the royal fashions of Anna of Denmark, the much-underestimated queen of James VI and we'll be finding out what not to wear when it comes to getting stuck in 16th century doorways.
Continuing our New Zealand theme, we're finding out about famous Kiwi forensic scientist, Sir Sydney Smith who adopted Edinburgh as his home and we'll be visiting the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh where Head of Heritage, Iain Milne, introduces us to one of the most unusual collections in any library - Sir Sydney's teaching collection of murder weapons.
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Susan with historians Louise Yeoman and Dr Kenny Brophy
Duration: 01:50
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Anna of Denmark
Duration: 02:58
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 May 2019 13:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Sun 19 May 2019 07:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Boxing Day 2019 06:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
Podcast
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Time Travels
Susan Morrison explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland's past.