History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus where it belongs: on the real people who populate our shared past. By understanding them, we can strive to better understand ourselves. These people were us, and we are them. They mattered, and so do you.
Past Lives
Claim This Podcastby Patrick Wyman
4.8(15 reviews)
36 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Overview
History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus where it belongs: on the real people who populate our shared past. By understanding them, we can strive to better understand ourselves. These people were us, and we are them. They mattered, and so do you.
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Publishing Since
11/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Interview: Professor Thomas Asbridge on the Black Death
Host [Host Name] interviews Professor Thomas Asbridge, a leading medieval historian, about his new book on the Black Death's profound global impact and societal transformation.
July 8, 2026
The Workers of Deir el-Medina
Host Tristan Hughes explores the lives of the specialized workers who built the tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, revealing their experiences through new archaeological discoveries.
July 1, 2026
Ancient Egypt's Underclass
Host Tristan Hughes explores the challenging lives of ancient Egypt's underclass through skeletal remains, revealing insights into their daily struggles.
36 total episodes available with 17 transcripts
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