Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, where we explore cemeteries, memorial spaces, and the cultural traditions that shape how we remember the past.
You can follow me on Instagram at @professorvandyke to continue the conversation or recommend a topic!
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and remember—every resting place has a story to tell.
My guests are: Nigel Rudolph, public archaeologist and historic preservationist, and his research and work with the Old Groveland Cemetery.
Special Guests: Nigel Rudolph, Michelle Anderson
Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/nigel-rudolph-old-groveland-cemetery-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e15-60740beec312 (https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/teaching-tampas-black-history-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e14-38acdc21b82a)
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.fpan.us/training-courses/crpt/ (https://www.fpan.us/training-courses/crpt/)
23 Jul 2026
Teaching Tampa's Black History
My guests are: JR Davis, founder of the What It Was Walking Tour, and Ashley Morrow and her work documenting and elevating Black history in the Tampa Bay region.
Special Guests: JR Davis, Ashley Morrow, Michelle Anderson
Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/teaching-tampas-black-history-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e14-38acdc21b82a (https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/teaching-tampas-black-history-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e14-38acdc21b82a)
Resources Mentioned:
What It Was Walking Tour
-https://www.whatitwaswalkingtourtampa.com/ (https://www.whatitwaswalkingtourtampa.com/)
-https://www.instagram.com/what_it_was_walking_tour_tampa/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/what_it_was_walking_tour_tampa/?hl=en)
-https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaswalkingt (https://www.tiktok.com/@whatitwaswalkingt)
Tampa Through Time: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/3d6c53fe7f634a03b9b13e0c5fd73451 (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/3d6c53fe7f634a03b9b13e0c5fd73451)
Black Tampa Historians:
-https://www.facebook.com/blacktampahistorians/ (https://www.facebook.com/blacktampahistorians/)
-https://www.youtube.com/@blacktampahistorians (https://www.youtube.com/@blacktampahistorians)
-https://www.instagram.com/blacktampahistorians (https://www.instagram.com/blacktampahistorians)
-https://blacktampahistorians.com/ (https://blacktampahistorians.com/)
The BEAT of Tampa Bay
-https://www.instagram.com/thebeatoftampabay (https://www.instagram.com/thebeatoftampabay)
-https://www.facebook.com/thebeatoftampabay (https://www.facebook.com/thebeatoftampabay)
-https://www.youtube.com/@TheBEATofTampaBay (https://www.youtube.com/@TheBEATofTampaBay)
City of Tampa Council Meetings: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftampameetings/streams (https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftampameetings/streams)
WITWWT + BTH: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dav5G3GB-Tq/?igsh=MXZub2lpaWNkcDl5Ng== (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dav5G3GB-Tq/?igsh=MXZub2lpaWNkcDl5Ng==)
16 May 2026
Leader Fentrice Driskell
My guest is Fentrice Driskell, who is sharing her legislative efforts related to historic cemeteries in Florida.
Special Guests: Leader Fentrice Driskell, Michelle Anderson
Read the episode summary here:
https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/leader-fentrice-driskell-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e13-a9c26b6daf88
References:
Capital Soup. (2023, April 20). Leader Fentrice Driskell’s Abandoned Cemeteries Bill Unanimously Passes the Florida House. Capital Soup.
Fentrice Driskell for State Senate. (n.d.). Meet Fentrice. Fentrice Driskell for State Senate. https://fentriceforflorida.com/
Florida Division of Historical Resources. (2021). Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Task Force. Archaeology. https://dos.myflorida.com/historical/archaeology/human- remains/abandoned-cemeteries/abandoned-african-american-cemeteries-task-force/
Florida House of Representatives. (n.d.). Fentrice Driskell. Representatives. https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4745&LegislativeTermId=91
Florida House of Representatives. (2022). HB 4815- African American Cemetery Education Tampa Bay. Bills. https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=75435
Galo, A. (2022, March 24). Tampa lawmakers vow to push abandoned Black cemeteries bill in next session. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida- politics/2022/03/24/tampa-lawmakers-vow-to-push-abandoned-black-cemeteries-bill-in- next-session/
Hayes, K. (2022, March 12). Legislature approves $750K for Tampa Bay education program on erased Black cemeteries. Florida Politics. https://floridapolitics.com/archives/507940-legislature-approves-750k-for-tampa-bay- education-program-on-erased-black-cemeteries/
8 May 2026
Roman Ruins
Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we’re expanding how we think about resting places by exploring Roman ruins around the world.
Special Guests: Remy Thompson, Michelle Anderson
Read the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/roman-ruins-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e12-cf60ba5d7fbe
References
Appleton, S. (2025, June 25). Traces of Ancient Rome in the Modern World. National Geographic. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/traces-ancient-rome-modern-world/
Bahn, P. (2023, August 10). Why Humans Have Always Been Fascinated With Their Ancient Past. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-books/2023/08/10/why-humans-have-always-been-fascinated-with-their-ancient-past/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-books/2023/08/10/why-humans-have-always-been-fascinated-with-their-ancient-past/)
Dick Buscher, L. (2025, June 25). In photos: The ancient Roman baths of Bath, England. LiveScience. https://www.livescience.com/29635-ancient-roman-baths-england.html (https://www.livescience.com/29635-ancient-roman-baths-england.html)
Unesco. (n.d.) Archaeological Site of Volubilis.Unesco World Heritage Convention. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/836/
Waxman, O.B.. (2023, September 2023) The Most Famous Historian of Rome on Why Men Are Obsessed. Time Magazine. https://time.com/6317735/men-roman-empire-mary-beard-history/
4 Mar 2026
What Season 1 Taught Me (Resting Places, Learning Spaces Podcast, S2, E11)
Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. For the first episode of Season 2, I wanted to slow things down and look back before moving forward by thinking about the lessons from Season 1 with educational contributor Michelle Anderson.Special Guests: Michelle AndersonRead the episode summary here: https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/what-season-1-taught-me-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e11-eb9d93db40f8 (https://medium.com/@professorhvandyke/what-season-1-taught-me-resting-places-learning-spaces-podcast-s2-e11-eb9d93db40f8)
29 Dec 2025
The African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project
Anthropologist Dr. Antoinette Jackson and Michelle Anderson discuss the African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project and its efforts to bring awareness to forgotten cemeteries, in this interview.
6 Nov 2025
Death in the Wizarding World
Dr. Julian Wamble discusses the theme of death in the Harry Potter series, providing insights into how it shapes the narrative and character development in an interview with Michelle Anderson.
1 Oct 2025
Stone Henge
Historian Michelle Anderson explores the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, delving into its historical significance and cultural impact in this interview episode.
6 Sept 2025
Memorial Park Cemetery
Host [Host Name] interviews Aileen Henderson and Michelle Anderson about Memorial Park Cemetery's preservation and historical significance.
22 Aug 2025
Ghostly Archives
Archivist and cemetery explorer Rosie Grant shares her unique journey of recreating historical recipes found on headstones with host Michelle Anderson.
5 Jun 2025
Whispering Souls African American Cemetery
Michelle Anderson, Jacqueline L. Hayes, Laura Kepner, and Lou Claudio explore the historical significance of Whispering Souls African American Cemetery in Clearwater, Florida, highlighting its preservation efforts in this interview episode.
21 Apr 2025
Cape Coast Castle & Slave Dungeons
Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we journey to Ghana's Cape Coast Castle, a site that embodies the harrowing legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
Special Guests: Michelle Anderson & Robin Mobley
Resources Mentioned:
360 Virtual Tours: https://www.360cities.net/profile/va360
Cape Coast Castle Virtual Tour: https://www.zamaniproject.org/tl_files/data/panotours/Cape_Coast/Cape_Coast_Panotour.htm
Obama in Cape Coast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmDoon_yC0
Slave Voyages: https://www.slavevoyages.org/
References
Tyehimba, B. [Username]. (2009, July 19). President Obama in Ghana at the Cape Coast Dungeons pt 1-2. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmDoon_yC0&t=45s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmDoon_yC0&t=45s)
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. (n.d.). Cape Coast Castle. Slavery and Remembrance. https://slaveryandremembrance.org/articles/article/?id=A0103
Visit Ghana. (n.d.) Untitled. Visit Ghana: Discover. https://visitghana.com/attractions/cape-coast-castle/ (https://visitghana.com/attractions/cape-coast-castle/)
Yingst, A. (2021, March 17). The Unforgettable Story of Ghana’s Slave Castles. Discover Silver Sea. https://discover.silversea.com/destinations/africa-indian-ocean/slave-castles-of-ghana/
29 Mar 2025
The National Mall
Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we’re venturing into one of the most iconic commemorative landscapes in the United States: the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.
References
LeeDecker, C.. (2020). The L’Enfant Plan. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/dc-monumental-core-the-lenfant-plan.htm
Lefrak, M. (2020, August 31). An Art Installation On The National Mall Depicts Systemic Racism. Dcist. https://dcist.com/story/20/08/31/an-art-installation-on-the-national-mall-depicts-systemic-racism/ (https://dcist.com/story/20/08/31/an-art-installation-on-the-national-mall-depicts-systemic-racism/)
National Park Service. (2024). Building the Memorial. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm (https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm)
National Park Service. (2023). National Mall. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm (https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-mall.htm)
Roy Rosenweig Center for History and New Media & George Mason University . (n.d.). Was the Mall Ever segregated? Histories of the National Mall. https://mallhistory.org/explorations/show/wasthemallsegregated#:~:text=City%20recreational%20institutions%20were%20segregated,along%20the%20edges%20of%20Mall (https://mallhistory.org/explorations/show/wasthemallsegregated#:~:text=City%20recreational%20institutions%20were%20segregated,along%20the%20edges%20of%20Mall).
The Cultural Landscape Foundation. (n.d.). McMillan Plan. The Cultural Landscape Foundation. https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/mcmillan-plan (https://www.tclf.org/landscapes/mcmillan-plan)
Trust for the National Mall. (n.d.). The Influence of African Americans on the National Mall. Trust for the National Mall. https://nationalmall.org/influence-of-african-americans-on-the-national-mall
5 Mar 2025
Thailand Spirit Houses
Welcome to Resting Places, Learning Spaces. Today, we are talking about Spirit Houses in Thailand.
References
Evans, G. (2024, November 5). Complete Guide to Thailand Spirit Houses (Shrines). Travelbusy. https://www.travelbusy.com/thailand-spirit-houses/
Luenguthai, P. (2020, September 16). Ghosts Matter: What You Need to Know About Thailand’s Spirit Houses. ThailandNOW. https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/ghosts-matter/
Taste of Thailand. (n.d). Thai Spirit Houses. Taste of Thailand. https://tasteofthailand.org/thai-spirit-houses/
23 Feb 2025
Welcome
In this first episode, I’ll introduce you to what you can expect from the series and why cemeteries and memorial spaces matter more than ever in our understanding of history and identity.
References
Greenfield, R. (2011, March 16). Our First Public Parks: The Forgotten History of Cemeteries. The Atlantic.https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/03/our-first-public- parks-the-forgotten-history-of-cemeteries/71818/
Hemenway, E. (2017, August 14). “the bones of our ancestors were thrown away and we could never find them to return them to the ground.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/burial-practices.htm
National Council of the Social Studies. (n.d.). About National Council of the Social Studies. About. https://www.socialstudies.org/about
Smith, B.A., Palmer, J.J., & Correia, S.T. (1995). Social Studies and the Birth of NCSS: 1783- 1921. Social Education, November/December. https://www.socialstudies.org/social- education/59/7/social-studies-and-birth-ncss-1783-1921
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Rosie Grant
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