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The Road to Angus

The Road to Angus

By ANGUSalive

ANGUSalive may have been set up in 2015, but the History and Culture of Angus stretches far into the mists of time and is still going strong today. On this podcast meet the brilliant and talented team of experts and our partners who are helping to take a fresh look at our Libraries, Museums, Galleries and Archives, telling their stories to a modern audience.
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The Road to Angus Jun 10, 2020

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Jun 24, 202024:53
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Jun 17, 202028:43
Brechin 800
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May 27, 202024:51
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May 20, 202023:39
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May 13, 202035:19
VE Day and the Men of the Black Watch

VE Day and the Men of the Black Watch

In this week's episode we are joined by Angus Provost Ronnie Proctor MBE, a retired Major of The Black Watch, in a special episode celebrating Victory in Europe. We will be discussing the role the Black Watch played in WW2, how war affected their families, some interesting facts you might not know and how VE Day wasn't the end of the war for everyone. 

To see some of the other things we are doing in celebration of VE day or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts please message us anchor.fm/angusalive .  To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media  Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot Instagram: @ANGUSalive

May 06, 202023:48
Genealogy at Home

Genealogy at Home

This week the wonderful Wilma talks us through the process of researching family history and shares her wisdom of how you can do this at home. ANGUSalive is delighted to announce that for the duration of the crisis all our library members both new and old can access ancestry.com resources through our online platform. Please follow the link to our website below to join.To see some of the objects we talk about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot Instagram: @ANGUSalive
Apr 29, 202040:19
Letter in your Attic

Letter in your Attic

In this episode, Adeline and Heather discuss the role letters play in understanding history. As well as discussing some of the interesting letters in our archives and what makes them interesting. The answer might surprise you. To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts.  To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media  Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot Instagram: @ANGUSalive
Apr 22, 202033:35
The archaeology of museums

The archaeology of museums

In this weeks episode, Adeline and John will discuss the relationship between Archaeology and Museums from its historical roots to its modern applications. We'll find out how everyday people have been adding to our collections for centuries, as well as discussing some of our more interesting pieces.  To see some of the objects we talk about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot Instagram: @ANGUSalive
Apr 14, 202026:34
The Picts in 2020

The Picts in 2020

In our inaugural episode, Curatorial Assistant James Wylie and Cultural Team Lead Adeline Kinsella discuss how modern technology is helping preserve, study and globalize the wonderful carved Pictish stones of Angus. We delve deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood natives of Eastern Scotland, and look at how the internet is allowing us to create Museums without Borders and bring our collections to your home. To see some of the objects we have been talking about today or if you have any comments please visit our instagram @ANGUSalive MG&A or facebook @ANGUSaliveMuseums. Let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future podcasts.  And to see any of the scans James has already completed visit https://sketchfab.com/Angusalive  To find out more about ANGUSAlive, please visit www.angusalive.scot or follow our social media  Twitter: @ANGUSalive Facebook: @ANGUSalive.scot Instagram: @ANGUSalive
Apr 08, 202032:09
New Podcast: The Road to Angus.... Coming soon!

New Podcast: The Road to Angus.... Coming soon!

The Road to Angus, is a winding and exciting journey into the Cultural World in 2020. First Episode Wednesday 8th April 12pm. 

Apr 06, 202001:09