History Extra podcast History Behind the Headlines: student protests down the centuries
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May 13, 2024 
Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the evolution of student protests, drawing parallels between historical events like the St Scholastica's Day Massacre and modern social justice movements. They explore crowd-sourced projects on Jane Austen's connections and the rediscovery of an 11th-century astrolabe. The podcast also highlights the interconnectedness of medieval Europe with Southeast Asia and the emerging geopolitical significance of the region.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Evolution of Student Demonstrations Through History
04:25 • 21min
Exploring a Crowd-Sourced Project on Jane Austen's Brother's Memoir and Family Connections to St. John's College
25:49 • 4min
Deciphering Historical Manuscripts and Rediscovery of an 11th-century Astrolabe
29:25 • 5min
Interconnectedness and Material Culture in Medieval Era and Southeast Asia's Growing Geopolitical Significance
34:25 • 4min