Helen Cowie

Join Frank Meddens, a Visiting Scholar at the University of Reading, Helen Cowie, a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of York, and Bill Sillar from University College London as they unravel the fascinating world of the Inca Empire. They delve into how the Incas expanded from small groups into a powerful civilization, discussing their remarkable agricultural innovations and extensive road systems. The group also explores the logistical brilliance of the Inca communication, their cultural practices, and the dramatic effects of the Spanish conquest on their society.

Helen Cowie discusses Victorian legislation and campaigning to prevent cruelty to animals during the RSPCA's early days. They explore societal shifts, evolving attitudes towards animal welfare in 19th century Britain, and the formation of organizations like the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.