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Earth’s Mightiest Women: Female Representation in Comics - Part 2 Apr 05, 2022

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The final part of our season two finale is finally here! Part two of Patrick's superhero takeover picks up with discussion of modern heroines that showcase powerful representations of gender - from Bat Girl to Gamora and everything in between!

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Earth’s Mightiest Women: Female Representation in Comics - Part 1 Mar 22, 2022

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... the SEASON FINALE! That's right folks, we are wrapping up season two in style as Patrick takes us on a wild journey exploring the history of comic books and the women they represent. From villains like Cat Woman and Harley Quinn to super-heroines like Wonder Woman, we explore the feminist past, present, and future of comic franchises.

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Audio:

Batman Opening Theme, 1966 (RCA Records)

Batman (1966) S2E9: The Cat's Meow (American Broadcasting Company)

The Duel, Benjamin Tissot

BONUS EPISODE: Digital Dust Coffee Chats! Mar 08, 2022

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This week we have a very special BONUS episode! Grab your favourite beverage and catch up with Lis, Katie, and Patrick who chat about life updates, superheroes, book recommendations, and more!

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Historical Hotties: You Asked, We Rated! Feb 22, 2022

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The moment you have all been waiting for! It's time to rate some historical hotties!! This week Lis, Katie, Patrick, and Robin listened to your submissions for hot historical figures and rated them in an ultimate, hilarious (and at times ruthless) hot or not showdown!

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Art History for Dummies: Making the Most of Your Museum Trip Feb 01, 2022

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Have you ever tried desperately to understand the meaning behind a painting? Do you want to go to the museum and get more out of it than a couple aesthetic photos? Let us help! This episode is all about understanding art history, plus some tips and tricks to make your museum trip the most memorable yet!

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Public History PhD’s: Grad School Life + Dark Tourism with Kat Jan 18, 2022

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This week Lis, Katie, and Patrick talk with Queen's University PhD candidate and public historian Kat McDonald! Kat studies dark tourism in her hometown of Kingston, Ontario and talks about the highs and lows of her first year as a PhD student and her views on dark tourism, ghost walks, and more!

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Instagram and Twitter: @AcadianDame

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How to Celebrate Christmas like a Medieval Peasant Dec 23, 2021

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Welcome to the Digital Dust Christmas Special! Join Lis around the Yule Log as she regales in stories of how Christmas was celebrated in Medieval Europe, plus our favourite podcast memories of 2021!

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Credits:

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Medieval Cover), Bardcore Guy, 2020.

Jingle Bells (Medieval Cover), Bardcore Guy, 2020.

Be Merry, Be Merry I Pray You (Medieval English Carol), My Years with Early Music, 2014.

Digital Dust Movie Night: Shakespeare in Love Dec 07, 2021

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Grab some popcorn and your comfiest pants, it's movie night! This week Patrick, Lis, and Robin try to unpack the Oscar-winning, problematic rom-com classic: Shakespeare in Love! Explore the film's best and worst features, plus a discussion on why we even study Shakespeare 400 years later.

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How the @%$# do I Write an Essay?! Nov 23, 2021

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Welcome to the ultimate essay and exam crash course! This week Robin, Katie, and Patrick share their tips and tricks on how to write like a grad student. Learn how to craft your essays from start to finish, from finding a topic to editing and revising. Plus ways to ace your final exam!

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Remembering War - Commemoration, Trauma, and Military History Nov 08, 2021

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This week Lis, Katie, and Patrick discuss the history of Remembrance Day. Take a critical look at how war is commemorated in Canada, and why it needs to be changed.

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Some Desperate Glory, Max Egremont

The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914, Margaret MacMillan

Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan

Between Commemoration and History: The Historiography of the Canadian Corps and Military Overseas, Humphries, Mark Osborne.

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