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Colonial Williamsburg Past and Present Podcast

Bly Straube
October 1, 2007

Jamestown Rediscovery

The most impartial chronicle of Jamestown Settlement is in its trash. Curator Bly Straube explains.

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April 16, 2007

Chapters in the Soil

Staff Archaeologist Meredith Poole explains how each layer of soil yields subtle clues.

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clothing
January 29, 2007

Clothing Speaks

Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains.

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we are starved
January 1, 2007

We Are Starved

The newest book from Colonial Williamsburg’s retired Chief Archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, “Civilized Men” examines the transgressions at Jamestown in 1609.

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April 3, 2006

A new look at the Governor's Palace

Curator Erik Goldstein researched for three years for the reinstallation and reinterpretation of the arms display at the Governor’s Palace.

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December 19, 2005

Curator of Historic Interiors

Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace.

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Since 2005, "Past and Present" has taken you behind the scenes to meet interpreters, chefs, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, and more. We offer two versions of our podcast: one that's audio-only and one that includes a slideshow.
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