Season 2 of History for F**k’s Sake is coming!

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah Dowd introduces the upcoming season of History for F**k’s Sake, focusing on the subtle ways history influences art and culture.

Did you ever notice how the biggest changes don’t always announce themselves? Sometimes they sneak in sideways through art, through ideas, through stories that keep being told and retold. I’m Sarah Dowd, and this is History for F**k’s Sake . Last season, we traced a hidden thread through our episodes. Some of you spotted it, some didn’t but you can uncover it on our Substack @HistoryFFS. This season, we’re doing it again. But we’re not just chasing the expected moments, the ones neatly boxed in headlines and dates. We’re diving into the artists, musicians, and writers who rewrote the rules; the ideas that keep sparking debate, reinterpretation, and fascination; and the new ways of digging up the past. Each episode revisits a moment that still matters, a reminder that history doesn’t stay put. Every week, I’ll be joined by historians, curators, writers, and other creative voices to explore where the past still echoes in the present. Because history isn’t finished, it’s not distant, and it’s definitely not boring. Make sure you follow the show so you don’t miss an episode About Sarah Dowd: I’m Sarah Dowd - writer, speaker, heritage and arts consultant, producer, and all-around nerd…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Dowd

Topics covered

• history
• art
• storytelling
• cultural impact
• historical reinterpretation

Keywords

• history
• art
• musicians
• writers
• cultural debate
• historical moments

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