A new series of History FFS explores how cultural change shaped modern life.
Cultural strategist Sarah Dowd launches the second season of her podcast on 14 April, shifting focus to the years between 1776 and 1848 through a contemporary cultural lens.
Rather than retelling political revolutions, the series examines changes in identity, culture, power and everyday life, to connect historical developments with how audiences understand themselves today.
Across ten episodes, the podcast explores themes including the politics of the body, the rise of consumer culture and the creation of national identity, alongside the influence of empire, medicine and inheritance on modern society.
Each episode uses references from film, television and wider pop culture to frame its storytelling, linking familiar narratives with deeper historical context and interpretation.
Contributors in the new series include Rear Admiral Roy Clare, Dr Alison Smith, Seren Welch, Professor Dominic Tweddle, Clarissa Levi, Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy and Melody Caban, offering perspectives from across heritage, medicine, law and the creative industries.
The podcast continues its approach of examining how history shapes current thinking, rather than presenting events as isolated moments in the past.
Sarah said: “History isn’t something that happened ‘back then’ – it’s something we’re still living with every day.
“Season two is about uncovering the quieter revolutions – the ones that shaped our bodies, our homes, our culture, and our sense of identity.
“The things we take for granted now had to be invented, fought for, or quietly negotiated. And once you see that, you can’t unsee it.”
History For F’s Sake is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
