In today's episode, our featured guest Dr. Tara Mulder tells us all about the oldest profession in the world: midwifery! Listen in on a discussion between Dr. Mulder and hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke that covers the sights, sounds, smells, and experiences of childbirth in ancient Rome, from the perspective of professional midwives. We look at a gravestone of a known midwife and talk about training and approaches to the birthing process. Dr. Mulder brings a unique perspective to the conversation, as she herself the daughter of a professional midwife! Don't miss it, this is an episode that definitely delivers!
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Beyond the Bare Bones: Women in the Osteological Record with Efthymia Nikita
Portrait of a Lady: Discovering Seianti with Judith Swaddling
Nevertheless, She Persisted: Boudicca and Imperial Resistance with Caitlin Gillespie
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So Long as There is Hope: Wonder Women in Classics and Comics with Natalie Swain
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Seize the Clay: Pottery Workshops in Sagalassos with Elizabeth Murphy
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Rolling in the Dough: Bread-Making and Roman Bakeries with Jared Benton
Breaking the Mold: Quasi-Official Coinage in Roman Egypt with Irene Soto Marín
Practical Magic: Ancient Roman Smells and Spells with Britta Ager
Using Olive It: Sustainable Fuel Production in the Ancient Mediterranean with Erica Rowan
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