Best University Of Dundee Podcasts (2024)

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Series 3: The Verdict 38:32

13d ago38:32

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What did our experts and the jury of the day decide? How can people make a decision when experts disagree and who can be an expert in criminal cases? This episode covers all of the details and also answers the question of what happened to Scott and Monson after the trial. Join us on Facebook to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit…

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Series 3: The Experiments 44:14

20d ago44:14

44:14

Content warning: graphic descriptions of injury and death involving a gun and mention of suicide Accident or murder? To determine which is the most likely explanation for Hambrough’s death, experts in both 1893 and the present carry out experiments to test what distance the shot could have come from. What exactly can these experiments tell us about…

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Series 3: The Motive 32:23

27d ago32:23

32:23

Alfred John Monson is accused of the murder of young Dudley Cecil Hambrough. For over 3 years Monson had acted not only as Hambrough’s tutor and guardian, but as his friend. What motive could there have been for Monson to commit murder? The prosecution say money. Join us for this episode as we scrutinise personal accounts, financial documents and t…

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Series 3: The Postmortem and the Gun 43:32

1M ago43:32

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Content warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of the autopsy process. A young man has been shot dead on a hunting trip; his two hunting companions are suspected of murder. With Monson arrested and Scott in the wind, attention turns to the body. What can an autopsy tell us about how someone died? Can the postmortem and knowledge of bal…

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Bonus Episode for Series 3: VR and Forensic Science 19:43

1M ago19:43

19:43

This is a bonus episode designed to accompany Episode 2 of Series 3. It features an interview between Pennie Stuart and Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science Senior Research Engineer Vincenzo Rinaldi about the application of Virtual Reality in forensic science.By Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

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Series 3: The Scene 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

The police believe the death of Cecil Hambrough was no accident. His tutor Alfred John Monson is arrested for his murder 20 days after the incident. Scott, the last member of the hunting party has disappeared. Now it is up to the experts to gather what evidence they can from the scene. But after all that time, is there any evidence left to find? Th…

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Series 3: A Death 39:01

2M ago39:01

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The early morning of Thursday 10 August 1893, a party of three men leave to hunt rabbits on the Ardlamont estate in Tighnabruaich—only two return. The youngest, Lieutenant Dudley Cecil Hambrough has died from a bullet to the back of his head. The local doctor decrees the death an accident, but is the story really so clear cut? In this episode, we q…

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Series 3: The Ardlamont Mystery 1:05

2M ago1:05

1:05

This third series of Inside Forensic Science delves into our most complicated historical case yet: the Ardlamont Trial. On 10 August 1893 a young man dies from a gunshot to the back of the head while hunting on the Ardlamont Estate. Was this incident an accident or did one of his hunting companions seek to benefit from his death? Inside Forensic Sc…

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Series 2: Episode 6 The Verdict 44:46

1y ago44:46

44:46

It's now time to put all the pieces of this puzzle together. Do you believe Madeleine Smith is guilty of poisoning her lover? Only Scotland has a ‘not proven’ verdict. What does this mean for a jury and for those who receive this judgement? Join our Facebook group to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit our website. Inside Forensi…

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Series 2: Episode 5 The Poison 38:31

1y ago38:31

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Content warning: this episode discusses suicide. There are unanswered questions around the circumstances of Emile's death. What can the forensic toxicology evidence tell us? Was everything carried out at the time that could have been and how would that differ with an investigation today? Join us in our Facebook group to see further resources and di…

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Series 2: Episode 4 The Autopsy 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

Content warning: this episode dicusses suicide Pierre Emile L'angelier is dead. What happened next and how did this lead to Madeleine Smith being accused of murder? Discover the next piece of this mystery and learn about what tales the body can tell after death. Join our Facebook group to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit our w…

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Series 2: Episode 3 The Context of Evidence 31:38

1y ago31:38

31:38

To understand the case of Madeleine Smith, we must first understand what life was like in the past. How can forensic scientists bring to life what happened previously? Join us in our Facebook group to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit our website. Inside Forensic Science is an Adventurous Audio Ltd production for the Leverhulme…

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Series 2: Episode 2 The Letters 41:51

1y ago41:51

41:51

Madeleine Smith's private letters to her deceased lover were presented as evidence in court of her motive for murder. What can letters and handwriting reveal to forensic scientists? What did the letters in the Madeleine Smith trial tell the jury and what do they reveal to us today? Join us in our Facebook group to see further resources and discuss …

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Series 2: Episode 1 Madeleine Smith on trial 25:00

1y ago25:00

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A scandalous case that rocked Victorian Scotland. A middle-class young woman is on trial for the murder of her lover. What was the case of Madeleine Smith all about? In this episode, we provide an overview of the case and the evidence presented. Join us on Facebook to see further resources and discuss the podcast or visit our website. Inside Forens…

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Inside Forensic Science Season 2: Trailer 1:30

1+ y ago1:30

1:30

The second season of Inside Forensic Science is here. A new historical case is in focus where we ask forensic scientists and experts from the criminal justice system ‘What would you do differently today?’ In this series we take a look at a case that rocked Victorian Scotland in 1857, the trial of Madeleine Smith. The podcast was commissioned by the…

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Graduate Research: Alex Sessa on Jane Haining and Holocaust Memory in Scotland 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

44:30

Dr Alex Sessa discusses his doctoral research on Jane Haining, the Scottish missionary who died during the Holocaust. Alex elaborates on the findings of his research, his methodologies, the popular memories of Miss Haining and the wider state of Holocaust remembrance in Scotland. He also discusses his own public history work with the Imperial War M…

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Graduate Research: Dorothée Boulanger on Angolan Postcolonial Literature 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

Dorothee Boulanger discusses her PhD research on post-colonial Angolan literature. She outlines the findings of her book, Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial Literature, which explores the relationship between history, politics and literature in Angola. Dorothee highlights the need for a more nuanced understandin…

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Graduate Research: Siobhan Amelia Smith on the role of the UN in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean Decolonisation 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

29:52

Siobhan Amelia Smith, a PhD student at the European University Institute in Italy discusses her research on the role of the United Nations in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean decolonization. She highlights the crisis of decolonisation within the UN, the contested claims between white minority power in Rhodesian and Zimbabwean nationalist parties and the ro…

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Frédéric Spillemaeker on Latin American Wars of Independence in Venezuela and Colombia 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

26:54

Frédéric Spillemaeker of the French Institute of Andean Studies in Bogota, discusses his PhD research on the wars of independence in Venezuela and Colombia. He highlights the contributions of the guerilla fighters during the conflicts and addresses the social divisions apparent during these wars. Spillemaeker also details his current post-doctoral …

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Graduate Research: Diana Mendez Rojas on Agricultural Knowledge in Mexico (1940-1980) 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

24:52

Diana Mendez Rojas shares her doctoral research on the growth agricultural knowledge in Mexico between 1940-1980. She focuses on fellowship winners, from the Rockefeller Foundation, and how their graduate experiences across the world influenced Mexico's knowledge and agricultural practice. Diana also talks about how this history links to the Green …

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Graduate Research: Niels Boender on Post-Colonial Kenya 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

PhD student Niels Boender discusses his project on reconciliation in post-colonial Kenya, the Migrated Archives and his work on the recent documentary A Very British Way of Torture.

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Graduate Research: Chilean Rural History in the Late Nineteenth Century with Amie Campos 28:50

2y ago28:50

28:50

Amie Campos discusses her doctoral research on rural history in Chile in the 19th century. She elaborates on the state relationship with indigenous communities in the south of the country. Amie also tells us about her research experience in Chile. Finally, she shares her move out of academia and reflects on the PhD process.…

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Graduate Research: British Radio Propaganda in East Africa during Decolonisation 29:54

2y ago29:54

29:54

Alex White talks about his doctoral research on British radio propaganda in East Africa during the decolonisation process.

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Benjamin Smith on "The Dope" and Doing Latin American History in the UK 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

Benjamin summarises his book by highlighting his main arguments and sources for the project. He also discusses the reasons for writing a popular history. Thereafter, Benjamin talks about the experience of doing Latin American history in the UK. He shares his personal journey through the PhD in the UK, contrasts the UK and US system and elaborates o…

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Veronica Ehrenreich-Risner on "Bantu Authorities: Apartheid's System of Race and Ethnicity" 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

Veronica Ehrenreich-Risner discusses her book on Apartheid South Africa. She explains the Bantu Authorities System before discussing why the Apartheid state created it, how it operated, and how it adapted during the regime. Aran MacKinnon also joins the discussion to share his views on Veronica's work and discuss the topic of the Bantu Authorities …

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Graduate Research: Cassie Osei on Social Mobility in Twentieth Century Brazil 42:56

2+ y ago42:56

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Cassie Osei discusses doctoral research on social mobility among Black communities in relation to their experience of housing, labour and education. She begins by sharing with us her academic journey before sharing with us an overview of her doctoral research and her experience of conducting that research. Additionally, she discusses education prac…

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Graduate Research: Material Culture in Warri Kingdom, Nigeria during the 19th Century with Allegra Ayida 19:45

2+ y ago19:45

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Allegra Ayida discusses her research on the Warri Kingdom in relation to material culture and imperialism. She also talks about de-centring Europe in her research, oral history and the Benin Bronze debate in the context of museum collections. Link to Allegra's webpage: Home | Allegra Ayida. Books suggested: The Brutish Museums The Benin Bronzes, Co…

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Mark Blyth on Anger, Climate Change, Global Economy and Dundee 43:15

2+ y ago43:15

43:15

Mark Blyth of Brown University talks growing up in Dundee, the role of public anger in the Global Economy, how realistic solutions for climate change and inequality are, and what the two most 'arrogant' disciplines (History and Economics) can learn from one another"

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Interview: Reflections on a U.S. Foreign Service Career in Latin America and the Middle East with Stephen McFarland 1:15:04

2+ y ago1:15:04

1:15:04

In this interview, Stephen McFarland shares his experiences and reflections on his life in diplomacy. We discuss his experiences in Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Afghanistan, and Iraq among other places. Stephen McFarland is a retired ambassador who served in the U.S. Foreign Service for over 37 years, largely in countries eng…

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Episode 122| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man | One Dimensional Philosophy 51:31

3y ago51:31

51:31

In episode one hundred and twenty two of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter seven of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: htt…

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Graduate Research: The Anglo-Atlantic World during the 17th Century with Jamie Gemmell 12:15

3y ago12:15

12:15

Jamie Gemmell discusses his study on the Anglo-Atlantic world during the 17th century. He elaborates on racialisation and coloniality in the early modern Atlantic world, with a focus on the English Empire, Jamaica, Suriname and Ghana (Gold Coast). Citations: Vincent Brown, Marisa Fuentes, Saidiya Hartman, Katherine McKittrick, Jennifer Morgan, Dian…

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Episode 121| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man | Science and the Perpetual Struggle 50:56

3y ago50:56

50:56

In episode one hundred and sixteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter six of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https://…

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Episode 120| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man | Philosophy, The Search for Truth and the Privileging of the Intellectual Life 1:07:07

3y ago1:07:07

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In episode one hundred and twenty of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter five of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https://…

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Episode 119| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man | One Dimensional Language 50:38

3y ago50:38

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In episode one hundred and nineteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter four of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https:…

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Graduate Research: The Peruvian Armed Conflict, 1980-2000, with Lucia Luna Victoria Indacochea 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

Lucia Luna Victoria Indacochea discusses her doctoral dissertation and its methodology for investigating the history of the armed conflict in Peru between 1980-2000. She gives an overview of the conflict before elaborating on the social leaders and housing communities she focuses on. Lucia also responds to questions on the use of oral history in he…

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Episode 118| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man l The Artist and Culture in PreIndustrial Society and in 1960s Society 1:06:30

3y ago1:06:30

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In episode one hundred and eighteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter three of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https…

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Episode 117| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man l From Marx's Industrial Society to 1960s Society 37:37

3y ago37:37

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In episode one hundred and seventeen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter two of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https:…

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Graduate Research: Migration and the British National Health Service, 1948-1971 with Anna Cáceres 24:48

3y ago24:48

24:48

Ana discusses her research on the interconnected history of the British National Health Service and migration. She details how migration affected the NHS and how political discourse changed around the NHS and migration. She also explains her reasons for conducting this project and connects the research to present attitudes surrounding this topic.…

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Episode 116| Herbert Marcuse One Dimensional Man l Totalitarianism and One Dimensional Thought 42:58

3y ago42:58

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In episode one hundred and sixteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter one of Herbert Marcuse's One Dimensional Man. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https://…

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"Money Is Not Everything" and Intersectional Gender Studies in Argentina with Patricio Simonetto 33:31

3y ago33:31

33:31

Patricio Simonetto discusses his book “Money Is Not Everything: The Purchase and Sale of Sex in Argentina in the 20th Century”. Patricio discusses what motivated him to study sex work, the implications of his book for broader understandings of twentieth-century Argentine history, and his thoughts on intersectional research. He also outlines the imp…

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Episode 115| Guy Debord Society of the Spectacle l Urbanism and Detournement 36:51

3y ago36:51

36:51

In episode one hundred and fifteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapters seven and eight of Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Chan…

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Episode 6: From Case to Court 31:08

3y ago31:08

31:08

The evidence has been collected and the analysis completed. What happens next with the only suspect in the case of Miss Jean Milne? Was there enough evidence to prosecute and what do the experts today think of the conclusion? Inside Forensic Science is an Adventurous Audio Ltd production for the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCF…

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Teaching Latin America in Scotland with Patience Schell, Jacob Blanc and Julie Gibbings 48:48

3y ago48:48

48:48

Patience Schell, Jacob Blanc and Julie Gibbings share their experiences of teaching Latin American history at universities in Scotland. We discuss the challenges and benefits of teaching in Scotland, how they have attracted students to focus on the region and how they have helped to diversify the academic curriculum by expanding its geographic focu…

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Episode 114| Guy Debord Society of the Spectacle l Time and the Spectacle 38:39

3y ago38:39

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In episode one hundred and fourteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapters five and six of Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channe…

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"Nation to Nation" and Scotland's International Relations with Stephen Gethins 44:56

3y ago44:56

44:56

Stephen Gethins discusses his book "Nation to Nation: Scotland’s Place in the World" and elaborates on Scotland's international relations and global history. He respond to questions related to how Scotland's history has influenced its international position and global "branding", and how an independent Scotland would interact with the Global South.…

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Episode 5: Who committed the crime? 31:51

3y ago31:51

31:51

As the case starts to come together we dig deeper into what scientific advancements have allowed us to detect at crime scenes and whether forensic science can place a person at the scene of a crime. This episode takes a closer look at a possible suspect and DNA evidence - a key difference in the forensic science toolbox between 1912 and now. Speake…

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Episode 4: Bonus material fingerprint evidence 2:58

3y ago2:58

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This bonus material contains further details on the topic of fingerprint evidence. Presented by Caroline Gibb who is a fingerprint expert. For further discussion and resources relating to the podcast please visit our Facebook group. Inside Forensic Science is an Adventurous Audio Ltd production for the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Scienc…

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Episode 113| Guy Debord Society of the Spectacle l A History of The Spectacle 32:29

3y ago32:29

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In episode one hundred and thirteen of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter four of Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https:…

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Episode 4: Dating a death 36:18

3y ago36:18

36:18

Now we know the cause of death of Miss Jean Milne we return to the witness reports and the crime scene to determine how forensic science experts and the investigation team work backwards to create a timeline to determine the date of death. This episode discusses a potentially important piece of evidence that was found at the scene. CONTENT WARNING:…

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Episode 112| Guy Debord Society of the Spectacle l The Spectacle and Globalisation, Politics, Celebrities and Banality 40:52

3y ago40:52

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In episode one hundred and twelve of Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald, he discusses chapter three of Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle. Feel free to send questions or comments to dissectingphilosophy@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Social media: Twitter: @iamarubberman Instagram: dissectingphilosophywithdrmcd Youtube Channel: https:/…

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