KLOI - Not Old - Better Show with Paul Vogelzang
Jul 17, 2025
3:00 - 3:30pm
KLOI 1029 FM
The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show! I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, I want to thank you for joining us today, where it’s never too late to learn, live, and grow, too.
This Week:
When most of us think “Viking,” we picture raiders, longboats, and epic battles. But what if the true story was quieter yet even more powerful?
Smithsonian Associate, historian, author and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age.
In our conversation, we go far beyond helmets and heroics. Dr. Barraclough shares how artifacts like carved antler combs, rune-covered graffiti, and tiny gaming pieces reveal the daily lives of Viking women, children, farmers, artisans, and travelers. It’s not just about who fought and conquered but who cooked, cursed, loved, and played.
She also talks about why we need to rethink our historical framework not as fixed timelines and famous names, but as rivers of human experience, emotion, and connection.
If you're over 50 or simply curious about the past this conversation offers a reminder that history is less about textbooks and more about touchstones.
Listen on KLOI Community Radio!
#KLOIRadio #NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #VikingAge #HistoricalResearch #PublicHistory #EmbersOfTheHands #HumanHistory #LifelongLearning
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show! I’m your host, Paul Vogelzang, and as always, I want to thank you for joining us today, where it’s never too late to learn, live, and grow, too.
This Week:
When most of us think “Viking,” we picture raiders, longboats, and epic battles. But what if the true story was quieter yet even more powerful?
Smithsonian Associate, historian, author and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age.
In our conversation, we go far beyond helmets and heroics. Dr. Barraclough shares how artifacts like carved antler combs, rune-covered graffiti, and tiny gaming pieces reveal the daily lives of Viking women, children, farmers, artisans, and travelers. It’s not just about who fought and conquered but who cooked, cursed, loved, and played.
She also talks about why we need to rethink our historical framework not as fixed timelines and famous names, but as rivers of human experience, emotion, and connection.
If you're over 50 or simply curious about the past this conversation offers a reminder that history is less about textbooks and more about touchstones.
Listen on KLOI Community Radio!
#KLOIRadio #NotOldBetter #SmithsonianAssociates #VikingAge #HistoricalResearch #PublicHistory #EmbersOfTheHands #HumanHistory #LifelongLearning
Smithsonian Associate, historian, author and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age.