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The Helonaki Deep DiveVostitsa: The town of AigioThe Venetian records from 1700 record 5 churches in Aigio, but only 3 of them are still extant today. A look at what happened and changes to the town through time using census and other records, traveler accounts, and maps.A companion page to this episode can be found on the Helonaki website.Support the show2023-08-1040 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveVostitsa: LandscapeIn this episode the landscape of Vostitsa is described using GIS analyses.See the accompanying maps and images on the companion page for this episode on the Helonaki website.Support the show2023-05-1128 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveDispatches from VostitsaAn update for when new episodes will be coming out on Vostitsa (October) and info about a blog series called Dispatches from Vostitsa from Jen's June visit. Get access by becoming a supporter of the Helonaki Deep Dive on Patreon (for as low as $3 a month). Support the show2022-08-1200 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveThe Venetians Are Back In TownThe Venetians kept losing territory to the Ottomans, until they joined a Holy League and took the Morea. They also blew up the Parthenon, but nobody's perfect.Show Notes: available at the episode page on the Helonaki websiteSupport the show2022-05-1933 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveThe Ottomans Get InvolvedThe Ottoman Empire started as one of many Turkish tribes in Western Anatolia in the 1200s, but eventually conquered a vast region, including the Byzantine Empire and the Morea. Here we discuss their history and how they took control of the Morea.Shownotes available at the episode page on the Helonaki websiteSupport the show2022-05-1235 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveIntroduction to VostitsaWelcome to the second season of The Helonaki Deep Dive! In this episode, Jen explains why Vostitsa, Greece is the topic for this season and describes the physical landscape of Vostitsa.Support the show2022-03-0315 minThe Helonaki Deep DiveSeason 2 PreviewPreview for the upcoming, 2nd season of The Helonaki Deep Dive on Vostitsa, Greece.Support the show2022-02-1701 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford: 1868 MapThe 1868 map of the Shackelfords' route, the end of their epic journeys across the United States in the 1860s and of season 1 of The Helonaki Deep Dive.But do not fear, there will be more Shackelford info and mapping available at shackelford.website and possibly in future episodes of The Helonaki Deep Dive!Support the show2021-11-1116 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford: 1865 RouteThe Shackelfords' 1865 route deviated from the canonical Oregon/California trail routes. Those deviations and the data used for Version1.0 of the 1865 route are discussed in this episode.The next episode ends this season of The Helonaki Deep Dive with a discussion of the 1868 route!Support the show2021-10-2827 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford - Center Mills, TXThe Shackelfords and their traveling companions, the Kirklands and Gatewoods, stopped at Center Mills, Hood county, Texas for a month to rest their horses. Ruth's account of their time in Hood county can be put into context with local histories, but her descriptions of the area and events also add facts and color to those local histories. Show notes on the Helonaki website!Support the show2021-06-0322 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford: The Butterfield Overland Mail RouteIn April 1868, the Shackelfords were traveling beside the Gila River (which Ruth called "the Heeley") along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. In this episode, Jen discusses in-law etiquette, the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, and the roadmap for Shackelford maps.Show Notes:Helonaki websitePatreonSupport the show2021-04-0130 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford: On the Road Again...On Wednesday, April 8, 1868, the Shackelfords left San Bernardino, California for Texas and ultimately, Missouri. Who was traveling with the Shackelfords on this journey and how did Ruth feel about being on the road again? Also in this episode, some contemplation about lying maps.Shownotes:Helonaki websitePatreonSupport the show2021-03-1822 min
The Helonaki Deep DiveShackelford: Ending, Beginning, and MiddleThe last entry of Ruth Shackelford's 1865 diary is on November 5, 1865 signifying the end of their journey from Missouri to California. But reaching this entry is only the beginning of the research on the Shackelfords' journey and the middle of mapping their 1865 path.Show notes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48322976Show notes on Helonaki website: https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-03-04-shackelford-ending-beginning-middleSupport the show2021-03-0427 minThe Helonaki Deep DiveThe Helonaki Deep Dive PreviewAn introduction to The Helonaki Deep Dive podcast hosted by Jen Glaubius of The Helonaki. On the podcast, Jen explores mapping and spatial analysis for historical and archaeological projects using open source tools. Support the show2020-10-2601 min