{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680fdfe253ed55514847d35b/69b2ac70d308577aadbca3e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unlocking Belfast's Hidden Stories","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/680fdfe253ed55514847d35b/1773316997496-6f457d9f-2275-4c8a-afa3-f64a530b45a1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Jason tells us about his journey from his working-class background to becoming a celebrated Belfast historian, and surprising stories like the Belfast city cemetery's underground wall and Charlie Chaplin’s Belfast connection. We also talked about the challenges and rewards of being a public historian and content creator, and his upcoming books on Belfast’s streets and the Irish revolutionary period from a Belfast perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>You can watch this episode on <a href=\"https://youtu.be/ycKZOTgi4rk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube.com/@britishhistory</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - The curious enthusiasm for Protestants and Catholics protesting together in Belfast's history</p><p>00:19 - Charlie Chaplin’s brief Belfast stay and the city’s commemorative statues</p><p>01:04 - Introduction to Jason Burke and his work in sharing Belfast’s vibrant history</p><p>02:13 - Jason’s background: from inner East Belfast streets to historical research and storytelling</p><p>04:51 - The influence of WWI street names and Belfast’s community housing for ex-servicemen</p><p>06:44 - How university sparked Jason’s research passion and his focus on Belfast’s WWI contribution</p><p>08:01 - The role of community engagement in local history projects and memorial landscapes</p><p>09:28 - The impact of social media and digital storytelling in today’s public history</p><p>12:02 - Navigating the challenges of finding or creating opportunities as a historian</p><p>14:24 - Audience interest in specific periods, like WWI and stories of cooperation across Belfast communities</p><p>15:46 - The significance of stories that buck societal trends, like the Battle of Messines and 1930s protests</p><p>18:33 - Personal anecdotes about individuals caught in history, from soldiers to activists</p><p>22:08 - The story of Belfast’s sectarian cemeteries and the underground walls that separate the communities even in death</p><p>28:05 - Lesser-known Belfast landmarks: Charlie Chaplin’s statue and historic architecture stories</p><p>30:52 - The challenges of historic building preservation amidst Belfast’s tumultuous past</p><p>42:38 - How Jason chooses his podcast topics and the importance of balanced, fact-based storytelling</p><p>45:58 - Handling controversial topics with sensitivity and respect for multiple perspectives</p><p>48:20 - The importance of integrity and storytelling in ensuring history endures beyond digital life</p><p>50:27 - Future projects: exploring Belfast’s revolutionary period and the partition’s impact on the city</p><p>63:20 - Jason’s upcoming books: street-by-street history of Belfast and Belfast’s role in Irish independence</p><p>67:20 - Building a career as a self-made public historian and the value of persistence</p><p>68:35 - Connect with Jason Burke: website, social media handles, and how to follow his work</p><p><br></p><p>Jason's website: https://www.jasonburkehistory.com/ </p>","author_name":"Exploring British History through stories, people and places."}