Sensory History

Mark Smith is Carolina Distinguished Professor of History at the University of South Carolina and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Topics discussed in this episode include historical reenactment, immersive technology applied to historical studies, and the sensory revolution brought about by the global pandemic. Read the article on SingularityHub that triggered this interview here (https://singularityhub.com/2020/04/29/welcome-to-your-sensory-revolution-thanks-to-the-pandemic/). You can purchase Professor Smith's book, The Smell of Battle, The Taste of Siege, here (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGO9E68/). Special Guest: Mark Smith.