Liminal Limits

Who built a wall across England, and why? Sara and Adam discuss Roman construction projects. EPISODE NOTES: We guessed wrong about why a Roman mile is shorter than a modern mile. For the real answer, links to the Vindolanda tablets, and more, check out our website! http://liminallimitspodcast.com

How did the British gain possession of a rock off the coast of Spain? Sara and Adam count the sieges of Gibraltar and mispronounce a lot of Spanish names. EPISODE NOTES: We apologise in advance for our linguistic (in)abilities. Check out our website for photos of Gibraltar as mentioned in this episode! http://liminallimitspodcast.com

Why does Alaska include a long strip of land along the coast of Canada? Sara and Adam search for answers. EPISODE NOTES: Sara forgot to mention the navy stripe on Hudson's Bay blankets. The stripes are green, red, gold and navy. Check out our website for links to the English translation of 1825 agreement and a map of the Alaska boundary tribunal border http://liminallimitspodcast.com