The Domestic Revolution: How Coal Changed Everything with Ruth Goodman for HFSDV

Author, domestic historian and BBC personality Ruth Goodman speaks at the July 2022 program of the Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley about her book, Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal into Victorian Homes Changed Everything. For more information about the organization, go to www.historicfoodways.org

[@curiousman1672]

IMHO, one of the most interesting women on earth. Seen all her programs, that I can find, more than once.

[@joan4449]

She is a national treasure. 💯

[@choro3d191]

no, World treasure.

[@johndonovan7018]

david attenborough and goodman are two people i can forever listen to.

[@dantasticfood]

We agree!

[@juliamayo4222]

She is sooo passionate about history. You cannot help but get caught up in her enthusiasm.

[@mydogsareneat]

I didnt realize i was born in the wrong time until I learned im probably to young for Ruth.
Her dedication and enthusiam towards her passions is truly invigorating and inspiring.

[@tywinlannister8341]

I love her mesmerising presentation skills. Ruth is an amazing teacher!

[@Areutherehello]

I could listen to Ruth Goodman all day long. I learn more about History from her than I ever do reading books.

[@JDdoesstuff]

I love here shows, her historical living series are amazing!

[@LaGERISUNDERWOODBELL]

Stumbling upon this magnificent presentation today [2.1.23] is like an early Valentine's Day gift. I absolutely adore Ruth Goodman! Thank your for this glorious feast of her wisdom!

[@DinoFuzz1988]

yaaaay can't get enough of Ruth!

[@gregorydaines]

I read the book and it was excellent. Hearing Ruth talk a out it and still be so passionate about it is a real pleasure

[@tedslaughter169]

Ruth's analysis is brilliant as usual. What a radiantly delightful and wonderful woman!

[@jamesbyrne9312]

How lucky you are to get an hour of Ruth's historical knowledge. Lovely

[@lizcollyns4082]

She is so amazing and ordinarily at the same time.

[@FingalsMyst]

I could listen to her discuss anything and I’d be riveted

[@rabidsamfan]

I hope we see more research done on other cultures and how fuel affects cuisines there.

[@jeanetteharris7000]

A new fan ofRuth's! I have already learned SO much. I really do adore her ideas and knowledge! Such a pleasure learning from Ruth!

[@jjdiaz667]

Being from the rural US I never really thought about coal. Occasionally someone will say something about the coal shoot in an old building but it was never the primary fuel in our area (as far as I know). It was fascinating to hear Ruth talk about the transition to coal and all of the trickle down effects. I would love to hear if there were similar effects when fuel changed to oil or electricity. Thank you for sharing.

[@dantasticfood]

I’m glad you enjoyed the talk!

[@lizcollyns4082]

Fantastic explanation. Best I've ever heard.

[@missOhdrey]

So very interesting! This woman knows her stuff and is a very good story teller, always engaging.

[@justchristine8479]

Fascinating! I loved listening to Ruth. I have that nostalgic memory of coal fires….. 🔥 🙄

[@EmilyKresl]

I love Ruth Goodman! Her passion for history seeps out in everything she has done and it's get me excited to learn!

[@barbarapalmer1404]

I've only just heard about this video, a FB group member highlighted it.
A gem!

[@orilianGaming]

Hey Ruth, i miss your farm shows

[@jonathankranz2799]

I hope a publisher bites on the "history of housework" idea; sounds like it would be a great read!

[@scotty503]

I have a question. Did not the ancient use of charcoal made things like toasting and boiling common before coal?

[@elainemagson213]

Ruth starts speaking five minutes in.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

He goes on lol