Why Academics Are Interested In The Naked Men Of Poldark And Outlander
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 13:40
in Mathematics & Economics
The buzz in the press and on social media about TV costume dramas Poldark and Outlander has been formidable. Adapted from hugely popular novels, they have drawn fans of the books (and, in the case of Poldark, of the original TV series) as well as newcomers. The shows aired within months of each other. Both are set within the 18th century and both occupy peripheral, Celtic territories – Cornwall in Poldark and the Scottish highlands in Outlander. read more