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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across the globe to share the greatest stories from the past that help us understand the present. New episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can get in touch with us at ds.hh@historyhit.com A podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts The An ...
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Love Scotland is a podcast series from the National Trust for Scotland. Hosted by TV star, expert broadcaster and National Trust for Scotland president Jackie Bird, Love Scotland features big names, experts and enthusiasts from all walks of life. Each episode delves deep into the detail of Scotland’s history, its wildlife and its landscapes. This season, listen out for episodes on Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce and a dive into the world of the Georgian Tea Room.
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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The Exploress

Kate J. Armstrong, Carly A. Quinn

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Join us as we time travel through women's history, one era at a time. We'll explore the lived experiences and everyday lives of historical ladies, both famous and obscure, from a variety of different time periods, countries, and cultures. Let's go traveling.
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Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.
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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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Renaissance England was a bustling and exciting place...new religion! break with rome! wars with Scotland! And France! And Spain! The birth of the modern world! In this weekly podcast I'll explore one aspect of life in 16th century England that will give you a deeper understanding of this most exciting time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast about Scotland for people of Scottish heritage in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and everywhere else we've ended up. We speak with top-notch journalists, best-selling authors, podcasters and distinguished academics about everything from Wallace and whisky to Irn-Bru and independence. Join us as we discover Scotland's past, present and future.
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Past Present Future

David Runciman

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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
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History of a Haunting

Carrie Hopper & Laura Ockerman

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What happens when a believer and a skeptic come together? They host a paranormal podcast that combines their love of history and hauntings!! Join us each week as we tell tales of famous, infamous, and almost famous locations around the world, and why they became terrifying places to visit.
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History Defeats Itself

Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell

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Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell discuss events and people that exemplify how humans never really learn from their history. The show is part history podcast, part society and culture podcast, and all comedy podcast. Sometimes clever, sometimes sophomoric, but always entertaining, the boys are here to put a smile on your face.
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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?
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Stories of Scotland

Carrying Stream

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Stories of Scotland is an award-winning Scottish history podcast. Join hosts Jenny and Annie as they unravel the rich tapestry of Scotland’s culture, nature and heritage. Prepared to climb into caves, cairns and chaos, Jenny and Annie travel around Scotland and investigate how stories of the past can help us make sense of modern life. Stories of Scotland celebrates Scottish history through traditional storytelling, archival research, museum objects and wandering in nature. It is recorded in ...
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The US Naval History Podcast features the highlights of our naval history, from John Paul Jones' raids on Scotland to the navy's finest hours in WWII, and beyond to the Cold War and world today. Support the show, get transcripts, and more: usnavalhistory.com
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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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Adventure Shetland provides guided tours, walks and hikes around Shetland - a group of islands north of Scotland and west of Norway. On this podcast, I tell stories from Shetland history and folklore, give travel advice for the islands, talk about archaeology, retell Viking sagas, and give an introduction to my homeland for those who may not be familiar with this northern archipelago.
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Wind Machine Podcast

Danie Tregonning & Mark Perkins

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Wind Machine Podcast's hosts provide commentary and critique of Eurovision songs from 1970 to the present. Incorporating a mix of pop-culture, music, history, geography and politics.
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The Quest Express

Carrie Anne

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The Quest Express Podcast Series is an international travel podcast for people who love travel, history, innovation, learning, food & slow travel. We feature one guest each week, one city every six weeks, and some bonus guests in between. Past episodes: Venice, Italy; New Orleans, Louisiana; Edinburgh, Scotland; Jerusalem, Israel. CURRENT SERIES: Bonus Episodes 93-99; NEXT UP: Season 2 starts November 11, 2024! Learn more at www.thequestexpress.com
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Saving History

Saving Castles

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Embark on an enthralling expedition into the enchanting realm of medieval history with "Saving History." Journey through time across Europe and beyond, uncovering extraordinary tales that resonate through the Middle Ages. From legendary figures to daily life, our podcast brings history alive for enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Dive deeper with our Patreon exclusive content at patreon.com/savinghistorychannel. Unlock monthly bonus episodes, in-depth explorations, and behind-the-scenes ...
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HHE Podcast

HHE Media

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Embark on a thrilling adventure with HHE Podcast, a show that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the hidden corners of world history! Co-hosts Ryan Weir and Peter Goddard spin the wheel of history in each episode, combining a random mix of place, time, and topic to serve up a captivating blend of humour, trivia, and fascinating tales. Join us as we uncover compelling stories and prove that History Happened Everywhere!
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History of Scotland Podcast

History of Scotland Podcast

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Welcome to the History of Scotland Podcast. We tell the in-depth chronological story of the proud nation of Scotland, from the Bronze Age, to the Invasion of the Romans, then the Rise of the Kingdom of Picts, to the formation of the Kingdom of Alba, The transformation from Alba to Scotland, the defiance of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, the control of the Stuarts and the union of the crowns, then finally learning about a country no longer independent that leads up to the modern age. S ...
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UK Travel Planning

Tracy Collins

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The UK Travel Planning Podcast is full of practical tips and advice to help you plan your dream trip to the UK whether you are visiting England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Travel expert Tracy Collins shares years of knowledge and experience of travelling to, and around, the UK to help you plan your UK itinerary. Listen to special guest interviews full of travel inspiration and practical tips for popular and off the beaten path destinations. Learn more about the best ways to travel ...
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Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today. Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recording - the podcast will travel from pre-Reformation Scotland to the present day, alighting on seminal plays along the way – including A Satire Of The Three Estates, Men Should Weep, Losin ...
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Wickedly Dark Podcast

Wickedly Dark

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Step back in time where history meets the eerie and extraordinary. Each week we’re diving into the bizarre, spine-chilling, and downright fascinating true stories that happened before the fake news conspiracy theory internet. Back when there were only books and newspapers! Imagine serial killers prowling the streets long before forensics, ghostly apparitions haunting entire towns, strange monsters that defied explanation, and occult practices that gave our ancestors the creeps Join us for a ...
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Long may she reign

Ayden Fitzgerald

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I created my podcast to give a voice to all the influential women in history books that never get a side of the story. Here you can learn about the lives of some of history’s greatest women. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/ayden-fitzgerald/subscribe
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The Italian American Podcast

The Italian American Podcast

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The first and finest podcast for Italian Americans... delivering history, discussion, and connection with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs. 🇮🇹🇺🇸 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/italianamerican/support
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The Sellik, The Thunder

The Sellik, The Thunder

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The Sellik, The Thunder is a Celtic Football Club fan led podcast. Hosted by Ryan Fitzsimons (Ryan118), our regular contributors are Kieran Auld and Calum Craig and Dylan Murdoch. We look to cover all aspects of what's happening at Celtic in a lighthearted manner, every week, to the best of our 'abilities'. We are rugularly invited along to Celtic fan media press conferences to speak with the manager and players, so listen for more exclusives every week. Oh, and we love a good quiz! Join us ...
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Discover the confessions, torture, and diabolical schemes that caused 3,000 to 4,000 accused witches to be murdered or executed in Scotland. True crime meets supernatural investigations in this hard-hitting historical podcast. Co-hosted by Ru, our resident Witch and spellmaker extraordinaire, and Rebekah, our audio enchantress and history aficionado.
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Murder Scotland

Allan Nicol, Julie Lamont

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Murder Scotland is a series of podcasts about murders and murderers with a Scottish connection. The podcast is hosted by writer AM Nicol and true crime fan Julie Lamont.This first series looks at the 1968 - 1969 "Bible John" murders that occurred in Glasgow and some of the mystery around them. Was "Bible John" one of the four Serial killers living in Glasgow in the 1960s or was Bible John a serial killer at all?
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My guest this week is Simon Read, author of "Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases". He walks us through a number of the notorious murder cases that helped transform London's Metropolitan Police into one of the world's premiere crime-fighting organizations. More about the author and his work here: https://…
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In 1662, Isobel Gowdie’s dramatic confessions of witchcraft captivated Scotland, offering a vivid glimpse into European folklore and paranoia. Her detailed descriptions of witchcraft have ignited debates—some see them as reflecting genuine belief, while others argue they were shaped by manipulation or mental instability. Her story unfolds against a…
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In this episode I talk with Kate Epstein about her new book "Analog Superpowers: How a 20th Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State." Key points: - The book focuses on the development of fire control technology for battleships in Britain and how the U.S. essentially stole this technology. - The challenges of protecting military i…
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4 ANDY SCOTT’S SCOTLAND Sculptor Andy Scott, the creator of the iconic Kelpies, joins Jackie Bird to discuss his incredible work, Scotland’s position in the art world, and his aspirations for the future. Together, they talk about the physical demands of working on such large pieces of metalwork, the catharsis of sculpting, and how his Scottish iden…
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In Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's second episode, we review the consort of King George VI by all the factors and decide whether or not she had the Rex Factor. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor for ad-free episodes and hundreds of bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In this special edition of the Secret of St. Andrew's podcast, we uncover a fascinating golf match from 1738 featuring two remarkable women—one known only as "Charming Sally"—who made history on the Bruntsfield Links. Discover how these women, along with Maggie Johnston and Mary, Queen of Scots, left their mark on the game of golf and the enduring …
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In 2022 Dan was part of the international expedition that went in search of Shackleton's lost shipwreck Endurance in the Weddell Sea in Antarctica; what they discovered on the sea floor was more extraordinary than anything they could have imagined. It was no easy task, the Weddell Sea is one of the most remote and inhospitable places on earth and t…
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Send us a text MAUI: In Part II of the interview with Maui-based Jonathan Hammond, we conclude a discussion on the principles of Huna, Hawaiian ancient wisdom. Visit Jonathan's website HERE. Follow The Quest Express on any major podcast networks. Season 2 starts November 11! Watch the full episode by video Inside this episode: 🌺The principle of Man…
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Scotland has its own name for mountains - they're called Munros. Well, anything over 3000 ft is a Munro, anyway. There are nearly 300 of them and there's a whole sub-culture in Scotland of people trying to climb them. It's called Munro-bagging. We asked noted Munro-bagger Garry Stevenson from Being Scottish to tell us all about his experience baggi…
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Pete and Ryan head off to Libya to discover the topic of parenting. Learn how the nation mobilised against attack by Darth Vader, discover the remarkable ups and downs of the murderous Karamanli family, and find out why you might find a lot of White Fathers in North Africa. Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:07 Orientation to Libya! 09:43 History of Libya! …
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Today’s great political film is Frank Capra’s Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939), a much-loved tale of the little guy taking on the corrupt establishment. But there’s far more to it than that, including an origin story that suggests Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) might not be what he seems. From filibusters to fascism, from the New Deal to America…
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Today we’re exploring the grim and heroic final days of the Anne Boleyn, the thousand day queen. We are joined by the one-and-only Dr Tracy Borman who bestselling book on this topic is Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Enjoy u…
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Lerwick’s longship, the Dim Riv, needs your help! Following the terrible summer of weather we have had, she is in urgent need of repairs to allow her to return to the water in 2025. If you would like to donate to the costs of these significant works, please follow this link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi... This video was made possible than…
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He was one of the last men to see Antarctic Explorer Robert Scott alive and was Shackleton's right-hand man on the Endurance expedition. So why don't more people know the name Tom Crean? He was a steadfast and courageous Irishman whose legendary feats in Antarctica shaped the course of exploration history. Born in 1877, Crean joined the Royal Navy …
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What do you get when you take a French noble women and marry her to a Scottish king? A headache for the English. At just twenty-two, Yolande was thrust into the world of Scottish politics when she was married to the ageing king of Scotland, who had unfortunately lost almost every heir he had. Yolande's story had everything a dramatic death, a theor…
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In episode 120 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy Collins is joined by Alex Graeme, founder of Unique Devon Tours. Alex takes listeners on a journey through the beautiful county of Devon, sharing his passion for the region and the story behind his bespoke tour company. Discover what inspired Alex to set up Unique Devon Tours, his deep lo…
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Don't be shy, send me a message! What is it like to be a Brit in China, before, during, and after the pandemic? Today's special guest, Max James Joy, shed some light on how being a Brit in China has changed over the last few years (since I left). He also talks about the different cultures found *within* China, and even within the same city. Max is …
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In this episode, we look at flood management – and payments for farmers to protect communities by storing flood water. We have the latest on the NFU's campaign for a fair budget for farming – and what is needed to deliver UK food security. We've an update on the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme in England – and take a look at Scotland's fledgl…
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In this episode, we chat about host city of Brighton, the host of 1974, the postcards, the controversies, the fashion at Eurovision 1974, the interval act, European and Australian news, what was happening in entertainment, the WTF and OMG moments of the contest, the voting, and play our top 10 of 1974 based on a jury of two. Songs Include: The Firs…
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Edith Thompson was the model 1920's flapper girl. Her husband Percy was more suburban. When young Freddy Bywater entered the marriage home, things became deadly. This week Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story of a murder case that gripped the nation. Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited and Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlott…
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Dan charts the life, successes and failures of the charismatic and chaotic Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. In late 1914, Shackleton led 27 men on a voyage to cross the Antarctic. But what should have been a successful expedition turned into a two-year nightmare of hardship and catastrophe when their vessel the Endurance was crushed in the Wed…
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The food of Mesoamerica (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras) is perhaps the best in all of Latin America. In part one of two on the history of the region's cuisine, we look at how indigenous and European influences combined to create such a deep food culture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcas…
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A queen's rise and fall in Tudor England. Retrace Anne Boleyn's final steps through the Tower of London in this gripping historical journey. From courtier to queen to condemned prisoner, Anne's story is one of ambition, intrigue, and tragedy. Discover: How Anne captured a king's heart and changed England forever The political machinations that seal…
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Send us a text MAUI: Part I of two episodes on Hawaiian indigenous culture and traditions, the wisdom of kahunas, and the magical vortex of Hawaiian energy with Jonathan Hammond. Buy Jonathan's book HERE. Jonathan lives on Maui, Hawaii. He is in private practice in Hawaii, and he sees online clients from North and South America, Europe, Australia a…
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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Witchcraft in Tudor England, and Jane Popincourt - Henry VIII's First Mistress. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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For the first episode in our new series David explores Jean Renoir’s La Grande Illusion (1937), a great anti-war film that is also a melancholy meditation on friendship between enemies, love across borders, and the inevitability of loss. What, in the end, is the great illusion: war itself, or the belief that we can escape its baleful consequences? …
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Join us as we sit down with Zia Mena, a cherished friend and neighbor, who paints a vivid picture of traditional Italian wedding customs and rural life in Vadola. Her reminiscences offer a window into a simpler time when love meant waiting for a husband to return from America and weddings were intimate affairs marked by cultural nuances. We delve i…
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In 1931, San Diego was left reeling from the brutal murders of ten-year-old Virginia Brooks, seventeen-year-old Louise Teuber, and twenty-two-year-old Hazel Bradshaw. The murders left period investigators flummoxed - and the cases remain unresolved to this day. My guest is award-winning author Richard L. Carrico. He has meticulously reconstructed t…
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This week, host Jackie Bird is at Robert Smail’s Print Works in the Scottish Borders to see the oldest working commercial letterpress printers in the UK. She meets the team that keeps the printing works running today and hears about the history of the press and its eponymous owner. Jackie also discovers secrets of the ever-changing publishing indus…
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The union between the nations of Great Britain goes back to 1707. On each side of the border, statesmen started to realise that a closer relationship offered solutions to problems both countries were facing: Scotland needed economic security and England needed political safeguards against French attacks. In this episode, Scottish historian Professo…
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We asked the Scottish Sun's Lewis McKenzie five questions and challenged him to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions: What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland’s past or present that you’d like to have a beer, whisky, Ir…
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Down, down, the Witches' Road... I'm currently off on maternity leave, but to get you in the mood for the spooky season I'm re-releasing what must be my most popular Halloween special to date. Between 1450 and 1750, some 100,000 Europeans were tried for witchcraft, and some of the most intense periods of witchy panic took place in Scotland and Engl…
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David talks to author Michael Lewis about SBF and EA: about the man he got to know before, during and after his spectacular fall and about the philosophy with which he was associated. What did Sam Bankman-Fried believe was the purpose of making so much money? How did he manage to get so side-tracked from doing good? Why when it all went wrong did h…
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John Reginald Christie was the most notorious murderer of his era. On the outside he was every inch the Old Fashioned Englishman, respectable norms personified. But inside the walls and under the floors of his flat at 10 Rillington Place were the bodies of the women and babies he had killed. Our guest today is Kate Summerscale, groundbreaking true-…
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Show notes with transcript at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-257-henryssixalmostwives/ Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, but what about the women who almost wore the crown? In this episode, we explore the stories of six women Henry considered marrying but didn’t: Eleanor of Austria, Mary of Guise, Christina of Denmark, Anna of L…
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Episode One arrives Monday 28 October! Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story. A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today. Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recordi…
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In the late 17th century, Scotland tried to establish a colony in Panama - and it all went horribly wrong. In July 1698, a fleet of five ships departed from the Firth of Forth with some 1,200 people onboard. They were bound for the Isthmus of Panama, a paradise in Central America, and their goal was to establish Scotland's first colony - New Caledo…
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In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug take you through their whirlwind 17-day trip around the UK, exploring every country within it. From the bustling streets of Birmingham to the scenic landscapes of the Isle of Skye, they share their experiences, tips, and insights on how to navigate this extensive itinerary. Starting …
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Widely considered one of the finest 14th century castles in Scotland, Balgonie Castle is also considered to be one of the most haunted locations in the U.K. as well! What with a skeleton found under the floor in 1912, and about 600 years of fighting prior to that, it's really no wonder! Join us in meeting Green Jeannie, a boisterous pup, and floati…
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Part 4/4. By looking at the men accused of being Jack the Ripper, we uncover dark truths about Victorian society - and our own. Why were these men, most of them almost certainly innocent, singled out as monsters? Today Anthony Delaney tells Maddy Pelling about how quack doctor Francis Tumblety, an American, became a prime suspect in the case. He is…
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Robert the Bruce is best remembered as a rebel king, and for good reason. He was an unrelenting thorn in the side of any English monarch with ambitions to subdue Scotland. His heroics at the decisive Battle of Bannockburn helped to finally free his country from English occupation. But under the surface, this legendary rebel was also an opportunist,…
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We're back with another This Week in YouTube where we highlight some recent content from my YouTube channel. This week: Henry VIII's Marriage to Katherine of Aragon and The Young Mary Tudor. Make sure you're subscribed at https://www.youtube.com/@hteysko so you don't miss all the content we put out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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