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This week we celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the greatest natural history broadcasters of all time, Sir David Attenborough.

We look back at his illustrious career and his many achievements throughout the decades, as well as the incredible legacy he has created.

From helping to form the BBC as we know it, to creating documentaries that have taught and touched the heart of millions, his words are as meaningful as his voice is instantly recognisable.

Instead of our usual ridiculous death, we look at one of the most bizarre creatures in nature and try to puzzle out its place.

Credit for the music on today's episode goes to Simon Folwar for Feast Days, courtesy of Uppbeat.

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Welcome back, dear listeners, to our first returning Dark Cup Histortea.

This week we discuss stories around that most chaotic of spirits, the poltergeist. We look at some famous examples and theories around how they came to be, as well as all of the forms they take.

If you have a podcast that you would like us to promote, or if you're from a historic organisation and would like some more footfall, why not send us an email to cupofhistortea@outlook.com or send us a message through www.buzzsprout.com/208911.

Credit for the music for today's episode goes to Albert Behar for "Creepy Crypt" courtesy of Uppbeat.

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This week, we're getting back in the swing of things by bringing to light a historical legend, Alfred the Great.

We talk about his youth, his unexpected rise to power and the threats he faced to his reign. We also bust some myths along the way (sorry, cake fans).

As always, we end the show with a bit of morbid humour with this week's ridiculous death, where you learn that it is always wise to look out for hidden swine.

Thanks for the music goes to Simon Folwar ('Feast Days') and GFX Sounds ('Cartoon fail music') - available through Uppbeat.

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