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The Wars of the Roses, spanning from 1377 to 1471, were a tumultuous series of English civil wars fought for the throne of England, pitting two rival cadet branches of the House of Plantagenet—Lancaster and York—against each other. Scottish historian Robert Balmain Mowat (1883-1941) poignantly describes this era as witnessing the death of the old England and the beginning of the new. Amidst this chaos emerged formidable personalities the noble Richard of York, the cunning Warwick the Kingmaker, the multifaceted King Edward IV, and his fierce adversary, Margaret of Anjou, known as the true ...

In 1994, Howard Sounes began investigating a case of serial murder in an English cathedral city. A married couple, Fred and Rose West, had killed at least twelve women and girls, including their own daughter. They cut their victims up and buried the remains of nine bodies under their house at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, where the Wests continued to live undetected... for decades. Uncovering their secrets as a journalist and author, researching his classic crime book Fred & Rose, Howard recorded his enquiries and interviews on cassette tape. Twenty-five years on, Howard revisits these ...

Come with us on a journey through death, grot and despair while we laugh our way through a well researched story and confuse everyone with our Northern accents.Expect tricksters, con persons, disgusting conditions and brilliant old names, Clotworthy Skeffington knows who I am talking about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength, and sheer determination. The Tudors, one of England’s most powerful and famous royal dynasties, knitted together a fragmented and small island nation that became one of the world’s financial, colonial, and technological superpowers.

Originally conceived during the pandemic of 2020, this podcast series conveys short stories about the Mary Rose, Tudor life, the Museum and the team. They take the form of Adrian Bowles, a heritage professional who has worked with the Mary Rose for over 20 years, “In conversation with…” This first series was originally presented on the Mary Rose website; they are now available to listen to here. A second series is in progress.

The British Empire is unique in world history. How did this small island come to rule a full quarter of the globe? No other nation has matched this achievement.

The Blessings of Liberty is a weekly podcast hosted by Jeffrey Rosen — CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center, professor of law at George Washington University Law School, and senior fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.Each episode brings together leading liberal and conservative authors, historians, legal scholars, judges, journalists, and public intellectuals for thoughtful conversations about the constitutional and historical questions at the center of American life. Guests discuss new books about American history and the Constitution, debate the ...

In 1785, a young American named James Leander Cathcart is kidnapped at sea and carried as prisoner to the maverick North African statelet of Algiers. The piratical corsairs of Algiers have decided to exploit the vulnerability of the United States by seizing its mariners and holding them for ransom. Today, the name of James Leander Cathcart has been all but forgotten.

Julie le Breton is the illegitimate daughter of Lady Rose, who severed her relations with her aristocratic family when she had the baby and moved to Belgium with her partner. Twenty years later, her parents having died, Julie moves to London to become the companion of Lady Henry, a pillar of society. Only very few know of Julie’s parentage. Julie creates a stir in London society. However, she and Lady Henry fall out, partly because of Lady Henry’s jealousy of Julie’s success in society. Meanwhile, Julie is promoting the cause of a young and handsome soldier, Warkworth. Julie sets up her ...

In this last book of the Ragged Dick series, Rufus and Rose seem to be on the best path forward following their adventures in our previous story, but an old foe returns intent on destroying all Rufus's work and progress toward a good life. - Summary by Tori Faulder

In The Black Arrow, immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. Follow Dick as he embarks on a heroic journey to become a knight, rescue his beloved Joanna Sedley, and seek justice for the tragic murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of Tunstall Forest, where outlaws led by the enigmatic Ellis Duckworth wield the infamous black arrow, Dicks suspicions about his treacherous guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, begin to mount. With danger lurking around every corner, Dick must flee from Sir Daniel...

From the Qin unification in 221 BCE to the fall of the Qing in 1912, China's imperial history is a cycle of grandeur and collapse. Lucas and Luna guide you through the Han dynasty's golden age and its disintegration into warring kingdoms, the Tang's cosmopolitan zenith shattered by the An Lushan Rebellion, and the Song's economic revolution undone by Mongol conquest. They examine the Ming dynasty's maritime expeditions under Zheng He and its eventual paralysis by factionalism, then the Qing's rise from Manchu conquest to the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. Why did each dynasty follow a ...

Sweet Nell: The Story of Australia’s Rose is a 6-part, richly told narrative podcast about fame, forgetting, and the women who built Australian theatre long before their stories were written out of it.Hosted by acclaimed performer and producer Ali McGregor, the series traces the extraordinary life of Eleanor “Nellie” Stewart - the most celebrated stage star of 19th-century Australia. Sweet Nell was adored, scrutinised, scandalised, and mythologised in her own lifetime, yet today her name has all but vanished from public memory.Each episode blends immersive storytelling, archival research...

Sweet Nell: The Story of Australia’s Rose is a 6-part, richly told narrative podcast about fame, forgetting, and the women who built Australian theatre long before their stories were written out of it.Hosted by acclaimed performer and producer Ali McGregor, the series traces the extraordinary life of Eleanor “Nellie” Stewart - the most celebrated stage star of 19th-century Australia. Sweet Nell was adored, scrutinised, scandalised, and mythologised in her own lifetime, yet today her name has all but vanished from public memory.Each episode blends immersive storytelling, archival research...

Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of fiction and history with Rose Mather - A Tale, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Civil War. Meet Holmes charming, playful, yet compassionate Rose, who draws you in from the very first page. Alongside her are a cast of unforgettable characters the sweet and devout Annie, the honorable Tom Carleton, the nurturing widow Mrs. Simms, the brave young Isaac, the spirited rebel working for the South, and the rough-edged Bill Baker. Their journeys of hardship, bravery, grief, and love will resonate with you long after the last chapter. Join Celine ...

Der zweite Teil der griechischen Geschichte:
In "Rosen für Apoll, Vol.2" erzählt Joachim Fernau die Geschichte der Griechen vom Ende der Perserkriege im 5. Jh. v. Chr. bis zum Tod Alexanders des Großen. Ein süffisanter, manchmal sarkastischer, aber stets bildender Hörspaß, kongenial gelesen von Dieter Mann: Joachim Fernau entstaubt die griechische Geschichte.

Every generation thinks it’s living through the end of the world. A Short History of Saving the World is a monthly history podcast hosted by political economist Angus Hervey, and historian Ada Palmer, that explores world history through a new lens - zooming out to uncover the hidden patterns inside humanity’s biggest crises and turning points. From ancient civilisations to modern global events, each episode revisits the moments where everything could have collapsed … but didn’t. Part conversation, part historical detective work, the series reveals history not as a timeline of collapse,...

Dive into the captivating tale of Mary Stuart Beaton, a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots, as she ventures to London seeking to legitimize her familys claims. Known as The Pretendress, Mary finds herself ensnared in the intrigues of her own guardians and a manipulative society woman, whose jealousy stems from a powerful member of Parliaments infatuation with the Princess. Beyond her royal aspirations, Mary knows her true worth, proving to be a formidable adversary to all who conspire for and against her.

Delving into the exploits of daring spies, covert operations, assassinations, hackings, secret organizations, and more...Co-hosted by Omri Rose, who grew up undercover thanks to his co-host and father, a retired former spymaster.Stay tuned for BONUS EPISODES and Season 3 announcements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'histoire des sociétés secrètes modernes commence dans l'Allemagne du début du XVIIe siècle avec la circulation de manifestes mystérieux qui annoncent l'existence d'une confrérie invisible aux pouvoirs prodigieux. Depuis quatre siècles, l'intérêt pour ces confréries n'a jamais faibli et l'emblématique phénix renaît sans cesse de ses cendres.