Single Malt History with Gareth Russell

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Adeliza of Louvain: Queen of Beauty and Blood Apr 29, 2021

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England's forgotten queen, Adeliza of Louvain, led a fascinating life in one of the Middle Ages's darkest periods - it's a story of arranged marriages, illicit love affairs, beauty, betrayal, and the unanswered question of if she helped start one of the bloodiest wars in British history.

The Truth About Thomas Boleyn Apr 21, 2021

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I'm joined by Dr. Lauren Mackay to talk about her biography of Thomas Boleyn (is his reputation as a moral monster deserved?) and we also chat about the enigmatic ambassador Eustace Chapuys, plots, scheming, jousting, lying, unearthing long-lost portraits, Mary Boleyn’s difficult relationship with her father, and some surprising chats from the cast of the hit show THE TUDORS.

Titanic's Last Voyage: The Aftermath Apr 18, 2021

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What impact did the “Titanic” disaster have on working-class communities and how did one particular tragedy end-up being used to help mobilise public opinion against Irish independence? I'm joined by Julie Cook, author of "Titanic and the City of Widows it Left Behind."

Titanic's Last Voyage: The Rescue Apr 16, 2021

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The night didn't end with the sinking - here's the story of the rescue mission and how the "Titanic" became the first mass media-covered tragedy of the modern era.

Titanic's Last Voyage: The Sinking Apr 15, 2021

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Hear the story of the "Titanic's" death plunge, with eyewitness testimonies and the truth about what really happened in Third Class on that terrible night.

Titanic's Last Voyage: Day Five Apr 14, 2021

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Hear how a quiet Sunday at sea gave way to horror when the "Titanic" struck an iceberg, 109 years ago today. Eyewitness testimonies from the Countess of Rothes, Katie Gilnagh, and Gladys Cherry see me joined by Rebecca Lenaghan, Debra Hill, and Maryann Maguire.

Titanic's Last Voyage: Day Four Apr 13, 2021

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The temperature's dropping but the "Titanic's" speed is rising. Exactly the same story in a science fiction novel, printed 14 years earlier. So, did a psychic really predict the coming disaster?

Titanic's Last Voyage: Day Three Apr 12, 2021

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Discover the sights, splendours, and serving sizes of First Class on the "Titanic," as well as an eyewitness account from a crew member, read by Belfast actress Ashley Montgomery.

Titanic's Last Voyage: Day Two Apr 11, 2021

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A stopover in Ireland and life in Second Class where we meet a Haitian engineer with a powerful relative, an Australian miner with a dark secret, a German baron with a shocking passport, and a Cambridge scientist with a new religion.

Titanic's Last Voyage: Day One Apr 10, 2021

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Actors read eyewitness testimonies from 1912 and historian Gareth Russell gives a day-by-day account of the "Titanic's" fatal first and final voyage. In this episode, hear about the excitement, bustle, and unexpected drama of an Edwardian travel day - and the surprising reason why the "Titanic" very nearly didn't leave England.

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