Stay ConnectedWhoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting!
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Bloody attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, that did not go exactly to plan...
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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The "Prohibition Experiment" was started in order to supposedly protect people from the dangers of alcohol, so why then did the United States Federal Government pass laws and instigate policy that would go on to be no more than state-sanctioned murder?
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orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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Sometimes you hear of princesses behaving badly, but Olga of Kiev really takes the biscuit! I hope you're ready for a murderous medieval tale of revenge starring a scorned Saint, a bunch of birds and maybe a wee hint of arson...
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Heroine or heretic? Born bang smack in the middle of the hundred years war, Joan of Arc went from being a famer's daughter to the saviour of France and perhaps a prophet all before the age of 20. Join Katie as she delves into what we know about the maid of Orleans in this episode.
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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How much life can one lead in 99 years? Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was the longest running consort in Britain, fought against his own family during World War 2, lost his career, gained a title and saw and created reforms within the monarchy, while also putting his foot in it at practically every engagement he attended.... and then some...
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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Katherine Parr, (or Catherine if you prefer) is the one who survived Henry VIII, but what do we really know about his final queen and why was she so important? Grab a delicious baked good and a beverage, it's time to delve into the final Queen.
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife was a teenager, nearly half the king's age when they wed. Was this vivacious girl a vixen who seduced her onto the throne, or a victim and pawn of power-hungry men?
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Was Anne of Cleves really as horrifying as they say, or was their another reason why Henry VIII was determined to annul this marriage? Listen now to find out!
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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Jane Seymour was Henry's favourite queen, but was this church mouse as obedient, docile and as foolish as she is so often shown to be, or was she a sneaky and formidable woman? Find out as Katie delves into the life of Queen Jane, the third wife of Henry VIII!
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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Who was Anne Boleyn, harlot or hedonist?
This week join Katie as she delves into the life (and death) of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn. Was Anne a devious, power-hungry wench, out to deceive the king and desecrate the kingdom, or was she a just a woman, powerless to the crown? Find out now....
orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.
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