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  • Joan of Arc Through English Eyes

    Joan of Arc Through English Eyes
    2026/10/11
    This episode examines how England viewed Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years’ War, from battlefield encounters to her trial and execution in Rouen under English influence. It looks at contemporary English documents, political motives against France and Burgundy, and how later narratives used Joan’s story for propaganda. The discussion also considers what surviving evidence tells us about her status as a political icon and how England’s actions shaped French resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • The Murder of Lord Darnley: Fact, Evidence and Uncertainty

    The Murder of Lord Darnley: Fact, Evidence and Uncertainty
    2026/09/14
    In this episode we dig into the night that saw Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley’s death at Edinburgh’s Kirk o’ Field in 1567, examining contemporary accounts, forensic clues and the political fallout for Mary, Queen of Scots. We weigh the evidence for an accidental blast against deliberate foul play, and explore how the mystery shaped Scottish court politics and Mary's reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分
  • Charles I: From Absolutism to Execution

    Charles I: From Absolutism to Execution
    2026/09/14
    The episode explores how Charles I’s insistence on royal prerogative sparked a constitutional clash with Parliament that erupted in civil war and ended with his execution. It examines the political, religious, and financial disputes that underpinned this crisis and shows how his trial set a precedent for parliamentary sovereignty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Edinburgh’s 1824 Inferno: How a City’s Burning Transformed Urban Safety

    Edinburgh’s 1824 Inferno: How a City’s Burning Transformed Urban Safety
    2026/09/14
    The episode investigates the true causes and consequences of Edinburgh’s great fire, looking at the cramped old‑town housing that made it so destructive. It examines contemporary firefighting attempts and the way the disaster prompted new building regulations and modern urban planning ideas. Advertising tags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • Doyle, Houdini and the Ghost Debate

    Doyle, Houdini and the Ghost Debate
    2026/09/14
    A deep dive into the friendship‑turned‑feud between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s spiritualist enthusiasm and Harry Houdini’s skeptical crusade against mediums, exploring séances, pamphlets, and the cultural climate of post‑World War I Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • Roman Roads: The Engine That Shaped Ancient Britain

    Roman Roads: The Engine That Shaped Ancient Britain
    2026/09/14
    A walk along the stone and sand paths laid by Rome, examining how its engineering kept troops, trade and governance moving across a fledgling province and left a legacy that survives in modern roads today. We look at surviving milestones, bridge designs, and archaeological finds to see what the Romans actually built, what they aimed for, and how their infrastructure continued to influence Britain long after the empire withdrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Maid Marian: From May‑Day Queen to Modern Warrior

    Maid Marian: From May‑Day Queen to Modern Warrior
    2026/09/14
    This episode unpacks how the figure of Maid Marian evolved from a local May‑day celebrant to a romantic partner in Robin Hood ballads and eventually a symbol of female agency in film, television and popular culture. We look at surviving broadside ballads, early stage adaptations and modern portrayals to tease out what evidence says about her origins, how folklore was remixed over centuries, and where myth overtook history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 分
  • Anne Boleyn: Rise, Queenship, and Destruction

    Anne Boleyn: Rise, Queenship, and Destruction
    2026/09/14
    The episode unpacks the political manoeuvres that lifted Anne Boleyn to queenship, the religious upheavals intertwined with her tenure, and the court intrigues that led to her trial and execution. It examines contemporary evidence and later interpretations, highlighting where history is certain and where mystery remains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分