Who doesn’t like petty texts, celebrity gossip, dating advice, spicy song lyrics, or controversial opinions? Now imagine all that... but it’s historical. In this podcast we’ll be reading some juicy historical letters, diaries, articles and other piping hot tea. So get yourself something to drink and let’s jump into TEXTORY. Hosted by Karolina Żebrowska
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Historical Drinks Podcasts
The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Comedians, radio personalities, and cultural experts join host Brandon Collins on this monthly podcast where prominent Black historical figures/events finally get their due!
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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Through deep research and high-strangeness storytelling, three brothers explore paranormal encounters and unexplained events. Collecting freaky listener stories and scouring the dusty pages of classic Fortean texts, the brothers use high-production sound design to set the scene for alleged real encounters with, Dogman, Poltergeists, Bigfoot, Fairy Folk, Humanoids, UFOs, Shadow People, and Sky Creatures.. just to name a few. Attempting to parse out the facts within folklore, the brothers of t ...
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From the rise and fall of empires to the birth of modern diplomacy, civilization's greatest moments have been shaped by an unlikely force: what filled our glasses. Join award-winning author Henry Jeffreys and renowned food writer Tom Parker-Bowles as they pour through history's most intoxicating stories. From Charles Dickens's beloved punch to the royal family's legendary drinks trolley, discover how alcohol has shaped civilizations, sparked wars, and sealed peace treaties. Each episode find ...
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Investigating every aspect of the food we eat
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Some friends hang out, drink a few beers, insult each other a little bit, and eventually talk about retro video games! Play along with our game of the week where we test our knowledge of useless pop culture trivia. We go over some background info about the video game of the week as well as some of our memories of it. We then finish the show with some Happy Time shout-outs to anniversaries of video game releases and other historical pop culture landmarks.
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Drink Beer, Think Beer is a weekly conversation with brewers, growers, and other brewing industry professionals that explores the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Hosted by John Holl and recorded on location, this podcast gets to the bottom of every pint and offers insight into the dynamic world of beer.
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Dive into the heart of Lancaster County with "So Good Lancaster," your guide to the funky, interesting, and hidden gems of the area. From breakfast hotspots to nightlife, historical roots to modern attractions, join Jason Mundok in exploring what makes Lancaster uniquely vibrant. Featuring interviews with key local figures and insights into food and drink, art and culture, entertainment, and non-profit initiatives, this podcast is your all-access pass to the stories and people that embody th ...
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The One Drink Book Club reviews books from all genres including historical fiction, thrillers, biographies, business books and many more. In each episode, host Jamey Bowers brings on a guest to discuss the book and share a drink inspired by the story.
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A historical true crime podcast with a twist of lime. The Killer Spirits Podcast is a historical crime podcast that incorporates themed spirits and cocktails. We enjoy the refreshments while discussing history and mystery!
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Join John Paap and Patrick Kelly in this podcast series that explores the fascinating and often overlooked history of fresh fruits and vegetables. Each episode offers listeners a unique perspective on how produce has shaped our world, featuring in-depth interviews with top experts and historians, engaging storytelling, and a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives. Whether exploring the journey of grapes through time or the influence of produce in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, this serie ...
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Hosted by Chris, David, and Joey, our podcast is a no-holds-barred exploration of the bizarre, the unexplained, and the downright mind-blowing. From secret government projects to historical cover-ups, we dive deep into the rabbit hole—armed with facts, speculation, and just the right amount of whiskey. No scripts. No limits. Just raw, unscripted discussions that challenge everything you think you know. So pour a drink, tune in, and question everything. Keep rising, keep inspiring, and reme ...
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Cocktail Bar in York, Heritage Rail Tavern offers a vibrant mix of traditional and modern experiences against the city's historical backdrop. Whether you're looking for classic drinks or creative, innovative concoctions, our cocktail bar caters to a wide range of tastes with a genuine railroad rails feel.
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St. Peter said to “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15, RSVCE). This podcast is dedicated to sharing and defending the truths of the Catholic faith through friendly talks and conversations. These dialogues are all meant to explain what the Catholic Church teaches and provide biblical and historical evidence to support these teachings. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and ...
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Come under the influence of the DESIGNATED DRINKER SHOW™, a weekly podcast that's raising the bar on craft cocktails. On each episode, host Louise Salas invites a different Designated Drinker to infuse their unique perspective and story into the conversation, while they enjoy a handcrafted cocktail served up one of the many talented guest barkeeps.
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Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork ...
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The number one podcast for those involved or just interested in the production of beef animals and dairy herds. A comedy podcast by Benjamin Partridge.
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I am an artist and true crime buff from Canada. I will be sipping (right...) some wine, and indulging you in a new true crime podcast every Friday morning! I will touch on cold cases, historical true crime tales, modern day mysteries and everything in between. So, grab your drink of choice and enjoy! [email protected] https://LinkTr.ee/drinkwineandtruecrime
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Welcome to Lax Historical Context! Sasha and Sean are two jovial nerds who decided to take their love of whiskey and history and see if anyone wanted to listen to them drink the former and talk about the latter. Each episode features them reviewing a different drink accompanying a random, usually unrelated topic that is at least vaguely historical in nature. Sometimes full of hot air, sometimes offensive, and often both at the same time, Lax Historical Context is the history podcast for peop ...
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Two Dads doing Silly Things. About First Look Gnomes Welcome to First Look Gnomes – your all-access pass to quirky insights, unexpected discoverables, and offbeat humour that makes learning fun. Hosted by "Walliams" (broadcasting from the bottom of his garden in Cornwall, England) and Mr Hodgkiss (sharing stories straight from his Garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland), this podcast blends random yet fascinating trivia with genuine, heart-warming dad-jokes and thought-provoking conversation. T ...
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In his circle of friends, Ty Wycoff is "that" politics friend: the one you grab a drink with to catch up on what's happening, shoot a quick text to ask what the news you just heard is all about, and call in a panic on Election Night because Michigan looks like its going to go red, all the while knowing you'll get a history lesson you didn't ask for. Join Ty as he gives you the bigger picture, putting today's political events into historical context with intellectual honesty, authenticity, an ...
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Life Behind Bars, which is hosted by the Daily Beast’s Half Full editor Noah Rothbaum and its legendary columnist David Wondrich, allows listeners to be flies on the wall as two of the world’s foremost drinks experts talk about cocktails and spirits. It is a mix of engaging stories and historical facts about the greatest bartenders and drinks of all time. In 2018, it won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world's best drinks podcast.Please drink responsibly. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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Travel writer Jo Clark literally does go everywhere, and she takes you with her on this Big Blend Radio travel, food, and wine podcast.
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The show where host Doni takes on the world's most powerful institutions. Hint: they've been lying to us. Drinking From Human Skulls puts the news media, corporations, and politicians under a microscope. Spoiler alert - it gets ugly. Culture, and politics, and disinformation - oh my! Nobody is safe: the mainstream media, big business, right-wing loonies, and left-wing sillies. Join Doni as he reveals the truth behind the world's most troubling issues. Note: In the event that facts no longer ...
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Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in. There’s space in the warm tent for everyone; there’s tea in the pot 🫖. It’ ...
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Not Your Little Lady is a podcast featuring women living outside of the South's socially accepted norms. Listen and relate as we laugh, cry and share stories about facing obstacles and how it feels to come out on the other side. We will talk about things that piss us off, the booze we like to drink, and historical women who have made a difference. Topic experts will give advice and relay realistic steps on how to implement it in our daily lives. We’ll explore the importance of women owning t ...
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Mother and Daughter, Lori & Sam talk all things chronic, pain, invisible illness, common sense, while adding some laughs. Join the journey that has acronyms, frustrations, understanding and a few giggles along the way. Grab a drink, some snacks, find your meds, (if you need them) and enjoy!
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This podcast discusses the conspiracy theories that surround historical and cultural events but attempts to be funny and informative while doing so.
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Hosted by Deb Freeman, Setting the Table is a podcast that explores the stories and histories of African American cuisine and foodways. From Sunday barbeques to the spirits in your cocktails, African Americans have created the foundation of modern American cuisine, yet African American food is one of the least explored food genres. Setting the Table illuminates the ways that African Americans have shaped how this country eats and drinks by exploring the historical events that have influenced ...
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The official podcast of Green’s Dictionary of Slang - the largest historical dictionary of English slang. Join Jonathon Green and Peter Curran as they discuss a different area of slang in each show WARNING - MAY CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE
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Are GMO's really dangerous and should we avoid everything BPA? Teflon or stainless steel? Gluten-free, low–carb, or Paleo? Every day we face these types of questions and every day we must make a choice. A choice that comes down to science and what the evidence tells us. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's Office for Science & Society, helps us answer these questions with interesting tidbits of information, historical anecdotes, fun factoids, and interviews with the experts. Edu ...
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A hockey podcast for NHL hockey fans, beer league beauties & benders alike! If you eat, drink, and breathe hockey, you’ve found the right podcast! We are two hockey-obsessed friends in Columbus, Ohio who love chirping, yapping, straight podcasting about all things hockey. Join us as we discuss NHL players and teams, fantasy hockey, tales about local hockey legends, throwback hockey equipment, and some #dadlife tips on occasion too. Check out our previous episodes here: https://itunes.apple.c ...
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Cathrine, AK, and Ashley talk fans, feminism, and fangirling.
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Travel That Matters (named one of the 10 Best Podcasts of 2022 by Men’s Journal) explores the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences and destinations with award-winning editor, writer, and luxury travel expert Bruce Wallin. Bruce’s remarkable guests share inspiring, life-shaping stories about their adventures and cultural explorations, as well as travel tips and recommendations for the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and more. Their travel tales and insights cover ...
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The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcast newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about. Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it ...
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WW2 legacies and Magna Carta: history behind the headlines
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In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, historians Rana Mitter and Hannah Skoda explore the ways the Second World War continues to shape the world of today. Plus the medieval manuscripts hitting the headlines, and an express history of rail nationalisation. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team b…
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We discover Iona was called Hii; dear Walter Scott woos our hearts; and Pepys ruefully clocks the severed limbs of ‘traytors’
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Send us a text Dear friends. I’m on a huge wave of happiness tonight thanks to an afternoon spent with a friend. Friends are SO important are they not? People who are on our side and hurt for our hurts. Thank you for joining me as ever, including to dear Gretchen for her kind email. I will read some out tomorrow. It’s fascinating to hear about peop…
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The Monday Flyover Replay : Ukraine's Drone Blitz, Glacier Collapse, and America’s Wildest Foods.
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The Monday Flyover Replay : Ukraine's Drone Blitz, Glacier Collapse, and America’s Wildest Foods.By russellsherrard
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We’re taking a peek inside the vibrant pop-up scene in Lancaster with the founders of the Good Goods Market: Jami from Petals Flower Trike, Holly from Hillie Ceramics, and Murphy from The Good Murph. Discover how a dinner conversation sparked a creative collaboration that has blossomed into a beloved local market hosted at West Art. Our So Good Mus…
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Drink, dance, death: wine in ancient Egypt
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From merriment to mummification, new year revelries to funerary rites, wine played a key role in ancient Egyptian culture. Islam Issa speaks to Matt Elton about why the alcoholic drink was so important – and how it inspired everything from a wine vending machine to the Festival of Drunkenness. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/hepod …
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Pepys watches the death of a Regicide; we ponder Egdon Heath and celebrate a clutch of Saints
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Let's all go to the lobby and grab ourselves a snack! June starts off movie month where we start with movie video game adaptations. Between talking about our memories (and some lost memories) of some video game movies, we also talk about the time Ricky saved Andy's dad's life, the time some murderers showed up on a collector's card, and the time Ri…
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The Scottish Enlightenment: everything you wanted to know
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In everything from the social sciences and technology to art and architecture, 18th-century Scotland saw a flowering of ideas and innovation. But what made the Enlightenment in Scotland different to the rest of Europe? Who were some of its key thinkers? And why were so few women involved? Historian Craig Smith, from the University of Glasgow, runs …
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Pepys is taken aback by grand Clerical Vestments; we commemorate poor Jeanne D’Arc; and we visit Thomas Hardy in his home
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Send us a text Good evening, how are you? A very warm welcome to newcomers or old comers; to regulars or to drop-ins. I’m here every day so that you’ve always got a place to go if you need some comfort and companionship. Let do our bit to make larger the space in the world that protects people from unkindness, crassness and loneliness. It was so lo…
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CLASSIC: Attack of the Aswang: How the CIA Used Vampires as Weapons of War
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Horror fans can tell you there's more than one type of vampire -- in fact, there are hundreds of vampire-like fiends in cultures around the world. In most cases these are dismissed as spooky stories for children or ancient myths, but when the CIA needed to oust a group of Communist rebels in the Philippines, they decided to make the myth of the Asw…
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Possible Ghost of Emma Gifford sings in her old Church St Juliot’s; Witchery in Boscastle; and Bloodlines
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Send us a text Good evening and thank you so much for joining me on my last day exploring the north Cornish coast. Today we visit the place of Thomas Hardy’s courtship of Emma Gifford as well as the Witchcraft Museum in Boscastle. On Monday I’ll be posting something small to my paying subscribers, so do leave an address in my DMs or email: gretelle…
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The Friday Flyover Replay : Tariffs in Legal Limbo, Elon Departs, and a 10-Carat Pink Diamond.
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The Friday Flyover Replay : Tariffs in Legal Limbo, Elon Departs, and a 10-Carat Pink Diamond.By russellsherrard
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Coffee Crisis: Why are Prices Breaking Records?
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Dan Saladino hears from coffee industry insiders about the current spike in global prices. Produced and presented by Dan Saladino.By BBC Radio 4
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Deadly skies: the WW2 mission to fly over the Himalayas
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During the Second World War, a promise by President Roosevelt to provide supplies to nationalist China led to the creation of an ill-fated air supply route from India, across a perilous stretch of the Himalayan foothills known as 'the hump'. Caroline Alexander tells Elinor Evans about the young American pilots who braved the world’s most dangerous …
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Pepys drinks his first Cupp of Tea 🫖 while we take a walk among grasses and graves.
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The Ridiculous -- and Surprisingly Dangerous -- History of Hair Dye
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Whether we're talking jet black, stunning platinum or fire engine red, there's just something fascinating about hair as a fashion statement. And, of course, forms of hair dye have been used since antiquity to help people maintain a youthful appearance... even when the ingredients caused tremendous physical harm. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Ma…
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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Visa Pushback, Best Burger Chains, and a Dancing Nun.
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The Thursday Flyover Replay : Visa Pushback, Best Burger Chains, and a Dancing Nun.By russellsherrard
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First Look Gnomes: The Garden Shed Chronicles - A Trailer
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Season 4 Coming Soon First Look Gnomes Podcast – A First Look at the Unusual, the Unknown, and the Unexpected! Join Cornishman Mr Walliams and Wulfrunian Mr Hodgkiss as they dive into the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre in their twice monthly podcast, First Look Gnomes. Broadcasting from the shed at the bottom of the garden in Cornwall and …
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At the end of the 18th century, it was not easy to restore one’s reputation as a seduced woman and a single mother. But the author of the “Advice To Unmarried Women” from 1791, the text we’re focusing on in this episode, believed it’s possible. ________________ If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what I’m doing, check out my Patreon! https…
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Cornish sounds; Hengist and Horsa; and an evening visit to a cliff-top Church
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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : New COVID Shot Rules, Consumer Confidence Jumps, and a $33,000 Cocktail.
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The Wednesday Flyover Replay : New COVID Shot Rules, Consumer Confidence Jumps, and a $33,000 Cocktail.By russellsherrard
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The Tables are Turned with John Holl in the Guest Seat
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Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus interviews John Holl. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website feat…
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Royal sisters: the tragic lives of Queen Victoria's granddaughters
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Victoria, Ella, Irene and Alix of Hesse were four young European princesses and granddaughters of Queen Victoria, whose marriages would change the face of early 20th-century Europe. Speaking to Elinor Evans, Frances Welch introduces the four sisters. She explores their relationships with one another, and reveals how their stories stretch from the c…
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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: That Super Humble Statue of Zeus
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Statues are sort of a big deal. Even today, most folks you meet don't have a statue of themselves. So it comes as no surprise that back in the day, one statue in particular became a wonder of the ancient world. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the story of Zeus. (Ben here: I need everyone to know we are not talking about the origins of…
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CLASSIC: Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?
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Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time. See omnystudi…
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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Trump Slams Putin, Tariff Delay, and the Blue Danube.
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The Tuesday Flyover Replay : Trump Slams Putin, Tariff Delay, and the Blue Danube.By russellsherrard
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Send us a text Hello and welcome to today’s episode where we celebrate the life of our Venerable friend. With very best wishes and thank you so much for joining me. Support the show Love Gretel 🌝By Gretel le Maître
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A new Pope has been chosen! And that got us thinking: have Popes of the past shaped the history of fruits and vegetables? In this month’s livestream, John and Patrick explore the surprising connections between the Papacy and produce. From Popes with a passion for fresh fruits to the hidden stories of the Vatican gardens, this episode offers a fresh…
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Calamity Jane roars into the popular imagination atop the Deadwood Stage with a 'whip-crack-away' and her pistol ready-loaded. A bold and resourceful frontierswoman, Calamity held her own among the men of the American West. But she was also instrumental in the making of her own myth. Emily Briffett spoke to historian Karen Jones to piece together w…
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Origins of Oratorios; Saint Augustine’s Feast Day; and Pepys discusses whether True Argument is at the Heart of a good Tragedie
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Send us a text Good afternoon and thank you for taking the time to join me for today’s episode where we end with some Handel to celebrate the word ‘Oratorio’ and its saintly origins. Do get in touch and tell me who you are, so I can say hello to you on tomorrow’s episode. [email protected] Best wishes 🙋♀️🪿🕯️ Support the show Love Gretel 🌝…
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The Monday Flyover Replay : Memorial Day, Top Beach Towns, and Al Capone's Watch.
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The Monday Flyover Replay : Memorial Day, Top Beach Towns, and Al Capone's Watch.By russellsherrard
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Tahra Bey became a celebrity with his apparent ability to control his pulse, stab himself without pain and even bury himself alive. Dr Dahesh, meanwhile, was a spiritualist who sparked an entire religious movement. Speaking to Lauren Good, Raphael Cormack explores the lives of these two figures who made a name for themselves in the occult scene of …
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Saints, Celtic Christians, a thieving Servant, and we make a start on the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
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We remember David of Scotland 🏴; Celebrate France 🇫🇷; Ponder human nature; and eagerly anticipate tonight’s episode where we begin…
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Send us a text …. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 🕯️🤓🥳 Hello! We’re having two episodes today, to catch up with our Saints and to fit in this evening our start on the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, which will run alongside Pepys. Nothing’s too tricky for we band of merry, curious folk 🤓 Support the show Love Gretel 🌝…
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Cheese history: everything you wanted to know
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Nothing beats a well-loaded cheeseboard. But while so many of us enjoy a stinky stilton and ripe brie, or chuck a reliable old cheddar into our basket at the supermarket each week, what do we actually know about the history of the cheese we eat? From sustaining Roman troops to becoming a staple in lunchboxes across the globe, the history of cheese …
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A tour inside a 1533 Chancel that’s lost its Nave; Why the Lord Chancellor sits atop a Bale of Wool; and we hear Swallows, Warblers and Long-Tailed Tits
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Send us a text Good afternoon and welcome to today’s episode where we visit on foot a tiny chancel that once had a nave; built in the Tudor times just before the Reformation with a still visible coat of arms of Henry VIII above the East Window. I find a dusty old love poem of sorts, an ancient kneeler, and delight in the swooping swallows that gath…
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A Litter of Puppies for Pepys; The Abingdon Manuscript; and good William of Rochester.
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The Friday Flyover Replay : Fiery Plane Crash, Epic Universe Opening, and the Last Pennies.
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From York to Dubai: The Rise of Chocolate
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Leyla Kazim visits York, the UK's 'chocolate city', on the centenary of Joseph Rowntree’s death, to find out how the Quaker entrepreneur pioneered both social reform and iconic chocolate brands like Smarties and Kit Kat. Today, many independent chocolate makers still call York home, as do some of the word's biggest multinational confectionary maker…
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Taking sides: how the Civil War turned friends into enemies
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As 17th-century Britain edged ever closer to civil war, two friends, Bulstrode Whitelock and Ned Hyde, found their relationship under increasing strain. Minoo Dinshaw tells Ellie Cawthorne about how these two companions found themselves on opposite sides of a political and ideological divide, and reflects on how the Civil War caused painful rupture…
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HP Lovecraft Was A Super Weird Dude, Part Two: The Horror Stories That Changed The World
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Newly inspired by his recent associations in amateur magazine circles, HP Lovecraft returns to fiction. In the second part of this series, Ben, Max and special guest Jonathan Strickland witness Lovecraft's work building a mythos with his friends and collaborators, his love life, his tragedies and triumphs. Also his strange hatred of so many things …
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