This week, and I am writing this of my own free will, no one has a gun to me or anything - we have a lovely visit from some people who have some really solid points and reasonable ransom demands. Together we tear across Eastern Europe seeking our righteous revenge.

ITS NOT TRUE! THEY HAVE TAKEN ED AND I THINK HE MIGHT BE DEAD PLEASE SEND HELP

Ahem.

Also in this edition, why you should take a job that is all you can drink, showboating aquatic rodents and a parable about putting the right weapons in the right hands.

And we were joined by:

Bethany Jewkes, founder of BeBeau: an inclusive Design & Digital Agency that empowers & supports neurodivergent, chronically ill, & disabled business owners with brands, strategies & content that explodes with personality!

They can be found:

Web: bebeaucreative.co.uk

Instagram: @bebeaucreative

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethany-s-jewkes

Siobhan Fox, founder of Reveal Marketing which is a marketing, creative and production agency all rolled into one and is also a ADHD business coach supporting those with ADHD to fulfil their business dreams

They can be found:

Web: www.revealmarketinguk.com

Web: www.bigpicturebusinesscoach.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/

Dr Sheva Guy, founder of Bold Accountability & Transformation (BAT) Consulting, and is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through meaningful, life-affirming change. BAT's mission is to drive success, redefine professionalism, and cultivate inclusive cultures with innovative and participatory approaches.

They can be found:

Web: https://www.shevaguy.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/batsheva-guy/

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Credits:

Original ideas: Lucy Bentley

Co-producers: Lucy Bentley, Alex Bentley

Additional Editing: Lucy Bentley

Written by: Alex Bentley

Guest liaison: Lucy Bentley

Logo and website: Lucy Bentley

Co-hosted by: Lucy Bentley, Alex Bentley, Ed Hampton

Presented by: Alex Bentley

Additional Music: Ed Hampton

Social Media: Lucy Bentley

History of the Future:

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/japanese-company-offers-free-drinks-and-hagover-leave-to-attract-new-talent.html

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/beavers-take-2-days-to-build-dams-the-government-had-been-planning-for-7-years.html

https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/blind-man-indiana-concealed-carry/

The Meat:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kyivan-Rus

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/saint-olga

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olga_of_Kiev

Sound Effects from Pixabay.com, links below:

Violin music | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

028280_Medieval Life | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Winning Loop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

spinner | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay