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Sex and Scandal of Medieval Royals
14 November 2025What did Queen Isabella of France do to deserve the nickname She-Wolf? What sex scandals happened in the 14th century? And why did the Black Death...
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The Hurricane Betsy Conspiracy: New Orleans
13 November 2025Did New Orleans' officials bomb the levees protecting the Lower Ninth Ward in 1965?
When Hurricane Betsy swept through the Atlantic Basin,...
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Roman Toilets
13 November 2025They built roads, aqueducts, and bathhouses but what about toilets?
Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Hannah Platts, to uncover the...
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Hans Holbein: New Discoveries
13 November 2025Henry VIII’s commanding gaze, Thomas More’s intellect, Anne of Cleves’ cautious poise; Hans Holbein’s portraits didn’t just depict the...
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Who Was Nostradamus?
13 November 2025Did Nostradamus really predict everything from the Great Fire of London to the rise of Hitler?
We predict that you'll find out in this...
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The Black Death
13 November 2025Could the plucked backside of a chicken really cure the plague? If that question has ever crossed your mind, then this episode is for you. Today,...
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The Ancients Recommends: History Daily
11 November 2025Today in this bonus episode Tristan introduces us to History Daily podcast, where host Lindsay Graham takes us back in time to explore a momentous...
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Lizard Shampoo, Potions & Remedies
11 November 2025Can vultures eyes wrapped in fox pelt help heal sore skin? How important are leeches? Medieval people cared deeply about beauty, health and...
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The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh
11 November 2025However you pronounce his name, one thing is for certain: Van Gogh made made his mark on the world.
But how did he interact with the world...
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The Supreme Court’s WORST Ever Case: Dred Scott v Sandford
10 November 2025A Supreme Court decision that sent shockwaves across America. Dred Scott v Sandford, 1857. Who was the Chief Justice responsible for the decision?...
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The Rise of St Paul's Cathedral
10 November 2025St Paul’s Cathedral still dominates the London skyline, defiant, majestic, timeless. Yet, its story begins in the ashes of the Great Fire of...
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Day in the Life of a Tudor Executioner
10 November 2025Did they wear black hoods? Whose axe did they use? How did you get the job in the first place? Today Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling inside...
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