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Back to SearchWomen killers of the early modern era
Episode 2239
From true crime pamphlets to reports from the scaffold, early modern Britain was gripped by tales of women who killed. But were these cases as common…
1 year ago
Rosa Luxemburg: life of the week
Episode 2238
While the Suffragettes were fighting to win the vote, over in Germany, Rosa Luxemburg was focused on overthrowing the entire system. A committed Marx…
1 year ago
Women's hidden role in religious reformation
Episode 2237
The histories of religious reformations across the globe have largely focused on men. But women were also integral to these major transformations. Sp…
1 year ago
The history of British homes: everything you wanted to know
Episode 2236
What was history's worst furnishing trend? Why, in 1953, were you more likely to own a television than a fridge? And how can you learn more about the…
1 year ago
Wolfmen and amazons: why did the Greeks and Romans demonise their neighbours?
Episode 2235
Fearsome Amazons. Men who turned into wolves. Tribes who never grew old. Ancient Greek and Roman sources are packed with extraordinary descriptions o…
1 year ago
Reform and rebellion in the reign of Henry III
Episode 2234
With accusations of favouritism, poor spending and unrealistic international plans, resentment against Henry III simmered among his barons throughout…
1 year ago
Emily Hobhouse: life of the week
Episode 2233
Pacifist. Humanitarian. Whistleblower. From humble roots growing up in Cornwall, Emily Hobhouse went on to challenge the societal issues of her day a…
1 year ago
Cheese-rolling, horse skulls & morris dancers: Britain's strange folk customs
Episode 2232
From green men and jolly horse skulls, to chasing cheese down hills and morris dancing, Britain has a rich tradition of folk customs. Some are strang…
1 year ago
Roman medicine: everything you wanted to know
Episode 2231
What were your chances of surviving illness in ancient Rome? How did the Roman army deal with ailments and injuries on the go? And in what way were t…
1 year ago
What's the state of women's history in 2025?
Episode 2230
What is new research revealing about women's lives in the past? Does all women's history have to be feminist? And why do we need to be cautious about…
1 year ago