Lucy Worsley investigates the crimes of Victorian women from a contemporary, feminist perspective.
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Victorian Podcasts
A history podcast on the Victorian era
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The Victorian Country Hour is the country's finest hour
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Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. To subscribe, join The Fan Coven! If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affec ...
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Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.
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The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season.
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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Welcome to Charles Dickens Ghost Stories read by Sir David Suchet. We’ll be sharing a selection of the great author’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into chaos when the dead man’s ghost interrupts proceedings… And a sinister haunted hotel, where twelve identical spirits stalk the corridors… Plus, a very special festive gift: ...
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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
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VPA Podcast gives you an insight to our Principals and the work being done to support schools, principals, leaders and future leaders. The Victorian Principals Association (VPA) is a professional association that recognises the opportunities and challenges that are faced by educational leaders and actively advocates for them in their complex roles of school leadership, by ensuring they are connected, united and empowered. The VPA was originally formed in 1971 to represent the professional in ...
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Join the Academy for conversations with some of the world’s biggest thought leaders in education. We will also showcase the thoughts and reflections of teachers and school leaders from across Victoria. Find out more about our programs. https://www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional-learning
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A Christmas podcast that celebrates the coziest time of year.
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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into the mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries and theatres including the worlds above as well as below stairs of America's Gilded Age, France's Belle Epoque and late Victorian and Edwardian England. thegildedgentleman.com
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Heading back to our roots and building on the work we undertook in the leadup to the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Talks focuses on the positivity that is Aboriginal Victoria. Covering everything from Voice, Treaty and Truth and Reconciliation through to Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owner initiatives, the VAN Talks podcast is the only podcast that travels across the State to deliver interviews and stories that are the truth of Aboriginal Victoria.
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Journey into the morbid, macabre, gruesome and unexplained, with comedians and friends Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami. Covering topics like: untimely deaths on cruise ships, sleep paralysis demons, celebrity death hoaxes, obituary bandits, pesky cursed objects, spontaneous human combustion, zombie apocalypses, the Victorian obsession with death, screaming mummies, the Dark Forest alien paradox, medical malpractice, good old-fashioned cannibalism, and so much more. Episodes on Mondays. ***F ...
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It is London, 1885 — an alternate history, where the computer age has come 150 years early. In this world of airships, automatons, and computational engines, a family of Victorian science geniuses match wits and weapons against a criminal mastermind for the fate of the Empire.
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Welcome to Constructive Conversations with co-hosts Zac Daniel of Victorian Finance and Luke Barksdale of Viz3Dspace. This podcast is designed to take the confusion out of new construction and give you the knowledge you need to confidently begin your homebuilding journey. Each episode, we break down the process step by step including everything from financing and design to builder relationships, budgeting, and the real questions homeowners should be asking before they ever break ground. With ...
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A magical lord, a blind industrialist, and a ghost try to solve a murder while navigating the vicious politics of a Victorian city controlled by factions of supernatural creatures. Dive back into the Dragon Knights Universe with an Urban Shadows actual play TTRPG podcast from the producers of the award winning Thornvale.
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An Independent History Podcast, in which we look at life through the prism of History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Short dramas about ghosts and the haunted, adapted and read by Rehannah Mian. If you are fascinated with haunted places, Victorian murder, and the supernatural then this collection of classic ghost stories and folk horror is perfect for you. Featuring well-known Victorian classics and original dramas. #haunted #ghosts #victorian #murder #ghoststories #radiodramas #supernatural #ghost #hauntings #scarystories #folkhorror #horror #oldghoststories
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Welcome to News of the Times! Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain. With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry n ...
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Since Victorian times, Christmas has traditionally been the time of year to gather around a log fire, turn the lights down low and indulge in a Ghost Story. Every year - journalist and broadcaster Jon Briggs (also known as the original voice of Siri on your iPhone in the UK) has recorded a haunted tale - thrilling enough to freeze your mulled wine and send shivers down the back of Santa's neck. These tales of the supernatural are collated here for your delectation and delight from 2015 onwar ...
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Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...
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Looking at centuries of crack and scandal from the Great Border City. From murders and manslaughters, to ghost stories and folklore, join me as we explore the darker side of Carlisle.
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A podcast where historic Christian sermons are brought back to life through clear, modern audio readings. Each sermon is read directly from original documents by Matthew Fisher, including Victorian Anglo-Catholic mission sermons, urban slum preaching, evangelical devotional texts, and rare parish addresses. These are primary sources—experienced as they would have sounded when first delivered
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The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe. Follow us on Instagram @swordwomen
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Welcome to A Good Night for a Murder, a Victorian true crime podcast. New episodes are released every month and cover notorious cases like Jack the Ripper and Lizzie Borden, to lesser known, but equally fascinating cases like chocolate cream poisoner Christiana Edmunds, missing socialite Dorothy Arnold, spirit photographer/scam artist William Mumler, and so many more. Check out Patreon for bonus content and Patreon exclusive series, A Good Night Snack. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and ...
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Everyday, new research and innovation is being adopted in agriculture. Hear real stories from Limestone Coast and western Victorian farmers and experts on the benefits of adopting industry leading research. If you’re curious about adopting cutting edge cropping and livestock systems based on research this is the show for you!
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Gary Stevenson – inequality economist, former trader and author of The Trading Game – explains how real world economics work.
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Curator insights from Richard Beresford
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Welcome to Curtin’s Cast, the John Curtin Research Centre’s podcast of politics, culture and ideas brought to you by JCRC Executive Director Nick Dyrenfurth and Redbridge Director and former Victorian Labor assistant secretary Kos Samaras. Each fortnight we bring you the freshest and most challenging conversations from the world of Australian and global politics with leaders, activists, and thinkers.
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The Aside Podcast exists to educate Victorian drama teachers and students about all things theatre, it is hosted by Nicholas Waxman and Eli Erez. The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association
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Heatherbrae1854 Talks - It’s a podcast that began with sharing stores about the restoration journey of a grand Victorian mansion in Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia. Join Julie Fodera and co-host Anne Baker with a range of special guests drawn from the world of heritage, history, architecture, art, design and bespoke trades. You can follow us on Insta, Facebook, Tik Tok and Threads @heatherbrae1854.
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Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut ...
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Fetch the Smelling Salts explores period dramas from every time period and culture around the world. Hosts Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh offer deep discussions about historical films and TV series, analysing everything from storytelling and performances to costume design and historical accuracy. Whether you're obsessed with Regency romance, Victorian mysteries, or international historical cinema, this podcast celebrates the art of period drama across all eras and cultures. If you enjoy this ...
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Look around. What do you see? How do the Victorians continue to influence our lives, our society, our entertainment? Join Emma Catan as we explore the legacy of the Victorians. Where fiction becomes fact.
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
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Join Lachie Flannigan, Josh Parish & Nick D'Urbano and a rotating panel of Victorian football players, coaches and experts for your weekly review of all things NPL!
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Dive into the real-life history that inspires the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary world of Assassin’s Creed. ‘Echoes of History’ is the official Assassin's Creed history podcast. We’ll head down the narrow side streets of Medici-ruled Florence, cross sand dunes in the shadow of ancient pyramids, climb the rigging of 18th century brigs sailing across the Caribbean and meet the most powerful warlords in Feudal Japan - all before hearing from the developers themselves to ...
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TikTok comedian Little Victorian Boy tells his little stories in a longer more audio based format. The stories may be absurd, but he is not. He is a serious boy and mother says he is also very handsome. Support on Patreon at patreon.com/littlevictorianboy and get bonus podcast episodes!
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A bushfire continues to burn out of control south of Longwood, in central Victoria.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ep. 76 - Female Poisoners of the 19th Century
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On today's episode, Genevieve will discuss not one but 2 female poisoners of the 19th century. Adelaide Bartlett and Mary Ann Cotton. This episode will be dripping with chloroform and arsenic. Thank you to today’s sponsors! Visit Rula.com/VICTORIAN — mental healthcare that’s actually built to last. Go to LumiGummies.com and use code VICTORIAN for 3…
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This last episode for 2025 has a look at the lives of two men that were large parts of Queen Victoria’s life after the passing of her beloved Prince Albert. John Brown and Mohammad Abdul Karim (aka the Munshi) served her majesty faithfully over decades of devoted service.By Heath Aston
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Are we living through a new Victorian era?
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Understanding the past can help you shape the future. In the Victorian era technological innovation created massive new wealth, but it was concentrated in the hands of the few. Can we change things NOW to avoid the same desperate poverty most Victorians lived and died in? JOIN OUR PATREONGET MERCH ––––––––– What I talk about in this episode:(00:00)…
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BONUS: Three Classic Victorian Ghost Stories
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Happy Holidays everyone! Victorians considered the holiday season the best season for ghost stories. As you prepare for your Christmas festivities, enjoy three classic ghost stories Victorians would tell around their hearths on a cold winter night. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube @agoodnightforamurder or www.agoodnightforamurder.com, …
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Hot Victorian Holiday: Bowery Boys History Live! at City Winery
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Bowery Boys History Live is a live-show series at City Winery hosted by Greg Young featuring a variety of historians and tour guides. The last installment this summer featured author Liz Block and tour guide Keith Taillon. As live performances, they're a bit more loose and irreverent than the regular podcast and sometimes feature references to imag…
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2025 Wrap Up, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and well done!!
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In this special end-of-year episode of the VPA Podcast, President Andrew Dalglish takes a moment to say thank you to principals and school leaders across Victoria for their dedication, leadership and commitment throughout 2025. Andrew shares a Christmas message, wishing everyone a safe, restful and joyful holiday season, also welcoming a very speci…
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From the Crypt: Ghost Stories During Christmas - A Victorian Tradition We Need to Bring Back
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This episode was originally released December 19, 2023 Gathering around the fire and telling ghost stories during the holiday season was extremely in vogue during the Victorian Era. We explore how a tradition of yuletide terror came to be, and the authors behind it. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! 30 Morbid Minutes is made by Elyse Willems …
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S04-E22: Victorian Traditional Owners speak out on Victoria's critical minerals mining
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Send us a text As the need and demand for critical minerals increases, we catch up with the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Cooperation, Kaley Nicholson, about the state government dragging its heels on reaching agreements with Traditional Owners across the state.By Victorian Aboriginal News
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264. Stop pitting Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn as enemies with Kate McCaffrey - Katherine of Aragon Festival Special 2
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Stop pitting Tudor queens against each other and confront the real villain. Two of the most famous women in Tudor history are still framed as enemies—but what if that story is fundamentally wrong? In this History Rage festival special for the Katherine of Aragon Festival, castle historian and Assistant Curator of Hever Castle, Kate McCaffrey, disma…
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420: The 1788 Doctors' Riot w/ Andy McPhee
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On April 13, 1788, outrage erupted in New York City when word spread that students from the local medical school were stealing corpses from nearby graveyards, at the direction of their instructors, for classroom dissection and study. A large mob attacked an anatomy lab and then set out in search of the students and doctors believed to be responsibl…
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The Last Aristocrat Hanged: The Shocking Case of Earl Ferrers (1760)
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What happens when privilege, violence, and the full weight of Georgian justice collide?In today’s episode, we uncover one of the most extraordinary moments in British criminal history: the 1760 execution of Laurence, Earl Ferrers — the last aristocrat ever hanged at TyburnThis astonishing case has everything that captivates lovers of historical tru…
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Since 1972 neighborhoods have been officially banding together to prevent crime together. Does it work? It seems to. Does it go too far? It often does, yes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Broadcasting live from the launch of the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van, at the Yea weaner sales.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Age of Victoria returns for the 2026 season with a high-energy prologue to our new series, “Hunger and Revolution”. In this episode, we follow the “magnificent, terrible, magnetic” Lola Montez as she transitions from the stage to the high-stakes world of European politics. Lola becomes an “accidental bunch of dynamite,” moving through the bohem…
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Cool councils, sinkhole shock, and representative resignations - #535
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Send us a text In this Summer Series edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A call for government intervention over a bureaucratic bungle The discovery of a sinkhole closes a popular sporting field Long term councillors step down over the Christmas New Year break A council removes illegally planted trees at a local beach Another council exit…
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Today we dive into the interesting story of paranormal power couple the Warrens, inspiration behind The Conjuring movie franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Lucy Worsley is back with a new series of Lady Killers, where true crime meets history - with a twist. In this episode, Lucy travels back to 1831 to Aldgate, then a poor part of East London, to investigate Elizabeth Cook, an Irish woman with a dark criminal background. When Elizabeth’s new lodger, an elderly peddler called Caroline Walsh, goes miss…
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A Toast for the New Year: Gilded Age Cocktails with Don Spiro
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Don Spiro, a vintage beverage specialist and one of the Gilded Gentleman's most popular guests, serves up a fascinating history of cocktails in the 19th century. So many cocktails often thought to have originated in the 20th century actually had their origins in the bars and saloons of the Gilded Age. So fill the ice bucket and join Don and The Gil…
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New tenants found for properties previously leased by failed salad leaf business Dicky BillBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Catherine Wilson: Britain’s Female Borgia — The Last Woman Publicly Hanged in London
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Catherine Wilson: Britain’s Female Borgia — The Last Woman Publicly Hanged in LondonNews of the Times | Episode 600 | 1862A quiet lodger. A trail of unexplained deaths. And the last woman ever publicly hanged in London.In this episode, we investigate Catherine Wilson — the Victorian poisoner newspapers called “Britain’s Female Borgia.” Her story be…
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Alfred the Great's Downfall: The Battle of Chippenham
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Among the many cool characters from the Viking Age that are brought to life in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is Alfred the Great. Before his military success against the vikings, Alfred also boasts one of the all-time great comeback stories. In January 878 all looked lost: Alfred was hiding in marshlands, his army defeated and scattered, and the Viking…
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Annual weaner sales kick off in Wodonga.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Ghost in the Bride's Chamber: Part Two
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This episode will be available for free on January 5th 2026. For instant access, ad-free listening and bonus material, join Noiser+. The story of the dead bride is at last revealed, in chilling detail. But, as one guilty man magically divides into a dozen, will anyone believe this particular tall tale?… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Sir …
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263. The War of 1812 Was NOT About Sailors’ Rights with Matt Taylor
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The War of 1812 wasn’t sailors’ rights — it was empire. Think you know why the War of 1812 started? Most people believe it was all about the Royal Navy “pressing” innocent American sailors. Historian Matt Taylor calls nonsense on that myth – and reveals how the real story is far darker, and far more explosive. Paul Bavill is joined by Matt Taylor, …
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An ego-bruising loss, and a bizarre public health warning - #534
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Send us a text In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Another extension of municipal monitors in Victoria, As WA’s new local government inspector gets sweeping new powers Victorian councils stand with Waverley against hate and anti-semitism Geelong region VCAT numbers revealed A political shift at Sydney’s largest council Court losse…
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We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in to this classic episode and find out all about it with Josh and Chuck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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It's Boxing Night in Bruddersford and the pantomime's a disaster waiting to happen. The company's second-rate, the theatre's half empty, and the actor playing the Demon King hasn't turned up. Then he does—and suddenly everything changes. The performance takes on an authority it never had in rehearsal. The comedy gets sharper, the villain more convi…
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Dead Funny History: The Brontës. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, three literary legends whose tragic family story inspired some of the greatest novels of the 19th century. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches a…
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Season 2 - Episode 7: Unlocking Potential
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Dominic works with a mysterious acquaintance of Mr. Quenten's to unlock some more of his powers. Then, the crew goes to acquire some salt. Theme Music: Felhaven Theme by Ian Mauldin. Art by: Han…
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The Wheelbarrow Murder: The Case That Led to Hereford’s Last Execution (1903)
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The Wheelbarrow Murder: The Case That Led to Hereford’s Last Execution (1903)News of the Times | Episode 599 | 1903#HistoricalTrueCrime #VictorianCrime #EdwardianHistory #TrueCrimeUK #NewsOfTheTimesTonight’s episode opens our Firsts and Lasts of January series with a case that shook rural Herefordshire — and ended with the final execution ever carr…
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Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from pick your own berry farm High Grove at StanleyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Whatever you think of TV, you have to admit it has shaped the world (maybe more than the internet, according to Josh). There have been moments here or there in TV history where the world took a new course and we go over some of them in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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When every minute counts, search-and-rescue dogs can help locate disaster victims far faster than humans alone. Learn about how they're trained in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/sar-dog.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dead Funny History: Justinian and Theodora. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of Justinian and Theodora; the ultimate Byzantine power couple who ruled an empire, survived riots, and reformed the law. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that br…
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262. Stop Glorifying Henry VIII with Jackson Van Uden - Katherine of Aragon Festival Special 1
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Henry VIII: beloved monarch or mass-murdering tyrant we refuse to confront? Why do we glorify a king who executed 1% of England and displaced over 10,000 people for his own power? It’s time to dismantle everything you thought you knew about Henry VIII. Historian and educator Jackson Van Uden joins History Rage to expose the real Tudor ruler: a man …
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As Scots around the world prepare to celebrate Burns Night, I take you back to 31st May 1787, when Rabbie Burns entered Carlisle, and spent the night at the Malt Shovel pub in Rickergate. I'll tell you what he got up to, and the wisecracking poetic words that Burns spoke in the city, forever being etched into Carlisle lore. Also in this episode, I …
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The Arsenic Exhumation: How Mary Bailey’s Body Exposed a Killer | True Crime 1863
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The Arsenic Exhumation: How Mary Bailey’s Body Exposed a Killer | True Crime 1863News of the Times | Episode 598 1863In 1863, a quiet Stockport household became the centre of one of Victorian Britain’s most chilling poisoning investigations.When Mary Bailey died after days of violent sickness, her daughter insisted it was illness… but a newly taken…
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve?
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The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus four weird things that other cities drop instead -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Dead Funny History: Emma of Normandy. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the life of Emma of Normandy - twice Queen of England, mother of kings, and the medieval Kris Jenner of royal politics. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to li…
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No, you can't literally die of boredom -- but it can lead to some high-risk behaviors. Learn more about boredom, ennui, and how to shake them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/bored-to-death.htm; https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/ennui Se…
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Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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52. Amelia Haslett - Lady Killer in My Family
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Lucy Worsley is back with a brand new series of Lady Killers. Lucy and her team of all female detectives re-visit the unthinkable crimes, committed by murderesses, more than a hundred years ago. In this episode, Lucy looks at a case with a difference. It’s true crime meets family history - with a twist. The team receives an email from Lady Killers …
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Dead Funny History: King John and the Magna Carta. King John was one of England’s least popular monarchs. In this episode of Dead Funny History, historian Greg Jenner explores how his chaotic reign led to one of the most important legal documents in history: Magna Carta. John wasn’t supposed to be king. As the youngest of eight children, he was nic…
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A New Year in Old New York: From Times Square to Chinatown
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For many New Yorkers—and visitors alike—New Year’s Eve means gathering in Times Square, patiently counting down as the crystal-studded ball descends from the top of the former New York Times Building to mark the start of a new year. Yet the celebration’s story runs far deeper than that single iconic moment. From how Times Square became the heart of…
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