Governess, confidante and fiercely loyal companion, Kate Ashley was an almost constant presence throughout the life of Queen Elizabeth I, from her early days as a princess, to the most dangerous years, to the very height of her powers but who was the woman behind this extraordinary reign and friendship, who actually was Kate Ashley, who were her court relations, what links did she possess to royalty itself and what can her story tell us about female friendship, loyalty and survival in Tudor England

In 2024, amateur mountaineer Brian Dickinson is attempting to scale his fourth major peak in just three years. It’s the turn of Mount Everest, as the navy veteran takes on the tallest of them all. But after the triumph of reaching the summit, Brian’s whole world suddenly turns white and his life hangs in the balance. When prolonged sun exposure bleaches his corneas, he’s unable to see. All alone, with no means of communication and no chance of rescue, he is going to have to overcome Everest again…

Who was William the Conqueror? Who was Harold Godwinson? Who was Harald Hardrada? And how did these three rivals change the course of English history forever?In Episode 2 of this series, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by Marc Morris, author of The Norman Conquest and The Anglo-Saxons, to discuss the road to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show

Germany’s former intelligence chief has been arrested for treason and spying for a foreign power. But who has he been accused of spying for? And how dangerous could this accusation be for the BND? Listen as David and Gordon dig into the breaking news that the former chief of German intelligence has been arrested on charges of treason and espionage. ------------------- Sign-up for our free newsletter where producer Becki takes you behind the scenes of the show:

Send us Fan Mail Does thinking about death set us free, or keep us trapped by fear? In the second episode of our Montaigne series, Samuel Woodall and Jack Thomson explore philosophy as preparation for death, the relationship between virtue and pleasure, and an education that develops judgement rather than merely filling the memory. We then ask how attention to ordinary life and bodily limits changes Montaigne’s approach to mortality. Beyond the Text brings historical texts into conversation....

Today, we investigate the Great Fires. In my personal Favorite Episode to this point, we find a massive flaw in the narrative that mathematically opens the floodgates. Understanding that there is nearly zero chance that these Great Fires happened, the way that we are told, will possibly change the way that people think about our mainstream history forever. We cover all of this..and much..much more!---- TO BECOME A BADGE MEMBER & HELP GROW THIS CHANNEL ----HERE IS THE LINK:

In this episode, we explore the complex conflict of the Crusades, focusing on the brutal wars fought between Christians and Muslims. We'll discuss the motivations, key battles, and lasting impacts of these historic encounters.

Today, we find a massive clue surrounding Old Money, within a building located in central Illinois.. Something that will 100% unlock further clues in the future and open the doors to finding out what really happened to the Old World Civilization. We also dig into the Alexandra Palace, located in London England and find some incredible information...and much...much more!---- TO BECOME A BADGE MEMBER & HELP GROW THIS CHANNEL ----HERE IS THE LINK:

Today, we go back in to Balboa Park, San Diego California. Where we find a building that has been restricted to the public for over 80 years. What could have been hidden in this building that they did not want us to see? How many times do the buildings change names? And why do they do this? We dive deeper into the old world and find more flaws in the historical, mainstream narrative... And much more...TO BECOME A BADGE MEMBER --- HERE IS THE LINKJoin this channel to get access to

📌 Patreon — every new case first, ad-free and early ($2.99/month)https://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales🌐 Website — every story we've ever made, free to listen. No paywall, no account, no password.https://nocturnaltalespodcast.comArgentina, the autumn of 1933. A letter arrives complaining that South America is too large, and three weeks later Arthur is standing on a platform in Buenos Aires, watching the Belgian Detective step off a train with the air of a man who has found defects in an entire

A Daily Dose of History (08 Oct 2026)Today's historical events: Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line. World War II: The McCollum memo proposes bringing the United States into the war in Europe by provoking the Japanese to attack the United States. The Fourth Soviet Constitution is adopted. Croatian War of Independence: Bombing of Banski dvori in Zagreb, Croatia. Fox News Channel begins broadcasting. Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first

With 27 days until the election, Lurie doesn't hold back in this urgent episode about the difference between educated and uneducated voters. She focuses heavily on Michigan's Senate race, calling out Black voters who appeared on MSNBC saying they don't know enough about Abdul El-Sayed to vote for him. Lurie breaks down Mike Rogers' voting record—including his 19 votes against prescription drug benefits and votes to end ACA subsidies—and contrasts it with El-Sayed's healthcare advocacy. She also

Guy R. Powell shares a special firsthand recap of his mission trip to Bangladesh. This episode moves beyond a traditional discussion about Shroud history. Instead, Guy explains how the Shroud of Turin became a practical teaching resource for Christian leaders.Across seven days, he delivered seven presentations in Bangladesh. His audiences included house-church pastors and other Christian leaders. A major theme emerged during the trip: connecting the Old Testament with the Passion of Jesus

Today, we take a photo from the 1800's and send it through in for a Forensic Analysis to see if it has been altered from it's original form. We also take a look into massive palaces, that were supposedly thrown together in just 8 years. We find so many flaws in the narrative and much, much more!TO BECOME A BADGE MEMBER --- HERE IS THE LINKJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Za5DiASIbqT8fuhiDBU6Q/joinI couldn't be more thankful for all of your

In this episode, we investigate the territorial expansion and conflicts that defined the Hittite Empire. Learn how these geopolitical challenges would create an unstable environment for anyone living there.Made by Humans + AI Box, Get 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

In this episode, we examine the social structure and daily tasks of the Hittite people. Find out how their labor-intensive lifestyles would test the resilience of anyone today.Made by Humans + AI Box, Get 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the Free French – which, it turns out, involves more than just De Gaulle’s famous speeches.James Taub is a historian specialising in French and US military history, and a regular guest on our sister podcast Not So Quiet on the Western Front. Check out our brand new book INFERNO: https://lnk.to/inferno_book Join our community! The steps are simple: - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month

The balance on a banking app looks like cash in a vault. Most of it is out in the world as mortgages and business loans. That is fractional reserve banking, and it means no bank can pay all its depositors on the same day. This episode explains why a bank run follows from that fact. The Diamond-Dybvig model shows that joining a run can be perfectly rational: if you expect others to withdraw, your best move is to get in line first, even when you know the rumor behind the panic is false. Sociologist

Given a crisp five dollar bill and a torn one, most people hand over the torn one. Gresham's law is that instinct at the scale of nations: when the law forces two unequal kinds of money to pass at the same face value, people spend the worse and hoard the better. This episode starts in Tudor England, where Henry VIII secretly replaced about 40 percent of the silver in English shillings to pay for his wars. Merchants noticed the duller look and lighter feel at once. Financial agent Thomas Gresham