In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coast of the Norwegian Sea with the rich resources of inland Sweden. But its secret story remains hidden at the bottom of a nearby fjord where the wrecks of Nazi destroyers and Allied ships lay testament to the crucial role it played in WWII…Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use

Outnumbered. Exhausted. Unyielding.Fresh from the brutal siege of Harfleur, King Henry V marches his exhausted, disease-ridden army across hostile French territory—toward Azincourt, and into the jaws of disaster. Outnumbered, starving, and surrounded, the English face a vast French force confident of crushing them. But Henry is no ordinary king. With icy resolve and tactical brilliance, he prepares for a showdown that will defy the odds. What follows is the legendary Battle of Agincourt: a

For an enslaved man like Robert Smalls during the American Civil War, there was only way out of Charleston: through the harbour and past hostile Confederate forts. He just needed a ship...In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge.Robert Smalls was born a slave in the American South. His one chance at escape and freedom hung on a key act of bravery on a single night. He’d have to sail right under the noses and

Dinant en Bouvignes zijn twee steden die al eeuwen verbonden zijn door een brug over de Maas, en eeuwenlang een vete uitvochten. In de 15de eeuw komt het tot een dieptepunt tijdens het conflict tussen Frankrijk en de Bourgondiërs. Dinant heeft resoluut partij gekozen voor de Franse koning. Dat zal Dinant geweten hebben. In 1466 laat Filips de Goede op de stad platbranden. Achthonderd mannen worden in de Maas gegooid. Wat heeft dat alles met de keiharde 'couque de Dinant' te maken?

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ultra-green-alex-jones--6600939/support.Subscribe for MORE: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ultra-green-alex-jones--6600939/supportAlex Jones is above Evergreen, he's ULTRA GREEN. Episodes as early as 1997.To discuss/recommend episodes or clips and more AJ talk, join us at www.reddit.com/r/ultragreenalexjpod.

With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament's Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.  Featuring: Rick Atkinson, Fred Anderson, Wendy Bellion, Katherine Carté, Frank Cogliano, Brad Jones, and Andrew O'Shaughnessy. Voice Actors: Anne Fertig, Adam Smith, Evan McCormick, John Turner, John Winters, Grace Mallon, Peter Walker, Craig Gallager, Spencer McBride, and John

Mini podcast of radical history on this date.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-this-day-in-working-class-history--6070772/support.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories

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Last week, Cautionary Tales told the tragic story of Derek Bentley, exploring Britain's troubled relationship with capital punishment. Across the Atlantic, Revisionist History has also been scrutinizing what it means for a state to try to execute a person. For this bonus episode, Malcolm Gladwell joins Tim Harford to discuss his new series The Alabama Murders, and to confront the disturbing truth behind the death penalty in America today. Hear Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders wherever you

With so much money and power, royals were able to invent some pretty unique and creative ways to slay their enemies, or accidentally seal their own doom. From a Chinese Emperor’s deadly elixir of life to a steamy Roman romance that got a little too scalding hot. From a court jester so hilarious he made a Spanish king litrally die laughing, to a Swedish King’s massive last meal of caviar, champagne and cream puffs. Let’s dig up 10 truly bizarre royal deaths. 1. Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt 1507–1458

Polímata persa, dominó campos tan diversos como medicina, filosofía, astronomía, lógica, música, poesía y ciencias naturales. Su Canon de medicina se convirtió en manual médico de referencia en Europa durante siglos, mientras que su Libro de la curación fusionó filosofía y ciencia en una obra monumental. Admirado como “príncipe de los médicos”, Avicena sintetizó tradiciones griegas, persas e islámicas, construyendo un sistema racional de conocimiento que influyó profundamente en la medicina y la

What do garlic, blackberries, cucumbers, eggplants, mushrooms, and pumpkins have in common? More than you might think. Across history and folklore, fruits and vegetables have not only nourished humanity but terrified it - linked with madness, curses, demons, vampires, and even the Devil himself. From garlic garlands that warded off the undead, to blackberries spoiled by Satan’s spit, to Japanese river demons with a fondness for cucumbers, and the pumpkin lanterns that still haunt our porches every

This phrase has existed for centuries. Yet, at some point, its meaning became racist. And it all started with figs. Can you guess what it is?— 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. The

Candace Owens has returned from vacation and wasted no time shaking things up. In a brand new video released today, she revealed more text messages between her and Charlie Kirk from years before his death. She described those messages as prophetic, something Charlie felt long before tragedy struck. Critics are already accusing her of stirring up speculation, while others believe she’s sharing something that could matter more than people realize. In tonight’s episode, we break down exactly what

Who was the self-proclaimed Prince of Wales, who was foretold in myth to free Wales from the tyrannical English and who was also a fabled wizard?Dr. Eleanor Janega is joined by Dr. Rhun Emlyn to find the real Owain Glyndwr. They discuss his legendary rebellion against English rule in 1400 and explore the transformation of 14th-century Wales, from Glyndwr's ambitious military feats and his efforts to unite a fractured country, to the myths and legends surrounding this revolutionary character who is

Before Mary I was Queen, no other woman had worn the crown of England.This made her a Tudor trailblazer, and a target.During her short reign she burned some 300+ people, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary'. Was this nickname justified or was it a case of bad press?Joining Kate today is the fantastic Anna Whitelock, historian and author of books including Mary Tudor: England’s First Queen, to help us get to know this woman.This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The

Cette semaine, Au Coeur de l'Histoire se met à l'heure d'Halloween ! Pour cette semaine spéciale frissons, préparez-vous à avoir la chair de poule...Stéphane Bern raconte une comtesse qui aurait causé bien des morts, la folle vie de celle qui, selon la légende, a égorgé des centaines de jeunes filles et fillettes pour se baigner dans leur sang et garder ainsi la jeunesse éternelle. Ou la véritable histoire d'Élisabeth Bathory, la comtesse sanglante.Le bain de sang est-il vraiment bon pour la peau

Etter flere harde kamper kommer Sverre til Magnus med et forslag. En mann ved navn Eirik dukker opp og påstår å være Sverres bror.Programledere: Aslak Sira Myhre og Ole-Albert Rønning Nordby. Episoden er laget i samarbeid med Anti.Ævestaden har komponert musikken til podkasten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Afua explore the surprising story behind England’s most famous symbol — the flag of St George.How did a man born in what’s now Turkey, with Palestinian and Greek roots, become the patron saint of England? And what does his red cross really stand for today? From ancient martyrdom and dragon-slaying myths to the Crusades, royal propaganda, and modern debates about identity, this episode traces how St George’s image has been reinvented through history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In this episode, Viktor Lord Harrington, Samuel Saenz, and Lauren Flores tackle the myth that the sixteenth-century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus dealt a psychic blow to all of humankind when he published a book insisting that humans aren't the center of the universe after all.This podcast is a product of academic coursework, created by students for educational purposes. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily