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Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryEmma, Lady Hamilton Episode Two (minisode)Emma, Lady Hamilton was the wife of the British ambassador to Naples. In this role she met Admiral Horatio Nelson, and oversaw the evacuation of the British out of Naples following a revolution there. Whilst in Naples, she became a central figure on the social scene and a good friend to Queen Maria Carolina. It was on Sicily that she began her affair with the legendary English war hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, a relationship that continued when they were back in London. For many years she entertained Princes and the leaders of British society, however she eventually...2025-07-2817 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEmma, Lady Hamilton Episode TwoEmma, Lady Hamilton was the wife of the British ambassador to Naples. In this role she met Admiral Horatio Nelson, and oversaw the evacuation of the British out of Naples following a revolution there. Whilst in Naples, she became a central figure on the social scene and a good friend to Queen Maria Carolina. It was on Sicily that she began her affair with the legendary English war hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, a relationship that continued when they were back in London. For many years she entertained Princes and the leaders of British society, however she eventually...2025-07-2737 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEmma, Lady Hamilton Episode 1 (minisode)Emma, Lady Hamilton was born as Amy Lyons in a Welsh mining village. At the age of only 12 she moved to London, managing to avoid the pickpocket and pimps that lined the route. In London, she worked as a maid, theatre assistant, sex worker and dancing sales girl before becoming a high level courtesan. Somehow, from all of this, she ended up married to the British Ambassador to Naples. Her story is extraordinary, and she is the epitome of the saying ‘rags to riches.’Sources/Further ReadingWilliams, Kate: Englands Mistress, the Infamous Life of E...2025-07-2116 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEmma, Lady Hamilton Episode 1Emma, Lady Hamilton was born as Amy Lyons in a Welsh mining village. At the age of only 12 she moved to London, managing to avoid the pickpocket and pimps that lined the route. In London, she worked as a maid, theatre assistant, sex worker and dancing sales girl before becoming a high level courtesan. Somehow, from all of this, she ended up married to the British Ambassador to Naples. Her story is extraordinary, and she is the epitome of the saying ‘rags to riches.’Sources/Further ReadingWilliams, Kate: Englands Mistress, the Infamous Life of E...2025-07-2035 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryVivian Bullwinkle MinisodeVivian Bullwinkle survived one of the most brutal massacres in Australian history. On 16th February 1942, along with 22 other unarmed women, she was told to wade into the water on Radji Beach in modern Indonesia and was then fired on with a machine gun by Japanese soldiers. Vivian was a nurse with the Australian army stationed in Singapore and Malaya when the Japanese army invaded the Malay peninsula, and she was on one of the final boats to evacuate Singapore. She managed to survive the sinking of her ship, the brutal massacre and then 3 and a half years as a...2025-07-1424 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryVivian BullwinkleVivian Bullwinkle survived one of the most brutal massacres in Australian history. On 16th February 1942, along with 21 other unarmed women, she was told to wade into the water on Radji Beach in modern Indonesia and was then fired on with a machine gun by Japanese soldiers. Vivian was a nurse with the Australian army stationed in Singapore and Malaya when the Japanese army invaded the Malay peninsula, and she was on one of the final boats to evacuate Singapore. She managed to survive the sinking of her ship, the brutal massacre and then 3 and a half years as a...2025-07-131h 06Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryParysatis - The Kings Wife and the Kings Mother of Persia (Minisode)Parysatis, the Kings Wife and then the Kings Mother of Persia, was a truly formidable woman. You really, really didn’t want to get on her bad side. The Persians had perfected the art of execution by inventive and brutal ways, and Parysatis made use of these. As well as being violent however, she was also intelligent and extremely capable, becoming an indispensable advisor to her son Artaxerxes 2nd. The Persians ruled over an enormous empire, at one point controlling 44% of the world’s population - still the largest empire ever by percentage of population.Sources/Furt...2025-07-0718 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryParysatis - The Kings Wife and Kings Mother of PersiaParysatis, the Kings Wife and then the Kings Mother of Persia, was a truly formidable woman. You really, really didn’t want to get on her bad side. The Persians had perfected the art of execution by inventive and brutal ways, and Parysatis made use of these. As well as being violent however, she was also intelligent and extremely capable, becoming an indispensable advisor to her son Artaxerxes 2nd. The Persians ruled over an enormous empire, at one point controlling 44% of the world’s population - still the largest empire ever by percentage of population.Sources/Furt...2025-07-0651 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryCaterina Sforza Episode 2 (minisode)Following the murder of her husband, Caterina Sforza had to move quickly to cement control of her territories. After successfully seeing off a coup, she fell in love with a handsome young stablehand who would become her secret second husband. However many people were not happy with her relationship with the young man, and events would boil over into violence and treachery. Caterina would face down the Pope and his son, and then spend a year in a dungeon before emerging to end her days in one of the most famous cities and times of history - Renaissance Florence...2025-06-3025 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryCaterina Sforza episode 2Following the murder of her husband, Caterina Sforza had to move quickly to cement control of her territories. After successfully seeing off a coup, she fell in love with a handsome young stablehand who would become her secret second husband. However many people were not happy with her relationship with the young man, and events would boil over into violence and treachery. Caterina would face down the Pope and his son, and then spend a year in a dungeon before emerging to end her days in one of the most famous cities and times of history - Renaissance Florence...2025-06-291h 04Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryCaterina Sforza - Minisode (episode 1)Caterina Sforza Riario Feo de Medici had many surnames, but she also had an incredibly interesting life - one that was quite unusual for a 15th century woman. Daughter of a duke, wife of a count and niece to a Pope, Caterina had impeccable connections and for several years was one of Romes key social players. She would prove to be more than a socialite however, physically taking up arms to fight her opponents on several occasions - and usually winning. Caterina met some of the most famous people in history - Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolo Machiavelli, Lorenzo de...2025-06-2320 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryCaterina Sforza Episode 1Caterina Sforza Riario Feo de Medici had many surnames, but she also had an incredibly interesting life - one that was quite unusual for a 15th century woman. Daughter of a duke, wife of a count and niece to a Pope, Caterina had impeccable connections and for several years was one of Romes key social players. She would prove to be more than a socialite however, physically taking up arms to fight her opponents on several occasions - and usually winning. Caterina met some of the most famous people in history - Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolo Machiavelli, Lorenzo de...2025-06-2254 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistorySarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (Minisode)Sarah Churchill began life as the daughter of a minor landowner, and rose to become the richest woman in England. Her influence over Queen Anne was so great she effectively ran the Queens private life, and in the process gained a lot of power, prestige and wealth. Her husband was also an impressive figure, John Churchill became one of Englands greatest military leaders and through his hard work and Sarahs relationship with the Queen they became a Duke and Duchess. Sarahs later life however was one of grievance and stress, as she fought with her family, servants and architects...2025-06-1620 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistorySarah Churchill, Duchess of MarlboroughSarah Churchill began life as the daughter of a minor landowner, and rose to become the richest woman in the country. Her influence over Queen Anne was so great she effectively ran the Queens private life, and in the process gained a lot of power, prestige and wealth. Her husband was also an impressive figure, John Churchill became one of Englands greatest military leaders and through his hard work and Sarahs relationship with the Queen they became a Duke and Duchess. Sarahs later life however was one of grievance and stress, as she fought with her family, servants and...2025-06-1553 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley - Minisode (Episode 2)How did Amy Robsart, Lady Dudley, die? In this episode we look at several options - natural causes, accidental, suicide and murder. It’s an intriguing mystery, and in the end we can’t know for sure. The Elizabeths however were quick to point the finger at Amys husband Robert, but is there any substance to these accusation?Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan MysteryWeir...2025-06-0217 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley Episode TwoHow did Amy Robsart, Lady Dudley, die? In this episode we look at several options - natural causes, accidental, suicide and murder. It’s an intriguing mystery, and in the end we can’t know for sure. The Elizabeths however were quick to point the finger at Amys husband Robert, but is there any substance to these accusation? Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan MysteryWeir...2025-06-011h 03Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley - Minisode (episode 1)Lady Amy Dudley is famous because of her husband and the manner of her death. She died at the age of 28 in a manner that is to this day the cause of much speculation and debate. However she is more than her death - this episode looks at her life and her marriage to Robert Dudley, the man who wanted to be a king.Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan...2025-05-2613 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Dudley - Episode OneLady Amy Dudley is famous because of her husband and the manner of her death. She died at the age of 28 in a manner that is to this day the cause of much speculation and debate. However she is more than her death - this episode looks at her life and her marriage to Robert Dudley, the man who wanted to be a king.Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan...2025-05-2640 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAgrippina the Younger - MinisodeAgrippina the Younger was one of the most powerful women in the history of the Roman Empire. She was a Julio-Claudian, descended from Augustus and was the sister, wife and mother of Emperors. A consummate politician, Agrippina essentially ruled Rome for 5 years at the side of her husband (and uncle) Claudius, but when her scheming placed her son Nero on the throne she scored bit of an own goal, as Nero was not prepared to listen to his mother. Agrippina found her power and prestige began to slip away, before she was confronted with the biggest insult of all…...2025-05-1922 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAgrippina the YoungerAgrippina the Younger was one of the most powerful women in the history of the Roman Empire. She was a Julio-Claudian, descended from Augustus and was the sister, wife and mother of Emperors. A consummate politician, Agrippina essentially ruled Rome for 5 years at the side of her husband (and uncle) Claudius, but when her scheming placed her son Nero on the throne she scored bit of an own goal, as Nero was not prepared to listen to his mother. Agrippina found her power and prestige began to slip away, before she was confronted with the biggest insult of all…...2025-05-1958 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryDame Nellie Melba - Minisode (Episode 2)Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was the first live singer to be heard on radio stations.In this second episode we will look at how she raised money for the war effort and earned...2025-05-1221 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryDame Nellie Melba Episode 2Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was the first live singer to be heard on radio stations.In this second episode we will look at how she raised money for the war effort and earned...2025-05-1141 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryDame Nellie Melba - Minisode (1)Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was the first live singer to be heard on radio stations.In this first episode we will look at her early life, and how she came to make it...2025-05-0515 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryDame Nellie MelbaDame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was the first live singer to be heard on radio stations. In this first episode we will look at her early life, and how she came to make it...2025-05-0556 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryNjinga of Ndongo and Matamba - MinisodeNjinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a woman feared by the Portuguese. In the face of enormous opposition, she was able to hold her own against the superior numbers and weapons of the Europeans and their allies, and retain independence for her Kingdom and her people.Sources/Further ReadingHeywood, Linda: Njinga of Angola, Africas Warrior QueenJordan, Jonathan & Jordan, Emily Ann: The War Queens, Extraordinary Women who Ruled the BattlefieldHow the Portuguese Fought Against African Kingdoms in Angola in the 16th – 17th Centurieshttps://aristocraticfury.su...2025-04-2818 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryNjinga of Ndongo and MatambaNjinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a woman feared by the Portuguese. In the face of enormous opposition, she was able to hold her own against the superior numbers and weapons of the Europeans and their allies, and retain independence for her Kingdom and her people.Sources/Further ReadingHeywood, Linda: Njinga of Angola, Africas Warrior QueenJordan, Jonathan & Jordan, Emily Ann: The War Queens, Extraordinary Women who Ruled the BattlefieldHow the Portuguese Fought Against African Kingdoms in Angola in the 16th – 17th Centuries https://aristocraticfury.su...2025-04-2749 min
Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13Episode 17: Author Visit with Author Visit with Ella Shine (Penny Reeve and Cecily Paterson)In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Ella Shine. Ella Shine LOVES pets of all kinds. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her three cats, four bunnies, parakeet, bearded dragon and an imaginary ant farm for company. (And when she's not doing any of the above, Ella Shine is simply the super fun pen name of two real authors - Penny Reeve and Cecily Paterson writing books together, chapter by chapter.)Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7...2025-04-2422 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryIsabella of Castile (Two)Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further ReadingDowney, Kirsten: Isabella- The Warrior QueenTremlett, Giles: Isabella of Castile- Europe’s First Great QueenReston, James Jr: Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and th...2025-04-141h 08Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryIsabella of Castile - Minisode (Episode 2)Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity.Sources/Further ReadingDowney, Kirsten: Isabella- The Warrior QueenTremlett, Giles: Isabella of Castile- Europe’s First Great QueenReston, James Jr: Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and th...2025-04-1421 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryIsabella of Castile (One)Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further ReadingDowney, Kirsten: Isabella- The Warrior QueenTremlett, Giles: Isabella of Castile- Europe’s First Great QueenReston, James Jr: Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and th...2025-04-0650 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryIsabella of Castile Minisode (One)Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity.Sources/Further ReadingDowney, Kirsten: Isabella- The Warrior QueenTremlett, Giles: Isabella of Castile- Europe’s First Great QueenReston, James Jr: Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and th...2025-04-0614 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryMatilda of Boulogne MinisodeIn 1141 there occurred a war within a war- known as the War of the Two Matildas. The main contestants of the Civil War known as The Anarchy were King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, but when Stephen was captured and imprisoned his wife the Queen Matilda kept his cause alive. For almost a year Matilda led her troops, defeating the Empress and driving her out of first London and then Winchester. A lesser known and underrated Queen, Matilda of Boulogne was a highly intelligent woman who hid her backbone of steel behind a facade of graciousness and smiles. 2025-03-3019 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryMatilda of BoulogneIn 1141 there occurred a war within a war- known as the War of the Two Matildas. The main contestants of the Civil War known as The Anarchy were King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, but when Stephen was captured and imprisoned his wife the Queen Matilda kept his cause alive. For almost a year Matilda led her troops, defeating the Empress and driving her out of first London and then Winchester. A lesser known and underrated Queen, Matilda of Boulogne was a highly intelligent woman who hid her backbone of steel behind a facade of graciousness and smiles. 2025-03-301h 13Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryMandukhai Khatun MinisodeWe’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China, one of the wonders of the world, but did you know part of it was built to keep out a warrior Queen? Mandukhai the Wise led the Mongols for almost 40 years - the first 10 as an independent regent and the next 30 alongside her young husband who looked to her for advice. She instilled fear into the Chinese Ming Court and defeated powerful male warlords, working to forge a united Mongol nation.Sources/Further ReadingWeatherford, Jack: The Secret History of The Mongol Queens...2025-03-2319 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryMandukhai KhatunWe’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China, one of the wonders of the world, but did you know part of it was built to keep out a warrior Queen? Mandukhai the Wise led the Mongols for almost 40 years - the first 10 as an independent regent and the next 30 alongside her young husband who looked to her for advice. She instilled fear into the Chinese Ming Court and defeated powerful male warlords, working to forge a united Mongol nation.Sources/Further ReadingWeatherford, Jack: The Secret History of The Mongol Queens...2025-03-2347 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistorySibylla of Jerusalem (minisode)Sibylla of Jerusalem was the third of five reigning Queens of Jerusalem - but she was also the one who lost the city of Jerusalem. She was not born or raised to rule, and she struggled to maintain control of her Kingdom.Sources/Further ReadingPangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To RuleMontefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The BiographyJones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War for the History of the Holy LandsWikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2025-03-1616 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistorySibylla of JerusalemSibylla of Jerusalem was the third of five reigning Queens of Jerusalem - but she was also the one who lost the city of Jerusalem. She was not born or raised to rule, and she struggled to maintain control of her Kingdom.Sources/Further ReadingPangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To RuleMontefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The BiographyJones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War for the History of the Holy LandsWikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2025-03-1655 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryJane Austen (Minisode)Recently voted Britains best author, and with more than 30 million books sold, Jane Austen is a literary giant. However wealth and success in her own lifetime was elusive, as as an unmarried women from a lower gentry family money was a constant problem for her and her family.Sources/Further readingWorsley, Lucy: Jane Austen At Home - A BiographyNokes, David: Jane Austen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0916 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryJane AustenRecently voted Britains best author, and with more than 30 million books sold, Jane Austen is a literary giant. However wealth and success in her own lifetime was elusive, as as an unmarried women from a lower gentry family money was a constant problem for her and her family.Sources/Further readingWorsley, Lucy: Jane Austen At Home - A BiographyNokes, David: Jane Austen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-091h 12
WonkDavid Paterson on fighting the trade war and winning over AmericansAfter weeks of uncertainty it finally happened: Canada has been plunged into a trade war it desperately hoped to avoid. Even as it unfolds the path is unclear. Already there are signs that some tariffs could be reduced or removed, but it will cause pain on both sides of the border. Make no mistake, we are in a new era of Canada-U.S. relations. David Paterson is Ontario’s representative in Washington, and understands what's at stake and what's happening on the ground like few others. He was former VP at General Motors and BlackBerry, and was chair of th...2025-03-0634 minWonkDavid Paterson on fighting the trade war and winning over AmericansAfter weeks of uncertainty it finally happened: Canada has been plunged into a trade war it desperately hoped to avoid. Even as it unfolds the path is unclear. Already there are signs that some tariffs could be reduced or removed, but it will cause pain on both sides of the border. Make no mistake, we are in a new era of Canada-U.S. relations. David Paterson is Ontario’s representative in Washington, and understands what's at stake and what's happening on the ground like few others. He was former VP at General Motors and BlackBerry, and was chair of th...2025-03-0634 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEllen Kelly Two (Minisode)Ellen Kelly has found life in Australia a struggle - now her sons are going to make life even more stressful. Somehow, she has to navigate life as mother to two of the most notorious bushrangers in Australian history. Sources/Further Reading:Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs KellyJones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2312 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEllen Kelly TwoEllen Kelly has found life in Australia a struggle - now her sons are going to make life even more stressful. Somehow, she has to navigate life as mother to two of the most notorious bushrangers in Australian history.Sources/Further Reading:Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs KellyJones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2350 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEllen Kelly One (Minisode)Ellen Kelly was a true survivor - born to poor parents in Ireland, she emigrated to Australia at the age of ten and made a life for herself, living until the age of 91. It was hard work, and there were many challenges - not least of all her children.Sources/Further Reading:Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs KellyJones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1610 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryEllen Kelly OneEllen Kelly was a true survivor - born to poor parents in Ireland, she emigrated to Australia at the age of ten and made a life for herself, living until the age of 91. It was hard work, and there were many challenges - not least of all her children.Sources/Further Reading:Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs KellyJones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1642 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryMelisende of Jerusalem (minisode)Melisende of Jerusalem was one of those rare characters in history - a Queen Regnant. She ruled the Kingdom of Jerusalem for over 20 years, and somehow managed to hold it together in the face of enormous opposition.Sources/Further ReadingPangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To RuleMontefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The BiographyJones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War for the History of the Holy LandsWikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0913 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryMelisende of JerusalemMelisende of Jerusalem was one of those rare characters in history - a Queen Regnant. She ruled the Kingdom of Jerusalem for over 20 years, and somehow managed to hold it together in the face of enormous opposition. Sources/Further ReadingPangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To RuleMontefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The BiographyJones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War for the History of the Holy LandsWikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0947 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryGeorgiana: Duchess of Devonshire (minisode)Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the first modern celebrities. If she lived today, she would have millions of social media followers and probably her own fashion line or fragrance. As well as being a leader of society, she was also a talented political operator and extremely intelligent, with an interest in chemistry and mineralogy that was unusual for women of her time and class. On the surface, she had it all: looks, money, title - but in reality she was often stressed and unhappy.Sources/Further ReadingForeman, Amanda: ‘Georgiana: Duchess of...2025-02-0214 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryGeorgiana: Duchess of DevonshireGeorgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the first modern celebrities. If she lived today, she would have millions of social media followers and probably her own fashion line or fragrance. As well as being a leader of society, she was also a talented political operator and extremely intelligent, with an interest in chemistry and mineralogy that was unusual for women of her time and class. On the surface, she had it all: looks, money, title - but in reality she was often stressed and unhappy.Sources/Further ReadingForeman, Amanda: ‘Georgiana: Duchess of...2025-02-021h 03Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryHildegard of Bingen Minisodeldegard of Bingen was a 12th Century nun and mystic who wrote several books, plays and songs. She was also interested in natural science and medicine, and corresponded with some of the most important figures of her day.Sources/Further ReadingArmstrong, Darcy: ‘Powerful Women of the Medieval World” (Audible The Great Courses)Doucet, Lynn Holly: “Hildegard of Bingen: Discovering the woman of Light” (podcast edition)Ramirez, Janina: “Femina”Romana, Jorge: “The Causes and Cures of Skin Disease in the Work of Hildegard Von Bingen”WikipediaIn our Time...2025-01-2610 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryHildegard of BingenHildegard of Bingen was a 12th Century nun and mystic who wrote several books, plays and songs. She was also interested in natural science and medicine, and corresponded with some of the most important figures of her day. Sources/Further ReadingArmstrong, Darcy: ‘Powerful Women of the Medieval World” (Audible The Great Courses)Doucet, Lynn Holly: “Hildegard of Bingen: Discovering the woman of Light” (podcast edition)Ramirez, Janina: “Femina”Romana, Jorge: “The Causes and Cures of Skin Disease in the Work of Hildegard Von Bingen”Wikipedia In our Time...2025-01-2638 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAthelflaed: Lady of the Mercians (Minisode)This is the ‘minisode’ - ideal if you don’t feel like listening to the full length version. Athelflaed was a fascinating woman who lived in late 9th Century England. Her father Alfred the Great and her nephew Athelstan get much of the credit for the foundation of the nation of England, however Athelflaed also played an important role in this. She ruled her kingdom of Mercia in her own right, and led the defeat of several Viking armies.Sources/Reading List:Adams, Max: ‘The Viking Wars’Arman, Joanna: ‘Athelflaed: The Warrior Quee...2025-01-1908 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAthelflaed: Lady of the MerciansAthelflaed was a fascinating woman who lived in late 9th Century England. Her father Alfred the Great and her nephew Athelstan get much of the credit for the foundation of the nation of England, however Athelflaed also played an important role in this. She ruled her kingdom of Mercia in her own right, and led the defeat of several Viking armies. Sources/Reading List:Adams, Max: ‘The Viking Wars’Arman, Joanna: ‘Athelflaed: The Warrior Queen’Armstrong, Darcy: ‘Powerful Women of the Medieval World’ (Audible The Great Courses)Fleming, Rob...2025-01-1941 min
We Signed An NDAIt’s a Bit, “Girl” (w/ Amanda & Ann)“Asian moms, man. They’ll give it to ya straight.” This week Ann and Amanda talk Betch of the Year BTS, online bullying, Wicked (including Amanda's questionable Glicked takes), recent VPR happenings, and more!We release two episodes every week -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If you missed the interview episode last Wednesday, go back to hear the delightful Kirsty Paterson!NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right now, so everything's a little fucked up. Thanks for bearing with us!...2024-12-0944 minWe Signed An NDAI'm Not a Stupid Lassie (w/ Kirsty Paterson)"There's something not right here." This week, Amanda and Ann interview the lovely Kirsty Paterson (who you may know as the Sad Oompa Loompa) about her experience as a viral meme. Please enjoy her delightful Scottish accent and overall awesomeness!Check out:Kirsty's socials - @scottishoompaloompaBetch of the Year!!!NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right now, so everything's a little fucked up. Thanks for bearing with us!WSANDA SUBMISSIONS: wsandasubmissions@gmail.comFollow us on...2024-12-041h 10
Taking Stock with Amanda LangOutlook for Canada trade talks with U.S. under TrumpAfter catching you up on the news of the week in the Briefs segment, Amanda Lang checks in with David Paterson, Ontario’s representative in Washington, D.C. for a lookahead to trade discusses between the two countries and Mexico The number of Canadian consumers and businesses filing insolvencies is rising, so Amanda Lang spoke with Andre Bolduc, the chair of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals for an update. And with parts of Canada’s housing market showing weakness, we check in with Mathieu Laberge, senior vice-president of housing economics, CMHC for his outlook.2024-11-2323 min
Your Bookstore BestiesEp. 93 | The One With Rachele's Music TeacherRachele brings her music teacher turned friend Amanda to join her for this episode of the podcast! We talk reading taste, Goodreads lack of half stars, journaling, and book challenges!
All the books we mentioned:
Bridge to Terabithia - Katherine Paterson
Baby Sitter's Club - Ann M. Martin
The Crash - Freida McFadden
Parallel - Elle O'Roark
Conversations with a St. Bernard - Jim Kraus
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Talking Business with Leon GettlerTalking Business #42 Interview with Andrew Job from PlotlogicA Wall Street strategist has warned that Trump's proposed trade war raises the chances of a US recession to 75%.Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers claims a US-China economic split under Donald Trump would undermine Labor’s plan to ramp up the export of green metals and hydrogen due to interruptions in global tradeAustralian billionaire Anthony Pratt will now live in the US deciding to move there because of Trump’s victory.New findings show that victims of work-related sexual harassment don’t have the option of reporting incidents anonymously at more t...2024-11-1436 min
True Creeps: True Crime, Ghost Stories, Cryptids, Horrors in History & Spooky StoriesHalloween 2024: Spirit PhotographyJoin us as we chat about spirit photography! We’ll discuss the science behind cameras and how some photographers allegedly caught apparitions on film. We’ll also get into spirit photography that’s already been debunked, and how you can analyze your own spirit photography!Join our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecreepspodcast/s/JVToI0ykGEJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/sh...2024-10-251h 08
The Devolver Digital ForkcastEpisode 170: Big Fan GamesAre you a big fan of good games based on worlds and characters that you already love? So are Amanda Kruse and Lincoln Hershberger of the newly established Big Fan Games, a publishing subsidiary of Devolver Digital dedicated to finding devs that want to write love letters to the franchises that they adore. From TV and Film, to comics and books, and even older games, with the right amount of love, anything can become a Big fan game.https://www.bigfangames.com/2024-10-0354 min
The Cozy Mystery Book ClubMurder, She Knit | Knit & Nibble Mystery Book OneJoin The Cozy Mystery Book Club and fellow sleuthers Angela & The Knitting Librarian (aka Amanda) for their discussion of Murder, She Knit (A Knit & Nibble Mystery 1) by Peggy Ehrhart.
📖 ABOUT THE BOOK 📖
Since her only daughter left for college, widow Pamela Paterson has kept busy as associate editor of a craft magazine and founder of the Knit and Nibble knitting club in quaint Arborville, New Jersey. Now, she’s trying out a new hobby—solving murders! Pamela is hosting the next Knit and Nibble meeting and can’t wait to liven up her otherwise empty home with col...2024-10-011h 40
2 Blokes ChattingThe 2 Blokes Chatting Radio Show - 1 June 2024In this episode, Neil and Rob chat with:
Rebecca Bradshaw - Look After YourselfAlison Paterson - Sport ReportAndrew Startin - Australian ImpersonatorAmanda Walker - Yerecoin (WA)
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Mord i mina tankar182. David the Devilman HarkerJessica berättar om en tönt som tror han är cool för att han lyssnar på Pantera. Förutom det så tatuerar han in tvivelaktiga ord på skallen och talar i tungor. Julie Paterson försvinner en kväll och det tar inte lång tid att förstå att problemet är tönten som kallar sig själv för Devilman. Amanda har umgåtts med en man med struma och Jessica har umgåtts med spanjorer och en hund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0348 min
The Daily Football BriefingLeicester are in trouble, but how much?Who will be snapping up those last places in the European Championships? Tom Williams makes the case for WalesHow much trouble are Leicester City in? Matt Slater explains all How did Amanda Stavely’s day in court go? Tom Burrows was in court to watchHost: Iain MacintoshProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Iain Macintosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2609 min
Local News Update on CHLY 101.7FMLadysmith utility boxes getting a new lookUtility boxes around the Ladysmith area are getting a new look.Ladysmith council passed a motion at its meeting on Tuesday, March 5 for staff to recommend designs and locations to wrap utility boxes. The designs could include archival photographs, Indigenous cultural designs or artistic designs for up to 15 utility boxes.Councillor Duck Paterson suggested one idea of what could be featured in the designs.“I think it's a fantastic idea, and would help brighten up this vibrant community,” Paterson said. “I don't know if we could put in suggestions, but it would b...2024-03-1202 min
Sky News DailyRishi Sunak's transgender jibe dominates PMQsChants of 'shame' were heard during Prime Minister's Questions today, after Rishi Sunak made a cutting remark about trans-rights aimed towards Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. The mother of Brianna Ghey was in Parliament today - just days after her daughter's killers were sentenced.Niall Paterson speaks to our political correspondent, Amanda Akass, about the prime minister's comments and the backlash. Also - should the government pay compensation to the thousands of victims who suffered injuries from pelvic mesh implants and the epilepsy drug, Valproate?It follows a new report calling on the government...2024-02-0723 min
Author's Afterword84: Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate)Charlie Place and Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate) discuss Tasmania in WW2 and in general, Australia's famed poet Banjo Paterson and his fellow Bush Ballad writers, British Blackshirts and the Mitfords, and the Moorgate Tube Crash in London. On a lighter note, Amanda also tells us much about the writing of her book, including a lot of what she left out in order to reduce her book from the lengthy draft it was to the mere 500 hardback pages it is. Amanda was the guest in episode 63 in which we spoke about The Midnight House Waltzing Matilda2023-10-0958 min
Full Time Europe: A show about women's footballKeira Walsh update, France beat Brazil, Sweden smash ItalyMichelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira Walsh.The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead brings us the latest news.Title contenders France and Brazil took each other on in Group F with the French taking all three points near the end.Sweden put five past Italy, including multiple headers from golden boot contender Amanda Ileste...2023-07-2926 min
The Zibra BEFORE AND AFTER Furniture Refinishing PodcastFarmhouse Style Category Winner!Amanda of the Vintage Sisters chats about their award winning Farmhouse Style piece, plus she shares why the Farmhouse Style is their favorite style to do.Main: Golden Brush Award Winning Piece in the Farmhouse Style CategoryAmanda & Jenn - Vintage Sistershttps://www.instagram.com/vintagesisterssk/Ad:Kimberly Kollasch - RS Home Designhttps://www.instagram.com/rshomedesign400/Tip: Painting UpholstryRobin Edler - ReMade by Robinhttps://w...2023-05-171h 04
Sky News DailyNicola Bulley: Are armchair detectives hindering the case?Police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley have issued a dispersal order around St Michael's on Wyre after reports of amateur investigators travelling to the Lancashire village. Her family has said the influx of people trying to help the investigation is hindering police efforts. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky correspondent Katerina Vittozzi who has spoken to armchair sleuths who've descended on the village. Niall also talks to Martyn Underhill, one of the detectives involved in the search for schoolgirl Sarah Payne in 2000 about how police manage the public desire to...2023-02-1325 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookNatter from the Natural World: A BBC Radio Comedy Collection Audiobook by Lynne TrussListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 623720
Title: Natter from the Natural World: A BBC Radio Comedy Collection
Author: Lynne Truss
Narrator: Alison Steadman, Full Cast , Hugh Dennis, James Fleet, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lee Mack, Pam Ferris, Samantha Bond, Sandi Toksvig, Tony Robinson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:07:56
Language: English
Release date: 01-26-23
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Fiction & Literature, General, Humor
Summary:
Three series of funny natural history tales from Lynne Truss, featuring a star cast of narrators
Recorded in front of a live audience, these wry, funny tales introduce us to the varied creatures who make...2023-01-264h 07
Bounce Out Of BedUncovering The Key to Understanding and Moving Through Ambiguous Loss with Treisha PatersonWhat even is ambiguous loss? If this caught your attention and you’re here listening to my voice now, stay tuned. So many losses happen in our life, and I don’t mean just when someone passes. Loss that’s unresolved, is where it begins. And it’s actually got a name. Ambiguous loss. Talking about this kind of loss and grief associated with it is such an important convo and Treisha’s knowledge and wisdom on the topic, through her academic research together with lived experience, is incredible. Discover:- 2023-01-1956 min
Green Sunrise PodcastReal talk with Nicola Taylor Dark Side of the Music Industry Episode 86Nicola Taylor joins Green Sunrise Podcast hosts Paul and Ian for a chat about her music and also why she is passionate about mental health,
Nicola has had lots of experience in her own life to enable her to help others and is eager to share the skills she's learned. Third eye talk, vibrations, intuitions and God within thee or me laugh out loud, you decide. Some of the small parts of today's chat and a real introduction to who Nicola Taylor is. Thanks again for being our first chat of 2023 and also I'm looking forward to seeing what will hap...2023-01-181h 38
You're BookedAmanda Owen - You're BookedThis week we are delighted to present a fascinating conversation with Amanda Owen, better known as The Yorkshire Shepherdess! Amanda is the star of the glorious, incredibly popular television series Our Yorkshire Farm, about her rural life in the Dales and also the author of five books, with the most recent being Celebrating the Seasons, about life with her family at Ravenseat Farm, plus a number of delicious recipes. Amanda told us about her collection of antiquated books on agriculture, the book that set her onto her shepherding path, the reads she has shared with her children, a couple...2022-10-1755 min
Crime Time FMBLOODY SCOTLAND Special on Crime Time FMTHE 10TH ANNIVERSARY BLOODY SCOTLAND 15th - 18th September, 2022.A CRIME TIME FM SPECIAL Victoria Selman and Paul Burke chat to Festival Director BOB MCDEVITT and Scottish crime writers SARAH SMITH (HEAR NO EVIL) & ABIR MUKHERJEE (WYNDHAM & BANERJEE series), about what makes Bloody Scotland so special, the McIlvanney Prize and Scottish Debut Novel Awards, what it takes to put on a successful hybrid festival, a star studded cast which includes John Connolly, Dean Koontz, Sir Ian Rankin, Sara Paretsky, Ann Cleeves et al, and the Scotland vs England rivalry o...2022-09-0436 min
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret79: The Last Continent Pt. 3 (What's Syllabub With You?)The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “The Last Continent”. Cockroaches! Creative Patisserie! Concepts!Find us on the internet:Twitter: @MakeYeFretPodInstagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretFacebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretEmail: thetruthshallmakeyefretpod@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/thetruthshallmakeyefretWant to follow your hosts and their internet doings? Follow Joanna on twitt...2022-03-211h 49