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The TrawlColdplay, Crackdowns, Arrests & Cold TruthsMarina Purkiss and Jemma Forte have done the doom scrolling so you don’t have to, bringing you the viral chaos, the political drama, and the bits the mainstream misses.First up, the scandal that broke the internet—yes, that Coldplay affair. It had everything: shock, schadenfreude, and memes so relentless they almost made you forget how painful it must have been for those involved. The ladies have rounded up the funniest, sharpest, and most unhinged takes from across social media.Then they dive into Labour’s latest rollercoaster, including the good things you're not hearing...2025-07-2347 min
3Bs RadioBuckingham Literary Festival 2025 - Hugh Adams interviews Diane PurkissHugh Adams talks to Diane Purkis about her book 'Witchcraft, a feminist issue?'2025-06-1709 min
History of North AmericaE126. Defeat of the ArmadaIt's the summer of 1588, and all is not well in England. Citizens are plotting to betray their Monarch for Spanish gold, and the dreaded Armada is coming closer and closer. It's up to the Queen’s Sea Dogs and navy to stop them, but will they succeed in convincing Queen Elizabeth that such action is necessary? And when the Spanish ships finally arrive, what will happen to the Virgin Queen and the citizens of London? And how will this affect the exploration, settlement and colonization of North America? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! Check out the YouTube version of...2025-06-1211 min
Mums F**king Matter#83 'Soda and Sass!' Burlesque Classes; My New and Oh So RIGHT OfferingI have begun to teach BURLESQUE!! This episode is a bit of an 'announcement', about what I have moved into doing, alongside my 1:1 coaching work. After doing a degree in Dance with Performing Arts over 20 years ago I am delighted to now be teaching burlesque, as a form of empowerment and healing for women and Mothers. PLEASE NOTE: At 23 minutes 30 seconds to 27 minutes and 20 seconds I speak about 'pussy' and more, so beware who you're listening around.In this episode, I speak on:the power of being in circle/a safe space with other...2025-06-0333 min
Are We Witches?Are We Witches... In Politics?Join Lisa Marmur and Sarah Drummond as they explore the intersection of politics and witchcraft.They discuss how political power has historically clashed with witchcraft, the continuing presence of spirituality and the supernatural in politics today, and how the term "witch hunt" is often misused in modern discourse.Sarah and Lisa also perform their first spell together, calling upon Justice in these challenging times. Plus, they share some listener mail, a theory about the bibliomancy discussed in episode two.--With special thanks this week to Eddie...2025-03-251h 00
Historical JesusEXTRA 64. Victorious EnglandIn 1588, the dreaded Spanish Armada is coming closer and closer. It's up to the Queen’s Sea Dogs and navy to stop them, but will they succeed in convincing Queen Elizabeth that such action is necessary? And when the Spanish ships finally arrive, what will happen to the Virgin Queen and the citizens of London? And how will this affect the exploration, settlement and colonization of America? The eventual defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 brought fame, both for England and Queen Elizabeth I, and greatly affected the future development of America. Europe was stunned that such a small is...2025-03-2221 min
Historical Jesus175. Was Jesus a Hero?Who can be a Hero? How do we define a Hero? and is the Historical Jesus of Nazareth one? In Our Time podcast at https://amzn.to/4bhqbM3 Books by Melvyn Bragg available at https://amzn.to/439ECPY Plato and the Hero by Angela Hobbs at https://amzn.to/43cSHMG The God Argument by A.C. Grayling at https://amzn.to/41elfCP Books by Paul Cartledge available at https://amzn.to/4ibiDws Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon...2025-02-2510 min
HarperCollins PublishersThe Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham, By Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Read by Lucy Hughes-Hallett‘SUBLIME’ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024
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Ladies Who Lore13 - Ladies Who Refuse to BurnIn this week’s episode, Jessie shares a historic lore that has the ladies fuming: The Salem Witch Trials. As the wine is poured, the ladies accuse each other of witchcraft, create their own drinking game, and hold their burps.***This episode was recorded January 3rd, before the Los Angeles fires. If you can, please donate to wildfire relief funds.Sources:"The True Legal Story of the Salem Witch Trials" by staff at New England Law - Boston"The Salem Witch Trials of 1692" by staff at Peabody Essex Museum...2025-01-2250 min
Realm NewsThe Overworld Witch and History of WitchesWelcome to Realm News, week 3 of our Halloween marathon!
This week, I am covering an iconic figure around this time of year.......the witch!
You will hear in this episode
Poll Time: Do you like the Creaking?
The Real: History of Witches, Perchta, Malleus Maleficurum and more
The Realm: History of the Overworld witch, its behavior, and drops
Find me here: bio.link/realmnews
Sources
Purkiss, Diane . “A Journey into Witchcraft Beliefs.” English Heritage, 2023, www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/journey-into-witchcraft-beliefs/. 10mins
McGill, Mary. “Meet Christmas Goddess Perchta...2024-10-1752 min
Start Into A Riveting Full Audiobook In The Car.The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham by Lucy Hughes-HallettPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593063to listen full audiobooks.
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Title: The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham
Author: Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Narrator: Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 25 hours 42 minutes
Release date: October 10, 2024
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. 'Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography' OLIVIA LAING ‘This is the page-turner that Buckingham’s short, racy life deserves’DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic … The Scapegoat...2024-10-101h 42
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Title: The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham
Author: Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Narrator: Lucy Hughes-Hallett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 25 hours 42 minutes
Release date: October 10, 2024
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. 'Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography' OLIVIA LAING ‘This is the page-turner that Buckingham’s short, racy life deserves’DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic … The Scapegoat...2024-10-101h 42
Get New Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureThe Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham by Lucy Hughes-HallettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593063 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham Author: Lucy Hughes-Hallett Narrator: Lucy Hughes-Hallett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 25 hours 42 minutes Release date: October 10, 2024 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. 'Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography' OLIVIA LAING ‘This is the page-turner that Buckingham’s short, racy life deserves’DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic … The Scapeg...2024-10-1005 minThe TrawlEp 181: The Harrowing Gisele Pelicot Case, Love and MoreThe Trawl ladies are in a romantic mood at the top of this episode. 83 year old, Nan Schiff's dating life has inspired Jemma and Marina is very much enjoying excerpts from Diane Abbott's book which details her relationship with Jeremy Corbyn. Where did they go for their first date? The cinema? For dinner? Casual trip to a graveyard? Then Marina and Jemma are compelled to discuss at length the horrifying Gisele Pelicot case which is currently going through the courts in France. There is a trigger warning on this part of the pod as it's a very h...2024-09-1834 minThe TrawlEp 155: Labour's Purge, Conscription Chaos and Telegraph TitsWith the election looming, all the political parties are trying to grab headlines. The Tories want your children to sign up, whether they like it or not. If they don't want to do military service they'll be forced to volunteer their weekends, even if they need to be earning. Rachel Johnson thinks it's a great idea because they could be forced to pick fruit. After all we don't have anyone else to do it due to her brother's Brexit. Yet despite the Tories best efforts to grab all the headlines by bribing pensioners and threatening conscription, Labour h...2024-05-3148 min
OxPodsFrom Hercules to the Hulk: Examining the SuperheroStarting in comic books and more recently appearing in movies and television shows, characters like Captain America and Superman have become household names. But where did these superheroes come from? And what do they reveal about our modern era? Examining the evolution of the superhero from its roots in ancient societies to today, join us as we explore this mythic figure throughout Western culture. In this episode, Jillian Proshan interviews Professor Diane Purkiss, as they uncover the true meaning behind the superhero.
Host: Jillian Proshan
Looking to make the m...2024-05-1536 min
Breaking the Glass SlipperSecret societies & the occult – with S.T. GibsonThe literature of our past is littered with casual gender biases. You describe someone as a “witch” and the natural assumption is that they are female. But according to Diane Purkiss, while mostly women were accused in the English witch trials, in some of the Scandinavian countries, men were in the slight majority. In fact, […]
The post Secret societies & the occult – with S.T. Gibson first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2024-05-0938 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorSecret societies & the occult – with S.T. GibsonThe literature of our past is littered with casual gender biases. You describe someone as a “witch” and the natural assumption is that they are female. But according to Diane Purkiss, while mostly women were accused in the English witch trials, in some of the Scandinavian countries, men were in the slight majority. In fact, […]
The post Secret societies & the occult – with S.T. Gibson first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2024-05-0938 min
explore words discover worldsS2 EP37: Tolkien and Lewis - Friendship That Redefined FantasyIn this episode, Tolkien biographer John Garth and Professor Diane Purkiss hold a fascinating discussion exploring the bonds between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and the impact they had on each other’s work.2024-04-241h 05
The British Food History PodcastStuffed with Pen VoglerIn today’s episode, I am talking with author and food historian Pen Vogler about her book Stuffed: A History of Good Food and Hard Times in Britain which was published toward the end of last year 2023.We discuss how precarious our food supply was and is, the Enclosure Acts and their effect upon our relationship with food, allotments, havercakes, adulteration and malnutrition, school dinners and Hannah Woolley’s pumpkin pie, amongst many other things.Support the podcast and blogs by becoming, if you can, a £3 monthly subscriber, and unlock lots of premi...2024-03-3041 minThe TrawlEp 135: Tories plotting & Kate-spotting...Does anyone else have a strong sense of déjà vu? Because it appears it's that time of year again: When the Tories decide to ditch their useless leader. Yep, because as Sunak continues to take his taxpayer-funded chopper on tour to tell us all that his plan that clearly isn't working is working, in other corners of the Tory party, the penny is dropping... Penny Mordaunt to be precise. The ladies discuss the rumour mill of letters of no confidence going in, election dates, and revisit Penny Mordaunt's brief time as Liz Truss cheerleader and defender - "I...2024-03-2044 min
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise PerryFairies, witches, and changelings - Diane Purkiss | Maiden Mother Matriarch 55This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Diane Purkiss, Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford and author of many books, including 'Fairies and Fairy Stories', 'The Witch in History', and 'English Food: A People's History.'We spoke about witches and fairies in British folklore, and in particular why these stories are so often associated with childbirth, children, and motherhood. We also spoke about the psychological and practical functions of these stories, and why they are so culturally...2024-02-2546 min
Not Just the TudorsFairies in the Early Modern EraIn the early modern period, belief in fairies was quite commonplace. But put all thoughts of Tinkerbell aside! These fairies were altogether more dangerous beings - troublemakers, child-snatchers, seducers and changelings.In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb finds out more from Prof. Diane Purkiss, author of Troublesome Things: A History of Fairies and Fairy Stories. This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch the...2024-02-1241 min
Everyday Anarchism112. The Puritan Christmas Wars -- Diane Purkiss (English Revolution)Diane Purkiss joins me to discuss the Christmas Wars, in which Puritans attempted to prevent the celebration of Christmas in the 17th century. Christmas was a carnival in which the world was turned upside down - and the Puritans weren't having it. We also discuss the Lord of Misrule, Twelfth Night, and that 21st century lord of misrule: Lord Buckethead!2023-12-2047 min
Eat This PodcastFood Riots in England
In her latest book English Food: A People’s History, Diane Purkiss offers just that, an entrancing survey of what and how the English ate, with due recognition that “‘the English’ are not a single entity” and that the past necessarily illuminates the present. Impossible to cover all that in a single episode, or even several, we set out to explore what happens when the vast bulk of the English do not have enough to eat. Food riots are a recurring feature of rural life in England, often the result of bad weather and always exacerbated by the action...2023-09-1831 min
The British Food History PodcastEnglish Food, a People's History with Diane PurkissNeil’s guest is Diane Purkiss and they talk about just some of the topics covered in her book English Food a People’s History published by William Collins. Diane is Professor of English Literature at Oxford University, and she has written about such topics as the English Civil War, the supernatural, especially witchcraft; folklore and fairytales; writer’s block and of course food and food history.They had a rather meandering conversation that covered: bread, and its poor reputation compared to that bake in France; coffeehouses and politics, and coffeehouses as early examples of gay bars; tea an...2023-08-2743 min
New Books in Early Modern HistoryDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books with Miranda MelcherDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books in FoodDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books in Popular CultureDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books in British StudiesDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
New Books in Western European StudiesDiane Purkiss, "English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022)A rich and indulgent history, English Food: A Social History of England Told Through the Food on Its Tables (William Collins, 2022) by Dr. Diane Purkiss will change the way you view your food and understand your past.Dr. Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment...2023-08-181h 04
The TrawlEp 57: Blue Ticks, Diane Abbott, Govt Alert and the Brexit Inquiry
Space Karen (AKA Elon Musk) has been busy wrecking Twitter by confusing everyone and helping no one, by removing, then reinstating ticks all over the shop. Are you who really say you are if you haven't paid him for FREE SPEECH. It used to be cool to have one, but now anyone can get one, it's cooler not to. Confused? You should be. Then, Marina and Jemma discuss the words of Diane Abbott which led to her being swiftly suspended by Keir Starmer. Plus, did you get a government alert? Jemma didn't and Ma...2023-04-2930 min
The Weekly ScepticTuck OffWelcome to this week’s (slightly late) Weekly Sceptic podcast – episode 34! Nick and Toby discuss Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox and what may be the real story behind it. The boys consider BuzzFeed’s demise and whether the ‘listicle’ will be missed or not. Anheuser-Busch puts Alissa Heinerscheid ‘on leave’, prompting Toby to extol the advantages of being honest when you’ve been fired, whilst recalling how his impressive hacking skills cost him his job at the Times. Toby and Nick discuss Diane Abbott’s peculiar letter to the Observer, and her laughable attempt at backtracking, despite the fact that many of her woke f...2023-04-262h 25
The Newcastle WitchesEpisode 7: Portrait of a Witch Part 2 with Diane PurkissWe're joined again by Professor Diane Purkiss to dig a little deeper into what physical attributes a witch must have. This episode looks closely at the image of a woman as a mother and provider, and how the expectation that women could and should only be mothers may have let to some being accused of witchcraft. 2022-12-1422 min
The Full EnglishDiane Purkiss on a people's history of English foodLewis Bassett speaks to Diane Purkiss about her new book 'English Food: A People's History'.We talk about what English food is, how and when English food became bland, why Elizabeth David is a food snob, why we fear GMOs and how what we eat in England is so deeply interwoven with our social class.Diane Purkiss is a professor of English Literature at Oxford University. Her book 'English Food' is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0546 min
The Newcastle WitchesEpisode 6: Portrait of a Witch Part 1 with Diane PurkissIn this episode we speak with Diane Purkiss about the portrayal of witches and where those stereotypes come from. 2022-11-1723 min
Discover Into A Unforgettable Full Audiobook During Your Workout.English Food: A People’s History by Diane PurkissPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/573418to listen full audiobooks.
Title: English Food: A People’s History
Author: Diane Purkiss
Narrator: Sarah Kants
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 50 minutes
Release date: November 10, 2022
Genres: Europe
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‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The Guardian In this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change. Purkiss uses the story of...2022-11-1010h 50
Ignite Your Imagination With Spoken Tales With Full AudiobookEnglish Food: A Peoples History Audiobook by Diane PurkissListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 573418
Title: English Food: A Peoples History
Author: Diane Purkiss
Narrator: Sarah Kants
Format: Unabridged
Length: 22:50:44
Language: English
Release date: 11-10-22
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK
Genres: History, Cooking, Non-Fiction, Europe
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An absolute gem Sunday Times
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In this delicious history of Britains food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for...2022-11-1010h 50
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeEnglish Food: A People’s History by Diane PurkissPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/573418 to listen full audiobooks. Title: English Food: A People’s History Author: Diane Purkiss Narrator: Sarah Kants Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 22 hours 50 minutes Release date: November 10, 2022 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: ‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The Guardian In this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change. Purkiss uses the sto...2022-11-1005 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeEnglish Food: A People’s History by Diane PurkissPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/573418to listen full audiobooks.
Title: English Food: A People’s History
Author: Diane Purkiss
Narrator: Sarah Kants
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 50 minutes
Release date: November 10, 2022
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times ‘A mouthwatering history’ The Guardian In this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change. Purkiss uses the story of...2022-11-1010h 50
History of North America126. Defeat of the ArmadaIt's the summer of 1588, and all is not well in England. Citizens are plotting to betray their Monarch for Spanish gold, and the dreaded Armada is coming closer and closer. It's up to the Queen’s Sea Dogs and navy to stop them, but will they succeed in convincing Queen Elizabeth that such action is necessary? And when the Spanish ships finally arrive, what will happen to the Virgin Queen and the citizens of London? And how will this affect the exploration, settlement and colonization of North America? Check out the YouTube version of this episode at ht...2022-08-0311 min
Pax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireWitch Hunters on TrialMatthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General, faces humiliation on multiple fronts. His critics are uniting, his prosecutions are falling, and the ruinous cost of hiring him suddenly seems less worthwhile.Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateThis episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005)- Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002- Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007)- Jac...2022-04-2537 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireBefore they are HangedWe see the result of the Witchfinder General's efforts in the summer assizes of Chelmsford and Bury St. Edmunds. One was headed by the Earl of Warwick, a noble with little in the way of legal training, and the other by a triumvirate of two priests and a lawyer. One goes exceptionally well for the witchfinders, and the other... not so much.Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateThis episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A...2022-04-1928 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireThe Witchfinder GeneralOld grudges and fears come to the fore in Essex, as word spreads that witch-finders roam.Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateListen to the History of EnglandCharity for Ukraine:Disasters Emergency CommitteeUK Government GuidanceAmnesty InternationalThis episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005)...2022-04-1132 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireThe Hunt BeginsMatthew Hopkins, the infamous Witch-Finder General, begins his campaign through south-eastern England, as we discuss the opening accusations of the greatest and deadliest witch hunt in English history.Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateThis episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005)- Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002- Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007)- Jacks...2022-04-0335 min
Putting magic in place: a knowledge exchange eventFinal Roundtable: Into the HillsDiane Purkiss, University of Oxford, chairs the final roundtable discussion of the conference.2021-08-0526 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireGive Unto Caesar His DueTime Travels: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000y4y9Time Travels podcast: https://pod.link/1533644817Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
Michael J. Braddick. The Oxford Handbook of the English Revolution
Diane Purkiss, The English Civil War
Nick Lipscombe, The English Civil War: An Atlas and Concise History of the Wars of...2021-07-2734 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireNolumus Leges Angliae MutariPax Britannica English Civil War survery: https://forms.gle/UbWqAp8CjQDcTrbC8The Nineteen Propositions and Charles' Answer: https://oll.libertyfund.org/page/1642-propositions-made-by-parliament-and-charles-i-s-answerCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
Michael J. Braddick. The Oxford Handbook of the English Revolution
Diane Purkiss, The English Civil War
Nick Lipscombe, The English Civil War: An Atlas and...2021-07-1140 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireNeither Eyes to See nor Tongue to SpeakCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateListen to Wittenberg to Westphalia: https://pod.link/1035044409For this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
Michael J. Braddick. The Oxford Handbook of the English Revolution
Diane Purkiss, The English Civil War
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-2033 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireThe Grand RemonstranceCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
Michael J. Braddick. The Oxford Handbook of the English Revolution
Diane Purkiss, The English Civil War
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-0629 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireBloody NewsCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
M. Perceval-Maxwell, The Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion Of 1641
Jane Ohlmeyer, Micheál Ó Siochrú, Ireland, 1641: Contexts and Reactions
Micheál Ó Siochrú, God’s Executioner: Oliver Cromwell and the Conquest of Ireland
Tim Harris, Rebellion
Mark Kishlansky, A Monarchy Transformed
John Cunningham, ‘Politics, 1641-1660’, Cambridge History of Ireland
David Edwards, ‘Political Change and Social Transfo...2021-05-1823 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireThe Irish RebellionCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateThe 1641 Depositions: https://1641.tcd.ie/For this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
M. Perceval-Maxwell, The Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion Of 1641
Jane Ohlmeyer, Micheál Ó Siochrú, Ireland, 1641: Contexts and Reactions
Micheál Ó Siochrú, God’s Executioner: Oliver Cromwell and the Conquest of Ireland
John Cunningham, ‘Politics, 1641-1660’, Cambridge History of Ireland
David Edwards, ‘Political Change and Social Transformation...2021-05-0931 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireRebellions are Built on HopeCheck out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
M. Perceval-Maxwell, The Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion Of 1641
Jane Ohlmeyer, Micheál Ó Siochrú, Ireland, 1641: Contexts and Reactions
Micheál Ó Siochrú, God’s Executioner: Oliver Cromwell and the Conquest of Ireland
Tim Harris, Rebellion
Mark Kishlansky, A Monarchy Transformed
John Cunningham, ‘Politics, 1641-1660’, Cambridge History of Ireland
David Edwards, ‘Political Change and Social Transfo...2021-04-0428 minPax Britannica: A History of the British EmpireA Peaceful Land, A Quiet People?Check out the podcast websiteCheck out Pax Britannica Merch!Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | DonateFor this episode, I found the following publications particularly useful:
Kishlansky, M, Monarchy Transformed
Macinnes, Allan, The British Revolution, 1629-1660
Harris, T. Rebellion
M. Perceval-Maxwell, The Outbreak of the Irish Rebellion Of 1641
Jane Ohlmeyer, Micheál Ó Siochrú, Ireland, 1641: Contexts and Reactions
Micheál Ó Siochrú, God’s Executioner: Oliver Cromwell and the Conquest of Ireland
Tim Harris, Rebellion
Mark Kishlansky, A Monarchy Transformed
John Cunningham, ‘Politics, 1641-1660’, Cambridge History of Ireland
David Edwards, ‘Political Change and Social Transfo...2021-03-2128 min
Fabulous Folklore with IcyExploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In EnglandTales of Civil War ghosts are common in England, whose Civil War marked a bloody 9 year period.
Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/)
Grab your copy of The Stolen Ghosts: [https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-stolen-ghosts/](https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-stolen-ghosts/)
Pick up The English Civil War: A People's History by Diane Purkiss: [https://amzn.to/39OhyuB](https://amzn.to/39OhyuB)
Get your free guide...2020-12-1817 min
Fabulous Folklore with IcyExploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In EnglandTales of Civil War ghosts are common in England, whose Civil War marked a bloody 9 year period.
Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
Find the image on the blog posts: https://www.icysedgwick.com/civil-war-ghosts/
Grab your copy of The Stolen Ghosts: https://www.icysedgwick.com/book/the-stolen-ghosts/
Pick up The English Civil War: A People's History by Diane Purkiss: https://amzn.to/39OhyuB (affiliate link)
Get your free guide to protecting your house with folklore here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/2020-12-1217 min
The English Heritage PodcastEpisode 83 - Halloween special: Witchcraft and witch marksGrab your broomsticks and warm your toes by a bubbling cauldron as we explore the history of witches, witchcraft and witch trials in England with Diane Purkiss, Professor of English literature at Oxford University.Discover when stories of witchcraft really started to take hold in England, the meaning of the phrase ‘the witching hour’ and the purpose of the mysterious witch marks that have been found in historic buildings across the country.To discover some more spooky stories connected to English Heritage sites, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/hall...2020-10-2943 min
Historical FrictionsEp. 11 - The Witches of BlackBrook with Dr. Brydie KosminaWelcome to Historical Frictions, a historical fiction podcast, where we delving into the nitty-gritty of history, fiction, and everything in between, hosted by Hilary, Tess, and Lachlan.
This week we are joined by recently graduated Dr. Brydie Kosmina, who comes to us with expert knowledge in the depiction of witches in popular culture.
The second of our spooky historical reads is The Witches of BlackBrook, by Trish Thawer, read by both Tess and Brydie.
Stay tuned for more spooky chats Hocus Pocus in time for Halloween!
We have a...2020-10-2000 min
RdMCastRdMCast #267 – Embate Bruxas: Abracadabra vs Convenção das BruxasEm nosso terceiro episódio especial para esse mês de outubro, colocamos frente a frente dois clássicos de Halloween que fizeram parte da infância de muitos de nós: Convenção das Bruxas (1990) e Abracadabra (1993). Acompanhe nossa conversa sobre magia, crianças virando ratos, adolescentes virgens acendendo velas e representação felina nestas obras com alto teor de nostalgia.
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Dig: A History PodcastDoctor, Healer, Midwife, Witch: How the the Women’s Health Movement Created the Myth of the Midwife-WitchWitches, Episode #1 of 4. In 1973, two professors active in the women’s health movement wrote a pamphlet for women to read in the consciousness-raising reading groups. The pamphlet, inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, looked to history to explain how women had been marginalized in their own healthcare. Women used to be an important part of the medical profession as midwives, they argued -- but the midwives were forced out of practice because they were so often considered witches and persecuted by the patriarchy in the form of the Catholic Church. The idea that midwives were regularly accused of witchcraft seemed so...2020-09-071h 11Historical FrictionsEp. 3 - TidelandsWelcome to Historical Frictions, a historical fiction podcast.
This is a fortnightly podcast where we delve into the nitty-gritty of history, fiction, and everything in between, hosted by Hilary and Tess.
This week, we discuss Tidelands by Philippa Gregory, read by Tess. We delve into the historical setting of the Sussex marshlands in 1648, during the English Civil War, where ideas about witchcraft and midwifery, and many more elements of this novel (and its author) that stood out to us.
Please be aware when listening that we discuss some potentially triggering content, specifically abortion...2020-05-261h 07
The Book on Fire PodcastThe Great Witch Hunt, part 2 :: Caliban and the Witch, Chapter 4Why were women especially targeted by the Witch Hunt? The continuation of Chapter 4.
Mentioned:
The Witch Cult in Western Europe by Margaret Murray
The Triumph of the Moon by Ronald Hutton
Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers by Ehrenreich and English
Stephany Hoffelt's Domestic Medicine blog
Diane Purkiss
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Music on this episode by Big Blood and I Love You.
Email us at thebookonfirepodcast@gmail.com
The Book on Fire Facebook group
[[ Dave & Janet's Radical...2020-04-1200 min
Beyond ShakespeareExploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 5)Exploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 5)
From our pre-production Exploring sessions, where we read through the text of this play for future use towards an audio/stage show.
The Tragedy of Antony is a translation of Robert Garnier's play, done into English by Mary Sidney, or Mary Herbert (Countess of Pembroke), in 1592. These are recordings of various readers and actors working through Act 5, as we tried to find a route into the play. It's the first step in a journey to understand and produce the play, with a plain text and full cast audio adaptation coming soon.
...2020-03-2346 minBeyond ShakespeareExploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 4)Exploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 4)
From our pre-production Exploring sessions, where we read through the text of this play for future use towards an audio/stage show.
The Tragedy of Antony is a translation of Robert Garnier's play, done into English by Mary Sidney, or Mary Herbert (Countess of Pembroke), in 1592. These are recordings of various readers and actors working through Act 4, as we tried to find a route into the play. It's the first step in a journey to understand and produce the play, with a plain text and full cast audio adaptation coming soon.
...2020-03-061h 14
Beyond ShakespeareExploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 3)Exploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 3)
From our pre-production Exploring sessions, where we read through the text of this play for future use towards an audio/stage show.
The Tragedy of Antony is a translation of Robert Garnier's play, done into English by Mary Sidney, or Mary Herbert (Countess of Pembroke), in 1592. These are recordings of various readers and actors working through Act 3, as we tried to find a route into the play. It's the first step in a journey to understand and produce the play, with a plain text and full cast audio adaptation coming soon.
...2020-02-101h 26Beyond ShakespeareExploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 2)Exploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 2)
From our pre-production Exploring sessions, where we read through the text of this play for future use towards an audio/stage show.
The Tragedy of Antony is a translation of Robert Garnier's play, done into English by Mary Sidney, or Mary Herbert (Countess of Pembroke), in 1592. These are recordings of various readers and actors working through the the bulk of Act 2, as we tried to find a route into the play. It's the first step in a journey to understand and produce the play, with a plain text and full cast audio...2020-01-201h 41Beyond ShakespeareExploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 1 into 2)Exploring: The Tragedy of Antony (Act 1 into 2)
From our pre-production Exploring sessions, where we read through the text of this play for future use towards an audio/stage show.
The Tragedy of Antony is a translation of Robert Garnier's play, done into English by Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke in 1592. These are recordings of various readers and actors working through the first Act, and part of Act 2, as we tried to find a route into the play. It's the first step in a journey to understand and produce the play, with a plain text and full cast audio...2020-01-071h 23
Ripe Good ScholarFairies“We fairies that do run.../ Following the darkness like a dream/ Now are frolic; not a mouse/ Shall disturb this hallowed house./ I am sent with broom before/ To sweep the dust behind the door” Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 5 Scene 1Today when we hear the word fairy, a small winged creature probably comes to mind. A little glowing girl fluttering amongst the flowers. This, however, would not be the image that came to mind for most Elizabethan playgoers. They would have been picturing a wide variety of creatures that were all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some were b...2019-12-1700 min
Speaking with ShadowsBonus Episode: Tracing the Origins of Witchcraft BeliefsIn this bonus episode you’ll hear the extended interview with Professor Diane Purkiss from episode 5 of the podcast. In her discussion, Diane explores the origins of witchcraft beliefs and how the figure of the witch was born. This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Visit our episode page to learn more about Joan of Navarre's accusation of witchcraft and imprisonment at Pevensey Castle. Speaking with Shadows is brought to you by English Heritage. Presenter: Josie Long Producer: Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air Co...2019-12-1006 minSpeaking with ShadowsFrom Queen to Captive – Witchcraft, Women and PowerIt's the winter of 1420 and Joan of Navarre, Queen of England has been imprisoned by her stepson King Henry V. A rich widow and an influential political figure, Joan has been accused of witchcraft and plotting to kill the king and now awaits her fate imprisoned in the keep of Pevensey Castle. In this episode Josie Long explores the ruins of the castle and meets historian Richard Nevell and site manager Janet Taylor, to learn more about Joan's imprisonment and the reasons behind her accusation of witchcraft. Josie also speaks to historian Virginia Davis about the lives o...2019-12-0330 min
The History of Witchcraft036 - Burn to AshesThe Witchfinder General faces humiliation on multiple fronts. His critics are uniting, his prosecutions are falling, and the ruinous cost of hiring him suddenly seems less worthwhile. This episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002- Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007)- Jackson, Louise, ‘Witches, Wives and Mothers: Witchcraft Persecution and Women’s Confessions in Seventeenth-Century England’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Rea...2018-08-1335 minThe History of Witchcraft035 - A Magazine of ScandalThis week's episode continues the trials of East Anglia, as we see the result of the Witchfinder General's efforts in the summer assizes of Chelmsford and Bury St. Edmunds. One was headed by the Earl of Warwick, a noble with little in the way of legal training, and the other by a triumvirate of two priests and a lawyer. One goes exceptionally well for the witchfinders, and the other... not so much.This episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘Stat...2018-07-2927 min
The History of Witchcraft034 - The Witchfinder GeneralThis episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002- Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007)- Jackson, Louise, ‘Witches, Wives and Mothers: Witchcraft Persecution and Women’s Confessions in Seventeenth-Century England’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002For a full bibliography, please see the website: https://thehistoryofwitchcraft.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyofwitchcraft/Twitter: https://twitte...2018-07-2235 min
The History of Witchcraft033 - Satan's Kingdom DividedIn today's episode, the infamous Witch-Finder General begins his campaign through south-eastern England, as we discuss the opening accusations of the greatest and deadliest witch hunt in English history.This episode primarily makes use of the following texts:- Gaskill, Malcolm, Witchfinders: A Seventeenth Century English Tragedy, (2005) - Levack, Brian, ‘State-Building and Witch-Hunting’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witchcraft Reader, 2002- Purkiss, DIane, The English Civil War: A People's History, (2007)- Jackson, Louise, ‘Witches, Wives and Mothers: Witchcraft Persecution and Women’s Confessions in Seventeenth-Century England’, in Oldridge, Darren (ed.), The Witc...2018-06-2639 min
The TLS PodcastA new French Revolution?With Stig Abell and Thea Lenarduzzi – Sudhir Hazareesingh on the seemingly unstoppable rise of Emmanuel Macron, the only politician now standing between the far-Right Marine Le Pen and the French presidency; Claude Rawson on the complex rage of Jonathan Swift, and why we should resist all attempts to sanitise Gulliver's Travels; Diane Purkiss delves into the murky history of alchemy, a slippery amalgam of science and the make-believe of great importance to our ancestors – and which we would do better than to scoff at.Discover more at www.the-tls.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2017-03-1641 min
London Review Bookshop PodcastThe Levellers' Revolution: John Rees and Diane PurkissThe revolutionary Leveller movement grew out of the explosive tumult of the 1640s and the battlefields of the English Civil Wars. They were central figures in those turbulent years which resulted in the execution of Charles I and the abolition of the House of Lords, and brought Britain to the edge of a radical republican government. From the streets of London and the clattering printers’ workshops that stoked the uprising to the rank and file of the New Model Army and the furious Putney debates, at which the Levellers argued with Oliver Cromwell about the fate of English democracy, the Le...2016-11-151h 01
National Theatre: What's onCivil War: Ancient and ModernWith Light Shining in Buckinghamshire playing at the National, we present an examination of events in England in the 1640s and more recent parallels and resonances.
Find out more about Light Shining in Buckinghamshire and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/light-shining-in-buckinghamshire
This podcast features historian Diane Purkiss (author of The English Civil War: A People's History) and political activist John Rees (co-author of A People's History of London).
Chaired by Michael Jacobs.2015-05-2930 min
In Our TimeThe Trial of Charles IMelvyn Bragg and guests Justin Champion, Diane Purkiss and David Wootton discuss the trial of Charles I, recounting the high drama in Westminster Hall and the ideas that led to the execution.Begun on 20th January 1649, the trial culminated in the epoch-making execution of an English monarch. But on the way it was a drama of ideas about kingly authority, tax, parliamentary power and religion, all suffused with personal vendettas, political confusion and individual courage. It was also a forum in which the newly-ended Civil War and the events of Charles's reign were picked over by the people who...2009-06-0441 min
In Our Time: HistoryThe Trial of Charles IMelvyn Bragg and guests Justin Champion, Diane Purkiss and David Wootton discuss the trial of Charles I, recounting the high drama in Westminster Hall and the ideas that led to the execution.Begun on 20th January 1649, the trial culminated in the epoch-making execution of an English monarch. But on the way it was a drama of ideas about kingly authority, tax, parliamentary power and religion, all suffused with personal vendettas, political confusion and individual courage. It was also a forum in which the newly-ended Civil War and the events of Charles's reign were picked over by the people who had...2009-06-0441 minIn Our Time: HistoryThe Dissolution of the MonasteriesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Was Henry’s decision to destroy monastic culture in this country a tyrannical act of grand larceny or the pious destruction of a corrupt institution? When he was an old man, Michael Sherbrook remembered the momentous events of his youth: “All things of price were either spoiled, plucked away or defaced to the uttermost…it seemed that every person bent himself to filch and spoil what he could. Nothing was spared but the ox-houses and swincotes…” He was talking about the destruction of Roche Abbey, but it could have...2008-03-2742 minIn Our TimeThe Dissolution of the MonasteriesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Was Henry’s decision to destroy monastic culture in this country a tyrannical act of grand larceny or the pious destruction of a corrupt institution? When he was an old man, Michael Sherbrook remembered the momentous events of his youth: “All things of price were either spoiled, plucked away or defaced to the uttermost…it seemed that every person bent himself to filch and spoil what he could. Nothing was spared but the ox-houses and swincotes…” He was talking about the destruction of Roche Abbey, but it could h...2008-03-2742 min
In Our Time: ReligionThe Dissolution of the MonasteriesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Henry VIII and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Was Henry’s decision to destroy monastic culture in this country a tyrannical act of grand larceny or the pious destruction of a corrupt institution? When he was an old man, Michael Sherbrook remembered the momentous events of his youth: “All things of price were either spoiled, plucked away or defaced to the uttermost…it seemed that every person bent himself to filch and spoil what he could. Nothing was spared but the ox-houses and swincotes…” He was talking about the destruction of Roche Abbey, but it could h...2008-03-2742 minIn Our TimeFairiesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the literary and visual depiction of fairies, supernatural creatures that inhabit a half-way world between this one and the next.'They stole little Bridget for seven years long; When she came down again her friends were all gone. They took her lightly back, between the night and morrow; They thought that she was fast asleep, but she was dead with sorrow. They have kept her ever since deep within the lake, On a bed of flag-leaves, watching till she wake.' When the 19th century Anglo-Irish poet Richard Allingham wrote his poem The Fairies...2006-05-1128 minIn Our Time: ReligionFairiesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the literary and visual depiction of fairies, supernatural creatures that inhabit a half-way world between this one and the next.'They stole little Bridget for seven years long; When she came down again her friends were all gone. They took her lightly back, between the night and morrow; They thought that she was fast asleep, but she was dead with sorrow. They have kept her ever since deep within the lake, On a bed of flag-leaves, watching till she wake.' When the 19th century Anglo-Irish poet Richard Allingham wrote his poem The Fairies...2006-05-1128 min