We were joined for our live show by special guest; historian and author, Nathen Amin and his candidate for a person from history we should all know about, Owain Glyndwr..This was an incredibly fun and very informative chat - so many pivotal moments which would have set English and Welsh history on a completely different path that it’s absolutely incredible that Owain Glyndwr and his uprising/freedom fight are not better known about.Join us next time to hear about a group with person links to Philippa, The Cheshire Bantams.History After Dark is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support us in continuing to bring you more content and amusement, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.See you next week!The HAD girls This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyafterdarkhub.substack.com/subscribe
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The Flower Women of Belvoir
Persecuted to provide a scapegoat for a grieving aristocratic family, the Flower Women; Joan Flowers and her daughters Margaret and Philippa were accused of witchcraft. The harrowing and frankly infuriating story of these women must never be forgotten.Dr Kat (@ReadingthePast ), Philippa (@BritishHistory ) and Catherine (@thehistoricalcollaborator ) join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory * Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant * Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyafterdarkhub.substack.com/subscribe
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Licoricia of Westminster
One of, if not the, most successful businesswoman of her day. Money lender to the rich and powerful, her money was used to fund wars but also shrines but money finds jealousy in others....Dr Kat (@ReadingthePast ), Philippa (@BritishHistory ) and Catherine (@thehistoricalcollaborator ) join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory * Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant * Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyafterdarkhub.substack.com/subscribe
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Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia
Aethlelfaed, Lady of the Mercians was a warrior queen who not only successfully defended her territory against Viking incursions but took back land previously taken! She is an example of a powerful Anglo-Saxon ruler; powerful, capable and respected. Her role in the formation of England is often overlooked but in life, and death, she was vital!Dr Kat (@ReadingthePast ), Philippa (@BritishHistory ) and Catherine (@thehistoricalcollaborator ) join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory * Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant * Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyafterdarkhub.substack.com/subscribe
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Live! With Special Guest Julian Humphrys - Battlefield Cock Ups
Man vs Man, Man vs Bee and even Man vs Emu! Informative and hilarious - filmed live on 19th March 2025. Watch on Youtube.Find Julian online at https://www.julianhumphrys.com/ and on social media on Instagram @julianhumphrys Dr Kat (@ReadingthePast ), Philippa (@BritishHistory ) and Catherine (@thehistoricalcollaborator ) join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit historyafterdarkhub.substack.com/subscribe
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