History After Dark Podcast

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-f...

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...

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 )...

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'...

Where did the Duke's of Norfolk come from and why were they such bellends? Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Find out more about us...

Was the failed theft of the English Crown jewels by Colonel Blood actually a cock up? Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Find out mor...

We've got the end of the Deceased Gits series! 2023 was the year of the deceased git, each of which has had a score and has a place in the league table of gits. So let's have a look where they all ended up. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an u...

We have reached the final candidate in the Deceased Gits Series, 2023! In this episode we discuss The Glutton Club, what was it and what did they do? We will also be doing a review of the final 3 deceased gits candidates; the Bishops of Winchester and Crossbones Cemetery, Richard, duke of York, and The Glutton Club. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting...

Join us to discuss Richard of York, wannabe king or just trying to do the best by the country? Either way, the discussion about his legacy will be spicy! The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford La...

Ethelred the Unready reigned from 978 to 1016 and has the reputation of a reign full of cockups. Philippa leads the look at his reign including his decision to pay for a Viking Army and also the real story behind his epitaph! Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After...

T/W: discussion of VAWG and CSA - this may not be suitable for all listeners. Our discussion covered the plights of some of the working women of Southwark and may be upsetting to some viewers. Tonight is 'X' in the Deceased Gits series of 2023 and this week we have a position of power and its abuse of that power! For more info on the crossbones memorial garden, please go to: https://crossbones.org...

In this episode we reviewed the past 3 deceased gits; Uncle Norfolk the 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Victoria, Duchess of Kent (Queen Vic's Mum) and William of Normandy. We score them and see where they are in the Deceased Gits League. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Brit...

We're coming to the end of the Deceased Gits Series. This week we're discussing William I of England aka William the Conqueror, aka William of Normandy, aka William the Bastard. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible per...

Guests Gareth Benjamin Streeter and James Taylor join the HAD girls to discuss one of their favourite history cock ups, the coronation of George IV! We delve into the relationship between George and his wife Caroline of Brunswick and the culmination of their disastrous relationship at his coronation in 1821. Streamed live on Youtube at Youtube.com/@History_After_Dark on 19th February 2025. This is...

The mother of Queen Victoria, Victoria, Duchess of Kent is our 'V' in the alphabet of Deceased Gits. We discussed her life, impact and legacy. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) As...

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are availab...

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a free or paid subscrib...

Edward VI - the original Timmy? He was definitely a problem. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and suppo...

Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: * Philippa -...

Thomas Seymour, power hungry and scheming or misunderstood bad boy? The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts an...

Ricard Rich, oooo he was a bad man! The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, please consi...

Elizabeth Woodville, what did she do to get on this list? The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support...

William the Conqueror's Coronation was a right royal cock up! But why, and what had happened in the 2 months in between William's victory at Hastings and his coronation on Christmas day. Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! History After Dark is a reader-supported publication...

We revisit our last 4 gits and score them on level of gitishness! Sarah Churchill 1st Duchess of Marlborough, Richard Neville Warwick the Kingmaker, William III aka William of Orange and Samuel Pepys. The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleas...

Samuel Pepys, famous for writing a diary and…kissing a dead queen! The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast! What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages) History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and...