Who Did What Now With Katie Charlwood

Delve into another dark tale from history, hear all about Tarrare, the 18th Century showman who could (and would) eat anything! Eating live animals on stage (before it was cool- looking at you Ozzy) and WHOLE no less!!! But what do we know about the medical marvel turned spy and ...cannibal...? orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds coll...

Samhain - The Celtic Roots of Halloween Hosted by Katie Charlwood    Wishlist https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_share Donate at :  https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow   https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whodidwhatnowpod Follow me on... https://twitter.com/whodidwhatnowpd https://instagram.com/whodidwhatnowpod https://tiktok.com/@whodidwhatnowpod https://facebook.com/whodidw...

Few names have cast more fear into the human heart than Count Dracula. The legendary vampyre, created by author Bram Stoker, has inspired many horror movies, television shows and other terrifying tales of vampires.   Dracula himself however was inspired by a real person who happened to have a taste for blood and gruesome revenge. Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, who you may know as Vl...

Did you miss me? This week we return with the tale of Elvis Presley, the man, the myth, the absolute cretin. Find out why the King of Rock n Roll was a creep that should never be allowed near a Miss Teen Tennessee Pageant... TW: Assault orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism...

Julie D'Aubigny also known as Madame de Maupin was a duelling, gender non-conforming, bisexual badass, who also happened to be an opera singer. Find out why this mischievous scamp received not one, but TWO pardons from the Sun King himself, Louis XIV! orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly...

Amelia Earhart was a famed aviator and world-record breaker, but is her disappearance really the mystery we're led to believe? This week learn about the life (and death) of Amelia Earhart, aviation pioneer and champion of women. orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the...

Bloody attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, that did not go exactly to plan... orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood   Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to D...

The "Prohibition Experiment" was started in order to supposedly protect people from the dangers of alcohol, so why then did the United States Federal Government pass laws and instigate policy that would go on to be no more than state-sanctioned murder?    Listen today and find out orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided...

Sometimes you hear of princesses behaving badly, but Olga of Kiev really takes the biscuit! I hope you're ready for a murderous medieval tale of revenge starring a scorned Saint, a bunch of birds and maybe a wee hint of arson... orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the...

Heroine or heretic? Born bang smack in the middle of the hundred years war, Joan of Arc went from being a famer's daughter to the saviour of France and perhaps a prophet all before the age of 20. Join Katie as she delves into what we know about the maid of Orleans in this episode. orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigg...

How much life can one lead in 99 years? Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was the longest running consort in Britain, fought against his own family during World War 2, lost his career, gained a title and saw and created reforms within the monarchy, while also putting his foot in it at practically every engagement he attended.... and then some... orld Pageant is a historic event that you've prob...

Katherine Parr, (or Catherine if you prefer) is the one who survived Henry VIII, but what do we really know about his final queen and why was she so important? Grab a delicious baked good and a beverage, it's time to delve into the final Queen. orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled...

Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife was a teenager, nearly half the king's age when they wed. Was this vivacious girl a vixen who seduced her onto the throne, or a victim and pawn of power-hungry men? orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminis...

Was Anne of Cleves really as horrifying as they say, or was their another reason why Henry VIII was determined to annul this marriage? Listen now to find out!   orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.&n...

Jane Seymour was Henry's favourite queen, but was this church mouse as obedient, docile and as foolish as she is so often shown to be, or was she a sneaky and formidable woman? Find out as Katie delves into the life of Queen Jane, the third wife of Henry VIII! orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bomb...

Who was Anne Boleyn, harlot or hedonist? This week join Katie as she delves into the life (and death) of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn. Was Anne a devious, power-hungry wench, out to deceive the king and desecrate the kingdom, or was she a just a woman, powerless to the crown? Find out now.... orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worl...

This week we start off our Women's History Month with by delving into the history of each of the Tudor Queens, the six wives of Henry VIII. Starting with the OG Queen, Katherine of Aragon, Princess of Spain, Princess of Wales and of course, Queen of England.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds co...

It's historical true crime time!   This week join Katie as she separates the man from the myth, the fact from fiction (and fraud) and brings you the real story of H. H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and the Murder Castle. Was he merely a crook and conman, or was he possessed by the Devil himself? Did he truly kill over 200 people at the World's Fair? Was he a monster driven by the des...

History lovers ahoy! Join Katie as she delves into her favourite harlot, Nell Gwyn! orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood   Tell me where to go on tour! Listen t...

This week Katie goes back a millennia or two, to Ancient Egypt and talks about the Queen Who Would Be King, the Pharaoh Hatshepsut!! orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charl...

This week Katie shares the story of Béla Kiss, the Vampire of Czinkota, a serial killer from before WW1, it's historical true crime time!   orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Ho...

This week join Katie as she discusses the event that *cough* inspired *cough* the myth that is Stockholm Syndrome! How can it be that something so engrained in the societal consensus be false? Well listen to find out!!! Hosted by Katie Charlwood    Wishlist https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_share Donate at :  https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow   https://www.paypal.com/pa...

Grab yourself a cuppa and take a seat as Katie discusses the less than altruistic deeds of Mother Teresa and her order the Missionaries of Charity orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted...

Yo ho me hearties! Get ready for a boss to get your birate hearts racing, the one, the only Grainne O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland!! Grab a bottle of rum (or poteen) and settle down to hear the tale of sea battles, an Irish divorce and even a meeting with Queen Elizabeth I H orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rig...

Join Katie as she discusses the historical Y2K Millenium bug and the events that did and/or did not happen.  orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood   Tell me...