A podcast where we react, review, and reenact romance novels from the antique to the modern; the spicy to the subdued.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Wild and wicked romance novels for those who love serious historical romance . Whole books read chapter by chapter. Find more great books by Andreya Stuart on Amazon.com and Audioiron.com.
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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre. Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interv ...
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My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the "literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen", or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class, My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Deleted Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works. With any luck, you'll come aw ...
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Want to know more about the history behind Bridgerton, Jane Austen adaptations, and the very modern fantasy of nineteenth century love and romance? Emma and Molly, two graduate students of English literature, discuss the rich intersections of history, romance, literature, and popular culture that appear on our TVs and in our books all the time. We bring our love of these topics to bear on bi-weekly conversations that touch on our ongoing cultural fascination with Regency England. Updates eve ...
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ALL THINGS GEORGETTE is a good old-fashioned gabfest among devotees of the grand and glorious novelist Georgette Heyer. Her bestselling yet scandalously under-known Regency romances (a genre she invented!) provide the grist for a quirky conversational mill that spins in all directions, and regularly goes awry. Hungry for some sibling banter about drunken nobility, damsels in disguise, quick-witted heroines, and all things Regency? Grab a glass of ratafia, sip some claret, dig into your Oxfor ...
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Fable Gazers Season 2: Heyer Today takes a deep dive into the life and work of Georgette Heyer, plus a book club, a cinematic investigation and amazing guests like Stephen Fry, Joanne Harris, Mary Jo Putney and more.
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Conversations about what you’re reading, what you’re watching, and what you’re listening to
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"Bridgerton With Mary & Blake," the ultimate podcast dedicated to the hit TV show from NETFLIX and Shondaland Media, Bridgerton, and the captivating spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join hosts Mary and Blake as they embark on an immersive journey through the world of Bridgerton, exploring themes of mental illness, family, love, faith, passion, friendship, dissecting the performances of Regé-Jean Page, Gabrielle Collins, Tom Verica, and Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, India Amart ...
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A Jane Austen podcast discussing film, TV, and book adaptations, hosted by Jillian Davis and Yolanda Rodriguez. Tune in to hear our discussions of regency & modern adaptations, as well as hear interviews with the cast and writers behind the projects. We have covered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved, PBS Masterpiece’s Sanditon, Recipe for Persuasion and The Emma Project by Sonali Dev. Our goal is to cover an adaptation of each Austen novel. We also love the romance genre and also disc ...
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Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and other TTRPGs? Then come join us at our table! Reckless Attack is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Real Play podcast, hosted by a group of cheery, diverse, regular folks in Chicago who love their game and want to share it with you. If you want to find out more, visit us at recklessattack.com or chat with us on Twitter at @Reckless_Attack. Hang out with other fans on our Discord, and check out our bonus content at patreon.com/recklessattack.
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Join book-obsessed Helen Gambarota, for chats with authors about their five favourite books, and make an almost impossible decision; if they could only pick one, which would they choose to read again?! If you've ever wondered which books have inspired or challenged your favourite authors, and shaped their own writing, this is the podcast for you. Look out for bonus episodes with authors sharing readings from their own books (listener caution; you may find your own book collection mysteriousl ...
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Separated by distance–but united by nerdiness–twin sisters discuss everything from mythology to blockbusters.
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Curating exceptional reads to elevate your literary journey. Your go-to source for the finest books worth savoring. 📚✨ #BookRecommendations #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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We're talking about the stories of Jane Austen - how they connect to us today, and connect us to each other. austenconnection.substack.com
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The podcast where artists and creators chat transparently about how much money they make from their art! (And occasionally get sidetracked by their favorite recent reads, the eternal struggle against perfectionism, figuring out how you even start a freelancing career anyways, what to share on social media, & a whole lot more!) I'm your host, Kate Cavanaugh, writer, YouTuber, streamer, and general dabbler. (Right now I'm trying oil painting for the first time!) New episodes are posted each Mo ...
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Meet Vivienne Lorret, Regency Romance Author
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We're chatting with Vivienne Lorret, author of IT HAD TO BE A DUKE. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of fun and steamy Regency Romances, with works including the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season’s Original series, …
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Greg Jenner and Campbell Price delve into the curious and fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification
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What was the 'black goo' that coated ancient Egyptian mummies? Could ancient Egyptians take a sick day to bury their loved ones? And were ancient cat mummies really used to fertilise the fields of Victorian Britain? In this special episode, public historian and broadcaster Greg Jenner speaks to curator and Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price about the s…
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Film & TV Ep. 4 | Taylor Swift, ‘Challengers’ and ‘Humane’ (feat. director Caitlin Cronenberg)
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Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. In addition, they engage in a healthy debate on Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and conduct an interview with filmmaker Caitlin Cronenberg. So, sit back, relax, and tune in!…
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The Magus: enlightened magician or Renaissance charlatan?
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An unlikely mix of scientist, scholar, engineer and magician, the 'Magus' sat at the heart of the transformative Renaissance period. These mysterious figures ushered in the dawn of modern chemistry and physics, while also performing feats of magic, utilising secret codes, potions and a good deal of astrology. Speaking with Emily Briffett, Anthony G…
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In 1942, the forces of Nazi Germany and its allies came head-to-head with those of the Soviet Union at a city on the Volga. The battle of Stalingrad was to become one of the war's grimmest, as infantry troops slogged it out in bombed-out cellars and freezing conditions. In the second episode of our series on WW2's Greatest Battles, military histori…
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Were the Aztecs really obsessed with death and sacrifice? Did they have a pantheon of deities similar to the ancient Greeks or Romans? And how did a magical gem change the fortune of the Aztec people? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Camilla Townsend delves into their myths, legends and folklore to reveal a society bursting with life and colour. (AD) Ca…
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Mary & Blake discuss and breakdown the Bridgerton season 3 trailer.In this episode, we chat the noticeable difference in how this season is shot, all the glow ups, and why we are ready for some gardens to be in bloom.
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Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are. We are very frick-frackin excited to present to you this very good and fun and perhaps even educational episode, as we got to ch…
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David Lloyd George regularly features in lists of Britain’s greatest prime ministers. Born in Manchester and raised in rural Wales, the Liberal luminary helped lay the foundations of the modern welfare state and went on to lead the nation during the final two years of the First World War. But there is far more to Lloyd George’s life and career, as …
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In Episode 9, Season 6 of Ravage Love Julie and Renée inadvertently both read incredible sequels to a couple Season 5 bangers. The theme this week is Smooth Criminals and these criminals are smoooooooth as silk. We read: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian Wolf Willow Witch by Freydis Moon…
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Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century
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From etchings scratched into the earliest monuments, to the spray can designs that appear on structures today, the urge to leave our mark is universal. But in 18th-century Britain, the nature of graffiti changed; both exploding in popularity and becoming much more radical in nature. Speaking to Elinor Evans about her new book, Writing on the Wall, …
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Highwaymen: everything you wanted to know
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Were highwaymen really as dashing and gentlemanly as the stories would have us believe? How did these bandits pick the best locations to rob from the rich? And how much of the legend surrounding Dick Turpin is actually true? Speaking to Lauren Good, Bob Shoemaker answers listener questions on highwaymen – and reveals the truth behind their glamorou…
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Film & TV Ep. 3 | 'Sasquatch Sunset' (feat. directors David & Nathan Zellner) and 'Earthsounds' (feat. producer Sam Hodgson and scientists Beth Goodwin & Bourhan Yassin)
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On episode 3, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and on television. We also have filmmaker and scientists interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM SASQUATCH SUNSET THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE ABIGAIL REBEL MOON: PART TWO T…
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An African perspective on the history of Africa
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Africa's story has long been presented in western narratives as one that only 'began' with the arrival of non-Africans – yet modern science has revealed that the African continent was, in fact, the cradle of humanity itself. Zeinab Badawi speaks to Danny Bird about her new book that puts Africans firmly in charge of the telling of their continent's…
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WW2's greatest battles | 1. Battle of Britain
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In the summer of 1940, the skies over Britain filled with the sounds as of engines and gunfire, as the battle of Britain saw the RAF and Luftwaffe go head-to-head in a fight for air dominance. For the British pilots, the objective could not have been more critical – protect their nation from the threat of Nazi invasion. But were the British pilots …
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Did Allied victory in the Second World War really hinge on the battle of the Atlantic? What made Stalingrad such a pivotal victory for the Soviet Union? And how did forces adapt to desert warfare at El Alamein? In our new five-part series, WW2's Greatest Battles, we're charting five of the pivotal moments that shaped the course of the conflict, wit…
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In Episode 8, Season 6 of Ravage Love, we gave ourselves a convoluted theme and went with our gut in choosing this week's reads. We read: Slave to a Biker Babe by Joy C. James Forbidden Ride by R. K. GalagaBy ravagelove
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Henry Kissinger, who died in November 2023 at the age of 100, was one of the most significant, and controversial, figures of the 20th century. Matt Elton spoke to historian Rana Mitter about the American diplomat’s life and legacy. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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The Guilders, in an attempt to get the stars to align in their favor, enact a daring plan to get Quincy and Violet together as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, while the “Cliff’s Notes” version will give you the main plot points, some skipped details could cause other, unforeseen problems. https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with oth…
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Famously branded "mad, bad and dangerous to know", Lord Byron captured the imagination – and attention – of early 19th-century Britain with his soul-bearing poetry, decadent lifestyle and torrid love affairs. In this Life of the Week episode, Corin Throsby speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about how the Romantic poet became the era's most scandalous celebr…
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Horrible Histories: 15 years of death, poo and talking rats
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Since it first hit TV screens back in 2009, Horrible Histories has brought Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s hugely successful series of books to an entire generation of children. As it marks its 15th anniversary, Matt Elton speaks to three members of the team behind the show that mixes comedy songs, gruesome deaths and a talking rat. The HistoryExtra…
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Medieval medicine: everything you wanted to know
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What would a medieval first aid kit have contained? What were the era's strangest cures? And is it true that it was better to steer clear of the doctor altogether in the Middle Ages? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Elma Brenner answers listener questions about medieval medical theory and practice – from how gruesome surgery really was, to whether leech…
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Film & TV Ep. 2 | 'Arcadian' (feat. Jaeden Martell & Maxwell Jenkins ) & 'Girls State' (feat. directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss)
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On episode 2, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM CIVIL WAR ARCADIAN STING GIRLS STATE LISA FRANKENSTEIN TV FRANKLIN FALLOUT INTERVIEW…
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Death & hubris in west Africa: how two British expeditions met with disaster
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In the early 19th century, two different British expeditions headed into the interior of West Africa – and both ended in disaster. But what was driving the expeditions, and why were they so ill-prepared? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Dane Kennedy, author of Mungo Park's Ghost shares the tale of the ill-fated missions, and explores the wider story of Br…
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Conspiracy Revisited: The JFK assassination – Oswald’s second murder
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In part 2 of a special bonus episode of our Conspiracy series, Rob Attar and Gerald Posner delve deeper into the questions surrounding the assassination of JFK. Who did Lyndon Johnson think was behind the murder? Why do so many people believe in a conspiracy theory? And why is Lee Harvey Oswald’s other killing rarely discussed? The HistoryExtra pod…
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We're chatting with Michel Prince, author of TEMPERED BEATS. Join us for a lively conversation about mystery. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance. With characters yelling …
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Clotilda: the last slave ship to America
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The transatlantic slave trade was formally abolished in both Britain and the US in 1807 and 1808 – yet slave ships were still forcibly bringing enslaved African people to the Americas right up to the 1860s. David Musgrove speaks to historian Hannah Durkin about the long history of this horrific trade, through the eyes of the survivors of Clotilda, …
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April Fool's Day 2024 - The Awakened Vale: A ROCKin' Good Time - Part 2
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Yes, it’s true! It’s time for the 2024 April Fool’s Day adventure: The Awakened Vale - A ROCKin’ Good Time! Using the Powered by the Apocalypse system for Monster of the Week, join the players as they portray employees of Wyld Ryxia and attempt to weed out the traitors in the Alluvium Council. Song parodies recorded by ButterBean (Julie Jurgens and…
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History behind the headlines: the Bengal famine
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In the latest episode of History Behind the Headlines, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter are joined by award-winning journalist and producer Kavita Puri to discuss the history of famine, and the challenges of tackling the contentious legacies of events such as the 1943 Bengal Famine – the subject of her new series Three Million, available now on BBC Sou…
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Spying in the Troubles: the murky world of double agents in Northern Ireland
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland was a difficult, bloody period, which lasted for almost 30 years. During that time, the British secret services ran an extensive intelligence operation to infiltrate the IRA, the details of which are only now coming to light. Speaking to David Musgrove, Henry Hemming discusses what he uncovered about this secret web…
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Welsh mythology: everything you wanted to know
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What do white horses symbolise in Welsh mythology? What is the Mabinogion? Was King Arthur from Wales? And why do fairy folk hold a particularly sinister place in Welsh folklore? Speaking to Elinor Evans, Mark Rees takes listeners on a tour of the remarkable creatures and stories of Welsh mythology and legend. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced b…
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