Feminist podcast discovering the history behind the women who fought for the rights we have today and how we need to continue their fight
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All Things Jewelry! Your home for a happy shiny mix of social commentary and gemstone history. Dish on today's modern jewelry trends and discover designers both classic and new. We also get historical and science-y; let's talk epic diamonds, scandals, royal crown jewels and why certain gems are the way they are. Basically, come in and enjoy all things shimmer glimmer and shine.
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On this podcast we discuss lesser known characters and events from history. Some of the details of these historical accounts may be debated and on this show YOU get to decided: Is it History? Or is it Hearsay?
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You're inspired to do greatness! And we're inspired by you! This podcast demystifies what it means to be in League of Women Voters today. We are volunteers with the League of Women Voters, a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. We share stories, tips and how-tos to make sure you are informed and can activity participate in government. Continue the conversation at www.alicepaulpodcast.com.
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Math! Science! History! is a podcast about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle Birchak for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.
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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made.
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Explore the endlessly fascinating stories behind famous pieces of jewellery. Become captivated by the phenomenal gems that form deep within the earth's crust. Be inspired by some of the most incredible craftspeople and designers the world has ever seen. Join Matthew Weldon, CEO of Courtville and GIA-certified gemologist Alyce Ketcher on their gem pursuit as they use their unique knowledge, passion and expertise to illuminate the magical and mysterious world of antique and vintage jewellery. ...
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Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in weekly episodes with qualified London tour guide Hazel Baker from londonguidedwalks.co.uk There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Leave us a voice message to get featured!
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Broadcast-journalist Kirsty Wark and the National Trust mark 100 years of female suffrage in the UK, with a unique new podcast series. In this five part series we lift the lid on our archives and uncover the seldom-told stories of maids, mill-workers, politicians and even royalty, who fought and campaigned to help shape the world we live in today.
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Crazy Families + Crazy History = Crazy Fun — A fun look at genealogy and the crazy history that surrounds our families. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/500yearsofcrazy/support
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London College of Fashion, UAL is a world leading centre for fashion education. Our podcasts are led by LCF students, alumni, academics, researchers and associates, spanning a range of fashion related subjects.
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Celebrating the women who made history, only to be forgotten by it, best friends Max and Allison discuss badass heroines and villains like two kids at the back of the bus.
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If it's nerd or geek, it's covered on Figures Sold Separately. Recorded live and unfiltered! Brought to you by Multiverse on the ZaPow Podcast Network live from Asheville, NC. Visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FiguresSoldseparately and Twitter at http://twitter.com/FSSPodcast
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The people & community of the Isle of Arran through podcast with Joni Keen
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Over 100 days 100 female storytellers tell stories of achievement, to commemorate 100 years of Votes for Women in the UK
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We met because of Steve Rogers, we go for pizza and swap books on a monthly basis and we've never had a conversation that didn't contain a nerdy reference. So lets chat about the things we like to eat, read, stream and repeat. xoxo Sarah and Chloe
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Fairyland was an amusement arcade and shooting gallery located at 92 Tottenham Court Road in London, between 1909 and 1921. This podcast is the true story of how Fairyland was connected to three historical events: an assassination seen as one of the first acts of revolution in the Indian independence movement, a plan to kill the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland by Suffragettes, and a murder that changed criminal case law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Court_Road#Early_hi ...
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"Men their rights and nothing more; women their rights and nothing less.” Written by suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, women’s rights activists used this rallying cry to demand voting equality. But the suffrage movement included far more voices and perspectives than these two well-known names: throughout the fight for women’s right to vote, generations of diverse activists demanded full access to the ballot box. Hosts Rosario Dawson and Retta guide us through this seve ...
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"Jewelry is how you show the world what you're thinking without saying a word." This is a popular mantra at Tea & Gemstones. How did Suffragettes -a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest- use jewelry for their cause? We'll learn how jewelry worked to establish their camaraderie, put forth their message (there's no social media i…
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Locked in the attic for 26 Years!! - The TRUTH about Blanche Monnier
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The tragic tale of a beautiful French Socialite has captivated audiences for over a century. But was she really just a victim, or is there a twist in the story that no one saw coming? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - The Discovery 2:08 - NOT Blanche 3:03 - Back Story 5:16 - Why? 8:20 - The Aftermath 10:40 - The Trial & Marcel's Side Of The Story 13:…
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Omar Khayyam was a brilliant mathematician in Iran in the 11th century. But, he was also an interdisciplinary thinker, which means that he was also an astronomer, a philosopher, a political advisor, and a poet. Even today his poems are read and revered around the world. To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please v…
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The Grisly Thames Torso Murders - A Killer WORSE than Jack the Ripper? Or was it him?!
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If I mention murder in London during the year of 1888, one name will probably spring to mind, Jack the Ripper, but that wasn’t the only serial killer active in London at the time. A short distance away, someone was using the lifeblood of the city, the river Thames, as a place to dispose of their victims. Washing up on the shore, bodies were found a…
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Paris is one of the most amazing cities in the world to visit museums and galleries full of antiques, jewellery and history. One of the most fascinating histories of France is the story of their Crown Jewels. Matthew and Alyce were lucky enough to see some of what’s left of the French Crown Jewels on their recent business trip to Paris. In this epi…
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Who Was Aleister Crowley? Magician, Lover, Spy? Or a fantasist? | The Many Lives Of
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In a post Victorian London, a man was immersing himself in a world that both fascinated and terrified him. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he embarked on experiments aimed at transforming his reality into something more profound and meaningful, seeking to make his mark on the world. This quest for the otherworldly led him to travel th…
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Episode 77 - Repost: The Physics of the Flip Flap Rollercoaster
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To learn more about the physics of roller coasters and read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. And while you're there, please feel free to click on that coffee button and buy me a cup of coffee! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All…
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Paris is always a good idea and no antique and jewellery lover's trip to this beautiful city would be complete without visiting the Louvre Gallery. On a recent business trip Matthew and Alyce got to visit some of the most iconic spots in Paris for history, antiques and jewellery. Having walked 20,000 steps around the Louvre, they saw some incredibl…
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A brief history of how drugs came over to America and some of the ways they were used in the Old West. SOURCES: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-drugs/By Christina
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Momentum! It's a term used in wide variety of contexts, but in Physics it is defined as "mass in motion." It is the product of an objects mass times its velocity. In this podcast I go into its history...and it's future! To read the podcast's transcripts and to see the noted math equations, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my bo…
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The Many Lives of Aleister Crowley & The Wizard Battle That Went to Court!
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In a post Victorian London, a man was throwing himself into a world which intrigued and terrified him in equal measures. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he soon leant into experiments which would see him trying to twist the world he knew into something more profound, meaningful and worthy of his time on the planet. This pursuit of the ot…
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Pursuit In Paris: Musée des Arts Décoratifs
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If you are a lover of antique jewellery there are some really special places where you can see the best of the best of antique and vintage pieces, and today we’ve got a recommendation for you. The Gem Pursuit team recently took a business trip to beautiful Paris and while on their travels they visited the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. The museum house…
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Myth or Government Cover-up? - The Roswell Incident
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & The incident 1:15 - Other related Incidents 4:01 - UFO Sightings in 1947 7:07 - The Roswell Crash 12:00 - The Investigation & A Cover up? 14:48 - Alien Bodies & Hoaxes 17:32 - The Government ADMITS to lying! 19:33 - Frankie Rowe -The Firefighters Daughter 23:38 - The Military & The FBI have conflicting stories 27:40 - Dec…
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Episode 75 - Abstract Algebra Swimming and Rummikub
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My brain got away from me and I found myself going down a rabbit hole. While there, I revisited the math of Evariste Galois and his foundations to Abstract Algebra. I also ventured into the game Rummikub, the Olympics and swimming. Welcome to my brain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are t…
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Charles Bravo & The Curious Case of the Unsolved Murder Mystery at the Priory
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In a palatial South London home, a pained scream rang out into the night. As the residents of the home rushed to the aid of the man who had called out, the only thing they could do was watch whilst he writhed in pain. After the maid was sent to grab mustard and hot water to assist his gripe, it was plain to see that he’d been poisoned as his hands …
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Defining Movements: Victorian Period Pt. 3
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As we come to the end of our mysterious and magical pursuit through the Victorian period, we’re looking at an era that collectors are most likely to have pieces from. Today we’re exploring the Aesthetic Era, which was led by radical artists and designers who wanted to break away from the strict norms and traditional morals of the time. Matthew take…
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Knocker Uppers: The Human Alarm Clocks of the Victorian Era
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Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - What was a Knocker Upper? 1:58 - How did they stop waking the Neighbors? 2:50 - Mary Smith 4:09 - Who woke up, the Knocker Uppers? 5:20 - Knocking up as a second job 6:27 - Getting Knocked up means something different today! 7:14 - When did getting 'Knocked Up' start meaning: Getting pregnant? 9:01 - Helping the Poli…
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Episode 74 - The Murder of Evariste Galois
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Evariste Galois was a brilliant mathematician with a passion for justice. He was only 22 when he was murdered. To this day, his murderers remain unknown. But his insightful mathematical theories are known throughout the world. This is his story. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. While you are there, f…
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The Real Reason Victorians Were Obsessed with Death! | Victorian Mourning Practices
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In the Victorian era in London, the city sat under a black shroud. The capital was in mourning for a lost monarch and its residents were ushered under the wing of sadness to join in with the bereft queen. As this sadness swept the nation, the resulting impact had a strange effect. Pair this with the recent industrial revolution which could make ite…
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Defining Movements: Victorian Period Pt. 2
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As we continue on our mysterious and magical pursuit through the Victorian period, we’re taking a look at the mini-eras defined during the reign of Queen Victoria. Today we’re moving on from the Romantic era into the Grand era, which began with the sudden death of Prince Albert and was defined by advancements in technology, travel and ancient inspi…
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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2
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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2 by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion
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No One Wants to Live Here! London's Destroyed Borough That's Sat Derelict for Over a Century
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At 6:52 on the 19th of January 1917, an event would occur which would change an area of London for decades after, irreparably damaging it. A munitions factory in the heart of the bustling industrial area of Silvertown had hastily replaced the production line of a former caustic soda factory and was now in the hands of people who didn’t know what th…
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Defining Movements: Victorian Period Pt. 1
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One of the most well-known jewellery movements is defined by the reign of Britain’s Queen Victoria. Having sat on the throne for 63 years, the Queen’s personality, life and interests inspired many evolving trends in the world. Over this mini-series, we’ll be taking a closer look at the eras of the Queen’s reign, with this episode focusing on the Ro…
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You know that little app you use on your phone to do your calculations? It has a fun, clunky history full of interesting inventions! The history of the calculator goes as far back as 300 CE with the Salamis Tablet. Today, we can graph in 3-D and solve even the most complex abstract algebraic equations! To read the podcast's transcripts, please visi…
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► In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing suffragette hunger strikes AND force feeding! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Women’s Suffrage Unions/Groups 2:24 - From Peaceful to Militant 3:10 - Hunger Strikes & Forced Feedings 5:52 - Lady Constance Lytton 10:48 - The Cat & Mouse Act 13:30 - WWI changes minds 18:09 - The 1918 Act …
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The MOST Prolific Mother EVER! 69 kids!?! Valentina Vassilyeva
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Valentina Vassilyeva was born in Russia in 1707 in the city of Shula, which is northeast of Moscow. She was a peasant and is said that between the years of 1725 and 1765 Valentina & her husband Feodor Vassilyeva had 69 children! There were 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets. That means she had 27 pregnancies and deliver…
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Murder at the Villa Madeira | The scandalous case of Alma Rattenbury and the deadly love triangle
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Step into the hedonistic 1930's as today we delve into a scandalous tale which rocked Britain. Brace yourself for a journey which weaves a narrative of love, betrayal, adultery and murder. From the opulent realms of high society to the shadowy corners of the courtroom, this gripping story will have you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we untang…
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Courtville recently displayed at an incredible antiques fair in the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York and our very own Alyce got to check out an exhibition of one of the most prestigious art deco artists while on her travels. Tamara de Lempicka had a fascinating life, one that has now been made into a broadway musical. Her unique, standout style ha…
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The Baby Snatcher - Georgia Tann & The Tennessee Children's Home Society
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Ya’ll, this lady not only stole children to sell them, but she would also RE-POSSESS them, if the adoptive parents couldn’t pay. She would RE-POSSESS BABIES?!? Timestamps: 00:38 - Early Life and Career 5:33 - Georgia’s Reputation & The Truth 10:16 - Opportunity for BIG Money! 11:55 - Co-Conspirators 13:05 - Norma Sue & her 5 siblings 13:45 - How sh…
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Butterbox Babies: The Stolen Babies Of Nova Scotia BABY FARMERS
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The Butterbox Babies refers to a dark chapter in Canadian history involving the Ideal Maternity Home in East Chester, Nova Scotia. Run by William and Lila Young in the 1920s to 1940s, it presented itself as a sanctuary for unwed mothers. However, behind closed doors, the Youngs operated a black-market adoption scheme, selling babies born at the hom…
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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Mudlarker'
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Thames MudlarkFlorrie Evans calls herself a committed lifetime mudlark. She grew up in south west London near the River Thames, and at low tide this was her playground. The first thing she remembers collecting as a child were bits of blue and white pottery. Over the last 15 years, she has become a committed mudlark, and since 2014 she’s been taking…
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One of the beauties of antique jewellery is that it can serve as a reminder of defining moments or movements in history that led to truly unique pieces. Today, we’re taking a look at the jewellery that was inspired by and created for the suffragette movement in the UK. These political pieces are some of the most collectible antique jewellery you wi…
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CAMELS in the Civil WAR?!? | The Story of the U.S. Army Camel Corp
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Did you know that the 1800's the United States acquired camels from Egypt, in order to use them in the Military? And that some of them ended up severing in the American Civil War? Learn all about the Army Camel Corp in today's Episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - The Camel idea to solve a problem for American Pioneers 2:50 - Congress approves t…
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Episode 72 - Climate Scientist and Suffragette Eunice Foote
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During the month of Earth Day, it is justifiable and poignant that we while we honor Mother Earth, we also honor Eunice Newton Foote, the world's first female climate scientist. Foote perfectly exemplified how women contribute to more than just the places that society wants us to remain. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.Mat…
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The Violent Female Terrorists That The IRA copied! | The EXPLOSIVE Fight To Win The Vote
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The Suffragettes were far more deadly than you think. These courageous and brave women set about learning how to fight war like men did and then, they beat them at their own game. Often dumbed down in later years, the suffragettes militant campaign was extensive, terrifying and effective. The only thing that stopped these women from winning the vot…
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