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Welcome to part 1 of the story of Agrippina the Younger! Bridget sets up the background information of Agrippina's family and early life. The History Chicks ep 73: http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-73-agrippina-the-younger/#:~:text=Julia%20Agrippina%20(the%20Younger)%20was,and%20unconventional%20Roman%20military%20wife. https://www.walksinsiderome.com/blog/caligula-war-on-the-sea/#:~:text=Recording%20the%20event%20in%2040,ballistas%20and%20other%20war%20machines.Chrystal, Paul (2017-05-17). Roman Women: The Women who influenced the History of Rome. Fonthill Media.Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com

Two history graduates discuss the female scientists, engineers and legends that are a part of NASA's history. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the US federal government. They were established in 1958 and were formally known as National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA –> 1915 – 1958). The organisation is most famous for the moon landing and the creation of the space shuttle, however amongst those who were responsible for this historic feat, there is a surprising number of women! This episode looks at the women who were a part of NASA's history, from 1922 to the present day. Sources ‘The most famous women in NASA history' by Talia Lakritz | Insider https://www.insider.com/female-astronauts-nasa-2019-5‘Women of NASA' | National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/women-nasa/‘Celebrating Women's History Month: Most Recent Female Station Crew Members' by Ana Guzman | NASA https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/whm-recent-female-astronauts‘NASA Trailblazer: Katherine Johnson' | National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4j_LpKzcZQ&ab_channel=NationalGeographicPresented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com

We're back with another fun filled episode about Mary Wollenstonecraft Godwin Shelley, AKA Mary Shelley the author of Frankenstein! Learn about the OG goth queen and enjoy all the wild turns her life took. https://bookriot.com/mary-shelley-facts/https://www.gethistory.co.uk/historical-period/modern/georgian/ten-facts-you-might-not-know-about-mary-shelleyhttps://theportalist.com/mary-shelleyhttps://www.bustle.com/p/frankenstein-author-mary-shelley-was-goth-before-it-was-cool-these-15-surprising-facts-prove-it-29182852Mrs. Julian Marshall. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume 1 (of 2) (Kindle Locations 265-266). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley#cite_note-135https://www.biography.com/writer/mary-shelleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley#Authorship_of_Frankensteinhttps://www.notablebiographies.com/Sc-St/Shelley-Mary.htmlhttps://www.bustle.com/p/frankenstein-author-mary-shelley-was-goth-before-it-was-cool-these-15-surprising-facts-prove-it-2918285https://www.factinate.com/people/43-gothic-facts-mary-shelley-woman-behind-frankenstein/https://kellyaevans.com/fun-facts-about-mary-shelley/https://bookriot.com/mary-shelley/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Godwin#Second_marriage_and_book_publishing William Godwin - Wikipedia http://knarf.english.upenn.edu/People/hshelley.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley#Elopement_with_Mary_Godwinhttps://www.proseposters.com/post/5-weird-facts-about-mary-shelleyPresented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com

Two history graduates discuss the life of Yasuke, the first known foreign Samurai. Yasuke (YA-Su-KE) was a man of African origin who ended up serving under the Japenese daimyo Oda Nobunaga for a few short years. Despite the short length of his time a samurai, his impact on the history of the region was significant, with his story quickly becoming legend. How did a man from Africa - potentially Mozambique, however this is debated - come to Japan and become one of the daimyo's most trusted bodyguards? This episode explores his journey, and the historical significance of the 'first black samurai.'  Sources ‘Yasuke: The Mysterious African Samurai' by Naima Mohamud |BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48542673 ‘The True Story of Yasuke, the Legendary Black Samurai Behind Netflix's New Anime Series' by Kat Moon | Time https://time.com/6039381/yasuke-black-samurai-true-story/‘The Real Yasuke Is Far More Interesting Than His Netflix Show' by Noah Berlatsky | Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/02/the-real-yasuke-is-far-more-interesting-than-his-netflix-show/‘The Significance of Yasuke, the Black Samurai' by Warren A. Stanislaus | African American Intellectual History Society https://www.aaihs.org/the-significance-of-yasuke-the-black-samurai/‘Yasuke: The Black Samurai Who Escaped Slavery' by Weird History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_kk72tHN6k&ab_channel=WeirdHistory‘Yasuke: Story of the African Samurai in Japan' by Kings and Generals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RZaHgXEhJ4&ab_channel=KingsandGeneralsPresented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com

There once was a ship with two bad*ss pirate babes named Anne Bonny and Mary Read who were fiercer and braver than their male shipmates.Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comA Pirate's Life for She - Laura Sook Duncombe, 2020, Chicago Review PressA General History of Pyrates - Daniel Defoe  Anne Bonny & Mary Read - Stuff You Missed in History Class https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anne-bonny-mary-read/id283605519?i=1000374154358Anne Bonny & Mary Read - Deviant Womenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anne-bonny-mary-read/id1192136253?i=1000385546762If There's a Man Among Ye: The Tale of Pirate Queens Anne Bonny and Mary Read - Karen Abbott, Aug. 9, 2011https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale-of-pirate-queens-anne-bonny-and-mary-read-45576461/Mary Read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_ReadAnne Bonnyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_BonnyMary Read - English Piratehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-ReadFamous Pirate - Anne Bonnyhttp://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/anne-bonny/ 

*trigger warning: mention of r*pe/sexual assualt*Two history graduates discuss the legend of Medusa, the snake-haired Gorgon. The legend of Medusa has existed for 6,000 years, and throughout the centuries her story and appearance have changed many times. From being a Fury with tusks and golden wings, to the daughter of a Gorgon, to the snake-haired temptress, Medusa has many forms. Today she is a symbol of female rage and empowerment, someone that is a weapon against the male gaze, literally turning that gaze to stone. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources  'The Many Faces of Medusa - Monster, Victim or Protector? (Greek Mythology Explained)' by Mythology & Fiction Explained | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJr3rSC2rMs&ab_channel=Mythology%26FictionExplained'Medusa: Victim or Villain?'  | Monstrum by Storied, presented by Dr. Emily Zarkas | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6VqJUmZLI0&t=302s&ab_channel=Storied   'Medusa: The Real Story of the Snake-Haired Gorgon' | https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/Medusa/medusa.html 'Medusa – Greek Mythology' by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | https://www.britannica.com/topic/Medusa-Greek-mythology ‘The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired Gorgon' | Ancient Origins | https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/legend-medusa-and-gorgons-002773 

A brief and not entirely complete History of Tattoos! We had planned to cover Maud Stevens Wagner, but there's so much more to a story than just one person.Sources:https://www.openculture.com/2015/08/meet-the-first-female-tattoo-artists.htmlMeet America & Britain's First Female Tattoo Artists: Maud Wagner (1877-1961) & Jessie Knight (1904–1994) Josh Joneshttps://wellcomecollection.org/articles/W9m2QxcAAF8AFvE5?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=adgrant&utm_campaign=Stories_Apr20&gclid=CjwKCAjwuIWHBhBDEiwACXQYsbHsSebk0_edYRvvGhmdHkV4rBzyKmmIsHg7QsX4PZ6uzPhxZl24ZxoCemUQAvD_BwEA Brief History of Tattoos - Amy Olson https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/tattooed-priestesses-hathor-001122#ixzz3eJFt66nvThe Tattooed Priestesses of Hathor - Margaret Moosehttps://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-opinion/tomb-tattooed-sorceress-queen-lady-cao-001203Tomb of the Tattooed Sorceress Queen, The Lady of Cao - Margaret Moosehttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2517siberian.html“Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden” http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo_museum/polynesian_tattoos.htmlPolynesian Tattoos http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo_museum/index.htmlThe Tattoo Museum https://www.unikkaat.com/projects/tunniit-retracing-the-lines-of-inuit-tattoos/Tunniit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/tattoos-144038580/Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History Cate Lineberry https://allthatsinteresting.com/maud-wagnerThe Colorful Story Of Maud Wagner, American History's First Female Tattoo Artist - John Kuroskihttp://www.theheroinecollective.com/maud-wagner/Biography: Maud Wagner - Tattooist Carly Bell Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossTwitter: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com

Overlooked No More: Bessie Coleman, Pioneering African-American Aviatrix https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/obituaries/bessie-coleman-overlooked.htmlBessie Coleman Proves the Haters Wrong - Drunk History https://www.cc.com/video/wqamjn/drunk-history-bessie-coleman-proves-the-haters-wrong-uncensoredBessie Coleman - National Women's History Museum https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/bessie-colemanBessie Coleman: Women in American History - Fly Girls (PBS)https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/flygirls-bessie-coleman/

Two history graduates discuss the life of Cleopatra VII, the Last Pharaoh of Egypt.Cleopatra is an iconic figure that is well known around the world. Known mainly as a seductress due to the lasting impact of Roman propaganda, this episode explores her achievements and how she came into power. A polylinguist and a skilled diplomat, who utilised the generally positive relationship she had with the Egyptian people to her advantage, she was unusual for her time. In this episode, we discuss the relationship she had with Marcus Antony and how it let to her downfall. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsWalke Like An Egyptian (Medieval Style) (No Vocals) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suYMn2jlkq8&ab_channel=MysticZaruIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources‘Cleopatra Documentary - Biography of the life of Cleopatra Last Pharaoh of Egypt’ by The People Profiles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtZTzSatHY Cleopatra | Homeschool History | Presented by Greg Jenner (podcast) E202: Cleopatra Pt. 1 |Unsolved Murders | Presented by Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie (podcast) E202: Cleopatra Pt. 2 | Unsolved Murders | Presented by Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie (podcast) Sarah B. Pomeroy, Hellenistic Egypt: From Alexander to Cleopatra. Wayne State University Press (1990) pg 24- 28Cicero’s Letter by J. W. Worthy | Letters from the Dustbowl - https://lettersfromthedustbowl.com/Page160.html ‘Inside the decadent love affair of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’ by Fernando Lillo Redonet | National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2015/10-11/antony-and-cleopatra/

Two history graduates discuss the life of Cleopatra VII, the Last Pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra is an iconic figure that is well known around the world. Known mainly as a seductress due to the lasting impact of Roman propaganda, this episode explores her achievements and how she came into power. A polylinguist and a skilled diplomat, who utilised the generally positive relationship she had with the Egyptian people to her advantage, she was unusual for her time. We discuss the relationship she had with Julius Caesar, the power dynamics of that relationship, and the impact it had on her reputation. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsJEOPARDY theme on harp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpzPQt6OfNg&ab_channel=BarbaraFischerIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources ‘Cleopatra Documentary - Biography of the life of Cleopatra Last Pharaoh of Egypt’ by The People Profiles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtZTzSatHY Cleopatra | Homeschool History | Presented by Greg Jenner (podcast) E202: Cleopatra Pt. 1 |Unsolved Murders | Presented by Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie (podcast) E202: Cleopatra Pt. 2 | Unsolved Murders | Presented by Carter Roy and Wenndy Mackenzie (podcast) Sarah B. Pomeroy, Hellenistic Egypt: From Alexander to Cleopatra. Wayne State University Press (1990) pg 24- 28Cicero’s Letter by J. W. Worthy | Letters from the Dustbowl - https://lettersfromthedustbowl.com/Page160.html ‘Inside the decadent love affair of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’ by Fernando Lillo Redonet | National Geographic - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2015/10-11/antony-and-cleopatra/ DISCLAIMER: We apologise for how jumpy the audio is in some bits, the server we use to record was overloaded on the day of recording and kept kicking us out/ending our recording with no warning. We did the best we could to put the 6ish audio files together to make you a ✨ marvelous ✨ episode.

Two history graduates discuss the legend of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the darker stories of Christmas. Santa Claus is known around the world for being the cheery spirit of Christmas, and for providing joy every year for children. The question asked in this episode is, what about Mrs. Claus? Why don't we know more about her? From the rise in the domesticity of Christmas to the oppression of women, the reasons for her lack of a backstory is explored in this episode. Also discussed is the various terrifying stories of 'evil Santa', and how the imagery for this malevolent spirit is different across the world, and the imaginative punishments he has for children who are on the naughty list. Seasons Greetings from Bridget and Samira, we will see you in the New Year! Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources ‘The Revenge of Mrs. Santa Claus or Martha Stewart Does Christmas’ by Karal Ann Marling, American Studies, Vol.42 no.2 (2001) pp.133-138Sexual Assault, Mrs. Claus and Mrs. Trump by Marleen S. Barr, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College ‘Who is Mrs. Claus’ Women’s Museum of California ‘Who Invented Mrs. Santa Claus? – Herstory 11’ by iHeart Media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXIy5a3Nwlg https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39816457-how-mrs-santa-claus-saved-christmashttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/20/why-is-santa-red-googlehttps://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Conquers-Martians-John/dp/B00950U416

Two history graduates discuss the fascinating life of the record setting swimmer, first professional mermaid, vaudeville star, and author Annette Kellerman. Born with an "unknown" disability, Annette's family had her swimming as a young child as a form of physical therapy. Her love of swimming only grew, and she went on to set a variety of goals & firsts for swimming and more. The Story Of Taboo-Breaking Badass Annette Kellerman, ‘The Perfect Woman’By Genevieve Carlton Annette Kellerman's Amazing Life - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia "Kellerman, Annette Marie" by G. P. Walsh, Australian Dictionary of BiographyPhysical Beauty: How to Keep It by Annette Kellerman https://books.google.com/books/about/Physical_Beauty.html?id=DLAyAQAAMAAJ

Two history graduates discuss the life of Cornelia Sorabji.Cornelia Sorabji (1866- 1954) was the first female Indian lawyer, and the first Indian to attend Oxford University to study law in 1889. She was a ground-breaking Indian lawyer who advocated for women, fighting against purdah and helping purdahnashins (women who were not permitted to consult male lawyers). Her father was a Reverend, and her mother was an educator who founded a school for girls and ran a teaching programme. Throughout her life she fought for the rights of women, however her achievements have been hidden from history due to her colonialist loyalties to the British Empire, her criticisms of Gandhi, and her nuanced take on Katherine Mayo's book Mother India , all of which was used against her. Over 20 years of legal campaigning, Cornelia fought legal battles for over 600 women and children. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources Rejected Princesses – https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/cornelia-sorabji MaryJane Mossman (2020), ‘Cornelia Sorabji (1866–1954): a pioneer woman lawyer in Britain and India,’ Women's History Review, vol.29 no.4, pp.737-747, DOI:10.1080/09612025.2019.1702791The Inner Temple – Women in Law - Pioneering Women in Law – Cornelia Sorabji, by Professor Emerita Mary Jane Mossman; https://www.innertemple.org.uk/women-in-law/pioneering-women-in-law/cornelia-sorabji/ ‘Cornelia Sorabji: Woman of many accomplishments’, by K S S Seshan, The Hindu (17/01/2020) https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/the-hindu-friday-review-telangana/article30586015.ece

Two history graduate discuss the little known Sayyida al-Hurra, the Muslim Pirate Queen. Though we know little about the exact details of her life, the extent of her legacy has lived on through the centuries. Cultura Collectiva: Sayyida al-Hurra, Muslim Pirate Queenhttps://culturacolectiva.com/history/sayyida-al-hurra-muslim-pirate-queenHeadstuff: Sayyida al-Hurra, Muslim Pirate Queenhttps://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/sayyida-al-hurra-muslim-pirate-queen/Jezebel: Sayyida al-Hurra, the Beloved, Avenging Islamic Pirate Queenhttps://theattic.jezebel.com/sayyida-al-hurra-the-beloved-avenging-islamic-pirate-1685524517Amazing Women in History: Sayyida al-Hurra, Islamic pirate queenhttps://amazingwomeninhistory.com/sayyida-al-hurra-islamic-pirate-queen/Queen Anne's Revenge: Pirate Profile: Sayyida al Hurra https://www.qaronline.org/blog/2020-05-25/pirate-profile-sayyida-al-hurraThe Way of Pirates: Sayyida al Hurra - Pirate Queen of Islamic West http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/sayyida-al-hurra/

Two history graduates discuss the life of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni. Boudica was the Queen of a Celtic tribe called the Iceni, in what is now called Norfolk. Her story begins in 60-61AD, and ends with war and poison. Infamous as the ginger-haired warrior who burned down London, her story has lasted throughout the centuries, due to Tacitus and Cassius Dio immortalising and mythologising her story. As is the theme with this podcast, in this episode we find out the true story behind the fearsome facade, and learn about the woman who wanted to avenge the atrocities enacted on her daughters, and her people, by the tyrannical Roman occupation. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources History Clips: The Romans – ‘Boudicca’ | BBC Sounds (drama) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p025lxd5 E2: ‘Boudica’ | You’re Dead to Me | Presented by Greg Jenner, Sarah Pascoe and Emma Southon (podcast) ‘Boudicca – Queen of Britain’ by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | Encyclopaedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boudicca ‘Boudicca & The Great British Rebellion (60/61 AD) // History Documentary’ by History Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Hq6UaFQqk ‘Tacitus on Boudicca's Revolt’ by Joshua J. Mark | Ancient History Encyclopaedia - https://www.ancient.eu/article/100/tacitus-on-boudiccas-revolt/

Two history graduates discuss the Pendle and Salem Witch Trials. This episode is Part 1 of a two part collaboration with Drunk & Twisted, a true crime podcast hosted by Samantha and Chloe. The Pendle Witch Trials took place in 1612 and can be directly linked to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. King James I had an obsession with witches throughout his reign, following his near death experience before his coronation in which the ship he was on almost sank due to stormy seas - he believed the storms had been caused by witches. This belief in witchcraft and magic had been prevalent for generations, and continued for many after, across the West. Witch trials usually resulted in the persecution and execution of women, whether it be by hanging or by the stake. This episode explores the two trials, the links between them, and how suspicion of witchcraft affected women during the 17th century. SourcesPendle Witch Trials The Pendle Witches by Ellen Castelow | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guide - https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/ The Pendle Witch Trial of 1626 | Pendle Witches - http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/ Thomas Baines, Lancashire & Cheshire: Past and Present. Volume 1. William Mackenzie, 1867Robert Poole, Thomas Potts, The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster. Carnegie Publishing, 2011. Lancashire Folklore, 1882 by John Harland and T.T. Wilkinson ‘Witches’ by Visit Pendle | Visit Pendle - http://www.visitpendle.com/witches ‘The Pendle Witches’ by Christine Goodier, MA | Lancaster Castle - http://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/ ‘The witch trials that made legal history’ by Frances Cronin | BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14490790 Salem Witch TrialsAfternoonified Podcast: The Salem Witch Trials Tartan Talks Podcast: Salem Witch Trials Morbid : A True Crime Podcast: Episode 23 : The Salem Witch Trials Were Bonkers Remember That Time?: Episode 52 : Salem Witch Trials History.Com “Salem Witch Trials,” originally posted 2011, edited 2020. Smithsonian Magazine “A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials,” 2007.

Two history graduates discuss the story of the 588th regiment, also known as the infamous Night Witches. Called Nachthexen by the Germans and Ночные ведьмы (Nochnyye Vedmy) in Russian, the Night Witches were a group of all female pilots that bombed Nazis by night in WWII. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSOURCES AirSpace S2E10: The Night WitchesNight Witches: A History of the All Female 588th Night Bomber Regiment by Fergus Mason, 2014. Night Witches: A Novel of World War II, by Kathryn Lasky

Two history graduates discuss the life of William Wallace in comparison to the movie Braveheart. William Wallace is an iconic figure in Scottish History. He fought for Scotland's freedom during the first Scottish Wars of Independence against the tyrannical English King, Edward I. Although Wallace's involvement in the independence movement was relatively short due to his capture and execution in 1305, his story is still well known today because of his initial military success against the previously unbeatable English army. In 1995, the film 'Braveheart' (dir. by Mel Gibson) was released to critical acclaim. Today it is known as one of the most historically inaccurate films and has been heavily criticised by historians. In this episode, we go through the film and discuss the real life events that the film does - or more often doesn't - portray. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 1' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmkFRDDfvu4&ab_channel=CynicalReviews'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 2' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBri-xiFbQ'History Buffs: Braveheart' by History Buffshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojBwASARAzoWars of Independence | Scotland's History | Education Scotland http://www.sath.org.uk/edscot/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/warsofindependence/index.html'Two Fingers Up to English History' by BS Historian | BS Historian: Sceptical Commentary on Pseudohistory and the Paranormalhttps://bshistorian.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/two-fingers-up-to-english-history/'William Wallace and Robert the Bruce' by Ben Johnson | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guidehttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/William-Wallace-Robert-The-Bruce/'Robert the Bruce Did Not Have Leprosy, Western University Research Show' by Free Press Staff | The London Free Presshttps://lfpress.com/2017/02/16/robert-the-bruce-did-not-have-leprosy-western-university-research-show/wcm/2d0972e2-24f6-0914-ff5e-c31eeb0de586/'Nine Things the Movie 'Braveheart' Got Wrong...and One Thing It Got Right' by Andrew Knighton | War History Online: The Place for Military History News and Viewshttps://www.warhistoryonline.com/medieval/8-things-braveheart-got-wrong-anglo-scottish-wars-1-thing-got-right.html'Sorry William Wallace, In Real Life, Robert The Bruce Was The True Violent Hero Called Braveheart' by Genevieve Carlton | Ranker: Weird History Around the World https://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-robert-the-bruce/genevieve-carlton

Two history graduates discuss the life of Annie Oakley.Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter, had a difficult childhood. Despite this, she was very successful in her later life, becoming one of the most notable members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. She travelled across America and Europe, performing for royalty and political leaders and awing them with her incredible shooting skills that she had developed as a child to provide for her family after the death of her father. Annie strongly believed in women being able to practice self-defence, and advocated for equal pay throughout her life. This episode discusses the legend that is Annie Oakley, and all that she achieved in her life as one of the iconic figures of American history. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources: - Laughs From the Past: Episode 89 Wild West | Annie Oakley - Do Go On: Episode 147 Annie Oakley, Little Miss Sure Shot - The History Chicks: Episode 92 Annie Oakley - Can't Get a Man With a Gun from Annie Get Your Gun, sung by Betty Huttonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGB7yTZEZE4&ab_channel=AW720

Two history graduates discuss the life of Hua Mulan. Mulan is widely known in the West as a female warrior from the 1998 Disney movie, however her origins are far more complex than presumed. First mentioned in the Ballad of Mulan from the 6th century, her story has had a significant impact on Eastern culture and has been told and re-told for centuries. From plays to films to poems, the young warrior who takes up arms to protect her family has unsurprisingly been a popular figure throughout the ages. Today's episode discusses the origins of the legend, the debate on whether or not Hua Mulan was a real person, and the newly released Disney remake. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources:Transformations of The Woman Warrior Hua Mulan: From Defender of The Family To Servant of the State by Louise Edwards, Nan Nü (2010; vol.12, pp.175-214) Ode to Mulan by Zhang Renjie, Chinese Sociology & Anthropology (1999; vol.32 no.2, pp.30-32) Mulan in China and America: From Premodern to Modern by Qing Yang, Comparative Literature (2018; vol.2 no.1, pp.45-59) Female Warriors: a reproduction of patriarchal narrative of Hua Mulan in The Red Detachment of Women (1972) by Zhuying Li, Media International Australia (2020; vol.176 no.1, pp.66-77)Female Symbols of Resistance in Chinese Wartime Spoken Drama by Chang-Tai Hung, Modern China (1989; vol.15 no.2, pp.149-177)The Female Individual and the Empire: A Historicist Approach to Mulan and Kingston’s Woman Warrior by Feng Lan, Comparative Literature (2003; vol.55 no.3, pp.229-245)

Two history graduates discuss the life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth.This episode starts in the early 1900s, and explores Alice's later life up to her death in 1980.Alice Roosevelt, the 'American Princess', came from one of the most famous political dynasties. She spent her life in politics, albeit with initial reluctance, and became one of the most influential 'it girls' of the time. From her tumultuous relationship with her husband and relations, to her travels across Asia, Alice led an interesting life. She made her presence felt and was a significant influence in the American political sphere, and campaigned and championed various causes until she died.Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comBook Source : Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker Stacy A. Cordery. Penguin Books 2007.

Two history graduates discuss the life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth. Alice Roosevelt, the 'American Princess', came from one of the most famous political dynasties. She spent her life in politics, albeit with initial reluctance, and became one of the most influential 'it girls' of the time. From her tumultuous relationship with her husband and relations, to her travels across Asia, Alice led an interesting life. She made her presence felt and was a significant influence in the American political sphere, and campaigned and championed various causes until she died. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgoss URL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comBook Source : Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker Stacy A. Cordery. Penguin Books 2007.

Two history graduates discuss the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Princess Sophia was an Indian princess, a suffragette and a revolutionary, according to the author of her biography, Anita Anand. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh was coerced into signing over his kingdom to the British Empire at a very young age, and was brought to Britain to the court of Queen Victoria (and presented her with the Kooh-i-Noor). Although Princess Sophia was a member of the upper class in British society, her life was filled with strife. Her rebellion against societal norms at the time and her prominence in the women's suffrage movement have been hidden in history, and in this podcast we attempt to highlight some of her many achievements. Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro Music: stantough - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.com