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Given recent events, we have decided not to release a new episode this week. Instead, given rising concerns about state retribution to political violence and the weaponization of law enforcement, we are re-releasing our conversation with Lerone A. Martin from February, in which he discusses his book The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover. _________________________________________________________ This week, Kelly and John are joined by Lerone A. Martin to discuss his unfortunately timely and prescient book, The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover: How the FBI Aided and Abetted the Rise of White Christian Nationalism. Martin is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor in Religious Studies, African & African American Studies, and The Nina C. Crocker Faculty Scholar. He also serves as the Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. He's is an award-winning author. The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover was published in February 2023 by Princeton University Press. The book has garnered praise from numerous publications including The Nation, Foreign Affairs, The Guardian, Publisher's Weekly, and History Today. In 2014 he published, Preaching on Wax: The Phonograph and the Making of Modern African American Religion. That book received the 2015 first book award by the American Society of Church History. His commentary and writing have been featured on The NBC Today Show, The History Channel, PBS, CSPAN, and NPR, as well as in The New York Times, Boston Globe, CNN.com, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He currently serves as an advisor on the upcoming PBS documentary series The History of Gospel Music & Preaching.

On the September 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Nirvana smells like teen spirit, the Fresh Prince debuts, & Michael Jackson performs in Manhattan less than 12 hours before the events of 9/11. Plus, it's Joe Perry's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis gets on Ed Sullivan, Nirvana takes one for the team, & Apple pisses off its customers by giving away a free album. Plus, its Otis Redding's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Michael kisses Lisa Marie, Chuck Berry duck walks, & Tom Waits drops Bone Machine. Plus, it's Alecia Beth Moore's birthday. You can call her Pink.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Tupac is shot, it's a big MTV Video Music Awards ceremony day, & 2 things related to September 11 take place...sort of. Plus, it's Buddy Holly's & Easy-E's birthdays.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Princess Diana is laid to rest & inspires the biggest selling single ever, Pavarotti passes away, & rockers get into a fight at the MTV Video Music Awards. Shocking. Plus, it's Roger Waters' & Foxy Brown's birthdays.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower?What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other?The secret ingredient is...a tower!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include the extensive Wiki entries for the Princes In The Tower, War of the Roses, Elizabeth Woodville, Henry VII, Richard III, Edward IV, Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck, as well as archives from Historic Royal Palaces, History Journal, BBC Culture, History Today and History Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the September 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a car accident inspires a classic song, Jimmy Cliff is introduced to America. Plus, it's Farrokh Bulsara's birthday. You know him better as Freddie Mercury of Queen.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, American Idol crowns a winner, the Dream gets married, & a Motown group forms. Plus, rejoice, Bey Hive!! It's the Queen B's birthday!!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Woz puts on a festival, Rush, George Michael, and Culture Club debut new projects, and a tv and radio classic ends. Plus, it's Steve Jones's birthday; the guitarist for the S** Pistols, not the futbol player.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Hall of Fame opens, the King of Pop sets a record, and Garth releases a mega smash. Plus, it's birthday greetings to members of Panic at the Disco, Toto, and Simply Red.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the September 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Hal David, Rush, and Boz Scaggs. Plus, birthday greetings go to Zendaya, Barry Gibb and Gloria Estefan.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 31 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Threepenny Opera premieres, George Harrison is found guilty, and Goat's Head Soup is served. Plus, it's a British knight's birthday today...seriously.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 30 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Kanye makes an announcement, the Go-Go's hang it up, and an event in Notting Hill inspires a classic song. Plus, it's Papa John's birthday; no, not the pizza guy.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 29 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Rock Against Racism is formed, George joins the Quarrymen, and we've got a lust for life. Plus, there are some huge birthdays, including Bird, Dinah, and the King of Pop.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's no more rock and roll; at least for one band. Plus, it's country superstars Shania's and LeAnn's birthdays!!  For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Pearl Jam debuts, & new age music...sort of. Plus, it's happy birthday to members of 2 of Canada's best bands: Rush & Arcade Fire.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, it's all about Laura Branigan, Bobby Darin, & Taylor Hicks. Plus, happy birthday to 1 of my favorite singers: Shirley Manson of Garbage!!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Aaliyah, Elton John, Kanye, & the Boss. Plus, it's Leonard Bernstein's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the Ramones, Mozart, the Stones, & Louis Prima. Plus, it's Pebbles' birthday: the singer, not the Flintstones character.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Lou Reed, Bono. Plus, it's also Keith Moon & Rick Springfield's birthdays!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a lot of people begin recording: Elvis, Derek & the Dominoes, Madonna, & the Beatles. Plus, it's John Lee Hooker's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Tragically Hip get together 1 last time, Bono gets married, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer passes away, & happy birthday to Count Basie, Joe Strummer, & Kenny Rogers.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Voyager 2 launches with a record on board but no needle (go figure), the 1812 Overture premieres, as does Prince's Graffiti Bridge. Plus, some huge birthdays today including Robert Plant, Isaac Hayes, KRS-One, and Demi Lovato.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

Mon. Aug. 18th/25 Join Me Tonight LIVE @6:10pm-8pm EST, as I welcome Nigel Watson. Nigel Watson has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings since the 1970s. He writes a monthly column “Saucers of the Damned” about UFOs for Fortean Times and regularly writes book reviews for the pelicanist blogspot. He has regularly contributed to Magonia, All About Space, Starburst, Aquila, History Today, Fate, Flying Saucer Review, UFO Brigantia, Northern UFO News, The Unexplained, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine and Outer Limits Magazine. He has contributed to the Darklore anthology series and to several books edited by the late Timothy Green Beckley. For The Reliability of UFO Witness Testimony, edited by V.J. Ballester-Olmos and Richard W. Heiden, he contributed a chapter on the Betty and Barney Hill abduction case. He has a degree in film and literature from the University of Warwick and a degree in psychology from the Open University. Nigel worked as a copywriter in London and now lives in Plymouth, UK. Tonight we're going to be talking about Nigel's latest book: ‘ Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited: High Strangeness British UFO Cases' You can reach Nigel Watson here: https://www.facebook.com/UFOInvestigationsManual

On the August 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, MTV premieres celebrity reality, Lou Pearlman passes away, and Leonard Bernstein ends a career. Plus, it's Ginger Baker's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi plays Woodstock, the Beatles get street names, and FM radio premieres. Plus, jump up, jump up and get down for Everlast. It's his birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the August 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two legends pass away, one tries to pass away, and a legendary music video is recorded. Plus, it's Mae West's and Maureen O'Hara's birthdays.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present long-time UFO researcher and author Nigel Watson, who has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings. In collaboration with Granville Oldroyd and David Clarke, he has written several articles about phantom airships seen over Britain in 1909 and 1913. A wider survey of these historical reports is contained in his e-book titled, The Origin of UFOs: Phantom Airships 1807 to 1917, and he has produced another e-book titled The Flying Saucer Cinema. Watson is also the author of Portraits of Alien Encounters(1990), Supernatural Spielberg (with Darren Slade, 1992) and editor/writer of The Scareship Mystery: A Survey of Phantom Airship Scares, 1909- 1918 (2000). In all, he has written for numerous books, publications and websites, including How It Works, All About Space, All About History, Aquila, Fortean Times, Wired, Flipside, Strange Magazine, Beyond, Paranormal Magazine, History Today, Alien Worlds, Magonia, The Unexplained, Flying Saucer Review, UFO Matrix and UFO Magazine. Watson has also contributed for the books Alien Artifacts, Mimics: The Others Among us, and Weird Time - Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space. As of the show date, Nigel's latest book is: Paranormal Perspectives: Portraits of Alien Encounters Revisited — UFOs and Unexplained Phenomena in Northern England.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

On the August 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the King & Queen are dead; long live the King & Queen. Also, the hair band era starts in earnest, the Ramones play at CBGBs, and it's Madonna's birthday, along with members of the Dixie Chicks, INXS, and Franz Ferdinand.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Immortalised by Shakespeare, Scottish king Macbeth was killed in battle near Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire on 15th August 1057; a demise that brought significant changes to Scotland's monarchy. But the real Macbeth, contrary to his portrayal in the play, ruled for 17 relatively peaceful years and displayed generosity toward the church. That said, his relationship with the real Lady Macbeth - Gruogh, widow of Gilear, the previous king - was, let's agree, rather complicated.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why witches were included in the script to satisfy King James I; offer a pragmatic explanation for the superstition that actors must never speak the name "Macbeth" in a theatre; and reveal the, er, creative way the Danish minister for finance once escaped responsibility for a nasty shipwreck… Further Reading: • ‘The Real Macbeth: King of Scots, 1040-1054' (History Today, 1957): https://www.historytoday.com/archive/real-macbeth-king-scots-1040-1054 • ‘Macbeth (r. 1040-1057)' (The Royal Family): https://www.royal.uk/macbeth-r-1040-1057 • ‘Who Was The Real King MacBeth?' (Timeline, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq75Cl_osxk This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

On the August 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles go to Shea, the Macarena gets unleashed, Led Zep goes in through the out door, and Woodstock begins. Plus, happy birthday to Joe Jonas.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Commitments premieres, the sequel to High School Musical is released, and the world finds out why Maggie May needs to wake up. Plus, happy birthday to David Crosby and Steve Martin.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two stage mishaps have tragic consequences, one band debuts, while another one breaks up. Plus, it's the birthday of the man with Tiny Bubbles, Don Ho.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Flying Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Anomalous Objects, Foo Fighters, Ghost Rockets, Phantom Airships, Chariots of the Gods  whatever you call them  strange things have haunted our skies since the dawn of time. Are they invaders from outer space as imagined in Hollywood movies? Are they the product of psychological, sociological, and cultural factors? Are they nonterrestrial intelligences who are intimately linked to humanity? Instead of wrestling with theories and speculation, Nigel Watson speaks directly with ‘ordinary' people in the United Kingdom who have reported seeing UFOs and a wide range of startling associated phenomena, that in the past were considered by UFO investigators as too farfetched or ‘crazy.'His decadeslong research shows how UFO encounters can often escalate from simple sightings of lights in the sky to sightings of alien entities, robots, men in black, and angelic beings. UFO witnesses and experiencers can also be plagued by a lifechanging poltergeist or other ghostly experiences, telepathic messages, alien communications, strange coincidences, visions of the future, and abductions. Many of the stories might seem like science fiction or the very stuff of nightmares, yet they are told by people of different age groups, social backgrounds, and locations.  Whatever the answer, if there is any one answer, this is a fascinating look at how UFO experiences have evolved in the UK and reflect similar worldwide changes in our relationship with the unknown.BioNigel Watson has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings. In collaboration with Granville Oldroyd and David Clarke, he has written several articles about phantom airships seen over Britain in 1909 and 1913. Their comprehensive study of the 1913 airship scare was published by the Fund for UFO Research (FUFOR) in 1988.A wider survey of these historical reports is contained in his e-book titled, The Origin of UFOs: Phantom Airships 1807 to 1917 (selfhelpguides.com) and he has produced another e-book titled The Flying Saucer Cinema (selfhelpguides.com). This looks at how the images and stories of spaceships and aliens have evolved on our cinema screens over the past 100 years.He is the author of Portraits of Alien Encounters (1990), Supernatural Spielberg (with Darren Slade, 1992) and editor/writer of The Scareship Mystery: A Survey of Phantom Airship Scares, 1909- 1918 (2000).He has written for numerous books, publications and websites , including How It Works, All About Space, All About History, Aquila, Fortean Times, Wired, Flipside, Strange Magazine, Beyond, Paranormal Magazine, History Today, Alien Worlds, Magonia, The Unexplained, Flying Saucer Review, UFO Matrix and UFO Magazine.http://www.talkingpix.co.uk/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGHRL111 https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

On the August 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles get their drummer; at least for a little while, Shakira goes unplugged, and Janis Joplin goes on stage for the last time. Plus, happy birthday to Sir Mix-A-Lot and Mark Knopfler.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Flying Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Anomalous Objects, Foo Fighters, Ghost Rockets, Phantom Airships, Chariots of the Gods  whatever you call them  strange things have haunted our skies since the dawn of time. Are they invaders from outer space as imagined in Hollywood movies? Are they the product of psychological, sociological, and cultural factors? Are they nonterrestrial intelligences who are intimately linked to humanity? Instead of wrestling with theories and speculation, Nigel Watson speaks directly with ‘ordinary' people in the United Kingdom who have reported seeing UFOs and a wide range of startling associated phenomena, that in the past were considered by UFO investigators as too farfetched or ‘crazy.'His decadeslong research shows how UFO encounters can often escalate from simple sightings of lights in the sky to sightings of alien entities, robots, men in black, and angelic beings. UFO witnesses and experiencers can also be plagued by a lifechanging poltergeist or other ghostly experiences, telepathic messages, alien communications, strange coincidences, visions of the future, and abductions. Many of the stories might seem like science fiction or the very stuff of nightmares, yet they are told by people of different age groups, social backgrounds, and locations.  Whatever the answer, if there is any one answer, this is a fascinating look at how UFO experiences have evolved in the UK and reflect similar worldwide changes in our relationship with the unknown.BioNigel Watson has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings. In collaboration with Granville Oldroyd and David Clarke, he has written several articles about phantom airships seen over Britain in 1909 and 1913. Their comprehensive study of the 1913 airship scare was published by the Fund for UFO Research (FUFOR) in 1988.A wider survey of these historical reports is contained in his e-book titled, The Origin of UFOs: Phantom Airships 1807 to 1917 (selfhelpguides.com) and he has produced another e-book titled The Flying Saucer Cinema (selfhelpguides.com). This looks at how the images and stories of spaceships and aliens have evolved on our cinema screens over the past 100 years.He is the author of Portraits of Alien Encounters (1990), Supernatural Spielberg (with Darren Slade, 1992) and editor/writer of The Scareship Mystery: A Survey of Phantom Airship Scares, 1909- 1918 (2000).He has written for numerous books, publications and websites , including How It Works, All About Space, All About History, Aquila, Fortean Times, Wired, Flipside, Strange Magazine, Beyond, Paranormal Magazine, History Today, Alien Worlds, Magonia, The Unexplained, Flying Saucer Review, UFO Matrix and UFO Magazine.http://www.talkingpix.co.uk/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGHRL111 https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

On the August 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a birthday party in the Bronx leads to the birth of hip hop, two Beatles' films premiere, and the world loses Jani Lane. Plus, it's Joe Jackson's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Simon LeBon gets rescued, the Rickenbacker Frying Pan gets a patent, and Jim Morrison goes on trial. Plus, it's Neneh Cherry's birthday.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

1/4"The Big Hop" is a book by David Rooney about the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919 The Big Hop: The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future: Rooney, David: 9781324050964: Amazon.com: Books. Here are the key details: Book Title: The Big Hop: The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future Author: David Rooney, a historian and museum curator who worked at the London Science Museum Publication: Released June 3, 2025 THE BIG HOP | Kirkus Reviews by W. W. Norton & Company (US) and Chatto & Windus (UK) Subject: The book tells the story of Britain's John Alcock and Arthur Brown, who made the first transatlantic crossing in 1919 in a modified Vickers Vimy bomber THE BIG HOP | Kirkus Reviews. The journey was part of a race sponsored by a British newspaper, with four teams competing ‘The Big Hop' by David Rooney review | History Today, though only Alcock and Brown completed the crossing successfully after 16 hours in an open cockpit THE BIG HOP | Kirkus Reviews. Reception: The book has received positive reviews, with John Lancaster calling it "a vivid and utterly compelling account" The Big Hop: The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future: Rooney, David: 9781324050964: Amazon.com: Books and praising Rooney as "an expert storyteller with a big heart" The Big Hop: The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future: Rooney, David: 9781324050964: Amazon.com: Books. The book aims to restore recognition to these pioneering aviators whose achievement was later overshadowed by Charles Lindbergh's solo flight in 1927.

On the August 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the world loses Jerry Garcia, KISS goes unplugged with every band member, and Queen plays its last gig with Freddie. Plus, it's Whitney Houston's and Juanes's birthdays.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we're straight Outta Compton, Amy says no no no, and Biggie debuts. Plus, happy birthday to a couple of boy band alums, Shawn Mendes and David Evans of U2 a.k.a. the Edge. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jesus Christ Superstar premieres and Central Park is home to two concerts. Plus, horns up for Bruce Dickinson's birthday!!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Hamilton officially opens, Yo MTV Raps premieres, and Chubby Checker starts a dance craze. Also, happy birthday to two Gym Class Heroes and Ginger Spice.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a music television institution starts its run, Def Leppard signs, the Runaways form, and Clapton gets racial. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Billboard Magazine fine tunes its Hot 100 chart, Biggie gets married, and John and Yoko start recording their final album. Also, it's the great Louis Armstrong's birthday!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, The Beatles play at the Cavern Club for the last time, the Macarena starts its reign at number one, and Tony Bennett gets his signature song. Speaking of Tony Bennett, today's his birthday!!For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

On the August 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Robert Zimmerman gets a name change, the Beatles start headlining the Cavern Club, and opera great Caruso passes away. Also, happy birthday to Ted Turner of Wishbone Ash, not the guy who used to own CNN.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayResources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comResources for substance abuse issues - https://988lifeline.orghttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Ep 255 is loose! And it's time to gather around the table and see if we can hear any knocks or clicks from the other side...Who were the Fox Sisters? How did they become so famous? And what was up with their toes?The secret ingredient is...a fox!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include Talking To The Dead by Barbara Weisberg, Kathryn Troy's Race, Gender and Ghosts in American Spiritualism, the Smithsonian, History Today, Jstor, The Paris Review, Newman Mentalist, University of London and United by Pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP 254 is loose! And we're back with our old 'pal' King James VI/I to look at the sea voyages that inspired him to hunt witches en mass across Scotland and England.Why did stormy weather cause such a stir in the monarch? Who was dragged to North Berwick Witch Trials? And how much padding does your wedding outfit require?The secret ingredient is...the wind!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include Witches: James I and the English Witch Hunts by Tracy Borman, Witchcraft by Marion Gibson, History Extra, Tudor Times, History Today, The Chronicles of History, Wiki entries on the Ruthven Raids and the Gowrie Conspiracy, Edinburgh News, and History Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.