POPULARITY
Jack Lowden presents a compelling drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm.
In the first of a two-episode partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and the National Trust, join host Jackie Bird as she uncovers the life of a leading general in the Battle of Culloden. Historian and National Trust for Scotland Trustee Professor Murray Pittock reveals the story of Lieutenant General George Murray, a nobleman and soldier who was involved in each of the 18th century Jacobite Uprisings. His relationship with Charles Edward Stuart and the Jacobite soldiers, not to mention his shifting allegiance, make him a compelling figure from the period. Later in April 2025, we'll also release an episode produced by the National Trust detailing the life of Jams Wolfe, a British Army general who fought for the government at Culloden. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on Culloden, click here. If you'd like to support our work protecting Scotland's wild places, please join the Wild Scotland campaign. You may also like some of our previous episodes on Culloden. Scroll through our podcast feed to find instalments on Flora MacDonald, Scotland's most consequential battles, and how the events of Culloden influenced the world. If you'd like to help the Trust protect the battlefield and the views that surround it from the increasing threats of development, you can donate to the Culloden Fighting Fund. Find all the details you need here.
Culloden was the last pitched battle fought on British soil and the defeat ended Jacobite hopes of restoring the Stuart monarchy to the ...
During the 1745 Jacobite Rising, Colonel Anne Mackintosh defied expectations by rallying the Mackintosh clan for Bonnie Prince Charlie—despite her husband fighting for the British government. Her leadership and cunning played a pivotal role in the Jacobite cause, culminating in the legendary Rout of Moy, where a handful of Highlanders tricked and routed a much larger British force. Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of this fearless woman who left her mark on Scottish history. Subscribe for more untold stories of the Scottish clans! Link to join Scottish Clans on PatreonScottish Clans WebsiteInclude Bruce Fumey on your next trip to Scotland!clint@scotlandhistorytours.co.ukYouTube Episodes Mentioned: Hanoverian ClansWomen and the Scottish Clans#ScottishClans #JacobiteRising #ColonelAnneMackintosh #Scotland #ScottishHistory #MackintoshClan #HighlandClans #Jacobites #WomenInHistory #ScottishHeritage #Genealogy #Family History
Hello all and welcome to Episode 69 of the Reet Big Wargames Podcast. My guest today is Arran Johnston, Arran works with the Scottish Battlefield Trust and the Battle of Prestonpans Museum increasing awareness of the History of conflicts in the Highlands, Lowlands and Isles. A specialist in the Jacobite Rising Arran has had a number of books published on that subject as well as Cromwells earlier campaigns in Scotland. On top of his day job he has also done some historical re-enactment, so as my grandma would say " He knows his eggs" Arran has a personal website covering his historical work here https://www.arranjohnston.co.uk/ The work he does with the Battle of Prestonpans Museum can be found here https://www.battleofprestonpans1745.org/ Recently Arran has begun to use Wargaming as a tool to tell the story of the Jacobite Rising and has chronicled the Campaigns in a series of "What If" videos on the museums YouTube Channel. The decisions made, by the Jacobites in the first run through and by the Government in the second have been made by members of the public which has been a really interesting experiment. You can tune into the campaign here www.youtube.com/@Prestonpans1745 I think all wargamers would love to be involved in such a well run campaign. My next guest will be Jared Fishman from the US Wargaming Podcast, 20 Sided Gamified Podcast. See you soon Regards Ken
Storm Bert wreaks havoc across the railway with heavy flooding and high winds causing major disruption for trains. Richard visits Northampton station, which experienced major flooding when the River Nene burst its banks. Here's just a snapshot of some of the problems: Great Western Railway was running very limited services at the start of the week and advising people not to travel. Greater Anglia stopped running from Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport and Cambridge, along with other routes. The River Nene burst its banks at Northampton, causing severe disruption to London Northwestern and Avanti West Coast. Transport for Wales had widespread disruption across their network. Northern Rail services were cancelled on some routes because of heavy flooding. West Midlands Railway ran fewer trains. And ScotRail had to put some travel restrictions in place too. A new Network Rail and South Western Railway initiative is tackling leaf fall and wheel slip on the network. Plus… the Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition opens for entries. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (00:45) Storm Bert rail disruption (12:04) Network Rail and South Western Railway leaf fall initiative (27:43) Railway Benefit Fund (38:00) Thanks to Super Thanks and Members (39:42) Railway News Round Up (39:44) Bridge strike statistics (42:06) Northern trains strike 97 objects in a year (43:37) Most used stations in Britain (47:22) Jacobite steam train - West Coast Railways customer service (49:43) Young Railway Photographer of the Year (58:57) The Quiz (01:01:36) Colne Valley Viaduct wins an award Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals Green Signals: Website - http://www.greensignals.org Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list Follow: X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd Instagram - https://instagram.com/greensignallers Credits: Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
HS2's £100 million ‘bat shed'… and the real story behind it. Why Natural England have taken issue with HS2 Chairman Sir Jon Thompson's discussion at the Railway Industry Association annual conference of a bat mitigation tunnel in Buckinghamshire to protect Bechstein's bat. Jacobite steam train - is West Coast Railways considering another Judicial Review over central door locking in its dispute with the Office of Rail and Road over the operation of Mk 1s carriages. And… Rail Minister Lord Hendy apologises for the tone of his letter to SYSTRA about engineer Gareth Dennis In this episode: (00:00) Intro (01:07) HS2's £100m bat shed (25:06) Lord Hendy speaks at RIA conference (34:42) Ecclesbourne Valley Railway video teaser (37:26) West Coast Railways considers taking ORR back to court (42:38) Thanks to Super Thanks and Members (44:25) Railway News Round Up (44:28) Intercity Battery Train Trial success (45:46) Unhelpful Help Points at stations (47:16) Transport Secretary review into fare evasion (50:24) The Quiz (53:12) Northumberland Line – reusing redundant equipment Membership: If you want to see even more from Green Signals, including exclusive content, become a member and support the channel further too. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenSignals/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreenSignals Green Signals: Website - http://www.greensignals.org Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list Follow: X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd Instagram - https://instagram.com/greensignallers Credits: Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)
MUSICThe complete music lineup for next year's Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival, encompassing over 100 rock acts, was announced today. The four-day event will take place from May 8th through 11th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.For more info head to SonicTempleFestival.com. 90s' alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke earlier this month while on an extensive North American tour with the band Hanson. A very limited edition of 500 books culled from the doodles and writings of the late Motorhead frontman Lemmy is being released under the title Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles of Lemmy Kilmister 1st Esquire. The book is now available for pre-order from the official Motorhead web store, which is the only place it will be sold.TVNetflix made a two-part documentary called "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action", and it drops on January 7th.MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Liam Neeson is done with starring in action movies.AND FINALLYLiam Neeson's announcement of retirement has us reflecting on his movie career. What are the best Liam Neeson Movies? 1993 In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.DirectorSteven Spielberg Stars Liam Neeson Ralph Fiennes Ben Kingsley2. Les Misérables1998Valjean, a former criminal, has atoned for his past and now finds himself in the midst of the French Revolution, avoiding a law-obsessed policeman hell-bent on capturing him.Director Bille August Stars Liam Neeson Geoffrey Rush Uma Thurman3. Taken2008A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.4. Michael Collins1996Neil Jordan's historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the UK, helped negotiate the creation of the Irish Free State, and led the National Army during the Irish Civil War.5. K-19: The Widowmaker2002When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.6. The Grey2011After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.7. Darkman1990A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive.8. Rob Roy1995In 1713 Scotland, Rob Roy MacGregor is wronged by a nobleman and his nephew, becomes an outlaw in search of revenge while fleeing the Redcoats, and faces charges of being a Jacobite.9. Batman Begins2005After witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.10. Kinsey2004A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MUSIC The complete music lineup for next year's Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival, encompassing over 100 rock acts, was announced today. The four-day event will take place from May 8th through 11th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. For more info head to SonicTempleFestival.com. 90s' alt-rock singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke earlier this month while on an extensive North American tour with the band Hanson. A very limited edition of 500 books culled from the doodles and writings of the late Motorhead frontman Lemmy is being released under the title Ye Book Of Inconsequential Scribbles of Lemmy Kilmister 1st Esquire. The book is now available for pre-order from the official Motorhead web store, which is the only place it will be sold. TV Netflix made a two-part documentary called "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action", and it drops on January 7th. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Liam Neeson is done with starring in action movies. AND FINALLY Liam Neeson's announcement of retirement has us reflecting on his movie career. What are the best Liam Neeson Movies? 1993 In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis. DirectorSteven Spielberg Stars Liam Neeson Ralph Fiennes Ben Kingsley 2. Les Misérables 1998 Valjean, a former criminal, has atoned for his past and now finds himself in the midst of the French Revolution, avoiding a law-obsessed policeman hell-bent on capturing him. Director Bille August Stars Liam Neeson Geoffrey Rush Uma Thurman 3. Taken 2008 A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris. 4. Michael Collins 1996 Neil Jordan's historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the UK, helped negotiate the creation of the Irish Free State, and led the National Army during the Irish Civil War. 5. K-19: The Widowmaker 2002 When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster. 6. The Grey 2011 After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step. 7. Darkman 1990 A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive. 8. Rob Roy 1995 In 1713 Scotland, Rob Roy MacGregor is wronged by a nobleman and his nephew, becomes an outlaw in search of revenge while fleeing the Redcoats, and faces charges of being a Jacobite. 9. Batman Begins 2005 After witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city. 10. Kinsey 2004 A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research, whose 1948 publication "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was one of the first recorded works that saw science address sexual behavior. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Myles is joined by Dr Harman Murtagh, author of a new book telling the story of Ireland's largest pre-modern army.
As conservatives and leftists get their asses kicked in the West and liberalism, while not particularly popular at the ballot box is as dominant as ever as the culture becomes increasingly totalitarian, are we at a kind of Jacobite moment? In today's episode this is what we argue. That the protracted line of revolutions since 1517 - 1688, 1789 etc has left a significant part us in internal exile. So as mental emigrees we review the state of things in the summer of 2024 as well as very apparent the longing for a Prince beyond the sea. By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes,Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond,Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae,On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.Chorus:O ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road,And I'll be in Scotland afore ye,But me and my true love will never meet again,On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.'Twas there that we parted, in yon shady glen,On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond,Where in soft purple hue, the highland hills we view,And the moon coming out in the gloaming.ChorusThe wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring,And in sunshine the waters are sleeping.But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again,Though the waeful may cease frae their grieving.Chorus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Secret of St. Andrews, we dive into the pivotal role the Scots played in securing France's support during America's fight for independence. Discover how a former Jacobite rebel turned French military leader used his deep ties with the Scots to assist Ben Franklin in his diplomatic efforts. Tune in to uncover the secrets that connected the green fields of St. Andrews to the birth of a nation.Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesecretofstandrews1759Talk with Hamish, our AI-powered caddie:https://www.thesecretofstandrews.com/
As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe gets into full swing, Jackie Bird takes a walk from Gladstone's Land along the Royal Mile to discover the dark side of this city centre street. Guiding Jackie through the murky past is Eric Melvin, veteran tour guide and author of A Walk Down Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect tales of body-snatching, the exploits of Deacon Brodie, and rumoured Jacobite-era cannonball scars. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on Gladstone's Land, click here. Or listen to our previous episode set at Gladstone's Land, all about 300 years of the plague. Just scroll back through your podcast feed. Additional music courtesy of the Edinburgh Renaissance Band.
Join Jenny and Annie at dawn, as we dive into the dangerous world of Scottish duelling! We explore the history, laws, and legendary figures of Scottish duelling.First, we break down what duelling is and trace its evolution from medieval trial by combat to private duels of honour. We uncover fascinating Scottish duelling laws and share the blood-soaked tale of the Battle of North Inch, also known as the lethal Battle of the Clans. Next, we meet Donald McBane, an 18th-century Highlander with a notorious reputation as one of Scotland's greatest swordsmen. His life story is packed with duels, battles, and even some dirty tricks.We discover dastardly duels of the wealthy, including a Jacobite spy.Finally, we sprinkle in some folklore fun, then tell the story of the last fatal duel in Scotland. Join us as we parry, lunge, and uncover the hazardous history of duelling in Scotland. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode explores the Battle of Culloden in 1746, a decisive conflict that ended the Jacobite cause and marked the tightening of British state control over Scotland, profoundly transforming the region's social structure and cultural landscape.
After the Battle of Culloden, a period of Cold War set in, lasting for the next two decades. The musket and cannon were replaced by espionage, propaganda, and psychological warfare, and the game of golf found itself in the midst of it all. The Hanoverian government, concerned about future Jacobite uprisings, targeted Scotland's first golfing societies due to their close ties to Scottish freemasonry and the Royal Company of Archers. These golfers, including prominent figures like William Saint Clare, James Weems, and John Rattray, were under surveillance. Despite the government's suspicions, the golfers posed little actual threat, but tensions remained high.
In this episode, the fate of the Jacobite cause is at its high point before it falls into destruction. The drama is astounding in this one.My Links: Amazon Wishlist for Books: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UZK1RES5MF5F?ref_=wl_sharePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/frederick_the_great_podcastEmail for questions: aavdakov01@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/frederick_the_great_podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fredthegpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Come join the new Wargames To Go (and Boardgames To Go) discord server https://discord.gg/vxEG9bMPdx [If you aren't particularly interested in the Wars of Scotland, you may be interested in the wargame open house/convention event known as GMT's Weekend at the Warehouse. I went last month and spend the first part of the podcast talking about that time & games played. THEN it's on to my specific historical topic.] Ok, now I'm really finished with Scotland. Like everything I explore for my wargame podcast, these deep dives take over my gaming for a while. That's enjoyable, but since I don't notch wargame opportunities and completions frequently, it means these subjects take me a while. Since I'm eager to explore other topics, too, eventually I have to move along. However, just as with Vietnam, Waterloo, or Market-Garden, I will have learned so much that it will be easier to dabble with similar wargames (or even return to some favorites) in the future. For this topic, I used my vacation to Scotland last September to prompt a lot of learning about that country's military history. Though I should say it wasn't limited to when Scotland was a country—-there's a lot of history when it was a kingdom, and also earlier when it was tribal territory. Part of the joy was beginning to understand this history in more of its rich complexity than I understood from watching Braveheart alone. ;-) Since I'd already dabbled in the War for Scottish Independence, with William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and a couple King Edwards . . . plus the early history of Roman expansion against the Caledonians, the major chapter in his history that still remained were the Jacobite rebellions. There are movies and wargames about this period, but not as many as might be expected. I'd seen the interesting faux documentary Culloden earlier, and this time I watched Rob Roy. There are a few films and other stories about this legendary+historic figure. The more recent (1990s) film with Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, and Tim Roth does not make for accurate history, but it's a decent film that can get someone like me reading about the real history of this person. As much as we can untangle, anyway. What's next for this podcast? Well, I'm going to take a delicate dive into the challenging topic of anthropological “first contact” in history games. As much as possible, I want to explore what happened when Europeans & the indigenous people of the New World first encountered each other. I don't really mean the Indian Wars of the plains. Instead, I'm after what happened when the first ships arrived and people “discovered” each other. This is an area where history games and wargames have not made much progress, but that's also why the subject is interesting. -Mark
EDINBURGH CASTLE EDINBURGH CASTLE is an almost impregnable fortress perched upon an extinct volcano, right in the middle of Scotland's Capital city, Edinburgh. This podcast is the third in a four part series where I've already covered the Old and the New Towns and, in this Podcast, I will be taking you on a tour with me to the top of Edinburgh Castle, an incredible fortification that has been subject to 23 sieges in its 1000 year history, the most besieged castle in Europe. I'm also pleased to be joined by Lieutenant Colonel David Jack, the Royal Scots Regimental Secretary who will explain the connection between the Royal Scots infantry regiment and the Castle. In this Podcast you will travel back in time to the first fortification built around 4,000 years ago then right up until the present day. I'll be explaining why a fortification was first built on this extinct volcano and why it has remained a fortress to this day. You will hear how it all began and then, fast forwarding you will hear about the part the Castle played in the Wars of Independence as well as the Jacobite rebellion resulting in the building of the Argyll Battery of guns to defend against these supporters of James VII. And the one o'clock gun – why is it fired every day to shake Edinburgh to its roots, and we will look inside the military prison and who the inmates were. And all that before we arrive at Crown square with the Royal Palace, now housing the Crown Jewels of Scotland or using their correct title, the Honours of Scotland. I'll also be telling you about St Mary's chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh and how it has survived the ravages of time from Robert the Bruce in the 14th Century up until the modern day. And who is the Grey Lady ghost who enjoys frightening tourists from time to time….. All will be revealed.
In Episode 5, uncover a pivotal time in Scotland's history. As private golf clubs emerged, so did harsh reprisals from the British government, aiming to quash Jacobite rebellions. Explore the impact on key figures like David Weems of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, forced into exile. Amidst this turmoil, the clubs thrived during the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural renaissance. Discover how these clubs became hubs for enlightenment ideals, providing a space for Scotland's elite to exchange ideas.
In Episode 4, "The Battle of Culloden," witness a pivotal moment in British history as golfers and warriors collide on the battlefield. Discover the fates of key figures like John Rattray, Hugh Mercer, and David Weems, whose lives intertwined with the tumultuous Jacobite rising of 1745. Explore the cultural catastrophe that ensued, the brutal reprisals, and the lasting impact on Scotland's landscape and identity, all set against the haunting backdrop of the song "Loch Lomond."
In Episode 3, "The Glencoe Massacre," journey to the Scottish Highlands for a harrowing tale of treachery and bloodshed that left an indelible mark on history. Discover the chilling story of the McDonalds of Glencoe, whose tragic fate at the hands of government soldiers in 1692 ignited the Jacobite cause and fueled a fierce spirit of rebellion. Uncover the dark legacy of this massacre and its profound impact on the struggles for loyalty, justice, and the Scottish heart.
In Episode 2, "The Rise of the Jacobites," delve into the profound influence of Scottish Jacobite rebels on the early private golf clubs of Scotland. Discover their fervent opposition to the Hanoverian government and their quest to restore the Stuart monarchy, fueled by a complex mix of religious, cultural, and political motives. Uncover the international dimensions of the Jacobite cause, particularly its ties with French supporters, and the dramatic consequences of their failed uprisings on Scottish history and the game of golf.
In this riveting episode of The Return To Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton delve into the extraordinary life and heroic sacrifice of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, a largely unknown figure whose actions played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. From his early days fighting for the Jacobite cause in Scotland to his crucial involvement in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, Mercer's unwavering commitment to the principles of liberty and his selfless bravery in the face of adversity exemplify the true spirit of the American Revolution. Leavitt and Wolverton passionately argue that Mercer's story deserves far greater recognition, as his sacrifice and leadership during the darkest days of the war helped secure the future of the United States. This thought-provoking and emotionally charged episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of honoring and remembering the unsung heroes who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. #HughMercer #AmericanRevolution #UnknownHeroes #BattleOfPrinceton #BattleOfTrenton #LibertysHeroes #SacrificeForFreedom #PatriotSpirit #RevolutionaryWar #ReturnToTradition #MikeLeavitt #JoeWolverton #USHistory #PodcastRecommendation
One in the Chair and Two Waiting: the dental podcast by Stuart Campbell and Michael Tang
For this instalment, we welcome a Scottish denture legend, multi-talented musician and Scottish heritage enthusiast, Michael Donnachie RDT.As Matthew reclines to reflect on his dental career creating superb dentures in the Highlands of Nairn, being Chair for a Circle of Gentlemen as a member of the Jacobite society to his colourful career in music with an exciting new album (endorsed by Bryan Ferry -of Roxy Music fame) pending release. Follow us on Instagram @theoneinthechairandtwowaitingYou can follow Michael on Instagram @denturesbymatthewYou can follow the release of Matthews new album 'Afterworld' by visiting www.mjm-music.co.ukwww.loanheaddental.comwww.dentalpractice.com
Join me on my historic tour of Scotland, May 15th-21st. MARCH 25th is the LAST DAY TO BOOK: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-lindsay-holiday-may-2024 Fans of the hit show Outlander or of Scottish history in general have likely heard of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Battle of Culloden and the Jacobite succession. This 18th century feud between members of the British royal family over the throne led to a massacre of Scotsman and the outlaw of highland culture. But who are the Jacobites, Why did they try to take the throne and who do their supporters believe should be the Monarch of the United Kingdom today? Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Bellissimo by Doug Maxwell #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott talks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the latest Assange hearing before the UK High Court. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, saw the Assange team requesting the ability to make an appeal on the order extraditing the Wikileaks founder to the United States. Elmaazi, who attended the trial, explains the arguments each side is using at this stage. He and Scott also take a step back and talk about how ridiculous this case against Assange is, bringing up and shooting down all the common myths used to smear this heroic journalist. Discussed on the show: “Assange Is No 'Ordinary Journalist': US Opposes Request For Appeal” (The Dissenter) “UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal” (The Dissenter) Mohamed Elmaazi is a journalist who has covered all of Julian Assange's hearings. His work has appeared in The Dissenter, Consortium News, Jacobite and Electronic Intifada. He is the new editor-in-chief of Truth Defence. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Download Episode. Scott talks with journalist Mohamed Elmaazi about the latest Assange hearing before the UK High Court. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, saw the Assange team requesting the ability to make an appeal on the order extraditing the Wikileaks founder to the United States. Elmaazi, who attended the trial, explains the arguments each side is using at this stage. He and Scott also take a step back and talk about how ridiculous this case against Assange is, bringing up and shooting down all the common myths used to smear this heroic journalist. Discussed on the show: “Assange Is No 'Ordinary Journalist': US Opposes Request For Appeal” (The Dissenter) “UK High Court Finally Hears Assange's Request For An Appeal” (The Dissenter) Mohamed Elmaazi is a journalist who has covered all of Julian Assange's hearings. His work has appeared in The Dissenter, Consortium News, Jacobite and Electronic Intifada. He is the new editor-in-chief of Truth Defence. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Moon Does Artisan Coffee; Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY
In this enlightening episode we welcome Dr. Kirsteen Mackenzie, who is on a mission to challenge the conventional view of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 as a "bloodless" transition of power. Dr. Mackenzie delves into the complexities of this pivotal historical moment in England, Scotland, and Ireland, unraveling the long-ignored aspects of brutality and bloodshed associated with the revolution. This insightful discussion is divided into six parts, each shedding light on different facets of this intriguing historical narrative.Part 1:Dr. Kirsteen Mackenzie provides a rich historical context for the Glorious Revolution, with a focus on King James II's reign and the religious and political divisions of the era.The conversation explores the conflicts and controversies linked to King James II's Catholicism, especially within England, Scotland, and Ireland.Part 2:The discussion continues to dissect the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution, shedding light on the intricate relationships between the three kingdoms.Dr. Mackenzie emphasizes the religious and political factors that culminated in the invitation extended to William of Orange to ascend to the throne.Part 3:Part 3 offers a deeper exploration of the religious tensions and political intricacies underpinning the Glorious Revolution.The conversation underscores the significance of the Protestant-Catholic divide and the intertwined destinies of England, Scotland, and Ireland.Part 4:Part 4 transports us to Ireland, where Jacobite uprisings and battles played a defining role in the Glorious Revolution.Dr. Mackenzie delves into the Battle of Aughrim, featuring key figures like St. Ruth and Ginkle, and challenges the myth of a "bloodless" revolution.Part 5:The spotlight turns to Scotland in Part 5, with a focus on the tragic Massacre of Glencoe.Dr. Mackenzie offers insights into the circumstances surrounding the massacre and the role of Campbell of Glen Lyon, all within the context of the famed Highland hospitality.Part 6:The concluding part of the discussion delves deeply into the tragic events of the Glencoe Massacre, highlighting the loss of innocent lives.Dr. Mackenzie shares her personal connection to the history of Glencoe and concludes with reflections on the impact and prevailing perceptions of the Glorious Revolution.This episode takes you on a journey through a tumultuous period in history, offering a comprehensive understanding of the Glorious Revolution while challenging the historical misconception of its bloodlessness. Dr. Kirsteen Mackenzie passionately seeks to bring these long-hidden truths to light.You can buy Kirsteen's book La Garde Eciossaise from Amazon and you can follow Kirsteen on Twitter @kirsteenMMYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How real to true events is the Outlander series?The Jacobite uprising of the 18th century was led by Bonnie Prince Charlie to reclaim the thrown of Great Britain for the Stuarts.Recruiting Highland clans along the way, they put up a good fight.Anyone who's followed the series will know how brutal it could be, but what really happened? Did Prince Charles really flee the British army dressed as an Irish spinning maid? And were the sex scenes accurate to the time?Today Kate is joined by Sarah Fraser, author of The Last Highlander: Scotland's Most Notorious Clan Chief, Rebel And Double Agent. Sarah has family connections to the Fraser clan who fought in the uprising, so who better to speak to!This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.Don't miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial https://historyhit/subscription/
After James II was deposed and replaced by the Protestant William and Mary in 1688, he began a military campaign in Ireland, from where he hoped to launch a bid to regain his crown. But the Jacobite armies were defeated, ending James's hopes and starting a period of Protestant domination in Ireland. Historian Pádraig Lenihan of the University of Galway has uncovered a fascinating account of the Williamite Wars in Ireland - the Poema de Hibernia, an epic poem written in Latin by an anonymous Jacobite who was imprisoned after the defeat. Pádraig joins Paul and Miranda to discuss the 17th-century conflict in Ireland, and to describe how he rescued this crucial primary source from archival obscurity. The Poema de Hibernia: a Jacobite Latin Epic on the Williamite Wars, edited by Pádraig Lenihan and Keith Sidwell, is published by the Irish Manuscripts Commission. '1666 and All That' is presented by Paul Lay and Miranda Malins. The producer is Hugh Costello. Original music by George Taylor. The episode is mixed by Sam Gunn.
In August, 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie led a rebellion that brought the Jacobite cause closer to seizing the throne than any other. He had landed with only a handful of his most trusted supporters, but a mixture of gold, charisma and old loyalties soon brought a large number of followers to his side as they attempted to overthrow the British crown. The rebellion grew in momentum with early successes on the battlefield and marched south reaching as far as Derby before turning back north. However, the noose around the Bonny Prince Charlie and the Jacobite rebels was tightening, and in April 1746 they were decisively defeated by superior British forces at the Battle of Culloden.Guiding Dan through the 1745 uprising is Professor Murray Pittock from the University of Glasgow. Murray provides a comprehensive overview of what the Jacobites wanted, the events of the revolt and the fate of its leader Bonnie Prince Charlie.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up now for your 14-day free trial.We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.
Welcome back to Pt. II of "Ill Ruminations", the Illuminati Revival deep dive dbl-header w/ Khrist Koopa. Subscribe to the Independent Cork Board Researchers Union Premium Feed on Patreon to access the exclusive, auditory appendix to this EP, where we read some excerpts from the Alistair Lees' book English Illuminati and unpack additional connections that we weren't able to fit into our conversation: patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping Make sure to give Koop a follow on Twitter (@KhristKoopa); check out his production for Lord OLO on bandcamp; and peruse his Nintendo cabala blogs on swimpool.blog. We cont. sketching this turn-of-the-century secret societal web, picking up w/ the Ancient & Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraim; we talk the Swedenborg Rite & the Freemasonic Jacobite super spy Emmanuel Swedenborg—a fascinating precursor of the history of the Tory Crowley infiltrating the Jacobite elements w/in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; we talk the Baal Shem of London, Dr. Jacob Falk, & his pupil Cagliostro; William Blake; William Butler Yeats & SL MacGregor Mathers' Jacobite arms trading activities in the HOGD; the Asiatic Brethren's involvement in espionage; Jacob Frank's cousin, the Freemason Moses Dobruschka (founder of the Asiatic Brethren), who was executed following the French Revolution by guillotine; the Third Reich acting as the transition point from secret societal supremacy into the aeon of the intelligence agency, which has superseded the fraternal order in secrecy, influence, & power in the modern era; the raft of crypto-fascists & Nazis in the Rite of Memphis-Misraim; Were the Illuminati Revivals in Germany, France, & Britain somehow a microcosm of int'l relations at the time?... & ...What does their history say about the role that secret societies played in the events leading up to the World Wars (such as Illuminists like Reuss & Crowley getting involved in all manner of spying)?; Koop's insight about how the Sabbatean & Frankist heresies & their offshoots played an integral role in teaching Cabala to these gentile secret societies; the implications of these antisemitic Jewish heresies so fundamentally influencing Z***ism of both the Christian & Jewish varieties; which we have to bring back to Erik Jan Hanussen, of course, in light of his apparent Sabbatean lineage, which inevitably forces us to return to the long & sordid entanglement of secret societies & sexual blackmail; EJH as blueprint & precursor of future Mossad sexual blackmail entrapment schemes a la Epstein; Moses Dobruschka's pseudonyms & the Asiatic Brethren's mandate of bringing Jews & Christians together through mutual sin (transgressive rituals alert!); Jewish assimilation into gentile society; a last assertion from Koopa that the secret religion of the elites is largely gnostic in character; a degree in the Illuminati based off of a gnostic heresy; and finally, the eternal conundrum: how much of this is us ascribing meaning to nonstop secret society syncretism and how much of it is bona fide secret history?; plus a ton more. P.S. Excuse yet another Davey the Podcat appearance, he was feeling especially restless when I was recording this intro lol. P.P.S. Make sure to check out the "Ill Ruminations Appendices" over on the Patreon. Songs: | Immortal Technique - "Point of No Return" | | Sergei Prokofiev - "Seven, They Are Seven, Op. 30" | | Prodigy - "Real Power is People" |
The Sawney Bean Clan is a legendary, possibly mythical, family from Scotland said to have been a family of cannibals who lived in a cave and ambushed travelers in the 1700's. The story is often considered folklore with no historical evidence to support it, but we are here today to bring it to life! It's a gruesome, yet entertaining tale….SOURCE MATERIALS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Beanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christie-Cleekhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/09/06/482952588/when-people-ate-people-a-strange-disease-emergedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobite_rising_of_1745https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Sawney-Bean-Scotlands-most-famous-cannibal/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21506077https://www.cdc.gov/prions/cjd/index.htmlHosted and edited by Amanda ScottCo-Hosted, produced, researched, co-written and original graphic design by Pamela ScottOriginal music by Waves Entertainment and Patrick McLaughlin Disclaimer and Poem by Chuck HaungsENMESHED is an OH NO! ProductionCheck us out online at:https://www.enmeshedtruecrimepodcast.com/THANKS FOR LISTENING!Support the showPlease review us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at: https://www.enmeshedtruecrimepodcast.com/reviews/new/It really helps us move up the charts!SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1889239/supportGet Your MERCH:http://tee.pub/lic/unb4ceiiQHw
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Six years have passed since the failed Jacobite rising of 1745. Ewen Cameron's quiet life on his Scottish Highland estate is threatened when his loyalty to the Cause again demands that he support a new Jacobite plot. During the course of his adventures, he meets the family of his friend Keith Windham. Ewen's loyalty endangers him, but the danger faced by his cousin Dr. Archibald Cameron is even greater. The book is partly based on historical events. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The month of November marks the death of John Witherspoon, one of the most important and most underrated of the American founding fathers. Born in Scotland in 1723, Witherspoon received a Master of Arts at age 16 from the University of Edinburgh, where he would continue his studies in divinity. In 1745, he became an evangelical minister in the Church of Scotland. Witherspoon was no fan of the monarchy and was imprisoned the following year for opposing the royalist Jacobite uprising, an experience that damaged his health for life. After his release, he returned to pastoral ministry. In 1764, the University of St. Andrews awarded Witherspoon an honorary Doctor of Divinity. Four years later, Witherspoon accepted the presidency of the College of New Jersey, a Presbyterian college now known as Princeton University. Though the school's primary mission was to train Presbyterian ministers, Witherspoon found the school in quite a mess. The students were given poor teaching and an inadequate library. Through fundraising, reorganization, higher standards, and securing new resources–including donating hundreds of books from his personal library–Witherspoon transformed the college into a top-tier school. In addition to providing leadership at a crucial time in the university's history, Witherspoon taught courses in rhetoric, history, divinity, and moral philosophy, a required course at the college. His ideas were anchored in his Reformed faith and the natural law tradition. He was also heavily influenced by Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid's Common Sense Realism. These ideas took deep root in Princeton and across American society generally. Witherspoon's teaching laid essential groundwork for both the American Revolution and the government that followed. Leaning heavily on the Calvinistic tradition, Witherspoon promoted the rights of people to challenge governmental overreach, even by force of arms if necessary. Unsurprisingly, he strongly supported the American Revolution, especially concerned by a growing centralization of government and the Crown taking over responsibilities that were historically the prerogatives of the colonies. The final straw for Witherspoon was when bishops were appointed from England to oversee religious life in the colonies. Like his Presbyterian forebearers in Scotland, Witherspoon saw these violations as justification for revolt. He served in the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1784, taking on a prodigious amount of work and serving on over 100 committees. After the war, he helped draft the Articles of Confederation and later shepherded the Constitution through the New Jersey state legislature. Even with that impressive resume, Witherspoon's most important impact came from the students who took his moral philosophy classes at the College of New Jersey. Witherspoon taught James Madison the necessity of checks and balances in government. Among his other students were Aaron Burr, 37 judges, including several members of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and three justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, 10 cabinet officers, 12 members of the Continental Congress, 28 U.S. Senators, and 49 U.S. Congressmen. Witherspoon was arguably the single most influential founder who shaped the early years of the Republic. Despite all this, Witherspoon is mostly remembered today for owning two slaves. Like many of the founders, Witherspoon's attitudes toward slavery were complex and often contradictory, a fact that explains but does not excuse his stance. Witherspoon taught that slaves and employees should be treated with dignity and respect. He even spoke out against the institution of slavery at the college. However, he also opposed a measure by the state legislature that would have banned slavery in New Jersey. Like many others, Witherspoon believed slavery would die out within a generation, and thought the legislation was unnecessary and could interfere with the process he believed was inevitable. Though there were a few consistent abolitionists among the founders, Witherspoon was among the many elites in the eighteenth century who owned slaves as domestic servants or to work land. Witherspoon failed to extend his convictions about liberty for all to the slaves in his midst. That moral tragedy should not fully blot out the honor owed to him for his incredible contributions to the founding of the United States and the securing of the freedoms we enjoy. This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Glenn Sunshine. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
Unlocked after one year for patrons only: A silver beaker engraved with figures of Satan, the Pope, and the "Young Pretender" (also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie") shows how French, Dutch, German, and English colonists in colonial New York united around fear of Catholicism and the Jacobite menace. Special thanks to the Collections Team at Museum of the City of New York. Sign on as a patron to hear all patron-only lectures when they are completed: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632
Stories and songs of Scottish battles Earlier this year, to launch a new series of Love Scotland, Jackie recorded an episode in front of a live audience of National Trust for Scotland members in Aberdeen. Two of the nation's foremost experts on battles joined Jackie on stage to discuss some of the most significant historic conflicts as well as the people who fought in them. They are Alistair Moffat, the award-winning writer and historian whose new book, War Paths: Walking in the Shadows of the Clans, follows in the footsteps of Jacobite fighters and leaders from 1613 until 1746, and Derek Alexander, the National Trust for Scotland's Head of Archaeology. Their discussion covers the importance of the Highland charge, the two Jacobite campaigns, and the battles of Killiecrankie and Culloden. Former BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year finalist Iona Fyfe provides some musical interludes inspired by these battles. If you'd like to support the Culloden fighting fund, you can do so at nts.org.uk/donate or by texting CULLODEN to 70970, which will donate £5.
In War Paths: Walking in the Shadows of the Clans (Birlinn, 2023), acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans – surely the most feared fighting men in western Europe – he also speaks of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. From the colonisers who attempted to ‘civilise' the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century – Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden – this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define a country's history. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In War Paths: Walking in the Shadows of the Clans (Birlinn, 2023), acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans – surely the most feared fighting men in western Europe – he also speaks of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. From the colonisers who attempted to ‘civilise' the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century – Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden – this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define a country's history. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
In War Paths: Walking in the Shadows of the Clans (Birlinn, 2023), acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle. As he recounts the military prowess of the clans – surely the most feared fighting men in western Europe – he also speaks of their lives, their language and culture before it was all swept away. The disaster at Culloden in 1746 represented not just the defeat of the Jacobite dream but also the unleashing of merciless retribution from the British government which dealt the Highland clans a blow from which they would never recover. From the colonisers who attempted to ‘civilise' the islanders of Lewis in the sixteenth century through the great battles of the eighteenth century – Killiekrankie, Dunkeld, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk and Culloden – this is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define a country's history. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history
Welcome back to a new read along series on The Literary Life Podcast! This week Angelina, Thomas, and Cindy will begin their discussion of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, covering chapters 1-6, as well as giving some background information on the beloved author and the historical setting of this book. Angelina talks about the life of R. L. Stevenson, and Thomas sets the historical stage for the story. We also get a glimpse into the form of the novel as a romance from some clues Stevenson gives at the outset. Cindy highlights the foreboding in the song of a woman David Balfour passes on the road. They look more closely at David's plight, the role of the usurping uncle, and Stevenson's excellent storytelling. Come back next week to get in on the discussion of chapters 7-18. You are not too late to participate in Thomas' mini-class on G. K. Chesterton taking place live or later from June 26th through July 7th. Register at HouseofHumaneLetters.com today! Commonplace Quotes: Perhaps it is a mistake to suppose that metaphors can be invented. The real ones, those that formulate intimate connections between one image and another, have always existed; those we can invent are the false ones, which are not worth inventing. Jorge Luis Borges, An Essay on Hawthorne The tragedy of King Lear, in some of its elements perhaps the very greatest of all the Shakespearean tragedies, is relatively seldom played. It is even possible to have a dark suspicion that it is not universally read; with the usual deplorable result, that it is universally quoted. Perhaps nothing has done so much to weaken the greatest of English achievements, and to leave it open to facile revolt or fatigued reaction, than the abominable habit of quoting Shakespeare without reading Shakespeare. G. K. Chesterton, from and introduction to The Spice of Life Truth is a stern mistress, and when one hath once started off with her one must follow on after the jade, though she lead in flat defiance of all the rules and conditions which would fain turn that tangled wilderness the world into the trim Dutch garden of the story-tellers. Arthur Conan Doyle, Micah Clarke Epitaph on a Jacobite by Thomas Macaulay To my true king I offered free from stain Courage and faith; vain faith, and courage vain. For him, I threw lands, honours, wealth, away. And one dear hope, that was more prized than they. For him I languished in a foreign clime, Grey-haired with sorrow in my manhood's prime; Heard on Lavernia Scargill's whispering trees, And pined by Arno for my lovelier Tees; Beheld each night my home in fevered sleep, Each morning started from the dream to weep; Till God who saw me tried too sorely, gave The resting place I asked, an early grave. Oh thou, whom chance leads to this nameless stone, From that proud country which was once mine own, By those white cliffs I never more must see, By that dear language which I spake like thee, Forget all feuds, and shed one English tear O'er English dust. A broken heart lies here. Books Mentioned: The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G. K. Chesterton Other Inquisitions: 1937-1952 by Jorge Luis Borges, trans. by Ruth L. C. Simms The Soul of Wit by G. K. Chesterton, ed. by Dale Ahlquist The White Company by Arthur Conan Doyle George MacDonald Andrew Lang Sir Walter Scott C. S. Lewis Alfred de Vigny Alessandro Manzoni Alexandre Dumas The Sacketts Series by Louis L'Amour Roger Lancelyn Greene Support The Literary Life: Become a patron of The Literary Life podcast as part of the “Friends and Fellows Community” on Patreon, and get some amazing bonus content! Thanks for your support! Connect with Us: You can find Angelina and Thomas at HouseofHumaneLetters.com, on Instagram @angelinastanford, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at morningtimeformoms.com, on Instagram @cindyordoamoris and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/. Check out Cindy's own Patreon page also! Follow The Literary Life on Instagram, and jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let's get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB
Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Jeremy Filet and comedian Eleanor Morton to learn about the Jacobites. During the 17th and 18th centuries, across Britain and Ireland, the Jacobite movement was at its height. The Jacobites were mainly, but not exclusively, Irish and Scottish Catholics. They wanted the restoration to the British throne of the Stuart line that began with James VI of Scotland who was also James I of England and Ireland. If you're thinking it's complicated, you are right. Across roughly two centuries there were lots of battles and, spoiler alert, the Jacobites did not succeed. In this episode we focus more on the culture of Jacobitism, such as why all the best pub names in the UK are probably Jacobite in origin. We also look at how an illegal, and often brutally punished, revolutionary movement managed to communicate and coordinate in secret across multiple seas and countries. Research by Anna-Nadine Pike Written by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Produced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Assistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow Project Manager: Isla Matthews Audio Producer: Steve Hankey You're Dead To Me is a production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.
Dramatic prison escapes often have some common themes -- they often include a lot of tunneling. Here are six highly ingenious and low-violence prison breaks from history. Research: "Warriors, witches and damn rebel bitches: The Scotswomen who stood their ground." Herald [Glasgow, Scotland], 15 Sept. 2019. Gale In Context: Global Issues, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A599477490/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=32ea1a50. Accessed 18 Apr. 2022. Abashiri Prison Museum. https://www.kangoku.jp/multilingual_english/ Alcatraz History. “The Great Escape from Alcatraz.” https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/alcesc1.htm Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Pennsylvania system". Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Jul. 1998, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pennsylvania-system. Accessed 20 April 2022. Callow, John. “Maxwell, William, fifth earl of Nithsdale.” Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 10/27/2010. https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/18413 Carlos, Marius Jr. “Yoshie Shiratori: The Incredible Story of a Man No Prison Could Hold.” Breaking Asia. 2/3/2020. https://www.breakingasia.com/gov/yoshie-shiratori-the-incredible-story-of-a-man-no-prison-could-hold/ Cho, Hahna. “Escape from Libby Prison.” Backstory Radio. 9/28/2018. https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/escape-from-libby-prison/ Detwiler, Jacqueline. "How Popular Mechanics inspired the most Famous escape in history." Popular Mechanics, vol. 195, no. 1, Jan.-Feb. 2018, pp. 74+. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A522758178/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=e0949ca7. Accessed 18 Apr. 2022. Eastern State Penitentiary https://www.easternstate.org/ Eastern State Penitentiary. “"That's Where the Tunnel Is".” Via YouTube. 10/12/2010. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dgaKHfbGlo Eicke, Leigh. "Maxwell [née Herbert], Winifred, countess of Nithsdale (1672–1749), Jacobite courtier." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 23. Oxford University Press. Date of access 20 Apr. 2022, FBI. “Alcatraz Escape.” https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape Kurohi, Rei. “French gangster escapes prison a second time: 5 other serial jailbreakers from around the world.” The Straits Times International Edition. 7/2/2018. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/french-gangster-escapes-prison-a-second-time-5-other-serial-jailbreakers-from-around-the-world Lewis, Robert. "Alcatraz escape of June 1962". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Jun. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/event/Alcatraz-escape-of-June-1962. Accessed 20 April 2022. Murray, Jean. “The Law Must Take Its Course – Limerick Women Sentenced to Transportation.” Limerick Civic Trust, September 2005 – August 2006. https://www.limerick.ie/sites/default/files/atoms/files/limerick_women_sentenced_to_transportation_by_jean_murray.pdf Schreiber, Mark. “News outlets quick to fall in love with prison break coverage.” Japan Times. 5/5/2018. Slater, Sharon. “9 Limerick Women Escape Prison in 1930.” Limerick's Life. 10/17/2013. https://limerickslife.com/limerick-women-prison/ Stamp, Jimmy. “The Daring Escape From the Eastern State Penitentiary.” Smithsonian. 11/13/2013. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-daring-escape-from-the-eastern-state-penitentiary-180947688/ Stater, Victor. "Herbert, William, styled first marquess of Powis and Jacobite first duke of Powis (c. 1626–1696), Jacobite courtier." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 24. Oxford University Press. Zombek, Angela. "Libby Prison" Encyclopedia Virginia. Virginia Humanities, (07 Dec. 2020). Web. 20 Apr. 2022 https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/libby-prison/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.