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Well, we have a gem of an episode here, where we look into the life of James MacLaine and William Plunkett. We follow what we can of their births and young lives as we discuss how the pair came to be the Gentleman Bandits that they were, what famous people they robbed, how they got caught and their final, if quite different, fates. We also discuss what a blunderbuss is and why it would make a good brand name for underwear, whether James is related to John of the Die Hard Franchise, and so much more in this 1700's historical episode of the Family Plot Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.
When we think about Mary, Queen of Scots, I think it's fair to say that we tend to think of a woman whose reign in Scotland was nothing but a disaster. A queen who couldn't find a decent husband, had no real authority and ended her life on an executioners scaffold in England. Well, while aspects of this assessment may in part be true, there has to be more to the story. To discuss this fascinating woman with me, I am pleased to welcome historian Dr Anna Turnham onto the podcast. We discuss Mary's earliest days to her time in France, her return to Scotland, the disasters with Darnley and Bothwell and of course her abdication, but we also discuss the positives, what did Mary do well? Where did she actually succeed in her queenship? Well to find out, carry on listening…
Gliff, the latest novel from Ali Smith, forms the first part of a duology; its title, the Scots word for a glimpse or shock, will be echoed but not replicated in next year's Glyph. In a dystopian, Kafkaesque fictional lanscape, Smith explores how we make meaning and are made by it, and what it would actually mean for the next generation to sort out our increasingly toxic world.Smith read from the novel and was in conversation with artist and filmmaker Sarah Wood.Find more events at the Bookshop: https://lrb.me/eventspodGet the book: https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/gliff-ali-smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Covenant College Scots (NCAA D3) head basketball coach, Josh Brown, breaks down his 4-1 umbrella zone defense in this film session.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 10, 2025 is: uncanny un-KAN-ee adjective Uncanny is typically used to describe something that is strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand. It can also describe something that seems to have a supernatural character or origin. // The child has an uncanny ability to recognize streets and locations she's seen only once or twice before. // The lights suddenly flickered, and we were both overcome with an eerie, uncanny feeling. See the entry > Examples: "... as Nelson Moultrie walked through the cemetery and observed trees growing in ways that resemble the shapes of people, like one that bore an uncanny resemblance to a pair of legs, she said she's already felt the presence of the people buried there." — Laura Liebman, The Post & Courier (Charleston, South Carolina), 21 Mar. 2025 Did you know? Uncanny describes that which unsettles us, such as disquieting observations, or mysterious situations and circumstances. Strip the word of its prefix, though, and you're left with canny, a word that can be used as a synonym for clever and prudent. While canny and uncanny don't appear to be antonyms, they both come from an early Scots word canny meaning "free from risk; wise, prudent, cautious." And in Scots, canny has for centuries had a secondary meaning more similar to that of its mysterious cousin: the Oxford English Dictionary defines a sense of the word used chiefly in negative constructions (e.g., “not canny”) to describe what is not safe to be involved with, or more broadly, what is not in accordance with what is right or natural, as in "the idea is not canny." Rather uncanny.
In this final installment of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, we follow Mary's flight from Scotland into England, the domain of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, in 1568. Historians believe that Mary thought - or at least hoped - that her cousin would assist in returning her to the throne in Scotland, but instead, Mary and her retinue would spend a strange decade and a half imprisoned - in some of the finest homes in England. In the custody of the Earl of Shrewsbury and his wife, Bess of Hardwick, Mary gradually became a unifying figure for English Catholics chafing under the rule of a Protestant queen. A prolific letter writer throughout her time in the custody of Elizabeth, she became enmeshed in the Babington Plot to assassinate her cousin in 1586. She was convicted at trial and sentenced to death; a situation that Elizabeth struggled with. She feared the precedent it set and certainly the impacts on her conscience and her relations with James VI of Scotland, Mary's son and Elizabeth's eventual successor, but in the end, she signed the death warrant of her cousin. Mary, Queen of Scots, one-time Queen of France, and aspirant to the English throne, was executed by beheading on February 8, 1587. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy and Tom talk to six of the eight Scots selected for the 2025 Lions tour - Zander Fagerson, Scott Cummings, Sione Tuipulotu, Huw Jones, Duhan van der Merwe and Pierre Schoeman
Duncan McKay and is joined by Herald journalist Matthew Lindsay to learn all about a special supplement appearing in this Saturday's edition of the Herald Newspaper on how the many Scots are doing in Italian football. They discuss Matthew's recent trip to Italy, where he explored the experiences of players like Scott McTominay and Lewis Ferguson, and the growing admiration for them among Italian fans. The conversation also touches on the cultural aspects of Italian football, including the ultras culture, and the historical significance of Scottish players in Italy. (Duncan is also part of a new series on The Terrace Patreon where he and Thom Watt discuss the latest from Italian football and how the Scots are getting on. Episode 1 and Episode 2 are already available to listen to.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tom and Andy discuss which Scots might make the Lions tour with former Lion Andy Nicol
"I think the Scottish accent's been voted one of the sexiest, but it's also, some of them, one of the most disgusting" - CraigThis bonus episode was a hilarious trip down memory lane. Craig and I just let loose with our Scottish accents, sharing stories about growing up in Glasgow that we've never really talked about on the main show. The cultural differences, the misunderstandings with Americans, and the unique character of Glasgow compared to the rest of Scotland - it all came pouring out in our natural voices. I think listeners will get a real kick out of hearing us in our element, not holding back on the Scottish slang and experiences that shaped us before we moved abroad. It's raw, it's authentic, and it's Glasgow through and through.What's fascinating is how our identities are still so tied to Scotland even though we've both been away for decades. The way we slip in and out of our accents, the experiences that only make sense to other Scots - it's like carrying a piece of home with you that never quite fades, even when you have no plans to move back. This episode really captures that weird space of being proudly Scottish while also acknowledging why we chose to build our lives elsewhere.Key Takeaways: - The difficulties of being understood with a Scottish accent in America and how Niall had to adapt his speech to be understood- How Americans have particular difficulty understanding Scottish accents, especially with words like "bottle of water" - Discussion of Scottish comedy (Kevin Bridges, Still Game) and how specific cultural references don't translat"Send me a message!"7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81! The Podcast Launch LabThe Podcast Makeover Try Descript for free here!Support the show
Richard II's reign is not off to a good start – find out more about the runners and riders in this week's bonus episode. You can also visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member to get extra perks on top of bonus episodes, which gives you access to the Royal Court chat room, and get the chance to submit episode ideas fo Dan. Trouble looms as the French and the Scots sense weakness in the English rule, drunk sailors sink a fleet of warships and the highest legal authorities are run out of towns. It's the start of a bloody conflict that will see the Tower of London breached for the first and only time. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presented by Dan Jones Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production coordinator: Eric Ryan Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design and Mixing - Amber Devereux Head of content – Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this latest episode, Eilidh and Susan look back at Eilish's McColgan's impressive marathon debut in London as well as Sammi Kinghorn's performance, and chat through her mentality towards choosing to race the marathon. They also look back at the first Grand Slam Track event and give their views on how successful the new Michael Johnson concept went.Other topics this week include, Usain Bolt appearing on Justin Gatlin's podcast and when the other Scots may open up their season given the World Champs are in September. As always, listen, enjoy and share! Twitter - @EilidhDoyle @SusanEgelstaffInstagram - @eilidh400h Get in touch: theinsidetrackpod@gmail.com
In this second installment of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, Alicia follows Mary back to Scotland after her tenure as teenaged Queen of France. A young widow, she returned to a Scotland that had gone through the Reformation, making her Catholicism a notable feature. In 1565, after about four years back at home, she married her half-cousin, the ambitious Lord Darnley, which produced a son the following year. The marriage was troubled, with Darnley openly seeking to become King and not just the Queen's consort, and to succeed Mary should she - and he certainly was not plotting to make this happen, no no - die. The problem resolved itself in February of 1567, when the home that Darnley was staying in suddenly exploded and his body, and that of one of his servants, was discovered nearby, seemingly untouched. It was speculated that they had been smothered, and suspicion soon fell on James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, a confidant to the Queen and an ambitious climber himself. The whole thing was hugely suspicious, and Mary's reign fully fractured just months later when she married Bothwell. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mary, Queen of Scots led a life that was anything but dull. Queen of Scotland aged just six days old, she would eventually become queen of France, then return to her native homeland to take up the crown that had been hers almost from the day of her birth. In this weeks episode, I chat to Dr Sarah Morris, known to many of you as the Tudor travel guide, who is also my co-director on Simply Tudor Tours, our historic tour company. Our May 2026 tour explore Marys life, and so today, Sarah and I discuss the many different palaces and castles she inhabited, from the imposing medieval Stirling Castle to the renaissance Palace of Holyroodhouse, which remains the official Scottish residence of the monarch to this day!
"I planned to do six months. I planned to do like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, that kind of bit of Southeast Asia and never left Vietnam.... It's so unlike any other place I've ever been." - Craig HaggartThis episode was a long time coming, and it was more than worth the wait. I've been trying to get Craig on the show for over six months, and sitting down with someone who not only shares my hometown but also so many formative experiences was something truly special. As two Glaswegians in Saigon, the nostalgia and humor flowed naturally—and maybe a bit too much football chat!What struck me most was Craig's vulnerability and openness. From his journey as a gay man in Glasgow to finding community in Vietnam, and navigating love, culture, and identity—he told it all with humility and a cracking sense of humor. I know listeners will take something valuable from this episode, whether it's a laugh, a moment of reflection, or simply a reminder of how far we can come when we step into the unknown.Key Takeaways: The chaotic beauty of Vietnam – “It's so unlike any other place… the smells, the lights, the busyness—it's sensory overload.”Coming out in Glasgow at 14 – Craig candidly shares what it was like to come out young and navigate high school as a gay teen.Vietnamese culture and family acceptance – Insight into being part of a liberal Vietnamese family and his relationship with his Northern-born boyfriend.Scottish identity and sectarianism abroad – A raw discussion on how football-related sectarianism follows Scots globally, and how i"Send me a message!"7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81! The Podcast Launch LabThe Podcast Makeover Try Descript for free here!Support the show
Welcome back, dear listeners, as we take another foray into Scotland. Because everyone loves hearing about the English getting their dicks kicked into the dirt, who cares that it's gonna end tragically because that's what happens to the Scots? Anyway, James Douglas was dope as hell, and the man knew how to fight. And boy did he love doing it. He spent a lifetime terrorizing the English until they couldn't take any more. Listen in for all the fun details. Enjoy!
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
This week, we begin our Trashy Royals journey into the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots. She has been a long time coming as a missing link on our ride of the naughty nobles in her time. In this episode, we journey from Mary's birth in 1542, with her becoming Queen of Scotland at the tender age of 6 days old to Mary, three days before her 18th birthday as a widow of the King of France. Her first husband, Francoise II does pass away just as the couple's reign was beginning, leaving Mary with an uncertain future with not much else to do but come on back to the country that is rightfully hers in 1560. In the middle of Mary's lifepath from 1542 to 1560, there are so many European power plays and plots, trashy uncles on all sides, a girl squad forming, religious strife in all the ways, an evil Mother-in-Law, and a little astrology too. Mary's story really does contain multitudes. Her story begins here. Get ready for a very trashy ride as this one has everything you adore in a royals romp! Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the fifth in a series of nine episodes regarding England's greatest monarch, Elizabeth I. Having survived the rule of Bloody Mary, life ought to have gotten easier for the newly raised Queen Elizabeth, but her vow to remain unwed placed her rule in a precarious position. For those who wanted to remove England's protestant ruler, there was no more attractive option than the Queen's cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. This episode traces their 19 year long feud, including the 'war of the rough wooing,' the 'Bothwell Conspiracy,' and the 'Casket letters.' Contact the show at resourcesbylowery@gmail.com or on Bluesky @EmpiresPod If you would like to financially support the show, please use the following paypal link. Or remit PayPal payment to @Lowery80. And here is a link for Venmo users. Any support is greatly appreciated and will be used to make future episodes of the show even better. Expect new shows to drop on Wednesday mornings from September to May. Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound
EPISODE 135 | On Shakey Ground: More Shakespeare Authorship Guest: Scott Jackson, Mary Irene Ryan Executive Artistic Director of Shakespeare at the University of Notre Dame, current president of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA), stage actor and director On the anniversary of Shakespeare's life and death (both), a look at some of the more fringe of fringe theories as to who "really" wrote the plays and sonnets attributed to the "Man from Stratford". Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? SECTIONS 02:56 - A recap of the Oxfordian Theory, the film "Anonymous", the Declaration of Reasonable Doubt, people asking questions 11:48 - The Prince Tudor Theory, Parts 1 & 2, most people don't take any of this seriously 20:32 - Shakespeare was Italian - Crollalanza/Scrollalanza/M. Florio, John Florio 25:22 - S. was Sicilian, most plots existed before, S. was Jewish, paintings as proof, S. was both Italian and Jewish, shades of Shylock, the performance approach; S. was Cervantes, S. had a weak chin, S. was Irish (Patrick O'Toole or William Nugent), S. was an Arab (Shaikh Zubayr) 37:06 - S. was a woman (Queen Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, Anne Whateley, Anne Hathaway, Mary Sidney Herbert, Emelia Lanier/Aemilia Bassano), the Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Shakespeare CTs are like fan fiction 44:08 - A committed Stratfordian because it was a single hand Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Who Wrote Shakespeare? Shakespeare Authorship 101 Behind the Quill: Debating the Shakespeare Authorship Greene's Jealousy of Shakespeare 8 Shakespeare Conspiracy Theories Top 18 Reasons Why Edward de Vere (Oxford) Was Shakespeare Debunking the Oxfordian Claims about Shakespearean Authorship The Declaration of Reasonable Doubt “Prince Tudor” Theory Began in 1932… Southampton and the Tudor Rose Theory Prince Tudor and the Sonnets All Is True by Mike A'Dair (Prince Tudor 2) Professor claims Shakespeare was Italian Was Shakespeare Italian? John Florio – The Anglified Italian Who Invented William Shakespeare Was Shakespeare a Believing Jew? The Secret Jewish History of William Shakespeare The secret connection between Cervantes and Shakespeare Shakespeare and Cervantes: Two geniuses and one death date Shakespeare's Irish connections Shakespeare Was An Irishman Qadhafi: Shakespeare Was an Arab Named Shaykh Zubayr Was Shakespeare a Woman? Unmasking Shakespeare Was Shakespeare Actually This Jewish Woman? Amelia Bassano: The True Shakespeare? on Snopes Fact check: No evidence that Aemilia Bassano wrote all of Shakespeare's plays In search of Shakespeare's dark lady How reading Shakespeare could help stop conflict in the Middle East Finding Shakespeare on the Skeptoid podcast The Shakespeare Apocalypse Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER
Aberdeen and Celtic will meet in the Scottish Cup Final in the season finale showdown, but if Dave Cormack is to be believed, that's a hell of a journey for the Dons support... It's all happening in the lower leagues with Livingston closing the gap on Falkirk - are the Bairns bottling it? And Peterhead host East Fife this weekend in the top of the table showdown in League Two.Hamilton Accies have been relegated from the Championship in a dramatic turn of events last week, as they were docked 15 points.Meanwhile, in Italy, Scott McTominay's winner combined with Bologna beating Inter Milan in the 94th minute, means our Scottish duo in Naples are now equal on points at the top of Serie A. With their head to head locked at two 1-1 draws, it means the sides could end up competing to win the league in a play off. Should we also scrap goal difference over here?!And the PFA Players' Team of the Year is out and it's as boringly predictable as every other year.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.RUNNING ORDER00:00: Intro - Happy Easter!02:38: Rangers are out of Europe but Ally McCoist is wonderful05:44: Commentators not speaking through iconic moments, are you for or against it?15:48: Funnies - Aberdeen fans not going to Hampden, Celtic fans leaving Hampden and Frosty the duck is an emotional support animal.22:33: Rangers takeover latest and is Steven Gerrard returning to Ibrox?26:02: The Scots ripping it up in Serie A27:49: PFA Players' Team of the Year33:58: Hamilton Accies are relegated, pending appeal47:48: Lower Leagues round up
Creator and host Andy Bargh continues with commentator Calum Brown & Air Force Wan's Alan Risk to chat about some Scots doing well at club level. Two Olis doing well on the continent, a Scottish striker scoring in the Premiership, a forgotten youngster & a centre-back option. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stuart McMillan celebrates Scottish American Heritage Month with Jamie McKeown, a musician originally from Ayrshire, Scotland. They dive into the rich contributions of Scots to American history and culture, from the founding fathers' Scottish roots to the lasting influence on education and sports like soccer. Jamie shares insights into Scottish culture, including the emphasis on education, working-class values, and the unique weather that defines the country. They also discuss National Tartan Day on April 6, celebrated with parades in New York, Washington DC, and Chicago. Jamie reflects on his personal journey from Scotland to St. Louis, where he's now a performing musician, with upcoming shows that blend both cultures.
Send us a text Coach Adams is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Sherrard High School in Sherrard Illinois. Prior to that Adams was at Augustana College where he was on the football staff as the offensive line and special teams coach. Before moving to Augustana Coach Adams was an Assistant Football Coach and head freshman/sophomore coach for Mercer County High School in Aledo, Illinois. While there, the team won the 2012 Class 2A State. Championship. While at Mercer Adams was also the Assistant track Coach working with sprinters and horizontal jumpers. He was also the head football Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach at Sherrard from 2014-2016. Adams is a graduate of Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois with a degree in physical education, Adams was a varsity football player for the Scots and earned honors as a two-time Academic All-Conference performer. While at Sherrard Coach Adam's strength and conditioning program was recognized by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) as the Program of Excellence. Sherrard received the honor for the program's excellence in safety, quality, efficacy, outreach, and highlighting. Coach Adams is USAW Level 1g, RPR Level 1 and Signal 6, High School Strength Coach Certified. Adams in his tenure has coached 2x Three Rivers Athletic Conference Champions in all sports, 15x Three River Athletic Team Champions, 4 State Champions, 6 Division1 athletes, a USA Jr. Olympic Team Member, 50+ Div. 3 athletes.https://www.instagram.com/coach.badams?igsh=MTB0MTN6NTJ2aDV2dA==https://www.instagram.com/sherrardathleticdevelopment?igsh=bDBiYTdtOHVveDdphttps://x.com/21badams?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch
From her home in Manhattan, Hellerup-born Danish journalist, writer, and tv personality MERETE ANGELICA BAIRD talks about her current projects, a memoir that is also a recipe book, and her popular Danish tv series Verdensdamerne, or Ladies of the World. She recalls her work as a journalist for Politiken and Weekendavisen, covering all aspects of art and culture, she revisits her world travels, and explains, based on her own 65-year old marriage, why Danes and Scots are a perfect match.Merete Angelica selects a work by Erik Henningsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1454(Photographer: Henrik Thalbitzer)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst
Medieval Murders is the podcast that delves into the world of violent crimes in Medieval England.In each episode, we tell the story of a single murder case that happened over six hundred years ago.Today we turn to Oxford, one of the three cities on the Medieval Murder Map. Alongside its academic excellence and religious contemplation, Oxford was also a hotspot of violence, with murder rates higher than those of almost any city in the modern world. In the next few episodes, we'll hear about organised violence, riots, gang fights between the Irish, the Welsh, the Scots, and the English, revenge killings, and brutal attacks on state officials. If you have any questions about the episode, drop us an email at murdersmedieval@gmail.com You can see the site of many other historical murders like this by going to the Medieval Murder Map website Medieval Murders is a podcast from the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge.This episode is hosted by Nora Eisner and Professor Manuel Eisner.The producer is Steve Hankey and the historical segments are voiced and sound designed by Charlie Inman.The Music is Cantiga 166 by Vox Vulgaris.
Adam Binnie is joined by Joelle Murray and Craig Telfer to preview Scotland's Nations League trip to Germany, plus we discuss speculation around Oliver Burke and Lewis Ferguson and the weekend Premiership talking points still making waves.
Elizabeth was born at Greenwich in 1533 and was the daughter of the Tudor King Henry VIII by his second wife Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth succeeded her half-sister Queen Mary to the throne in 1558. Elizabeth’s long reign was one of the most brilliant in English history. Referred to as The Golden Age, it is remembered for the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots the year before, and for many important voyages of exploration and discovery to North America. Known as the Virgin Queen, the colony of Virginia along the eastern coast was named after her. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/sd0_d0Aaf-U which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. England History books available at https://amzn.to/4526W5n British Kings & Queens books available at https://amzn.to/430VOo0 Age of Discovery books available at https://amzn.to/3ZYOhnK Age of Exploration books available at https://amzn.to/403Wcjx ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast is available at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Song Excerpt Credit: Greensleeves by R. McAllister. Audio excerpt reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In CI news this week: A human rights lawyer denounces plans for a new ‘conversion therapy' law in Northern Ireland, experts warn that Holyrood's assisted suicide Bill could face a lengthy legal battle, and a toddler is suspended from nursery over accusations of homophobia and transphobia. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories ‘Outrageous' NI conversion therapy plan could jail parents for opposing child's ‘sex change' Scots legal experts: ‘McArthur Bill faces long and contentious road ahead' Employment Bill could ‘excessively limit' free speech, EHRC warns Outrage as toddler suspended for ‘transphobia or homophobia'
It could take seven decades before large-scale nature restoration is underway across 30% of Scotland's land, new figures from the Scottish Rewilding Alliance show. The coalition of more than 20 organisations calculates that rewilding across Scotland is now underway across 2.5% of the country's land, with 195,615 hectares rewilding. This is an increase of 32,985 hectares since the Alliance's last assessment one year ago, which reported that 2.1% of Scotland's land was rewilding. Long haul to reach nature recovery In line with global targets, the Scottish Government is committed to protect at least 30% of its land and sea for nature by 2030. But at current rates of increase, it will take 65 years before major nature restoration is underway across 30% of Scotland's land. Rewilding has been surging in recent years, and across Scotland there are now nearly 200 projects led by communities, charities, farmers, landowners, public bodies and others. But the Alliance says a significant increase in political support is now needed to reach the target. Thousands of people across the country have backed the Alliance's call for Scotland to be declared the world's first Rewilding Nation, with nature recovery across 30% of its land and sea. This week the Scottish Rewilding Alliance is taking those voices to parliamentarians by speaking with MSPs at a dedicated display stand in the Scottish Parliament. "Urgent political action is needed. Leaving it until 2090 before Scotland can benefit from nature recovery across 30% of its land is something we can't afford," said Steve Micklewright, Scottish Rewilding Alliance co-convenor and chief executive of Trees for Life. "Politicians from all parties need to step up. With political will, rewilding can help us tackle the nature and climate emergencies while benefiting health, jobs, sustainable food production and re-peopling, and ensuring clean air and water, and healthy rivers and seas." Rewilding 30% of Scotland can be achieved by restoring habitats including peatlands, native woodlands, wetlands, rivers and seas, while maintaining and benefitting productive farmland. Scotland is ranked one of the world's most nature-depleted countries. Research shows that intensive agriculture and climate breakdown are having the biggest impacts on habitats and wildlife, with other threats including non-native forestry, pollution, and introduced species. Polling shows that 80% of Scots think the Scottish Government should have policies in place to support rewilding. But rewilding is not yet included in the Government's key policies and frameworks, such as the planning framework, net zero plan, and biodiversity strategy. There are fears that planned legislation, including the Land Reform Bill, may be less ambitious than planned when it comes to nature restoration. Levels of marine recovery are unknown, due to government delays on ensuring effective Marine Protected Areas and lack of support for large-scale marine restoration. Based on known rewilding projects, however, the total area of Scotland's seas in recovery is believed to be dangerously low at less than 1%. "With political leadership in line with its international commitments, Scotland could become a world leader in nature recovery - the opportunities and benefits are huge," said Karen Blackport, the Alliance's co-convenor and chief executive of Bright Green Nature. "Declaring Scotland a Rewilding Nation would lead to meaningful action with ministers committing to restoring the country's natural environment through legislation and funding to enable rewilding and empower local communities." The Rewilding Nation Charter at www.rewild.scot/charter, calling on the Government to declare Scotland a rewilding nation, has been signed by thousands of people. The campaign has been backed by high-profile names including Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, actor Brian Cox, singer Nathan Evans, and activist Laura Young (Less Waste Laura). At this week's display in the Scott...
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With the album's reduced commercial clout and declining role in music consumption, a dilemma crops up for all long-established bands involved in the endeavour of making a new LP record. Put simply, why bother? Why toil for four years on a body of work that distils 100 song ideas into ten tracks, spending a fortune in the process, only to see it flash across the charts and then evaporate into the mesh of 100 million songs? It's an existential question for Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue, who told me:“It's sort of madness really, when all the good songs and books have already been written. Who wants to hear what's in my head or what we've created as a band? Does anyone even sit down and listen to an album now? But I think of it in the same way as poets, novelists and filmmakers. It's still worth doing if you feel you can do it well”. Arguably, new albums have been especially challenging for Deacon Blue in part because the band made one of the most accomplished debuts ever, 1987's Raintown. With its themes of growing up in Glasgow, work, money, expectations and dreams, Raintown is as universal a concept as any record and yet it is fundamentally a musical tribute to Glasgow that most Scots are really proud of. It set a high bar for Deacon Blue, and yet the band went on to have acute commercial success with the four albums that followed between 1989 and 1994, rounding the period off with a Greatest Hits compilation (remember them!) Our Town, in 1994. The band then split, and you can't say they didn't quit while they were ahead. They each went on to have their own multi-media career ventures, acting, writing and presenting, effectively avoiding the inevitable mid-career slump of many of their contemporaries. Alas, they came back together in 1999 and the second act has been a classic post limelight affair. A string of lower key albums placed them firmly in the ‘for fans only' vortex of music careers - perfectly sustainable and yet largely forgotten by the mainstream. It hasn't stopped the band hitting creative highs with albums though, notably 2014's A New House and the outstanding City of Love in 2020. But when the journey continues, where do you go next? The answer seems to be ‘full circle, then forward'. New album The Great Western Road arrives on a momentous anniversary for Deacon Blue, it is 40 years since songwriter and frontman Ricky Ross and drummer Dougie Vipond created the group's first incarnation. With the opening title track set in Glasgow, it's more than a nod to their debut (indeed, the title track echoes Raintown's opener Born In A Storm, a ‘Gershwin meets Glasgow' classic). The band reunited with Raintown recording engineer Matt Butler and so were clearly ready to revisit their origins. But as the new album unfolds, so does the metaphor of the band stretching out further and further. The result is a bunch of songs that reflect the sense of expectation of their early work with reflection, perspective and a contented resignation. Classic country songs How We Remember It and Curve of the Line are particular highlights of a mature, grown up pop record. Support the showGet more related content at: https://www.songsommelier.com/
In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author Pepper Basham, known for her captivating stories featuring heartwarming romance and her newest novel with a charming Scotsman! Join us as Pepper shares the inspiration behind her beloved novels, her creative process, and what it's like to write stories that blend wit, romance, and rich historical settings.Pepper opens up about the role of her faith in her writing journey and how it shapes the stories she tells. She shares wise words from her years of experience as a seasoned author, offering insight into how to stay grounded in the midst of a writing career and stay true to your voice. We also dive into her passion for creating characters who not only make readers laugh but also learn and grow, making every story not just entertaining but meaningful.Whether you're a fan of Pepper's books or just love stories full of warmth, humor, and delightful charm, this episode will leave you feeling peppered with joy.Tune in for a delightful conversation filled with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of hot Scots!Today's Solid Sponsor:Today's episode of the Booked Solid podcast is brought to you by Kelly Greer, travel designer with Holiday Road Adventures. Get Booked Solid—on your perfect getaway!“Traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.” — Kelly GreerFind Kelly on her website, Instagram, and/or email her directly with inquiries: kelly.greer@holidayroadadventures.com.Find us on Instagram:@bookedsolidpod, @hannahbooksit, @stephanienmack Subscribe to Hannah's NewsletterSubscribe to Stephanie's NewsletterToday's Solid Books:Some Like it Scot by Pepper BashamAuthentically Izzy by Pepper Basham
For over four years, Turkey was unable to get the Biden administration to lift CAATSA sanctions. Now, as we are seeing in various reports, this issue is back on the table following a call between President Trump and President Erdogan last week. Aside from the lifting of sanctions, the biggest prize Erdogan reportedly was after in his call with Trump was the sale of F-35 fighter jets. This comes despite the fact that Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles remains an unresolved issue. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company - and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest scoop from Washington, DC.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Potential upcoming developments regarding the lifting of CAATSAWill Trump betray MAGA for Turkey's Erdoğan?Fierce protests in Turkey after Erdogan rival jailedGreece's ‘nouvelle vague' sinks the Scots in GlasgowScotland relegated in Nations League as Karetsas leads Greece demolition job
Tunes: Straight and Skillern: Paddy Whack Robert Ross: Paddy Whack Sutherland: Paddy Whack Gordon Mooney: Black Hen's Egg Alex MacKay: Black Hen's Egg John MacPherson Mulhollan: Paddy Whack, Jackson's Cassock Peacock: Paddy Whack O'Farrell: Paddy Whack, The Black Joke Hannam: Paddy Whack Steele: Green Joke Riley: While History's Muse Millar: Paddy Whack Roddy Cannon: Paddy Whack (from Millar) Ballad: Polly Oliver Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer: Sweet Peggy Oliver Goodman: The Pig Under the Pot Alexander Glen: Paddy Whack David Glen: Paddy Whack Big Thanks to Vicky for coming in with a song on five minutes notice! Check her and Jonny out here: http://www.swan-dyer.co.uk/ +X+X+ 1775: Paddy Whack From Straight and Skillern https://imslp.org/wiki/204FavouriteCountryDances(Various) +X+X+ 1780: Paddy Whack From Robert Ross's “Choice Collection of Scots Reels or Country Dances” https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/104997103 +X+X+ 1780s: Paddy Whack From Sutherland Manuscript https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/sutherland/suth-pp-1-40.pdf +X+X+ 1823,2025: Black Hen's Egg from Alex MacKay Arranged by Gordon Mooney +X+X+ 1822: Pipe Reel (The Black Hen's Egg) and “Buair bhi's cach na'n cadal Samhach.” “Where the rest are sound asleep” from Celtic Melodies by a Highlander https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105012283 +X+X+ 1804: Paddy Whack from Selection of Irish and Scots tunes, consisting of airs, marches, strathspeys, country-dances, &c. by John MacPherson Mulhollan. Edinburgh https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105813397 +X+X+ 1805: Paddy Whack from Peacock's Favorite Collection of tunes https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/peacock.pdf +X+X+ 1805: Paddy Whack from O'Farrell: https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/87779942 +X+X+ 1807: Paddy Whack from Collection of Highland strathspey reels by John MacFadyen Dedicated to Miss Campbell of Shawfield https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/104408674 +X+X+ 1810: Paddy Whack From Hannam's selection of celebrated Irish melodies https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/87766071 +X+X+ 1819: Green Joke from A New and Complete Preceptor for the German Flute by Steele (Albany, New York) https://imslp.org/wiki/ANewandCompletePreceptorfortheGermanFlute_(Various) +X+X+ 1820: Paddy Whack from Riley's flute melodies, Third volume (New York) https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/ab7b93e0-f959-0139-46b9-0242ac110002#/?uuid=2b1d75b0-2ae4-013a-27f9-0242ac110003 +X+X+ 1830: Paddy Whack from Millar's Manuscript: https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/millar/pages49-64.pdf +X+X+ 1830: Paddy Whack from Millar's Manuscript: https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/archive/rja14/musicfiles/manuscripts/millar/pages49-64.pdf https://lbps.net/j3site/index.php/archive-issues/68-june-1993/170-rober-millar-lowland-piper +X+X+ Polly Oliver Ballad https://mainlynorfolk.info/folk/songs/pollyoliver.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160406051134/http://ballads.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/static/images/sheets/15000/11072.gif +X+X+ 1860s: The Pig Under the Pot from Goodman Manuscript Volume III P. 73 https://projectmirador.org/embed/?iiif-content=https://manuscripts.itma.ie/manifests/TCDMS3196/manifest.json +X+X+ 1870: Paddy Whack from Caledonian repository of music, for the great highland bag pipe Selected by Alexander Glen https://digital.nls.uk/special-collections-of-printed-music/archive/105011161 +X+X+ 1911: Paddy Whack from Irish tunes for the Scottish and Irish war-pipes : compiled by William Walsh ; arranged by David Glen https://marble.nd.edu/item/001903547 https://marble.nd.edu/item/001903547 (page 8) FIN Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA
Today, a new era begins. Marcus, Jim and Pete usher in the start of the Thomas Tuchel regime. COME ON ENGLAND! *swallows mic*Elsewhere, the Scots do a job in Greece and prove that there's only one Elgin, while Pete observes that Brian Kerr needs a hammock on Irish telly and Thierry Henry gets mobbed by Panama players on American telly. Plus, Jim witnesses another Arsenal injury and Alexis Mac Allister shares his favourite hobby. Maybe he WOULD get on with Pete...We're going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast, we're joined by Rohan Maitzen to explore the multifaceted world of historical fiction. Rohan guides us through the genre, unpacking its many layers and surprising complexities. From timeless classics to unexpected gems, we share some of our favorite examples from the genre and discuss how historical fiction challenges our perceptions of the past and sparks conversations about the present, all while whisking us away to another time. Whether you're drawn to sweeping epics or intimate character studies, tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will enhance the way you think about historical fiction!Join the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWe're creating a welcoming space for thoughtful, engaging discussions about great novellas, starting with First Love by Ivan Turgenev in April. Whether you want to share insights, ask questions, or simply follow along, we'd love to have you. The discussion will unfold gradually, so you can read at your own pace and jump in whenever you're ready. It's a great way to connect with fellow readers, explore new works together, and deepen your appreciation for the novella form.For the first book, the schedule will be as follows:* April 6: Start of the book through Section 9* April 9: Section 10 through Section 16* April 13: Section 17 through the endShownotesBooks* Widening the Skirts of Light: Essays on George Eliot, by Rohan Maitzen* Middlemarch for Book Clubs, by Rohan Maitzen* Middlemarch, by George Eliot* Daniel Deronda, by George Eliot* Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen* The Lymond Chronicles, by Dorothy Dunnett* My Lady Jane, by Cynthia Hand* Stone Yard Devotional, Charlotte Wood* All Fours, by Miranda July* Mrs. Death Misses Death, by Salena Godden* Telephone, by Percival Everett* Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend, by Rebecca Romney* Evelina, by Frances Burney* Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen* The Mysteries of Udolpho, by Ann Radcliffe* The Snow Child, by Eowyn Ivey* Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry* Waverley; or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since, by Walter Scott* Adam Bede, by George Eliot* Romola, by George Eliot* The Cater Street Hangman, by Anne Perry* The Whitechapel Conspiracy, by Anne Perry* Kindred, by Octavia Butler* An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, by P.D. James* The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas* Burial Rites, by Hannah Kent* The Young Mary Queen of Scots, by Jean Plaidy* Murder Most Royal, by Jean Plaidy* Lives of the Queens of England, by Agnes and Elizabeth Strickland* Year of Wonders, by Geraldine Brooks* Siege of Krishnapur, by J.G. Farrell* Troubles, by J.G. Farrell* The Singapore Grip, by J.G. Farrell* Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell* A Long Long Way, by Sebastian Barry* Tree of Smoke, by Denis Johnson* Birdsong, by Sebastian Faulks* The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara* Train Dreams, by Denis Johnson* My Lady Of Cleves, by Margaret Campbell Barnes* Child of the Morning, by Pauline Gedge* The Eagle and the Raven, by Pauline GedgeOther* Episode 64: Victorian LiteratureThe Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. Plus, each supporter gets their own dedicated feed, allowing them to download episodes a few days before they're released to the public. We'd love for you to check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe
Mary, Queen of Scots is one of the most fascinating women in history. Imprisoned for years, she fought back in part through communicating in a series of coded letters. Historian Dr Jade Scott takes us into the mysteries of the enigmatic Scottish queen.Dr Jade Scott@huntingrebelsThe Captive Queen: The Decrypted Life of Mary, Queen of ScotsCarol Ann Lloydwww.carolannlloyd.com@shakeuphistorypatreon.com/carolannlloydThe Tudors by NumbersCourting the Virgin QueenHistory shows us what's possible.
Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! Dans la liste des morts absurdes mais célèbres, notre prochaine victime est probablement l'un des plus courageux roi d'Écosse, un homme qui a grandi et régné dans un environnement mortel, et qui a toujours triomphé. Enfin… ça l'a pas empêché de partir en fumée à la fin !Bonne écoute !
In As You Like It, Orlando says “Which I take to be either a fool or a cipher.” that's one of a dozen references to ciphers in Shakespeare's plays, which reflects the place of ciphers as a common way to keep secrets, particularly among the elite, for Shakespeare's lifetime. One of the most famous ciphers for Shakespeare's lifetime was written between 1578 and 1584, while Shakespeare was just getting his career started in London as a playwright, when they were written by none other than Mary, Queen of Scots. For 19 years prior to her execution, Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in England, and during that time, she wrote extensively, including letters in code. It was known that between 1578 and 1584, just 3 years before her death, Mary wrote a series of letters in code to the French ambassador, but those letters were considered to have been lost. Surprisingly, the letters survived, but because they consist of unreadable encoded text, no one knew what they were about, and they were stored away in unrelated collections in the National Library of France, where they went unexplored, until 400 years later. In 2023, an international team of codebreakers happened to stumble upon the documents when they were looking for historical ciphers in order to crack them. They not only found Mary's lost letters, but managed to decode them, and present the contents to the world for the first time in almost half a millennia. Lead author and Israeli computer scientist, George Lasry, is here today to tell us about the team's efforts, the decoding process, what Mary wrote, and why it was so important for the letters to be in cipher in the first place. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gen Z is ‘task masking' to look as busy as possible in the office. Experts warn they're self-sabotagingMONSTER OPPORTUNITY Unique job up for grabs at scenic Scots loch for almost £200 per dayYes, that's a real giraffe in the back this Detroit pickup truckResearch 2025 Highest Dependability Ratings“The Whole Mountain Is Very Uphill” – TikTok Couple Stunned To Learn Their Gatlinburg Cabin… Is In The MountainsSaint Louis Zoo bids farewell to resident polar bear, welcomes polar bear twins in exchange with Toledo Zoo & AquariumSTL Lambert International Airport parking going upMonopoly Reinvents Its Board Game Without Paper MoneyAdidas Gets Rid of Final Kanye West Inventory: ‘Not One Yeezy Shoe Left' and ‘That Episode Is Behind Us'Steelers-Themed KFC Opens in Mexico Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz 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.
Gen Z is ‘task masking' to look as busy as possible in the office. Experts warn they're self-sabotaging MONSTER OPPORTUNITY Unique job up for grabs at scenic Scots loch for almost £200 per day Yes, that's a real giraffe in the back this Detroit pickup truck Research 2025 Highest Dependability Ratings “The Whole Mountain Is Very Uphill” – TikTok Couple Stunned To Learn Their Gatlinburg Cabin… Is In The Mountains Saint Louis Zoo bids farewell to resident polar bear, welcomes polar bear twins in exchange with Toledo Zoo & Aquarium STL Lambert International Airport parking going up Monopoly Reinvents Its Board Game Without Paper Money Adidas Gets Rid of Final Kanye West Inventory: ‘Not One Yeezy Shoe Left' and ‘That Episode Is Behind Us' Steelers-Themed KFC Opens in Mexico Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Explore the surprising family ties that connected Abraham Lincoln to the Confederacy. While Lincoln fought to preserve the Union, his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had siblings who sided with the South—raising suspicions about her loyalty. Discover how these family divisions reflected the greater turmoil of a nation at war and uncover the personal struggles of the Todds and the political challenges they created for President Lincoln during the Civil War. Want more Southern Mysteries? Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries Connect Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries Podcast Instagram: @southernmysteries Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com Episode Sources Berry, Stephen. House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Susannah J. Ural (2/26/2025) The War In Their Words: I Do Not Think of Peace. HistoryNet Retrieved from https://www.historynet.com/war-words-not-peace/. Gaton, K.B. (2010). Family Divided: The Todd Sisters Living in Selma During The American Civil War.University of Georgia. "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Nathaniel Henry Rhodes Dawson (1829-189) "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Elodie Breck Todd Dawson (1840-1877) "Find a Grave", database, Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed 3 February 2025), memorial page for Martha Todd White (1833-1868) Life in Civil War America. National Park Service, Civil War Service. Retrieved from https://npshistory.com/publications/civil_war_series/4/sec1.htm Scots in the American Civil War. James and Alexander Campbell: Brother against Brother at Secessionville. Retrieved from https://www.acwscots.co.uk/campbell.htm Feinauer, J.J. (4/20/2015) Brother against brother: The legacy of divided families during the civil war. Daily American. Retrieved from https://www.dailyamerican.com/story/lifestyle/family/2015/04/10/brother-against-brother-the-legacy-of-divided-families-during-the-civil-wa/116323338/ Episode Music Out of the Mines, courtesy of Ross Gentry, Asheville, North Carolina.
This is the story of the incredible rise and fall of Mary, Queen of Scots. She was queen of Scotland, she was queen of France, and she could have been queen of England. She led armies, lived as a fugitive, became embroiled in love affairs and spent nearly two decades in jail.Dan is joined by the great Kate Williams, a presenter, historian and professor at Reading University, to take us through the twists and turns of Mary's tumultuous life.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.
England have finally got their hands back on the Calcutta Cup, but was it Scotland throwing it away or England winning it? We get Jim's take on a gut-wrenching defeat for the Scots and whether Finn's Lions hopes have taken a hit, and Goodey and Bigs give their take on the England perfroemance. Wales put in a much-improved performance against Ireland—are they turning a corner? Ireland reclaims the triple crown with another strong performance from Prendergast. And France absolutely battered Italy to set up a massive game in Dublin. Plus, refereeing controversies, Lions chat, and tales from our live show with Super Gav. Enjoy and make sure you're subscribed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 23, 2025 is: tousle TOW-zul verb To tousle something is to dishevel it—that is, to make it untidy or unkempt. Tousle is usually, though not always, used specifically when a person's hair is being so treated. // Vic stood in front of the mirror and tousled his hair, trying to get a cool, disheveled look. See the entry > Examples: “One of her hands tousled her long hair, which she wore down, and the other hand hovered in front of her skirt as she hooked a thumb in its waistband. She paired the fashion set with a choker necklace and dangling hoop earrings.” — Meghan Roos, Parade, 21 Mar. 2024 Did you know? The verb tousle today is typically used for the action of mussing someone's hair playfully (“tousling the toddler's hair”) or fussily (“tousling her tresses for that just-woke-up look”), but the word's history is a bit edgier. Tousle and its synonym touse come from -tousen (“to pull or handle roughly”), a frequentative of the Middle English verb touselen. (A frequentative indicates repeated or recurrent action; sniffle, for example, is a frequentative of sniff.) Both tousle and touse have older meanings having to do with rough handling in general; before hair was tousled, people were—ouch. It's no coincidence that another frequentative of -tousen, the Scots word tussillen, is the ancestor of the English verb tussle, meaning “to scuffle” or “to fight or struggle with someone by grabbing or pushing.”
From the small corgis that drove cattle to Smithfield market to the Dalmatians that protected carriages from highwaymen, humans and dogs have relied on each other for millennia. Historian and dog-lover Mike Loades joins Dan to trace the history of our close relationship with dogs. They discuss the first proto-dogs, the bloodhounds that hunted down William Wallace and the little lap dog that hid under Mary Queen of Scots' skirts during her beheading (allegedly.) You can see History Hit's 'History of Dogs' documentary series on History Hit TV. To watch, sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.Mike's book is called 'Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks'We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.
Welcome to an enlightening episode of Talking Tudors, hosted by Natalie Grueninger, featuring historian Leigh Wakefield. Dive into a captivating discussion on the portrayals of Mary, Queen of Scots, shedding light on historical narratives and modern feminist interpretations. Explore Mary's intriguing life as Wakefield delves into her portrayals in film, novels, and television, comparing them with historical records and recent feminist perspectives. This episode highlights how Mary's story is often seen through the lens of her rival, Elizabeth I, affecting our perception of her historical significance. Discover how contemporary feminist movements, like the Me Too movement, are changing the narrative around Mary, recognising her experiences and trauma, particularly in her controversial marriage to Bothwell. Leigh Wakefield shares insights from her research on how public perceptions are evolving and challenges the lingering stereotypes about female historical figures. Join us for this compelling conversation that seeks to offer a balanced view of Mary, Queen of Scots, celebrating her resilience while acknowledging the complexities of her life and the socio-political challenges she faced. Don't miss this opportunity to rethink the stories of women in history from a nuanced, modern perspective. Follow Leigh Wakefield on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/historic_leigh_speaking/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Buy Talking Tudors merchandise at https://talkingtudors.threadless.com/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon