Podcasts about Walter Raleigh

English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer

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History of North America
Elizabethan ‘Sea Dog' Richard Grenville

History of North America

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 10:02


Sir Richard Grenville (1542-91) Walter Raleigh’s cousin, was a celebrated Elizabethan Sea Dog—an informal name bestowed upon English privateers who were authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, even during times of peace. Carrying letters of marque issued by the English Crown, the Sea Dogs frequently attacked both enemy shipping at sea and enemy outposts on land... frequently targeting the Spanish in North American waters and ports. E121. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/jsHtkKEUkPs which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. THE DEAD LETTER by Mark Vinet (Elizabethan Age Denary Novel) is available at https://amzn.to/3AG63BG Roanoke Colony books available at https://amzn.to/45tKBy6 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/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM LibriVox: A Book of American Explorers by T.W. Higginson, read by D. GinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historical Jesus
EXTRA 65. Walter Raleigh's City of Gold

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 20:16


One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) played a leading part in English colonization of America and helped defend England against the Spanish Armada. He was an English statesman, author, soldier, explorer, and a favorite courtier of England's Tudor Queen, Elizabeth the First. He was the younger half-brother of American explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert and a cousin of adventurer Sir Richard Grenville. In 1594, Raleigh heard of a "City of Gold" in the New World and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to find it, publishing an account of his experiences in a book that contributed to the legend of "El Dorado". In 1595, Raleigh’s quest for the New World’s fabled ‘City of Gold’ led him on an exciting adventure in search of the legendary and mythical golden city of El Dorado. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/lRgdVlZte24 https://youtu.be/Q5hZyYknqMQ Walter Raleigh books available at https://amzn.to/3MqX10V El Dorado books available at https://amzn.to/3IAWmc4 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 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 LibriVox: Historical Tales by C. Morris, read by KalyndaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast
The Lost Colony of Roanoke - MCP Remastered

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 39:07


Originally published as 'Lost' on Nov 14, 2016, this remastered episode was published on Patreon on June 18th, 2024. "Before the colony of Jamestown, another colony attempt was made on Roanoke Island. After several years and many unfortunate events, the people and the village seemingly disappeared. The Colony of Roanoke is known as the Lost Colony, and it's not as lost as you might think."

Historical Jesus
EXTRA 61. Walter Raleigh's cousin

Historical Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 17:41


Richard Grenville (1542-91) was a celebrated Elizabethan Sea Dog—an informal name bestowed upon English privateers who were authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, even during times of peace. Carrying letters of marque issued by the English Crown, the Sea Dogs frequently attacked both enemy shipping at sea and enemy outposts on land... frequently targeting the Spanish in American waters and ports. Check out the YouTube version of this episode which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at: https://youtu.be/jsHtkKEUkPs https://youtu.be/XiTcSgMM06o Lost Colony of Roanoke books available at https://amzn.to/43RUaoL PragerU podcast available at https://amzn.to/3MRvsz0 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). 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 Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: LibriVox-A Book of American Explorers by T.W. Higginson, read by D. Gines; PragerU 5-Minute Videos with Douglas Murray: No Past, No Future? & Victor Davis Hanson: Why Study History? Audio & text excerpts 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.

DESPIERTA TU CURIOSIDAD
El Dorado, el gran tesoro perdido de Sudamérica que atrapó a Walter Raleigh

DESPIERTA TU CURIOSIDAD

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 7:17


El Dorado, más que un lugar, encarna la obsesión humana por la riqueza y el poder. Originado en rituales muiscas donde un líder cubierto de oro ofrecía tesoros al lago Guatavita, este mito inspiró expediciones que atravesaban selvas y ríos. Exploradores como Walter Raleigh dedicaron años a buscarlo, convencidos de su existencia en el Amazonas. Sin embargo, El Dorado nunca fue hallado, dejando un legado de exploración y de misterio que continúa fascinando a historiadores hasta nuestros días. Y descubre otras civilizaciones perdidas en la nueva serie ‘Tesoros Perdidos de Angkor: el antiguo Laos al descubierto'. ¿A quién pertenecía este tesoro? ¿Fue robado? Estreno el lunes 3 de febrero a las 22:50 horas en el canal National Geographic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Episode 272: Exploring Tudor and Elizabethan History with Tony Riches: Behind the Books and the Characters

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 43:22


Join me as I chat with bestselling historical fiction author Tony Riches! Tony takes us through his fascinating journey of bringing Tudor and Elizabethan history to life in his acclaimed novels, including the Tudor Trilogy, the Brandon Series, and the Elizabethan Series.We dive into the stories behind his characters, from Owen Tudor to Walter Raleigh, and explore the lives of remarkable women like Penelope Rich and Frances Walsingham. Discover how Tony's immersive research and unique storytelling create vivid, memorable portraits of the past.Learn more about Tony's books and projects at TonyRiches.com, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to support historical storytelling!

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Episode 269: Walter Raleigh and the Main Plot

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 17:30


It was perhaps the least thought out plot to bring down a king ever. And it brought down Walter Raleigh instead. Let's take a look at the Main Plot and how Walter Raleigh got caught up in it.Related episode on Arbella Stuart (was implicated in the Main Plot as well): https://youtu.be/YJKkrYLRgy8Support the podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/englandcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mucho Que Celebrar
Tapas. Pedro de Zubiaur

Mucho Que Celebrar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 17:19


Hoy os traigo a Pedro de Zubiaur, un español tan olvidado como fascinante. Diplomático, espía y almirante. Pedro derrotó a finales del siglo XVI a Drake, Hawkins, Walter Raleigh y otros marinos ingleses en cuatro batallas navales, aparte de saquear la costa de Inglaterra. También rescató a muchos cautivos españoles que habían sido hecho prisioneros tras el fracaso de la Armada de Felipe II. Un personaje cuya vida daría para una película.

The Tudor Chest - The Podcast
Tudor Ghosts with Lizzie Goff

The Tudor Chest - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 52:01


It's Halloween, and so it's only right that this week I explore the stories of Tudor ghosts! From Anne Boleyn to the Princes in the Tower, Margaret Pole to Walter Raleigh, I'm thrilled to welcome this weeks guest, Lizzie Goff onto the podcast to walk me through some of the most famous Tudor spooks said to be out there. Lizzie runs the popular Historical Gal Instagram and TikTok, and has spent a lot of time exploring the stories of some of histories most infamous figures and their apparitions which are said to haunt some of England's most famous historical sites!

Not Just the Tudors
The Spanish Armada

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 42:51


In July 1588 the Spanish Armada set sail to conquer England. Three weeks later a fierce naval battle foiled the planned invasion. Many myths surround these events. The "genius" of Sir Francis Drake is exalted, while Spain's efforts are belittled. But what really happened during that fateful encounter?Professor Suzannah Lipscomb gets the fullest possible account from Professor Geoffrey Parker who co-wrote the definitive and authoritative history of the Spanish Armada in 1988. A new, much-expanded edition, titled Armada: The Spanish Enterprise and England's Deliverance in 1588, was published in 2023.Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The audio editor is Max Carrey, the researcher is Alice Smith, and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘TUDORS'You can take part in our listener survey here > Related episodes:Francis Drake's Discovery of West Coast America >Walter Raleigh's Quest for Eldorado >

Short History Of...
Walter Raleigh

Short History Of...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 60:53


Walter Raleigh remains one of the most famous figures of the late-Tudor and early-Stuart period. His life epitomised Elizabethan energy and ambition - though many of his grand schemes ended in failure. Raleigh was a soldier, sailor, courtier, writer, politician, explorer, and colonist. Depending on who you ask, he was also a pirate and traitor, or a patriot and hero. So how did this perplexing figure rise from comparatively humble beginnings to become one of Queen Elizabeth's favourites? Did he embark on overseas adventures for the sake of his nation, or for his own gain? And should we consider him an enlightened imperialist, or a man who oppressed and exploited indigenous communities? This is a Short History Of….Walter Raleigh. A Noiser Production, written by Dan Smith. With thanks to Dr Anna Beer, author of Patriot or Traitor: The Life and Death of Sir Walter Raleigh. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noisier.com/subscriptions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Books Network
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. 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

New Books in History
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Irish Studies
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Irish Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Early Modern History
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Early Modern History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in European Studies
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in European Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

New Books in British Studies
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in British Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In Conversation: An OUP Podcast
Susan Doran, "From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I" (Oxford UP, 2024)

In Conversation: An OUP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 63:38


From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I (Oxford UP, 2024) tells the story of the troubled accession of England's first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605). Contrary to traditional assumptions, James's accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James's reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred. Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James's inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland.

Law on Film
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) (Guest: Alka Pradhan) (episode 29)

Law on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 51:04


Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) centers on the plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England, the arrest and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (Elizabeth's cousin), and King Phillip II of Spain's attempt to topple Elizabeth and install a Catholic monarch on the English throne, which culminates in England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The film also portrays the complex emotional triangle involving Elizabeth, the English statemen, soldier, and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, and Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting, Beth Throckmorton, whom Raleigh marries and has a child with. (The film depicts Elizabeth as enamored with Raleigh). Directed by Shekhar Kapur, from a script by William Nicholson and Michael Hirst, the film is a sequel to Kapur's Elizabeth (1998). The cast includes Cate Blanchett (Queen Elizabeth I), Clive Owen (Walter Raleigh), Geoffrey Rush (Elizabeth's spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham), Samantha Morton (Mary, Queen of Scots); Abbie Cornish (Beth Throckmorton); and Jordi Mollà (Phillip II of Spain). In addition to dramatizing this critical and memorable period of English history (albeit with some notable historical inaccuracies), the film provides a window into important and timely legal issues around torture, trial for matters of state, and piracy in Tudor England.  I'm joined by Alka Pradhan, a leading human rights attorney, adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and Tudor history buff. (Alka's full bio is here)Timestamps:0:00     Introduction3:38     Queen Elizabeth I and the film's historical context 9:14     The Babington assassination plot 15:38   Mary's letters and the evidence of guilt16:53   Torture and torture warrants during Elizabeth I's reign22:51   Walsingham, the spy master24:08   The trial of Mary Queen of Scots32:38   The Defeat of the Spanish Armada36:18   The law of piracy38:24   Elizabeth, Walter Raleigh, and Beth Throckmorton44:56   More on depicting torture and trials on film 48:44   What the movie and Tudor history can tell us about contemporary society Further reading:Cooper, John, The Queen's Agent: Sir Francis Walsingham in Elizabethan England (2013)Lewis, Jayne E., The Trial of Mary Queen of Scots: A Brief History with Documents (1999)Martin, Colin & Parker, Geoffrey, The Spanish Enterprise and England's Deliverance in 1588 (2023)Read, Andrew, “Pirates and Privateers in Elizabethan England,” in The Laws of Yesterday's Wars (Samuel C. Duckett White ed. 2021)Webb, Simon, A History of Torture in England (2018)Williams, Kate, Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary Queen of Scots (2021)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/faculty/full-time/jonathan-hafetz.cfmYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
Amuse Me: The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 55:55


We're still sad that we missed the era in fashion when men wore thigh high leather boots.   SUPPORT THE SHOW  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOWhttps://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/https://twitter.com/freshmoviepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/https://twitter.com/chelseathepopeFOLLOW VICTORIA https://letterboxd.com/vicrohar/  EMAIL THE SHOWabreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com  SHOP THE SHOWhttp://tee.pub/lic/bvHvK3HNFhk  YouTube Channel  

Not Just the Tudors
Walter Raleigh's Quest for El Dorado

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 25:12


Sir Walter Raleigh remains one of the most famous men of the Elizabethan era. He was a true Renaissance man - a statesman, soldier, writer, explorer and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.  In 1594, Raleigh heard about the legendary golden city of El Dorado and, the following year, explored what is now Guyana and eastern Venezuela in search of it.  In his account of the expedition, Raleigh made exaggerated claims as to what had been discovered, contributing to the enduring El Dorado legend, and his own celebrity. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, first released in May 2022, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to writer and historian Mathew Lyons about Raleigh, his dream of finding El Dorado, and the epic scale of his failure.This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code TUDORS - sign up here.You can take part in our listener survey here.

Sternengeschichten
Sternengeschichten Folge 595: Thomas Harriot, der erste moderne Astronom?

Sternengeschichten

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 9:14


Thomas Harriot hat als erster Mensch mit einem Teleskop astronomische Beobachtungen angstellt. Warum er trotzdem nicht so berühmt ist, wie er sein sollte, erfahrt ihr in der neuen Folge der Sternengeschichten. Wer den Podcast finanziell unterstützen möchte, kann das hier tun: Mit PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/florianfreistetter), Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/sternengeschichten) oder Steady (https://steadyhq.com/sternengeschichten)

Old Glory – An American History Podcast
7 Sea Dogs and the lost colony of Roanoke

Old Glory – An American History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 26:34


The episode will present the Sea Dogs, privateering, outposts, attacks on the Spanish gold fleet, Francis Drake, west country men, Martin Frobisher, John Davis, Humphrey Gilbert, Walter Raleigh, the lost colony of Roanoke, John White, the first English-American child Virginia Dare, the Virginia Company.Picture: 19th century illustration depicting the discovery of the lost colony of Roanoke. Wikipedia Subscribe: Don't miss any episodes, make sure you subscribe to the podcast!Social media: Facebook (www.facebook.com/oldglorypodcast), Twitter/X (@oldglorypodcast), Instagram (@oldgloryhistorypodcast)Rating: If you like the podcast, please give it a five-star rating in iTunes or Spotify!Contact: oldglorypodcast@gmail.comLiterature on the American Colonial Era:- American colonies: the settling of North America, Alan Taylor- Colonial America, Richard Middleton- The British in the Americas 1480-1815, Anthony McFarlane- The Americans: Colonial experience, Daniel Boorstin- The Barbarous years, Bernard Bailyn- The American Colonies, R.C. Simmons- Colonial America 1607-1763, Harry Ward- The Forty years that created America, Edward Lamont- Wilderness at dawn, Ted Morgan- A History of Colonial America, Max Savelle- The Brave new world, Peter Charles Hoffer- Founding of the American colonies 1583-1660, John Pomfret- The colonies in transition 1660-1713, Wesley Frank Craven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Handbag Designer 101
The Historical Saga of Handbags, Artifacts, and Royalty with Dr. Katrina Marchant

Handbag Designer 101

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 39:46 Transcription Available


Embark on an enchanting voyage through time with Dr. Katrina Marchant, whose expertise in early modern literature and drama offers a unique vantage point into the world of handbags and their societal significance. In our latest episode, we unravel the intricate tapestry of fashion history, tracing the handbag from its humble beginnings to its crowning as an icon of style and status. Join us as we reveal the unexpected ways in which these accessories reflect our collective aspirations, and how they've been shaped by the practical needs of bygone eras. From the discreetly carried items of historical attire to the ostentatious displays of the elite, Dr. Marchant guides us through the fascinating anthropology of the fashion accessory we thought we knew.Prepare to be captivated by the British royalty tales of characters like Walter Raleigh and Bess Throckmorton, whose personal stories intertwine with the evolution of handbags in a way that history books often overlook. We explore the steadfast designs that have endured since medieval times, ponder the peculiar legacy of Raleigh's widow, and even entertain the possibility that the codpiece was the original secure storage solution. The conversation takes a vivid turn as we recount the existence of a red velvet bag with goldwork, linking us directly to the past's tangible reminders of love, loss, and the curious artifacts we carry.As we probe the impact of royalty on fashion trends, the ever-graceful Queen Elizabeth II comes into the spotlight. Her seemingly timeless choices in handbags have set the bar for what is classic and chic, raising questions about the power of royal endorsement and its legacy. This episode is more than just a stroll down fashion's memory lane—it's an invitation to view our modern style choices through the lens of history, culture, and the iconic women who carry more than just a handbag on their shoulders. With Dr. Marchant's insights, you'll discover the deep connections between what we wear, why we wear it, and the stories we tell through the objects we hold dear. This episode is a must-listen-to truly understand the history of the handbag from the other side of the pond.Connect with Dr. Marchant:https://www.instagram.com/katrina.marchant/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katrina-marchant/ Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

Dan Snow's History Hit
The Tower of London's Most Notorious Prisoners

Dan Snow's History Hit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 37:07 Very Popular


From Ann Boleyn and Walter Raleigh to Rudolf Hess and the Kray twins, London's iconic Tower of London has held some of history's most notorious figures over its 1000 year history. Host of Gone Medieval podcast Matt Lewis joins Dan to uncover the secrets embedded within the tower's formidable walls. They dive into the deep history of this mighty fortress built by William the Conqueror and tell the stories of the executions, the escapes and the animals that have called the tower home, including a 13th century polar bear who would swim and catch fish in the Thames.You can find out more about the Tower of London and its notorious prisoners in the History Hit Miscellany book available in bookshops and online.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.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.

The Retrospectors
Raleigh's Tobacco Adventures

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 11:04


Rerun. Sir Walter Raleigh brought tobacco back to Britain from Virginia on 27th July 1586 - and, in so doing, triggered a craze for smoking, which at the time was considered a tonic for halitosis, and even a cure for cancer. Despite Queen Elizabeth I being an advocate for the new drug, it didn't take long for the anti-tobacco movement to kick into gear - with King James I writing a treatise against smoking by 1604. In this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion revisit the phenomenon of ‘Dry Drunkenness'; explain why Eton's schoolboys were prescribed tobacco with their breakfast; and reveal what happened to Raleigh's head after he was executed… Further Reading: • Bob Newhart's Walter Raleigh sketch (1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XDxAzVEbN4 • ‘“This vile custome”: a history of tobacco's medical interpretations' (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh): https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/vile-custome-history-tobaccos-medical-interpretations • ‘Discovery of velvet bag may solve gory mystery of Walter Raleigh's missing head' (The Guardian, 2018): https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/28/walter-raleigh-bag-severed-head-gory-mystery ‘Why am I hearing a rerun?' Every Thursday is 'Throwback Thursday' on Today in History with the Retrospectors: running one repeat per week means we can keep up the quality of our independent podcast. Daily shows like this require a lot of work! But as ever we'll have something new for you tomorrow, so follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors Love the show? Join 

The Project Gutenberg Open Audiobook Collection
The Discovery of Guiana by Walter Raleigh

The Project Gutenberg Open Audiobook Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 569:58


The Discovery of Guiana

Das Kalenderblatt
06.02.1595: Walter Raleigh besteht auf Legende vom Eldorado-Gold

Das Kalenderblatt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 3:58


Irgendwo muss die sagenumwobene Goldstadt Eldorado doch zu finden sein! Schließlich berichten spanische Chronisten seit dem 17. Jahrhundert darüber. Der englische Seefahrer Sir Walter Raleigh setzt alles daran, den legendären Schatz im Flusslabyrinth des südamerikanischen Orinocos aufzuspüren. Jagt er ein Phantom?

Dan Snow's History Hit
The First Indigenous Americans in Europe

Dan Snow's History Hit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 24:13


1492 marked the beginning of the Colombian Exchange - the transfer of people, goods, ideas and commodities across the Atlantic between Europe and the Americas. We hear a lot about the conquistadors, the settlers, Jesuit priests and colonisers from Spain, Portugal and Britain whose success in the 'New World' was built on the help and enslavement of indigenous people. But what of the indigenous peoples who made the journey in the opposite direction? Many travelled to Europe, some as slaves, others as courtiers, diplomats and even tourists.Author and Britain's only Aztec historian Caroline Dodds Pennock joins Dan to tell the stories of the Maya who first brought chocolate to the court of Isabella and Ferdinand, the Algonquin diplomats who travelled with Walter Raleigh and took residence in Elizabethan London and the Brazilian King who stopped by Hampton Court palace to see Henry VIII.Caroline's new book is called 'On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe'Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe to History Hit today!Download the History Hit app from the Google Play store.Download the History Hit app from the Apple Store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Unofficial Boys
Episode 52 - Halloween Edition: Fake Kidnapping, Cheating, Killer Beers & Bees

Your Unofficial Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 115:16


Welcome to episode 52, our Halloween edition of the official podcast of Your Unofficial Boys. Every week we review beers, talk sports and discuss funny current events. Please like and Subscribe! Episode Guide: Beers of the Week VooDoo Ranger: Xperimental IPA by New Belgium (Asheville, NC) - 3.75 Gourd Rocker by Double Barley Brewing (Smithfield, NC) - Rating: 4.25 Oakspire by New Belgium in Collaboration w/ Four Roses Distillery (Asheville, NC) - Rating: 4.25 Fact of the Week: Michael Myers' mask is actually a William Shatner mask. Halloween we know today can trace its roots back to the ancient Celtic end-of-harvest festival of Samhain. Trick or treating evolved from a tradition called "souling" during the Celtic festival of Samhain. One in five people planned to dress up their pet for Halloween in 2021. This Week in History China announces the end of their one-child policy after 35 years. English adventurer, writer and courtier Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against King James I of England. Soviet Union tests a 58 megaton hydrogen bomb named Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated. A radio broadcast of H. G. Wells "The War of the Worlds", narrated by Orson Welles, allegedly causes a mass panic. First published reference to poker as a Mississippi riverboat game. Your Unofficial News She faked her kidnapping to go back to her ex. Now she'll get 18 months in prison. Dump truck box gets wedged between highway and overpass. Fishermen plead not guilty to charges in tournament scandal. Brown Snakes on British Airlines. Woman Charged With Sending Swarm Of Bees To Attack Deputies Serving Eviction Notice. Unofficial Fanzone NFL Weekly Rundown. World Series is underway. NHL Weekly Rundown. Unofficial Thoughts How old is too old to get free candy? Funny or sexy costume kinda guy? What kind of sweets guy are you? Please go follow us on our social media and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. Also check out our website www.yourunofficialboys.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/your-unofficial-boys/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/your-unofficial-boys/support

The Lost Tapes of History
Walter Raleigh and the Spin Doctor

The Lost Tapes of History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 14:27


The date is March 1603. Queen Elizabeth is dying. Raleigh knows that he needs to schmooze the incoming monarch King James I so hires some help to turn his image around. The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Raleigh: David Meller - www.mandy.com/uk/v/david-meller T: @DavidMeller2 Spin: Jo Howell - www.mandy.com/uk/v/joanna-howell Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/fraser-fraser-1 – T: @fraserfraser123 Intro/Outro: Becky Reader Fact Check Here: https://www.losttapesofhistory.co.uk/sir-walter-raleigh-and-the-spin-doctor Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/since79p ©2022 Since79 Productions Sound Disclaimer: The Lost Tapes of History was recorded remotely in late 2021. As such, the actors used what equipment they had available and were limited by their location. This has resulted in variable audio quality although hopefully, it won't stop your enjoyment of the podcast. Sound effects from Freesound.org: Opening Theme Music: TheTunk; Closing Theme Music: Nuria1512; Other effects: AldebaranCW, zabuhailo.

History of North America
130. Walter Raleigh crosses the Atlantic

History of North America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 10:55


Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English statesman, author, soldier, explorer, and a favorite courtier of England's Tudor Queen, Elizabeth the First. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonization of North America and helped defend England against the Spanish Armada. He was the younger half-brother of North American explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert and a cousin of adventurer Sir Richard Grenville. In 1594, Raleigh heard of a "City of Gold" in the New World and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to find it, publishing an account of his experiences in a book that contributed to the legend of "El Dorado". Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/lRgdVlZte24 which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Go follow our TikTok page to enjoy additional History of North America content, including original short 60 second capsules at https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel at https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on Patreon at https://patreon.com/markvinet or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook welcome GIFT of The Maesta Panels by Mark Vinet. Denary Novels by Mark Vinet are available at https://amzn.to/33evMUj Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Twitter: https://twitter.com/TIMELINEchannel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-vinet TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization LibriVox: Historical Tales by C. Morris, read by Kalynda

London Walks
Today (August 8) in London History – Death in the House of Commons & That Woman MP

London Walks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 13:54


History of North America
121. Elizabethan ‘Sea Dog' Richard Grenville

History of North America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 10:04


Sir Richard Grenville (1542-91) Walter Raleigh's cousin, was a celebrated Elizabethan Sea Dog—an informal name bestowed upon English privateers who were authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, even during times of peace. Carrying letters of marque issued by the English Crown, the Sea Dogs frequently attacked both enemy shipping at sea and enemy outposts on land... frequently targeting the Spanish in North American waters and ports. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/jsHtkKEUkPs which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Surf the web safely and anonymously with ExpressVPN. Protect your online activity and personal info like credit cards, passwords, or other sensitive data. Get 3 months free by using our custom link at tryexpressvpn.com/markvinet THE DEAD LETTER by Mark Vinet (Elizabethan Age Denary Novel) is available at https://amzn.to/3oxZaNw Get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on Patreon at https://patreon.com/markvinet or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook welcome GIFT of The Maesta Panels by Mark Vinet. Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel at https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Denary Novels by Mark Vinet are available at https://amzn.to/33evMUj Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Twitter: https://twitter.com/TIMELINEchannel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-vinet TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization LibriVox: A Book of American Explorers by T.W. Higginson, read by D. Gines

The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds
Chapter 17. Walter Raleigh, or: Misadventure Time

The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 39:12


Comedian Brandon Hackett is here for the story of Walter Raleigh, namesake of Raleigh, North Carolina: a great explorer, so we’re told, but really – did he get a single thing right? Or was he really famous because Queen Elizabeth I had the hots for him? Learn all about the man whose missteps and screw-ups landed him in the Tower of London so many times, they’ve still got his room set up. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Not Just the Tudors
Walter Raleigh's Quest for El Dorado

Not Just the Tudors

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 26:08 Very Popular


Sir Walter Raleigh remains one of the enduring names from the Elizabethan era. He was a true Renaissance man - a statesman, soldier, writer, explorer and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. In 1594, Raleigh heard about the legendary golden city of El Dorado and the following year, explored what is now Guyana and eastern Venezuela in search of it. In his account of the expedition The Discovery of Guiana, Raleigh made exaggerated claims as to what had been discovered, contributing to the enduring El Dorado legend, and his own celebrity. In this episode of Not Just the Tudors, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to writer and historian Mathew Lyons about Raleigh, his dream of finding El Dorado, and the epic scale of his failure.Keep up to date with everything early modern, from Henry VIII to the Sistine Chapel with our Tudor Tuesday newsletter >If you would like to learn more about history, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit >To download, go to Android > or Apple store > See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

London Walks
Today (December 27) in London History

London Walks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 7:20


Human Voices Wake Us
Anthology: Poems by Edgar Lee Masters, Tennyson, Mary Robinson, Henry Wotton, and Walter Raleigh

Human Voices Wake Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 30:02


A reading of five poems from five different poets. They are: “Minerva Jones,” by Edgar Lee Masters (from his Spoonriver Anthology) “Ulysses,” by Alfred Tennyson “A London Summer Morning,” by Mary Robinson “A Hymn to My God in a Night of my Late Sickness,” by Henry Wotton “The Lie,” by Walter Raleigh Any comments, or suggestions for readings I should make in later episodes, can be emailed to humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com. I assume that the small amount of work presented in each episode constitutes fair use. Publishers, authors, or other copyright holders who would prefer to not have their work presented here can also email me at humanvoiceswakeus1@gmail.com, and I will remove the episode immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanvoiceswakeus/support

Racontour Archive 2008 - 2019
BW 7 Sold down the river

Racontour Archive 2008 - 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 0:39


Direction: heading north northeast Location: north of Ballinaclash on the right Coordinates: 52.023346, -7.851791 Tony tells us of how Walter Raleigh sold the Blackwater to Richard Boyle - how many a fisherman would love to get this as a present!

Answer Me This!
Olly Mann Presents... The Retrospectors

Answer Me This!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 31:57


Milli Vanilli, Marilyn Monroe and Henry VI are amongst the people pored over in this preview of Olly's new comedy-history podcast series 'The Retrospectors' put together especially for Answer Me This! listeners. You can find the show at podfollow.com/Retrospectors In each daily ten-minute episode, Olly and his co-hosts Rebecca and Arion look back at a curious moment from that day in history. Previous topics have included the birth of Ladybird books, Walter Raleigh bringing tobacco to Britain, and the launch of the board-game Twister. In this special compilation, Olly introduces three of his favourite episodes of the show so far:  • In 'Marilyn's Birthday Surprise', the team look back to 19th May 1962, when Marilyn Monroe delivered her breathy, flirtatious rendition of ‘Happy Birthday' to JFK, and columnist Dorothy Kilgallen remarked, 'it seemed like Marilyn was making love to the President in front of 40 million Americans.'  • Then, in 'The Death of Kissing', they look back to 16th July, 1439, when Henry VI issued a decree imploring his citizens to stop kissing his ring, to hold back the spread of the bubonic plague - a deadly disease that had been rampant for a century. • Finally, in 'The Outing of Milli Vanilli', it's time to journey back to 21st July, 1989 - the day German pop duo Milli Vanilli first exposed a shameful secret: their vocals were sung by someone else. Warning: contains Olly's Justin Timberlake impression. If you like what you hear, please please follow 'The Retrospectors' on your podcast app of choice, for a ten-minute dose of something similar every weekday! podfollow.com/Retrospectors --- The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.  Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham. Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.

The Retrospectors
On This Day: Raleigh's Tobacco Adventures

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 9:29


Sir Walter Raleigh brought tobacco back to Britain from Virginia on 27th July 1586 - and, in so doing, triggered a craze for smoking, which at the time was considered a tonic for halitosis, and even a cure for cancer.Despite Queen Elizabeth I being an advocate for the new drug, it didn't take long for the anti-tobacco movement to kick into gear - with King James I writing a treatise against smoking by 1604.In this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion revisit the phenomenon of ‘Dry Drunkenness'; explain why Eton's schoolboys were prescribed tobacco with their breakfast; and reveal what happened to Raleigh's head after he was executed…Further Reading:• Bob Newhart's Walter Raleigh sketch (1962):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XDxAzVEbN4• ‘“This vile custome”: a history of tobacco's medical interpretations' (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh): https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/vile-custome-history-tobaccos-medical-interpretations• ‘Discovery of velvet bag may solve gory mystery of Walter Raleigh's missing head' (The Guardian, 2018): https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/28/walter-raleigh-bag-severed-head-gory-mysteryWe had EVEN MORE to say about Sir Walter Raleigh and his tobacco fixation. To hear bonus material this and every week*, support the show NOW at Patreon.com/Retrospectors! (*top two tiers only)We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/RetrospectorsThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moving Through Georgia
The Dare Stones

Moving Through Georgia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 13:21


Did the men and women of Walter Raleigh's Lost Colony travel through Northeast Georgia on their journey from North Carolina?  Follow the story of some of Georgia's oldest roadside markers, possibly telling a story of survival, loss, and courage.

Horrendous: A Best Friends Podcast
E17. Tower of London

Horrendous: A Best Friends Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 60:10


Better late than never! Is summer over yet? Because we are over summer. If you ever wanted to know what all 33 boroughs of London were, this is the episode for you. Much like that girl we all know who spent a semester abroad, Elizabeth finds a way to bring up her trip to London. This week we dive into the history and haunting of the infamous Tower of London. Buckle in for war, executions, wild animals, headless ghosts, and our pal Walter Raleigh. We also find out in this episode if Callie believes in animal ghosts, which we're sure that everyone was curious about. Music and sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Find us on Facebook @ horrendous.podcast, Twitter @horrendouspod, Instagram @horrendous.podcast, Twitch @ horredouspod, Patreon @ horrendouspodcast, email us @ horrendous.podcast@gmail.com, website @ https://horrendouspodcast.com/ Affiliates with: https://www.boredwalktshirts.com/ Discount code: BESTIE for 10% off AND Grove Collaborative grove.pxf.io/horrendous for free stuff with your purchase! As always, thank you so much for the support! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/horrendouspod/support

The History of the Americans
The Spanish on the Atlantic Coast and the Strange Story of Don Luis

The History of the Americans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 43:03


The year is 1566. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés has founded St. Augustine and ejected the French from Florida. In this episode, we are going to look at the next Spanish moves in the region, all of which were designed to secure Spain's treasure fleets and interdict French and English incursions into North America. These include Pedro Menendez's exploration of Florida proper, which we will only touch upon, the expeditions of Juan Pardo into the Carolinas and Tennessee from 1566 to 1568, and the catastrophic failure of a Jesuit mission to the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, not far from the future site of Jamestown.  None of these succeeded, but they provoked England's anxiety and fueled her ambitions, which in turn catalyzed Francis Drake's almost unbelievable mission of 1577 to 1580, Walter Raleigh's failed colony at Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks in 1587, and even the settlement at Jamestown in 1607.  It all ties together! #VastEarlyAmerica https://subscribebyemail.com/thehistoryoftheamericans.com/?feed=podcast References for this episode Gonzalo Solís de Merás (Author), David Arbesú (Translator), Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and the Conquest of Florida: A New Manuscript Anna Brickhouse, The Unsettlement of America: Translation, Interpretation, and the Story of Don Luis de Velasco Chester B. DePratter, Charles M. Hudson and Marvin T. Smith, "The Route of Juan Pardo's Explorations in the Interior Southeast, 1566-1568" Charlotte M. Gradie, "Spanish Jesuits in Virginia: The Mission That Failed"

ARTICOLI di Rino Cammilleri
La monarchia inglese ha sempre avuto problemi con le donne

ARTICOLI di Rino Cammilleri

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 6:47


TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=6652LA MONARCHIA INGLESE HA SEMPRE AVUTO PROBLEMI CON LE DONNE di Rino CammilleriLa monarchia inglese ha sempre avuto qualche problema con le donne. Enrico II il Plantageneto ne ebbe con sua moglie, Eleonora d'Aquitania, la quale gli portò in dote mezza Francia e la cosa fu all'origine della Guerra dei Cent'Anni. Quest'ultima fu risolta da una donna, santa Giovanna d'Arco, ma a sfavore degli inglesi. Quell'Enrico litigò con la Chiesa, e finì con l'assassinio del primate san Thomas Becket.Sei Enrichi dopo, l'VIII della serie meritò da papa Leone X il titolo di Defensor Fidei (che poi Paolo III, per via dello scisma, gli ritirò; e che ancora i re inglesi portano, ma a difesa dell'anglicanesimo) per aver difeso la fede cattolica contro Lutero. E pure lui era sposato con una gran donna, Caterina d'Aragona, che ripudiò per l'insignificante Anne Boleyn di cui si era invaghito (per lei scrisse una bellissima canzone, Greensleeves, ancora oggi eseguita). Qualcuno gli fece notare che non c'era bisogno di divorziare per farsi l'amante, ma lui voleva un figlio maschio e Caterina gli aveva dato solo Mary.Forse credeva che, avendo meritato come Defensor Fidei, il papa avrebbe chiuso un occhio e accettato la gabola della consanguineità (tutte le teste coronate sono in qualche modo parenti, e per forza di cose). Ma Caterina era zia dell'imperatore Carlo V, che era molto più Defensor Fidei di Enrico, visto che combatteva contro i protestanti e i musulmani. Così, il papa, tra l'incudine e il martello, scelse la giustizia. Ed Enrico si scatenò, imitando il predecessore II col trucidare un altro san Thomas di rilievo, il More, dando il via a un'ecatombe di cattolici che andò avanti per un paio di secoli. Ma con le donne continuò a sbagliare, impalmandone altre quattro di seguito e mandandole quasi tutte al patibolo. Il figlio maschio lo ebbe, ma questo durò poco e, ironia della sorte, fu giocoforza dare il trono a una donna, sua figlia Elisabetta I.Questa avrebbe potuto sposare chi voleva, soprattutto Filippo II di Spagna, ma quest'ultimo era ancora più Defensor Fidei del padre, e si opposero i nobili inglesi che dalla nazionalizzazione dei beni della Chiesa avevano tratto gran profitto. Per giunta, c'era una rivale, un'altra donna: Mary Stuart, figlia della sorella di suo padre, erede legittima perché Elisabetta era figlia di Anne Boleyn. Così, Elisabetta fece quel che neanche il padre aveva osato: processare e condannare a morte una regina unta dal Signore. A quel punto restava un'ultima cosa da sradicare negli inglesi, il culto della Vergine (l'Inghilterra si considerava il regno più mariano della Cristianità: Mary Dowry, «Dote di Maria»). E al di Lei posto mise se stessa, la Regina Vergine (nel senso di nubile), tanto che il suo corsaro preferito, Walter Raleigh, chiamò Virginia in suo onore la colonia americana che fondò. Ma anche lei dovette capitolare, perché tutti moriamo. E lasciare la poltrona proprio al figlio di Maria Stuarda: non c'erano altri.Non ci soffermiamo sui problemi di coppia degli altri regnanti inglesi, perché il gossip in tal senso è applicabile a tutte le teste coronate di ogni tempo. Ma la monarchia inglese è speciale perché è quella che, partendo da un'isola defilata, è riuscita a creare l'impero più esteso di tutti i tempi. E l'Impero Britannico fu inaugurato da un'altra donna, Victoria, che diede addirittura il suo nome a un'epoca e uno stile quantunque a occuparsi di politica fossero altri, soprattutto Disraeli. Lei si limitò a fare un sacco di figli, che maritò con mezza Europa (anche il Kaiser era suo nipote). Fu solo sfiorata dal caso di Jack lo Squartatore, che per molti ancora oggi andava ricercato nella famiglia reale britannica.Ma poi inventarono il cinema e i rotocalchi, e i riflettori si accesero su Edoardo VIII, che pur di sposare Wallis Simpson, una divorziata americana, rinunciò al trono. Anche a lui fecero notare che non c'era bisogno di abdicare se voleva convivere more uxorio con l'americana, purché in modo discreto. Niente, come Enrico VIII, voleva un matrimonio in piena regola. Così, il trono andò a suo fratello Giorgio VI, padre dell'attuale regina. La quale pare l'unica con la testa sulle spalle di tutta la real casata. Sua sorella Margaret volle sposare un fotografo. Dei figli di Elisabetta II, Carlo, Andrea, Anna e Edoardo, solo quest'ultimo non ha divorziato, e per le relative vicende basta andare in Internet. Adesso tocca a Meghan, ed è il turno dei nipoti. God save the Queen.

American History Tellers
Lost Colony of Roanoke | In the Name of the Queen | 1

American History Tellers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:47


In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth the First of England was locked in a battle for global dominance with Spain. She picked her favorite advisor, Walter Raleigh, to claim land in North America. In the coming years, Raleigh's men made several voyages and explored the area known as the Outer Banks, in what is now North Carolina. There, they identified one island as a promising site for a future colony: Roanoke.But as relations with the area's indigenous people soured, and a drought brought famine to the region, England's first attempts to establish a permanent base on Roanoke ended in failure. Still, the Queen knew that success on the new continent was key to her empire. Soon, she would send 117 men, women, and children to establish a permanent colony in the New World. But none of them could possibly imagine the hardships that lay ahead.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/historytellers.Support us by supporting our sponsors! Sleep Number - Proven quality sleep is life-changing sleep. Special offers, for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com/TELLERS.Up Start - Go to upstart.com/TELLERS.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

La ContraHistoria
Piratas en Canarias

La ContraHistoria

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 67:27


Ubicadas en una posición estratégica en el mismo corazón del océano Atlántico a caballo entre tres continentes, las islas Canarias se convirtieron desde el descubrimiento de América en un punto de paso obligado de la flota de Indias en la ruta que comunicaba el puerto de Sevilla con el emporio americano. El archipiélago, conquistado por los españoles a lo largo del siglo XV, tuvo que resistir durante cientos de años numerosos ataques piráticos patrocinados por las potencias europeas de la época y por los Estados berberiscos del norte de África. Los principales piratas de los siglos XVI y XVII, corsarios como los británicos Francis Drake, John Hawkins o Walter Raleigh, franceses como Jean Fleury o François Le Clerc, y holandeses como Pieter van der Does atacaron las Canarias sembrando el terror entre la población de diferentes islas. Eso obligó a la corona española a tomarse en serio la protección de su archipiélago más preciado y, sin duda, del más estratégico de todos. Los sucesivos monarcas ordenaron fortificar las islas y convertir a algunos de sus puertos como Santa Cruz de Tenerife en plazas prácticamente inexpugnables desde el mar tal y como pudo comprobar el contralmirante Horatio Nelson en 1797 cuando trató de apoderarse de la isla. El inglés perdió el brazo y la Royal Navy toda esperanza de hacerse con Tenerife. Pero los piratas no sólo atacaban los puertos insulares, a menudo se limitaban a merodear en alta mar cerca de las Canarias como manadas de lobos en espera de que alguna flota española mal defendida proveniente de América cargada de tesoros enfilase el tramo final de su viaje antes de embocar el río Guadalquivir. Ese triángulo formado por las Canarias, Madeira y las Azores se transformó en un lugar infestado de piratas de todas las nacionalidades, también piratas españoles como Amaro Pargo, un canario con patente de corso concedida por Felipe V de España para que limpiase el Atlántico de corsarios ingleses y holandeses hostiles al comercio español. De Amaro Pargo y otros muchos piratas que hicieron de las aguas de Canarias un campo de batalla de todas las potencias europeas vamos a hablar hoy en La ContraHistoria. Lo vamos a hacer de la mano de Carlos Pérez Simancas, un gomero de armas tomar que conoce a fondo esta historia de piratas que en nada tiene que envidiar a la del Caribe. Bibliografía: - "El oro de América" de Carlos Canales - https://amzn.to/341JO94 - "Amaro Pargo" de Daniel García Pulido - https://amzn.to/3oyK8oX - "Viaje a las islas Canarias: una historia cultural" de Juan Cruz Ruiz - https://amzn.to/3v8L99R - "El sarcófago de las tres llaves" de Pompeyo Reina - https://amzn.to/3hFjEAR Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

History and Folklore Podcast
Medieval Maps and Monsters

History and Folklore Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 24:01


Maps from Medieval Europe are littered with strange lands, monsters and mythical races. On them you can find the Tower of Babel, the Minotaur's Labyrinth, unicorns and men with the heads of dogs. Find out what these maps can tell us about how medieval European's saw the world in the latest episode of the History and Folklore Podcast.    Sources: B.L Gordon, 'Sacred Directions, Orientations, and the Top of the Map' History of Religions Vol. 10, No. 3 (Feb., 1971), pp. 211-227 British Museum, 'Tablet' https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/W_1882-0714-509 Chet Van Durez, 'Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps' (2014). Edward Brooke-Hitching, 'The Phantom-Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps' (2016). Gerhard Dorhn-van Rossum 'Al-Idrisi and His World Map (1154)' (2011) http://www.cliohworld.net/onlread/wg2/wg2.pdf#page=209 Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping, 'History of Mapping' https://www.icsm.gov.au/education/fundamentals-mapping/history-mapping John Block-Friedman, 'The Monstrous Races in Medieval Art and Thought' (2000). John Mandeville, 'The Complete Works of John Mandeville (Shrine of Knowledge, 2020) 'Mappa Mundi Hereford Cathedral.' https://www.themappamundi.co.uk/ Paul B. Sturtevant, 'A Wonder of the Multicultural Medieval World: The Tabula Rogeriana' (2017) https://www.publicmedievalist.com/greatest-medieval-map/ Richard Barber, 'Bestiary MS Bodley 764' (1999). Richard Jones, 'The Medieval Natural World' (2013). Robert Bartlett, 'The Natural and the Supernatural in the Middle Ages' (2006). Thomas Wright, 'Travels of Marco Polo, the Venetian.' http://public-library.uk/ebooks/60/81.pdf   Transcript: ‘Whatever Part of the Earth that Men dwell, either above or beneath, it seemeth always to them, that they go more up-right than any other Folk. And right as it seemeth to us that they be under us, right so it seemeth to them that we be under them.'   Hello, welcome to the History and Folklore podcast, where we look at different folk beliefs through history and how these beliefs shape people's perceptions of nature. Today we're looking at historical maps and the strange creatures and the mythical races found within them. This is a huge subject, so I am only going to be able to really give an overview of the subject, but am happy to make more indepth episodes on any of the different topics if there is any interest.   I find this topic really fascinating as maps, despite what we like to tell ourselves, very rarely show the world how it actually is. Instead they are excellent sources to show us the preconceptions, assumptions and prejudices of the map maker and the society the map is made in.    It has also been claimed that maps can affect the perception of people who view the map. We like to tell ourselves that maps are entirely neutral records of landscapes and settlements but this is not entirely true. Even today there are issues with our world map that are believed to affect  the way we see the world. The most well-known example is the Mercator Projection, invented in 1569 as a way of displaying a globe on a 2D surface. Because of the way the projection works, countries at the top are distorted to become larger, while those closer to the equator appear smaller. The creator of this method, Gerardus Mercator, also chose to orientate the map with North at the top, which is the way we still orientate maps today. It has been argued that, while this map is useful for navigation, the location and relatively large size of northern countries gives them a more prominent place in the mind of the viewer.   While there is still a lot of discussion as to whether this is actually true, it is clear that maps have traditionally been used as a means of communicating ideas and values to the viewer. The earliest maps that survive today depict very local places that highlight sites of interest. There were no real conventions in cartography yet and so the layout and orientation of these maps was pretty much all over the place.    While it seems normal and obvious to us, it is only really quite recently in human history that maps have been oriented with North at the top. In Europe, East was often placed as the highest point as in early Christian tradition heaven was located in the east. This is an idea that was likely borrowed from ancient Jewish traditions which saw the east as a particularly holy direction. Likewise, South was often seen as a desirable direction as it was associated with warmer, more hospitable weather. North, on the other hand, was considered a dark and sinister direction.   Ancient Egyptians also tended to orientate maps with east at the top, as this is the direction in which the sun rises. Early Islamic cartographers often placed south at the top of the map, as these mapmakers often resided in countries that were north of Mecca and they envisioned they were looking up towards it when they prayed. In Ancient China, compasses were oriented to point south, which was considered a more desirable direction as it was believed to be where the winds came from. However, maps in ancient China tended to place north at the top as the Emperor resided in the north of the country and the people were expected to look towards him. So it appears that there is a tendency among people everywhere to place that which they consider the most important at the top or centre of the image.    The oldest surviving world map is the Imago Mundi, which was created between 500-700 BCE in a town called Sippar in Iraq. This map placed Babylon in the centre, as this was probably the most important city to the map maker. The Euphrates is also shown and circles surround Babylon to show other cities and districts, including Assyria, Der and Habban. These cities are surrounded by a circular ‘bitter river' in which other districts are located. These represent the unknown or unexplored world, and are labelled with descriptions such as ‘where shamash (the sun deity) is not seen, reflecting the belief that the sun does not pass through the northern lands. The map is accompanied by accounts of Babylonian myths, written in conform script, with the corresponding locations in which they happened.    Early medieval maps are remarkably similar in design to the Imago Mundi. Known as TO maps, they show the world as a round disc. Inside this disc the known world is split into three segments, with the East orientated at the top. Asia fills up the top half of the circle, and is separated from Europe in the bottom left quarter and Africa in the bottom right quarter by a river that starts as the Don or Tanais in the left and turns into the Nile half way through. Europe and Africa are separated by the meditteranean sea, depicted as a line that meets the rivers at the half way point to make a T shape. The rivers and continents are surrounded by a circle of sea, the O of the TO map.    It is unclear where this style of map originated from. Similarities can be drawn with the Imago Mundi, but some historians think that they may originate in the Ancient Greece or Rome. Others argue that they probably have a Judaic origin, due to the habit of labelling each continent in association with one of Noah's sons - Asia often has the label of Shem, Africa is labelled with Ham and Europe tagged with Japhet.    TO maps are only concerned with recording areas of the world that were known to be habitable. Maps that showed all habitable and uninhabitable land on the globe were portrayed in a different way, based on the subdivision of the world created by Ptolemy in the second century and built on by Macrobius in the fifth century. In this, the world was divided into five latitudinal zones that varied in climate. The poles were the two frigid zones and considered to be too cold to sustain life. The fiery zone was located at the equator and was too hot to sustain life. Between these two extremes were the temperate zones, which were both theoretically habitable although it was believed that the southern temperate zone was uninhabited by humans.    The subdivision of the world in this way was still being used as late as the fifteenth century. It was also used as the basis for maps created by influential Islamic geographers and cartographers, such as al-Muqaddasi and al-Biruni, who developed this technique and further broke the inhabited world down into seven climes, which differed by half an hour each. These cartographers also believed that only the northern part of the world was inhabited and was separated by the rest of the globe by inhospitable climates that could not be crossed by humans. Islamic scholar Abu Rayhan al-Biruni claimed that the ‘sea separates the inhabitable world from whatever continents or inhabitable islands there may be beyond it, both towards West and East; for it is not navigable on account of the darkness of the air and the thickness of the water.'   This method of dividing the world was used in what was the most influential map of its time, the Tabulana Rogeriana, translated in English as the ‘Book of Roger', which proves that everything sounds more impressive in Latin. This was created by Muhammad al-Idrisi in 1154 for King Roger II of Siciliy in a book containing 70 smaller regional maps which, when put together, created a huge rectangular map of the world. This incredibly detailed map was broken down into seven different climatic zones and ten geographical sections. As well as this al-Idrisi was able to calculate the circumference of the globe within ten percent of its actual size. To achieve this, al-Idrisi poured over Arabic, Latin and Classical records, as well as conducting extensive interviews with contemporary travellers, endeavouring to dismiss the fantastical and include only what could be corroborated or proven. While this technique was not foolproof, and popular mythical elements such as the islands of Gog and Magog were still included, it was by far the most accurate world map of its day, and was used and distributed for three hundred years after its creation.   Despite the creation and popularity of the Book of Roger, new maps continued to be made and distributed. One of the most well-known today is the Hereford Mappa Mundi, which was created around the year 1300. This was created at a time when European maps were becoming more complex, showing serrated coastlines and individual islands. Despite these details, it still keeps the early ‘TO' format with Asia at the top, Europe on the bottom left and Africa on the bottom right. Christ sits above the world, looking over God's creation, and paradise and the garden of Eden can be found just below him. Jerusalem sits prominently in the centre of the inhabited world.    As well recording existing cities and landscape elements we would expect to see on modern maps, the Hereford Mappa Mundi also depicts stories from the bible such as Eden, Noah's Ark and the Tower of Babel, all located in the top half of the map, as well as stories from Classical Greece and Rome. The columns of Hercules, the golden fleece and the labyrinth can all be seen on the map. This reflects a method of map making that leaned more towards symbolism than accuracy. The purpose of maps such as this was not to create an accurate geographical record to assist travellers. They were instead created the greatness and expanse of God's creation and the viewers place within it spatially, culturally, temporally and spiritually. Medieval maps were created to measure time and culture as well as space.    For this reason the anomalies in early maps can give a real insight into the mindset, worldview and values of the time. We already know that places like Eden and the Minotaur's labyrinth were placed on maps due to their spiritual, cultural and historical importance. But some other elements are less easily explained. Strange islands and creatures pepper the seas and the margins of early maps.    Sometimes these were recorded through simple error, especially non-existant islands and land formations. Other times weather conditions such as low forming clouds could appear to sailors as an island, which would later be recorded on maps. Anomalies were sometimes included on purpose as a type of copyright protection. If an incorrect detail was found on a different map, the original cartographer would know they had been plagiarised.    I think the most amusing incidents were when islands were included on a whim. In 1659 Peter Helyn recorded a story about the explorer Pedro Sarmiento when he was captured by Walter Raleigh. Raleigh asked him about a particular island that was depicted on one of his maps, which Raleigh had never seen but which may have had some tactical advantage to him. Sarmiento explained that that island was known as ‘painters island' because when the painter was drawing the map, his wife asked him to add an island for her, so that in her imagination she could have an island of her own. A really lovely story, but not very helpful to people trying to actually navigate.   I think that the monsters and so called monstrous races that were recorded in maps, bestiaries and encyclopedias of the time are even more interesting than mysterious island stories as they raise so many questions about medieval assumptions of the foreign, otherness and humanity itself.    Strange creatures were also often believed to be found in far flung lands. Dragons fought elephants in India, hyenas mimicked and ate humans in Africa, leopards were the ferocious offspring of lions and pards and birds the colour of fire and with razor sharp wings soar through the air in Asia. These creatures all give an impression of foriegn countries as strange and dangerous places to be, as though the further you get from the known world the more fantastic and deadly nature becomes, a reflection of understandable anxieties and real dangers involved in travel during this period.    Probably the most fascinating are the so called ‘monstrous races' that are depicted on the edges of world maps, reflecting their perceived status as being just on the edge of civilisation.  Many of these races were taken from the writings of Pliny the Elder and were even further embellished over the years by explorers and traders, missionaries and pilgrims who would come back with tales of the strange lands, creatures and people they had seen on their travels.  Monstrous races that were commonly recorded included the Blemmyes, a warlike people found in Africa, notable in that they had no head but whos faces were instead located on their torso. Sciapods could be found in India. They had only one leg which they would use to hop about, and would use their one giant foot to shade them from the sun. Panotti had long ears that they used to wrap around themselves to keep warm at night. The Astomis were found by the Ganges river, they had no mouths but gained nourishment through pleasant smells. The cynocephalli were humans with the heads of dogs that were widely recorded from Scandinavia to Syria to India. In some accounts they were depicted as bloodthirsty fighters, while other writers claimed they were relatively shy and kept to themselves in peaceful communities.    While some believe that these people were solely the creation of overactive imaginations and tall tales spun by travellers, others think that there may have been a grain of truth in the stories, filtered through the perceptions of reporters trying to understand what they saw through the filter of a very ethnocentric worldview. For example, the Sciapods may have simply been people practicing yoga, lifting their feet above their heads as though to shade from the sun. While the true origins of these stories is not known, the fact that the stories exist at all raise a lot of interesting insights into the medieval European worldview.   There was a fair amount of contemporary discussion as to whether any of these races could be considered human, or whether they were closer to animals. This debate was based on the medieval Christian worldview that God created three different types of living spirit. Angels, which are not bound to a physical body, humans which are bound to a physical body but do not die with it and animals, which are bound to a physical body and who die with the body. It was believed that what separated humans from animals was their rationality. The issue then lay in defining and identifying rationality in the behaviour of the monstrous races.    The answer to this question had practical as well as theological implications. In the ninth century a missionary in Scandinavia wrote to a monk named Ratramnus asking whether he should preach to the dog headed people in order to win human souls for Christ, or whether it would be wasted effort, akin to trying to convert mice or birds. Ratramnus responded by stating that the dog heads should be viewed as human. He claimed that while certain elements of their behaviour, such as their barking speech, pointed more towards the animal, other behavioural aspects placed them firmly in the realms of the human. The fact they covered themselves with clothes showed they had a sense of shame and decency. They could farm and make tools and, according to Ratramnus, ‘knowledge of technical skills is granted only to the rational soul.' The main point in their favour though was that they lived in communities and therefore had laws and were able to create and keep to the rules of society.   Personally I find Ratramnus' answer unstatisying when looking at perceptions of other mythical creatures. Trolls, for example, were considered different from humans as they were not Christians and were, in fact, often believed to be angels that had remained neutral in the war between God and Satan and so fell to earth. Trolls could be killed and it was not believed that they had the promise of eternal life, as humans did. However, like other hidden people, they were portrayed as rational, they lived in societies that mimicked humans, wore clothes and used tools. It was not rationality or mortality, but lack of Chritian belief and immortal soul that separated the trolls from humans or angels, but Ratramnus made no suggestion of this possibility for the cynocephalli.   During the twelfth century Europe and Asia became linked in a way that it had never been before, largely due to the expansion of the Mongol Empire that spanned from Korea to Persia, Poland to Vietnam. This overarching administration facilitated merchants trading across borders and was also a tempting target for Christian missionaries, as the Mongols were not originally Muslim and appeared to be widely accepting of Christianity - employing Asian Christians as advisors and administrators.   As such a greater number of Europeans than ever before began travelling to places that they previously had either non-existent or very weak contact with. You may think that as explorers, traders and missionaries came to be more familiar with distant lands, and as travellers from across Asia came to be a more familiar sight in European cities, that medieval Europeans would quickly realise that the monstrous races on maps and monsters in bestiaries did not exist. In some cases doubt did begin to creep in. In 1253 William of Rubruck recalled a conversation he had with a group of Mogul people during his travels in India saying ‘I asked about the monsters or monstrous humans but they had never seen such beings, wherefore we wonder very much whether it were true.'   But belief in monsters and monstrous races was surprisingly tenacious amongst the general population. This was partly because returning travellers could not resist telling fantastic tales of ferocious and strange beasts to impress people back home. However, even when travellers wanted to present a more realistic view of the world their efforts could be undermined. Marco Polo's Travels, for example, was published in 1298 and presented a fairly subdued and down to earth picture of Asia that was somewhat sabotaged by illustrators who added monsters and wonders to the margins, likely trying to meet the expectations of the readers.   In other cases, when monsters were not found where they were expected to be, it was sometimes assumed that they did exist but their location had been recorded wrong. As European travellers became more familiar with the wider world the monstrous races were pushed further, always pushed the edges of the known world, and those that were once believed to reside in India were later thought to reside in the habitable southern hemisphere, where humans did not live. An early example of this was the Panotti people with long ears. Around 43 CE Roman writer Pomponius Mela claimed they lived on the Orkney islands. When the Orkney islands became part of the civilised world they were recorded as living in Scythia and later, when Scythia was no longer considered particularly distant, it was believed that they resided in southern Asia.    It is probable that the belief in monstrous races reflects a need in people to create a recognised ‘other' against which they can define themselves. Through these stories, they were able to explore what it meant to be civilised, what it meant to be human and understand and define their place in the world.    It is also apparent that this belief in strange and monstrous races was not just limited to Europeans. John de Marignollis  travelled extensively through China and India in the 1330s. Although he was originally sent by the Pope he extended his travels in order to search for the monstrous races he had heard about. He wrote ‘I travelled through all the provinces of India with great curiosity. . . never was I able to track down such peoples in the world in reality; instead people asked me whether there were such creatures.'    As well as giving the impression that medieval Asia was filled with people wandering round asking each other if they knew where the dog-heads were, de-Marignollis statement, and the quote from John Mandeville at the beginning of this episode, suggests that people around the world created their own kinds of strange and monstrous people, living in far away lands. I think it is likely that such stories were important in helping people strengthen their identity at a time of increased travel and exploration. Through these tales people could examine who they were, who belonged to their group, who were outside it and why. They could even be used to examine what it meant to be human at all.    Thank you for listening to this episode of the History and Folklore podcast. I hope you enjoyed it and found it interesting. An extra thank you goes to my new patreons DD Storyteller, the Fairy Folk Podcast, Louise, Vanessa, Ben and John. My supporters on patreon help make these episodes possible and I am so grateful.  If you would like to support the History and Folklore Podcast tiers range from £1-£5 a month in exchange for benefits including early access to podcast episodes, a monthly zine with more information about the episode topic, chance to vote on episode topics, recorded folktales and how to train your house elf fact files. Patrons help pay towards the cost of running the podcast and are greatly appreciated. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram at history and folklore, twitter at HistoryFolklore and Facebook at the History and Folklore podcast where I post hopefully interesting history and folklore facts pretty much daily and answer any questions or feedback. Thank you so much for listening, and I look forward to seeing you next time.

Date Fight!
55: 20th March: Maximinus Thrax v Carl Reiner

Date Fight!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 12:07


What happens when you double all the soldiers' wages? What was Walter Raleigh's podcast called? What is a treatise? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Be So Good
017 - G.I.DEON: Reluctant hero

Be So Good

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 48:51


Colin Pearce presents: 'G.I.DEON: The successes of a reluctant entrepreneur' I've given this presentation to countless audiences at business conferences, youth camps, teacher conventions, retail convention dinners, family church services, both in Australia and the USA. It is an adaptable story, always delivered in – I confess – my wacky narrative style – ridiculous in parts – generally inspiring faith and the enthusiastic pursuit of purpose in the hearers. On this occasion, I'm speaking to one of my largest audiences; 7,500 members of the IDA group members at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. You can tell they loved it. You should too. I was having a great time. You see, the presentation captures the fundamentals of human endeavour where people are involved. Many of us suffer from imposter syndrome. The man in this story did. He had no idea people would follow him at the start. Then he experienced sudden growth. Then he lost 90% of his audience/followers. He, like many people (maybe you as well as me) often expect large numbers and a big following to bring us through to fame riches and glory. We hear of people with 1,000 Facebook followers of 10,000 or 100,000 and think we will never come to anything unless we push hard for that kind of number ourselves. The story illustrates that working with a select audience – a contained following – using a clear strategy, will give us a very satisfactory result. Sure, you can cite Alexander the Great, Artaxerxes, Augustus Caesar, Christopher Columbus, Walter Raleigh, Henry Ford, the Rockerfellers, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and other mass leaders and marketers who had (or have) millions of followers and customers. They are there in your history books. I know. But consider this: there have been 108 billion of us since the year dot and only a few hundred have reached that mega status. A few hundred - maybe a few thousand. About a poofteenth of a percent. You might be the next one, but the facts and the mathematics show us that the other 107,999,998,021 of us, are, and will only be legends in our own life-times at best and we need to work out how to get to that status at least. So listen to hear how Divine help, a bit of faith, a small crew and a simple plan worked out for a run-of-the-mill farm boy – and will probably satisfy your expectation for life too.

Daemons Discuss!
A Discovery of Witches - Season 2, Episode 9

Daemons Discuss!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 76:17


S2E9Where shall we begin? Let's start at the end: Heart vein! Kit and Louisa's botched revenge! Queen Elizabeth I! Walter Raleigh shows himself to be useless! A house raid! Meeting a weaver's familiar! William Cecil (Lord Burghley) is an an a$$hole! Kit tests Matthew's patience! A baby?!! Is Goody is on death's door?! Matthew puts his foot down! Ashmole 782! Needless to say, many events occurred in this episode, and putting a neat synopsis together was a little hard this time around. No worries, we break it down further in The Spoiler Zone (for those who don't care about book spoilers), as this TV episode diverges from the book quite a bit!Thanks to Aimee Sund for sponsoring this episode, and to all, please enjoy.Full show notes: http://go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/S2E9Informational links:Season 2 Shout Out! -- tell us your thoughts on this episode, the actors, the sets, or the series as a whole! It's up to you!Milo Twomey - PierreTom Hughes - Kit Marlowe Holly Aird - FrançoiseStephen Cree - GallowglassSheila Hancock - Goody AlsopPaul Rhys - Father HubbardAisling Loftus - Susanna NormanJoshua Pickering - Jack Blackfriers Lois Chimimba - Catherine StreeterVictoria Yeates - Elizabeth JacksonAmy McAllister - Marjorie CooperBarbara Marten - Queen Elizabeth IAdrian Rawlins - William CecilMichael Lindall - Sir Walter Raleigh Elaine Cassidy - LouisaThe real figures behind the characters: Queen Elizabeth I, Matthew Roydon, William Cecil, Christopher MarloweMore:Join us on Patreon (as little as $2 monthly will gain you access to extra episodes + different level incentives for those who join at higher tiers!)A Discovery of Witches TV News info (Continually updated; scenes, sets, trailer video, official photographs, casting + more)Become a Discusser (contact info located there as well)Email us directly: DaemonsDiscuss@gmail.comCall & Leave a voicemail! 1 (360) 519-7836 or hit us up on SpeakPipe Our Podcast Page: DaemonsDiscuss.com Our Main Site: DaemonsDomain.com Social Media: Twitter - @DaemonsDiscuss, Facebook - Daemons Discuss & Instagram - @daemonsdiscussTo join our private, listener-only Facebook group, apply here: Join Daemonic Discussers The "word" is "F*cking Firedrake"To see/hear all of our chapter reviews, check out this list: Chapter Review EpisodesTV show reviews? Go here: A Discovery of Witches TV ReviewsTo check out all of our episodes go here: Daemons Discuss! Full Episode ListGet your Daemon merch here: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/shop -- and for 2020, our enamel FTSIO pins (+ masks and T-shirts) can be found here: go.DaemonsDiscuss.com/FTSIO2020Credits/Copyright Information *DISCLAIMER: Daemons Discuss! (by extension, Daemons Domain) is independent, non-profit, and is not affiliated with BadWolf, SkyOne, NowTV, SundanceNow, Shudder or any of the production/broadcast entities associated with A Discovery of Witches. All audio clips from the show/soundtrack during our episode reviews are used strictly for commentary; categorically, according to U.S. copyright law, this method falls under Fair Use.* Intro music: "Ghost Dance" (edited down to second chorus) by Kevin Macleod, licensed for use by Creative Commons.* Outro music: Rimsky-Korsakov - "Scheherazade Symphonic Suite for Orchestra Op.35 - IV. Allegro molto," Public domain/copyright-free. * All other music used is licensed via several different royalty-free sources (as are sound effects).* "Save it for the Show" segment introduction voice-over by Devyn Grendell * Cover art (+ all variations associated w/ it): © Daemons Domain * The term "unofficial" is explained in our disclaimer located in Terms of Use - item 14.* The Daemons Discuss podcast is hosted and produced by the owners (Angela, Jean and Valerie) of Daemons Domain and can also be found by entering the url http://www.DaemonsDiscuss.com in your browser, (listed on the various podcast syndicates like iTunes, Stitcher, etc.) which will redirect you back to the parent site, Daemons Domain.* This podcast is intended for personal download/consumption. Please see our Terms of Use; item 3.* FTC: Our podcast episodes are solely sponsored by listeners via Patreon.* Our episode titles are a loving tribute to the show "Friends" just 'cause we love Friends and - let's face it - it's easier! Here's how one of the show creators explains their reasoning:Jeff Greenstein: "When Marta & David & Jeff & I did 'Dream On', we used to spend a lot of time thinking about titles, because they were on-screen at the top of each episode. On "Friends", we decided that was a waste of time. We figured, why not name each episode after the thing that people will ostensibly be talking about around the water-cooler the next day?" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The History of England
308a Roanoke by Joel Kindrick

The History of England

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 33:00


In 1585, a colony was established at Roanoke, sponsored by Walter Raleigh. Find out what happens from historian and Birkenstock wearer Joel Kindrick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radio Pirata
33 - La scuola della notte

Radio Pirata

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 45:26


"O paradosso! Il nero è l'emblema dell'Inferno, il color delle carceri, la scuola della notte, il cimiero del bello tocca invece a un bel cielo" in questo verso di Shakespeare si cela uno dei misteri dell'Inghilterra Elisabettiana: la Scuola della Notte. Scuola di ateismo (o forse anarchia), società segreta composta da corsari, avventurieri, maghi, filosofi e artisti, da Walter Raleigh a Christopher Marlowe.

Radio Pirata
32 - Walter Raleigh

Radio Pirata

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 41:28


Walter Raleigh è stato un membro di spicco dei Sea Dogs, i corsari elisabettiani, ma anche un filosofo, un artista, un alchimista e un avventuriero. Le sue imprese sono legate a molti misteri, da Roanoke a El Dorado, ma anche nel losco mondo dello spionaggio e delle società segrete, delle scuole misteriche di ateismo e anarchia.

Früher war mehr Verbrechen
1590 war mehr verschwundene Kolonie - Roanoke

Früher war mehr Verbrechen

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 40:35


Am 18. August 1590 kehrt John White zurück nach Roanoke Island und die Cittie of Raleigh, die erste britische Kolonie auf amerikanischen Boden. Doch statt der über 100 Siedlerinnen und Siedler erwartet ihn nur die verlassene Siedlung. Welches Schicksal Siedlung und Siedler*innen wohl ereilte und was das Ganze mit einem us-amerikanischen Gründungsmythos zu tun hat, erfahrt Ihr in dieser Folge von Früher war mehr Verbrechen mit Nina und Katharina. **Kapitel** - 04:30 - Die britische Kolonialisierung Nordamerikas - 06:55 - Die Gründung der Kolonie von Roanoke Island - 07:53 - John White verlässt die Kolonie - 09:47 - John White entdeckt die verlassene Kolonie - 11:23 - Theorien zu den Ereignissen - 15:08 - Hinweise & Spuren - 25:36 - Diskussion der Theorien - 27:00 - Der rassistische Gründungsmythos **Folgt uns auf Instagram** https://www.instagram.com/frueher.war.mehr.verbrechen/?hl=de **Quellen:** - FILSER, H.: Die vermisste Kolonie, Süddeutsche Zeitung.de, 10.11.2020, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wissen/geschichte-der-usa-die-vermissten-1.2725500 - KUPPERMANN, K.O.: Roanoke – The Abandoned Colony, Maryland 1984 - LAWLER, A.: Rätsel um Roanoke: Neue Spuren im Fall der verschwundenen Kolonie, National Geographic, 10.11.2020, https://www.nationalgeographic.de/geschichte-und-kultur/2020/11/raetsel-um-roanoke-neue-spuren-im-fall-der-verschwundenen-kolonie - PARRAMORE, T.C.: The 'Lost Colony' Found: A Documentary Perspective, North Carolina Historical Review. Jan2001, Vol. 78 Issue 1, p67. - STEFFENS, F.: Zeitgemäße Legenden, Frankfurter Allgemeine, 05.09.2020, Nr. 207; Seite 9 - THOMAS, C.: "Die Augen aller Völker sind auf uns gerichtet", Frankfurter Rundschau, 13.06.2020, Nr. 142; Seite 34 **Karte mit allen „Früher war mehr Verbrechen“-Tatorten** https://bit.ly/2FFyWF6 **Mail**: frueherwarmehrverbrechen@outlook.de **Kaffeekasse** https://ko-fi.com/fwmvpodcast GEMAfreie Musik von https://audiohub.de

Date Fight!
41: 22nd January: Arthur Tooth v Walter Raleigh

Date Fight!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 20:45


What is a chasuble? Who gave everyone lung cancer? Which romantic poet started his own chain of burger restaurants? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
Jan. 10, 2021 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt (Blurb, i.e. Educational Talk): "Do Bloggers Dream of Electric Straightjackets?" *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 10, 2021 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 250:28


--{ "Do Bloggers Dream of Electric Straightjackets? Remember the Days of Many Opinions, All Freely Expressed by the Minions, Protected by a Bill and Constitution, Guarding Freedom from Persecution, Trashed, to Save us from Terrorism, Ethernet OverGods Stopped All Schism, These Truth Gods Wrecked then Fitted, Reality into What is Now Permitted, Perception Management is the Solution Nudging Captives to Proper Conclusion, No Entering Vaults of Histories Hidden Gaining Light from Topics Forbidden, Those Who Still Seek, Definitely Damned, Detected, Defamed then Socially Banned."© Alan Watt }-- Soft Wars - The Big Eating Machine has Now Come Home to the U.S. - Gunboat Diplomacy - Robber Barons, Monopoly Men - Alfred Milner - Police; Police Lodges; Military - Milgram Experiment, People Adapt into Their Roles - The Uniform Media; Rockefeller - Pre-9/11; Canada's Omnibus Crime Bill - Movie, Wag the Dog - Perception Management - January 6, 2021, Police Open Doors at U.S. Capitol; Antifa Smashing Windows; End the Idea of the Old America - Eight Months of BLM and Antifa Burning and Looting was Okay, Calling Off Police; Told by Media to See it as Peaceful Protests - Colour Revolutions; CIA - Trump told Protesters he would Meet Protestors at the Capitol - The Judas Goat - Lawrence of Arabia - Fauci, Bill Gates - Eugenics - Julian Huxley - Carroll Quigley, McCarthy Era - Technocracy, One-Party System - Movie, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold - An Obvious Setup - Beware the Pied Pipers; You're Supplied with Your Leaders - Soft Power - The U.S. Deep State - Unconventional Warfare Techniques - Essential, Non-Essential - Common Law, Common Land; Queen Elizabeth I, Pirates, Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake; The Diggers - Movie with Christopher Walken, Prophecy - Bolsheviks - Mazzini, Pike, We Never Start a Premature Revolution - The Difference Between Rebellion and Revolution - Whiskey Rebellion; Use of Alcohol in Cultures - Emotive Topics - Please Donate at www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com - George H.W. Bush's New World Order Coming into View - World Economic Forum - Shadow Terminology - George W. Bush, The Second NWO Speech - Speech Writers, Orators - The Mind has No Firewall - The PNAC List of Countries - Obama's Drone Strikes - Boer War, South Africa, Milner Group, Cecil Rhodes, Jameson Raid - Stop Following Leaders that are Presented to You - CIA's Involvement in the Patriot Movement - Counterintelligence - Jeffrey Epstein, Honey Traps - Movie, The Lives of Others; Stasi System - Sex - Yuri Bezmenov, Contamination - Free Trade, Service Economies, Post-Industrial, Post-Consumer - Media Shamelessly Terrifying People about Covid - Woody Allen movie, Bananas - Masks - Logic, Pavlov's Dogs - BIT, Behavioural Insights Teams; Nudges; Compliance - Electricity - Chatham House Rules, Secrecy - Soviet Union, Beria on Updating Programming - Show Business - RIIA, The World Bank, IMF, BIS, League of Nations, United Nations, Central Banking - Whitney Webb from Nov., 2020, US – UK Intel Agencies Declare Cyber War on Independent Media - Peter Hitchens, My apologies for not blogging as I used to.; Neil Ferguson - Health Worker Dies Two Days After Getting Pfizer Covid Vaccine - Doctor Died Two Weeks After Receiving Covid Vaccine - Despite No Lockdown/Mask-Mandate, Florida Has Same Hospitalization Rate As 2018 Flu Season - Vaccine and Marketing Groups Promoting Shots - PDF, Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines Among Your Patients - mRNA Vaccines - The PCR Deception - Big Tech has Proven it's More Powerful than Any Government - Chicago Police Union President Defends Those Who Stormed The U.S. Capitol and Then Later Apologizes for Statements - BBC, Covid: How busy are hospitals in England? - Credibility of European Court of Human Rights Lies in Ruins after Judges' Links to Soros Revealed - Don't Collapse Spiritually; This is a War - Don't Get on Your Knee to Any Living Human Being. *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 10, 2021 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Film till fikat
Elizabeth 1998 & 2007 i samarbete med Kungpodden

Film till fikat

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 127:50


Välkommen till "Film till fikat"! Där vi varje vecka diskuterar en ny film vi sett, på ett lättsamt sätt till en fika i glada vänners lag. I detta specialavsnitt tittar vi närmare på inte en, utan två filmer! Detta är inte allt, vi gästas idag av Anders och Ante ifrån den eminenta Kungpodden! Filmerna vi kommer ta en närmare historisk inblick på idag är Elizabeth från 1998 & Elizabeth the golden age från 2007. Director: Shekhar Kapur Stars: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen Handlingar: Elizabeth 1998: England 1554. Henry VIII är död. Nationen är delad av hat - katoliker mot protestanter. Henrys äldsta dotter Mary, despotisk katolik, är drottning och styr nationen med järnhand. Men hon är barnlös och katolikernas största fruktan är tronföljden av Marys protestantiska halvsyster - Elizabeth. När Mary dör besannas deras farhågor och Elizabeth kommer till makten. Nationen står nu inför ett makt- och religionsskifte präglat av falskspel, förräderi och mord. En farlig och omvälvande tid där förutsättningen för att klara sig är enkel: Fullständig makt kräver fullständig lojalitet... Historiskt drama som förärades hela 7 Oscarsnomineringar! Elizabeth the golden age 2007: Berättelsen om en kvinnas korståg för att kontrollera kärleken, försvara sitt imperium och säkra sin ställning som älskad ikon i västvärlden. Elizabeth förälskar sig i sir Walter Raleigh, en stilig sjöfarare. Vi strävar hela tiden efter att bli bättre så feedback mottages gärna. Vi finns på Facebook, instagram och twitter Mail: Filmtillfikat@gmail.com

De Buenas a Primeras
La facilidad de Walter Raleigh para escaparse

De Buenas a Primeras

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 1:37


La vida de Walter Raleigh le llevó a librarse en dos ocasiones de pasar por manos del verdugo. Hasta que hizo algo que no gustó nada al monarca Jaime I de Inglaterra y VI de Escocia, que tomó cartas en el asunto

De Buenas a Primeras
La facilidad de Walter Raleigh para escaparse

De Buenas a Primeras

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 1:37


La vida de Walter Raleigh le llevó a librarse en dos ocasiones de pasar por manos del verdugo. Hasta que hizo algo que no gustó nada al monarca Jaime I de Inglaterra y VI de Escocia, que tomó cartas en el asunto

History Comes Alive
Ep. 7: The Armada, Pt. 3: Elizabeth Saves Her World

History Comes Alive

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 45:27


It had been a century of national preparation. It had started as a general vision with Henry VII, It was honed and expanded in scope by Henry VIII, against a recognized threat from France. It was put to the ultimate test by Elizabeth against her recognized threat, Spain. Against the backdrop of the Reformation, the emergence of the Nation State, the beginnings of European Colonization around the world, and the interactions and intermarriages between Europe's leading monarchies, the English throne built not only an elaborate system of land defense against invasion, they reinvented the concept of naval warfare. Nationalizing a permanent navy, and rethinking what a navy should be used for. Not so much the traditional grappling and troop transport, but repelling an invasion through speed, skill, and distance shelling. The event remembered as The Spanish Armada still captures the imagination to this day. We have traced the origins and provocations that lead to the Armada. Now it's time to expand the narrative to include the actual destruction of the Spanish fleet. The question above and beyond the poor planning of the invasion by Spain, is a matter of degrees as to whether the Armada was defeated by England (which it was, soundly), or simply disintegrated as time went by...In this episode we leave the Henrys (all five from our larger narrative), and the Marys (three from the narrative) behind and focus on the rise of men like John Hawkins, Francis Drake, and Walter Raleigh. With all the events, heroes, and villains, Elizabeth still emerges as the catalyst and cauterizing figure of the age. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Echoes of the Past
Episode #16 - Fort Raleigh

Echoes of the Past

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 7:15


In this episode, I discuss Walter Raleigh's expeditions to the New World. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/echoesofthepast/support

All Bad Things - A Disaster Podcast
Episode 160: The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Part One: A New Hope

All Bad Things - A Disaster Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 76:29


David and Rachel start a deep dive on the Lost Colony of Roanoke with some deep background on the colonization of modern-day North America by European superpowers, and the rise of English explorer Walter Raleigh.

Only Our Rivers Run Free!
Boris the Bollix - A PM in Neverland!

Only Our Rivers Run Free!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 15:10


.........what can we do with a problem like Boris? Brexit, Backstop, he's landed in the middle of the most important times in a century, Boris the Bollix, he's no Walter Raleigh??

Date Fight!
137: 20th March: Maximinus Thrax v Carl Reiner

Date Fight!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 12:07


What happens when you double all the soldiers' wages? What was Walter Raleigh's podcast called? What is a treatise? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Date Fight!
79: 22nd January: Walter Raleigh v Fanny Bullock Workman

Date Fight!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 20:45


Who invented the potato? Are there any good foetus jokes? Will they or won't they? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley find out in today's Date Fight!

Getting Techie!
4- Nunez de Balboa, Cook, Raleigh

Getting Techie!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 3:36


In this episode Yeslin, Lori, and Mattie share their information about Vasco Nunez de Balboa, James Cook, and Walter Raleigh.

From Settlement to Superpower
Episode 42 – The Lost Colony

From Settlement to Superpower

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019


White did not have an easy time getting relief for his colonists. Ignored by Walter Raleigh and betrayed by such unscrupuluos pirates as Arthur Facy, White failed to get out of England before the crisis of the Spanish Armada trapped him in. By the time White actually got out in 1590, accompanied by Abraham Cocke … Continue reading Episode 42 – The Lost Colony

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
Jan. 6, 2019 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt (Blurb, i.e. Educational Talk): "No Decision with This Religion: Mind Masters Mould Memes, All Must be True, Temple Ethernet is for Worship, Take a Pew." *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Wat

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 60:10


--{ "No Decision with This Religion: Mind Masters Mould Memes, All Must be True, Temple Ethernet is for Worship, Take a Pew." © Alan Watt }-- Purpose - Our Needs are Greater than Just Material - RIIA, CFR, the Milner Group and the Creation of a World Government with a Common Culture - The British Empire - Myths and Foundation Myths - Pirates, Queen Elizabeth I, Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake, the Spanish Armada - Central Banking System, World Bank, BIS, IMF - Ireland and the IMF - How You are Taught to Perceive Things, for Example the Comedian - The Comedian is the Product and Behind Him are Teams of Writers, Image-Makers, Deportment, Stylists, Fashion Designers and the Corporate Boys, Advertising, Bookings, Accommodations; It's a Corporation and You see the End Product - Same Technique Used with Politicians who are Trained how to Avoid Certain Topics and Questions - Kissinger had Managers who Decided in Advance of the Interview what Questions were Allowed - Show Business - The Star-Making Machinery - This Technique is Also Used to Launch Professors on Big Talk Shows who have Been Chosen to Lead People in a Certain Direction - CFR has used George Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Other Stars - Adam Curtis' Documentaries; BBC - Hypernormalization; Put on a Pretense that Everything is Okay - Algorithms - The Ether Becomes an Echo Chamber of You - DARPA - You're Given Just Enough Freedom so You don't Break - The Ideal Citizen Produces and Consumes, Seen as Economic Units - Less Suicides and Domestic Violence During Wartime - The Club of Rome and the Trouble with Democracy - Jimmy Carter - The Trilateral Commission, the Real Technocrats behind the Scenes - Zbigniew Brzezinski's Book, Between Two Ages: America's Role in the Technetronic Era; Radio Waves and other Quiet Weaponry; The Gradual Appearance of a More Controlled Society - Continuous Surveillance over Each Citizen - Bertrand Russell, Macy Group, Frankfurt School - Carroll Quigley, Communism, Foundations - Brzezinski said People and Governments Must Serve the Needs of Multi-National Banks and Corporations - Adam Curtis' The Mayfair Set - Britain after Suez Crisis - Military - Surveillance Technology Replaces other Types of Weapons Sales - Boer War - UK Propaganda, "The Integrity Initiative" - The Institute for Statecraft - International Institute for Strategic Studies - Smith Richardson Foundation - Christopher Nigel Donnelly - Carl Bernstein, The CIA and the Media - Amazon's Secret Cloud Region for the CIA - FBI uses Amazon's Facial Recognition Technology - China's New Antenna is a Cancer Risk - Walmart's Autonomous Robot Bees - Poo on all McDonald's Touchscreens Tested - Canada Government Debt to GDP - Canada's National Debt Clock- Has Australia's Net Debt Doubled. *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 6, 2019 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Myths of the Moor
Episode 1: Squires and Sea Dogs

Myths of the Moor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 43:37


In the very first episode of Myth and Moor we talk about our interest in Dartmoor, the supernatural and focus on some crazy tales from Francis Drake, Walter Raleigh and a cast of strange and mysterious characters.

Inquirers into the Strange
Fragment 13: John Dee

Inquirers into the Strange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 66:49


Born on 13th July 1527 to Roland and Jane Dee, John Dee became an immensely influential figure within the Elizabethan world. If Dee had lived at a time other than the turbulent period that spanned the Tudor and Stuart monarchies in England, then it is very likely that we would now acknowledge him as one the greatest minds England ever produced. Dee’s peers acknowledged his skills as a philosopher, astronomer, scientist, cartographer, and mathematician and - further observed that he was as skilled in medicine as any other of the period. Dee’s pursuit of knowledge, in all forms and from all sources, was true to the great philosophical enquiries of antiquity, yet it went beyond the limits which others deemed appropriate in an age of superstition, during the prime period of the witch-hunts in continental Europe – with England on the cusp of its own pandemic of such witch-hunts. That Dee openly embraced the occult arts of Hermetic philosophy, Qabalah, alchemy, and angelic dialogue have been used to discredit his genius and legacy by both his peers and those that succeeded him. His work within the field of occult philosophy reveals however that that Dee was the prominent exponent of Hermeticism in England and it is to Dee that we can trace the origins of the Victorian revival of Hermetic magic in for of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley and the later work of Israel Regardie. Dee was also the major influence for the development of the Rosicrucian movement that in turn influenced early speculative Freemasonry and the founding of the United States of America.Join Ansir & Sophia as they discuss, as briefly as is possible for such an immense life and body of work, the genius of the man -- John Dee.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/InquirersintotheStrange)

Poetry Batch
PB 4 - Farewell to the Court, Walter Raleigh

Poetry Batch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 0:47


Poetry readings. Contact: poetrybatchpodcast@gmail.com

The History of England - Guest Episodes
Roanoke by Joel Kindrick

The History of England - Guest Episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 31:58


In 1585, a colony was established at Roanoke, sponsored by Walter Raleigh. Find out what happens from historian and Birkenstock wearer Joel Kindrick. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early Stuart England
Episode 17: El Dorado

Early Stuart England

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 28:10


1611From a cell in the Tower of London, Walter Raleigh organizes a voyage to discover El Dorado, the long lost city of gold in South America.  Leading the expedition is Thomas Roe, a young man of the Virginia Company.

Abrimos la Ópera
T02E01 - Gloriana

Abrimos la Ópera

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 34:52


Empezamos nueva temporada con una ópera muy especial: 'Gloriana'. Su autor, Benjamin Britten, no está entre los más populares y comprobaréis que no se parece nada a lo que habéis escuchado antes.Viajamos a la corte de los Tudor en el siglo XVI: intrigas, guerra, amor, traiciones, bailes y todo entorno a la poderosa figura de la reina Isabel I de Inglaterra, Gloriana, la "Reina virgen". El conde de Essex, Robert Devereux y Charles Blount, barón de Mountjoy combaten en un duelo. La reina reprende a los dos caballeros mientras que el capitán de la guardia se ríe de ambos sir Walter Raleigh.Luis Gago, experto y crítico musical de El País nos habla del momento en el que dio a luz esta ópera: siglo XVI y siglo XX unidos textual y musicalmente para explicar las ceremonias de coronación de la reina Isabel II.

Eli Suli
SERIE 33)LA CONVERSA Y WALTER RALEIGH, JUDIOS EN EL CARIBE, ESTHER DE LOS ANUSIM, PURIM DE FRANKFORT

Eli Suli

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 70:05


LA JOVEN JUDIA MARIA NUÑEZ Y LA REINA ISABEL DE INGLATERRA- LOS JUDIOS SALEN DE BRASIL HACIA TODO EL CARIBE- LA SANTA ESTHER DE LOS MARRANOS- EL NUEVO AMAN DE FRANKFORT

Efemerides Podcast
Episodio 48. Semana del 14 al 20 de Noviembre

Efemerides Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2016 51:39


14 de Noviembre de 1152 a.C., comienza la primera huelga general de la historia. 15 de Noviembre del 655, Oswiu de Northumbria derrota y mata a Penda en la batalla de Winwaed. 16 de Noviembre de 1922, nace Jose Saramago. 17 de Noviembre de 1603, Walter Raleigh va a juicio por traición. 18 de Noviembre de 1863, nace Odon de Buen. 19 de Noviembre del 936, Abd al-Rahman III inicia la construcción de Medina Azahara. 20 de Noviembre de 1910, muere Leon Tolstoi.

A Pint With Seaniebee
Episode 12 - Simon Carbery has a pint with Seaniebee

A Pint With Seaniebee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2016 30:55


Award-winning adman, writer, musician, raconteur and all-round witty bright spark, Simon Carbery joins the pod today to share his adventures and life-lessons over some particularly strong drinks. With Dave Trott as mentor, and Paul Arden as first boss…the pod somehow manages to also include references to Douglas Adams, Pope Francis, Fay Weldon, David Putnam, Rumpole of the Bailey, Leonardo da Vinci, David Bowie, The Air Hilaires, U2, Charles and Maurice Saatchi, Hugh Hudson, Walter Raleigh, Dr. Seuss, Pete Townshend, Johnnie Cochran, Chris Blackwell, Tom Thumb, Salman Rushdie, Cornelius Fuel, Michelangelo, Terry-Thomas, Chris Wilkins, Norman Tebbit, Tim Bell, Alexandra Taylor, Marcia Clark, Robert Plant, and The Wood Demons. You'll also learn why you need look no further than peace and quiet and the career of Danny Kaye for the secret to a successful life. Release date: April 30th 2016 Runtime: 30m Recorded: London (after one-too-many ‘Vespas')

Poems
Walter Raleigh-The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd

Poems

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2015 3:42


Radio Theatre Group
The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd - a poem by Walter Raleigh. Performed by Sarah Coyne

Radio Theatre Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2011


Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
Jan. 14, 2008 Alan Watt "Cutting Through The Matrix" LIVE on RBN: "Utopia minus You - Paradise for the Few (Soon No Place to Run in Agenda 21)" *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 14, 2008 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Calle

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2008 46:51


North American Price Increases - Oil Cartels, Foundations, Corporations, CEOs - Microchipping Prisoners, Pound Dogs, Pets. Water Fluoridation (Byproduct of Aluminum), Effect on Body and Brain, Brittle Bones. Greening Must-Be - Gorbachev, Green Cross, Knights of Lazarus - Australia - Eco-Terminology - Club of Rome. Predestination - Groups, Religious Organizations, Hard Marketing. Esoteric - Man, Human, Humus - Adam and Eve - Reincarnation, Plato - Body, Soul, Spirit Trinity. Patriot Radio Business, CIA, Counter-Propaganda, Schisms - U.S. Militarized Culture - James Goldsmith, European Union, "The Trap". "Truth" Movement, "The Box", "Getting America Back" - UN - Rogue Nations - Divide and Conquer, Smear Campaigns. 2010, American Amalgamation - 2012, 3 Trading Blocs - Pandemics, Containment Policies - Age of Chaos - India, South America - Safer Places. SARS, Flu, Far Eastern Peoples - Food, Barter, Necessities. Walt Disney, Talking Animals, Epcot Center. Francis Bacon, Walter Raleigh, Drake, Rosicrucians - Pirates, Knights Templars. Christianity, Peace, Faith - Dogma - Thinking, Conclusions - Waking Up, The Mind - Repertoires, Trained Routines. *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 14, 2008 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

Das Kalenderblatt
#01 Sir Walter Raleigh, Entdecker, El Dorado

Das Kalenderblatt

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2007 5:20


29.10.1618 Hinrichtung Sir Walter Raleigh: Die Witwe von Walter Raleigh trug das Andenken an ihren Ehemann stets bei sich, in einem Samt-Beutel. Der Inhalt: Sir Walters einbalsamierter Kopf. Walter Raleigh, Entdecker und Poet, Historiker und Seefahrer, Höfling und Reise-Schriftsteller, war am 29. Oktober 1618 hingerichtet worden. Der einstige Favorit von Queen Elizabeth I. hatte ein grausames Ende genommen...