A leaf out of the History books

A leaf out of the History books

By Gemma CravenHistory
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A leaf out of the History books episodes

  • I’ll Be There For You: The Anglo-Portuguese Relations

    Sometimes friendships are difficult. Between countries, it’s no different!

    Let’s discuss the relationship between Portugal and Britain and how just some events from the 12th, 14th, 17th, and 19th century have kept these two countries friendship alive.

    Want to hear it in Portuguese? Stay tuned…this episode is coming soon!

    Enjoy :)

    1 hr 9 min
  • Jews, Israelites, Hebrews- the History of God's Chosen People
    Hi Guys
    This is an episode I have been working on for well over a month. I am so happy I have got it done in time for Hanukkah! 
    So, this is history in Judaism from ancient times right up until post-WW2. There are some dark, sombre topics, but I really hope you can enjoy it and get the point as to why I am doing this episode at this time. 
    TIK TOK ANNOUNCEMENT- I now have Tik Tok where I will do videos of random history and I am more than happy to listen to suggestions for this. I am very new to it! @aloothb on tik tok and instagram 
    PATREON- I still have it and really appreciate anyone who subscribes. There is already one exclusive episode on there for those who sign up so don't miss out: https://www.patreon.com/aloothb 
    Thank you! See you again soon!
    43 min
  • The power of the bussy- an introduction to LGBTQQIAAP history

    Helloooo 

    It has been a while. I have done this episode on the birthday of Coccinelle (she would have been 91!) so happy birthday to her!

    Thank you to my contributors, Jamie and Scott. 

    I do want to warn that this episode is graphic in parts so viewer discretion is advised! 

    Enjoyyyyy

    p.s Patreon- (https://www.patreon.com/aloothb) is up and running and I have instagram- @aloothb 

    35 min
  • Indians, Royalty and Flu- The Great War

    Welcome to the penultimate episode!

    I know, so sad. 

    This will be part one of two to do with war, with this episode being World War One. 

    We'll explore the family involved, how Indians were involved in the war and the effect of the Spanish Flu. 

    Hope you enjoy! 

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    34 min
  • The Three A's (and a C) of Colonisation

    Explore Ancient History, Columbus' America, The Caribbean, Australia and Africa when colonisation was ripe. 

    This episode looks into Columbus, Penal colonies, Saint Domingue and the Mau Mau uprising. 

    Hope you enjoy this second episode! It's later than planned but I am aiming at monthly episodes! 

    39 min
  • The Slave Trade: From suffering to abolition

    First Episode!!

    Welcome! 

    I hope you enjoy this attempt at summarising the slave trade as part of my focus on black history.

    *Trigger warning* 

    This episode touches on subjects of sexual abuse, mental health and mistreatment of humans. 


    Hope you enjoy 

    42 min

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History straight to your ears, touching on important subjects from past to present