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This week we take a more sombre look at history, by exploring the life and writings of Anne Frank. We tell her story and that of her family, what they endured and suffered and why we need to remember them. 

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Fresh (admittedly late) back from our trip to Amsterdam, we explore the dark and haunted side of that beautiful city. Join us... if you dare!

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This week we look into the bloodiest battle to ever take place on English soil, ending a period of conflict within the wider Wars of the Roses. 

And in this week's ridiculous death we look at why figs are still funny - deathly funny...

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This week we discuss the non-living legend, Julius Caesar. Who was he? What did he accomplish? What sort of legacy did he leave? 

We also discuss why you need to take care when juggling a pear. 

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This week for a Dark Cup of Histortea we explore one of our award nominees, Bhangarh Fort - so haunted that you are banned from going at night. 

In our ridiculous death we look at why you should be careful around over-amorous geographical features.

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This week for A Nice Cup of Histortea we're celebrating the centenary of an amazing yet contentious discovery - that of Tutankhamun's tomb. 

And in this week's ridiculous death we look into why opening the tomb might not have been such a good idea...

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Welcome, dear listeners to the Second Annual Histortea Awards. Last year we dredged through our historical knowledge to find winners from the past for certain categories. However, this year we've done it a bit differently, as facts from history won't exactly change, but our world is and what is present now, becomes history tomorrow. 

So this year's awards include nominees from the last 12 months, including a couple of faces from the more distant past. Want to know who was the most influential person of 2022? Or even who was the biggest jerk? You can tune in.

You can also have your say on our nominees in our polls on social media - just look for CupofHistortea and you'll find us. Let's see if you agree with our decisions or not!

And we'll be back soon with season 4 of our podcast! Thank you, as always, for sticking with us listeners. You're awesome.

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In a slight change to our plans, thanks to nice weather conditions, we're not able to go hunting for Black Shuck. Instead we take you through a quick paranormal investigation of Emily's home. 

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This week in our penultimate spooky season episode we look at some of the most iconic horror stories and the true stories or legends behind them.

And in our ridiculous death we look at why you should, or shouldn't take a second look at that epic halloween decoration...

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This week we look at a terrifying creature from the nightmares of First Nation folklore, the Wendigo. What is it, how did it come about, how can you identify one and what can you do to stop one? We discuss all this and more, including how man is once again the worst monster. 

And in this week's ridiculous death we find out why it is always better to take your time with bread...

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