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This week we discuss the last petal of the White Rose of York, Richard III. Usurper or King? Kinslayer or Loving Uncle? The more you learn about the man, the more questions you have. Hopefully we will unravel some of the web around him, but we always encourage further reading. On that note...

www.richardiii.net

www.bbc.co.uk/history/people/king_richard_iii

Richard III - Michael Hicks

Richard III and the Murder in the Tower - Peter A. Hancock

Richard III: The Maligned King - Annette Carson


And have a listen to the ManNic Podcast! (Please)

https://soundcloud.com/mannic-podcast

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This week we discuss the times and crimes of allegedly transgendered Roman Emperor Elagabalus. 

Disclaimer - There is talk of transgenderism, genitalia, and a very very brief mention of rape. Whilst we know that the first two don't bother everyone, there are still those who would be uncomfortable with it so discretion is advised. 

Our Sources:
https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2017/9/24/elagabalus-the-empress


fascinatinghistory.blogspot.com/2005/06/emperor-elagabalus-teenage-pervert.html


https://www.timeshighereducation.com/books/the-crimes-of-elagabalus-the-life-and-legacy-of-romes-decadent-boy-emperor/418066.article

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This week we talk about a very special person on their 90th birthday... Mickey Mouse. We discuss everything from the creation to the backstory of everybody's favourite rodent, and we don't shy away from the darker stuff. 

Sources:

https://disneynews.us/interesting-facts-about-mickey-mouse/

http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Mickey_Mouse

https://abc7ny.com/entertainment/happy-birthday-mickey-mouse/2662585/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse

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This week we commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War with the help of a very special guest - our good friend Iain. Whilst we have been as factual as possible and tried to maintain our usual style, there is no denying the gravity of the subject matter. On behalf of TARBISHistory, we would like to say thank you to everybody who gave their lives in that terrible conflict, and those who fought in the wars to follow and who will in the wars yet to come. 

We Will Remember Them. 

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This week we tackle the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, talking through the events leading up to it, the main players and the aftermath. 

Here are our sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder_Plot

www.bonfirenight.net/gunpowder.php

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z9fk7ty/revision/1

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/gunpowder_robinson_01.shtml

https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/stuart-england/robert-catesby/

Ridiculous Death:
https://darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin1998-04.html

The ManNic Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/mannic-podcast/a-mannic-high-five

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This week we talk about all things Halloween, from the origins of the festival to some of the strange customs that we still follow today. 

DISCLAIMER: We decided to do this one tipsy and whilst we had a laugh, we accept no liability for any insane giggling or impromptu games of Snap Apple that result.

SECOND DISCLAIMER: Don't Try Snap Apple At Home - seriously... don't.

The ManNic Podcast: 
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mannic-podcast/id1439251331?mt=2


Sources:

The Turnip Jack O'Lantern - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/turnip-jack-o-lanterns-are-the-root-of-all-evil

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

projectbritain.com/Halloween/facts.htm

http://projectbritain.com/Halloween/superstitions.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_LaVey

http://whatculture.com/offbeat/13-ridiculous-deaths-history?page=2

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This week we talk about the events leading up to and of the 1905 Russian Revolution, drawing on all our A Level knowledge (from not that long ago...) to discuss the causes and effects of that fateful year and what it would later set in motion. 

There aren't any websites to reference today as we used all of our original course notes, however there are plenty of online resources out there for anybody interesting in reading further. 

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This week we delve into the intrigues and feuds of the infamous Borgia family. Disclaimer - we suck at saying some of the names. Not a single insult is meant, we just can't speak Spanish or Italian, but please bear with us and correct us where we go wrong. 

As usual, here are our sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_Luigi_de_Borgia,_1st_duke_of_Gandía

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Borgia-family

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-borgias-infamous-family-of-renaissance-italy-1221656

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This week we delve into the myth and truth behind one of the Georgian era's most famous criminals, Dick Turpin. Romantic hero, or vile villain? Have a listen and make your mind up! Word of warning... he was no saint!

Here are our resources:

www.stand-and-deliver.org.uk

www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-myth-of-highwayman-dick-turpin-outlives-the-facts/

www.hinckleypastpresent.org/dickturpin.html

www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/09/dick-turpin-caught-executed-handwriting/

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This week we talk about Oliver Cromwell - Parliamentary visionary or war criminal? He is a figure that divides opinion, even amongst supporters. If you want to read more, here are our sources: http://www.olivercromwell.org/wordpress/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/cromwell_01.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwellian_conquest_of_Ireland https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/localnotes/cromwell-there-is-absolutely-no-solid-contemporary-evidence-that-civilians-were-killed-at-drogheda-27123593.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8eAZK8biR0 https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Oliver-Cromwell/

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