Two history graduate discuss the little known Sayyida al-Hurra, the Muslim Pirate Queen. Though we know little about the exact details of her life, the extent of her legacy has lived on through the centuries. 





Cultura Collectiva: Sayyida al-Hurra, Muslim Pirate Queen
https://culturacolectiva.com/history/sayyida-al-hurra-muslim-pirate-queen

Headstuff: Sayyida al-Hurra, Muslim Pirate Queen
https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/sayyida-al-hurra-muslim-pirate-queen/



Jezebel: Sayyida al-Hurra, the Beloved, Avenging Islamic Pirate Queen
https://theattic.jezebel.com/sayyida-al-hurra-the-beloved-avenging-islamic-pirate-1685524517

Amazing Women in History: Sayyida al-Hurra, Islamic pirate queen
https://amazingwomeninhistory.com/sayyida-al-hurra-islamic-pirate-queen/

Queen Anne's Revenge: Pirate Profile: Sayyida al Hurra
https://www.qaronline.org/blog/2020-05-25/pirate-profile-sayyida-al-hurra

The Way of Pirates: Sayyida al Hurra - Pirate Queen of Islamic West
http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/sayyida-al-hurra/

Two history graduates discuss the life of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni.
Boudica was the Queen of a Celtic tribe called the Iceni, in what is now called Norfolk. Her story begins in 60-61AD, and ends with war and poison.  Infamous as the ginger-haired warrior who burned down London, her story has lasted throughout the centuries, due to Tacitus and Cassius Dio immortalising and mythologising her story. As is the theme with this podcast, in this episode we find out the true story behind the fearsome facade, and learn about the woman who wanted to avenge the atrocities enacted on her daughters, and her people, by the tyrannical Roman occupation. 

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
History Clips: The Romans – ‘Boudicca’ | BBC Sounds (drama) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p025lxd5  

E2: ‘Boudica’ | You’re Dead to Me | Presented by Greg Jenner, Sarah Pascoe and Emma Southon (podcast) 

‘Boudicca – Queen of Britain’ by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | Encyclopaedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boudicca  

‘Boudicca & The Great British Rebellion (60/61 AD) // History Documentary’ by History Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Hq6UaFQqk 

‘Tacitus on Boudicca's Revolt’ by Joshua J. Mark | Ancient History Encyclopaedia - https://www.ancient.eu/article/100/tacitus-on-boudiccas-revolt/ 

Two history graduates discuss the life of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni.
Boudica was the Queen of a Celtic tribe called the Iceni, in what is now called Norfolk. Her story begins in 60-61AD, and ends with war and poison.  Infamous as the ginger-haired warrior who burned down London, her story has lasted throughout the centuries, due to Tacitus and Cassius Dio immortalising and mythologising her story. As is the theme with this podcast, in this episode we find out the true story behind the fearsome facade, and learn about the woman who wanted to avenge the atrocities enacted on her daughters, and her people, by the tyrannical Roman occupation. 

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
History Clips: The Romans – ‘Boudicca’ | BBC Sounds (drama) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p025lxd5  

E2: ‘Boudica’ | You’re Dead to Me | Presented by Greg Jenner, Sarah Pascoe and Emma Southon (podcast) 

‘Boudicca – Queen of Britain’ by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | Encyclopaedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boudicca  

‘Boudicca & The Great British Rebellion (60/61 AD) // History Documentary’ by History Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Hq6UaFQqk 

‘Tacitus on Boudicca's Revolt’ by Joshua J. Mark | Ancient History Encyclopaedia - https://www.ancient.eu/article/100/tacitus-on-boudiccas-revolt/ 

Two history graduates discuss the Pendle and Salem Witch Trials. This episode is Part 1 of a two part collaboration with Drunk & Twisted, a true crime podcast hosted by Samantha and Chloe.
The Pendle Witch Trials took place in 1612 and can be directly linked to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. King James I had an obsession with witches throughout his reign, following his near death experience before his coronation in which the ship he was on almost sank due to stormy seas - he believed the storms had been caused by witches. This belief in witchcraft and magic had been prevalent for generations, and continued for many after, across the West. Witch trials usually resulted in the persecution and execution of women, whether it be by hanging or by the stake. This episode explores the two trials, the links between them, and how suspicion of witchcraft affected women during the 17th century.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
Pendle Witch Trials
The Pendle Witches by Ellen Castelow | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guide - https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/ 

 The Pendle Witch Trial of 1626 | Pendle Witches - http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/ 

 Thomas Baines, Lancashire & Cheshire: Past and Present. Volume 1. William Mackenzie, 1867

Robert Poole, Thomas Potts, The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster. Carnegie Publishing, 2011.

 Lancashire Folklore, 1882 by John Harland and T.T. Wilkinson 

 ‘Witches’ by Visit Pendle | Visit Pendle - http://www.visitpendle.com/witches 

‘The Pendle Witches’ by Christine Goodier, MA | Lancaster Castle - http://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/

 ‘The witch trials that made legal history’ by Frances Cronin | BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14490790 

Salem Witch Trials
Afternoonified Podcast: The Salem Witch Trials 

Tartan Talks Podcast: Salem Witch Trials 

Morbid : A True Crime Podcast: Episode 23 : The Salem Witch Trials Were Bonkers 

Remember That Time?: Episode 52 : Salem Witch Trials 

History.Com “Salem Witch Trials,” originally posted 2011, edited 2020. 

Smithsonian Magazine “A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials,” 2007. 

Two history graduates discuss the Pendle and Salem Witch Trials. This episode is Part 1 of a two part collaboration with Drunk & Twisted, a true crime podcast hosted by Samantha and Chloe.
The Pendle Witch Trials took place in 1612 and can be directly linked to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. King James I had an obsession with witches throughout his reign, following his near death experience before his coronation in which the ship he was on almost sank due to stormy seas - he believed the storms had been caused by witches. This belief in witchcraft and magic had been prevalent for generations, and continued for many after, across the West. Witch trials usually resulted in the persecution and execution of women, whether it be by hanging or by the stake. This episode explores the two trials, the links between them, and how suspicion of witchcraft affected women during the 17th century.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
Pendle Witch Trials
The Pendle Witches by Ellen Castelow | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guide - https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/ 

 The Pendle Witch Trial of 1626 | Pendle Witches - http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/ 

 Thomas Baines, Lancashire & Cheshire: Past and Present. Volume 1. William Mackenzie, 1867

Robert Poole, Thomas Potts, The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster. Carnegie Publishing, 2011.

 Lancashire Folklore, 1882 by John Harland and T.T. Wilkinson 

 ‘Witches’ by Visit Pendle | Visit Pendle - http://www.visitpendle.com/witches 

‘The Pendle Witches’ by Christine Goodier, MA | Lancaster Castle - http://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/

 ‘The witch trials that made legal history’ by Frances Cronin | BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14490790 

Salem Witch Trials
Afternoonified Podcast: The Salem Witch Trials 

Tartan Talks Podcast: Salem Witch Trials 

Morbid : A True Crime Podcast: Episode 23 : The Salem Witch Trials Were Bonkers 

Remember That Time?: Episode 52 : Salem Witch Trials 

History.Com “Salem Witch Trials,” originally posted 2011, edited 2020. 

Smithsonian Magazine “A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials,” 2007. 

Two history graduates discuss the story of the 588th regiment, also known as the infamous Night Witches. Called Nachthexen by the Germans and Ночные ведьмы (Nochnyye Vedmy) in Russian, the Night Witches were a group of all female pilots that bombed Nazis by night in WWII. 

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

SOURCES 
AirSpace S2E10: The Night Witches
Night Witches: A History of the All Female 588th Night Bomber Regiment by Fergus Mason, 2014. 
Night Witches: A Novel of World War II, by Kathryn Lasky

Two history graduates discuss the story of the 588th regiment, also known as the infamous Night Witches. Called Nachthexen by the Germans and Ночные ведьмы (Nochnyye Vedmy) in Russian, the Night Witches were a group of all female pilots that bombed Nazis by night in WWII. 

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

SOURCES 
AirSpace S2E10: The Night Witches
Night Witches: A History of the All Female 588th Night Bomber Regiment by Fergus Mason, 2014. 
Night Witches: A Novel of World War II, by Kathryn Lasky

Two history graduates discuss the life of William Wallace in comparison to the movie Braveheart.
William Wallace is an iconic figure in Scottish History. He fought for Scotland's freedom during the first Scottish Wars of Independence against the tyrannical English King, Edward I. Although Wallace's involvement in the independence movement was relatively short due to his capture and execution in 1305, his story is still well known today because of his initial military success against the previously unbeatable English army. In 1995, the film 'Braveheart' (dir. by Mel Gibson) was released to critical acclaim. Today it is known as one of the most historically inaccurate films and has been heavily criticised by historians. In this episode, we go through the film and discuss the real life events that the film does - or more often doesn't - portray.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 1' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmkFRDDfvu4&ab_channel=CynicalReviews

'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 2' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBri-xiFbQ

'History Buffs: Braveheart' by History Buffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojBwASARAzo

Wars of Independence | Scotland's History | Education Scotland 
http://www.sath.org.uk/edscot/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/warsofindependence/index.html

'Two Fingers Up to English History' by BS Historian | BS Historian: Sceptical Commentary on Pseudohistory and the Paranormal
https://bshistorian.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/two-fingers-up-to-english-history/

'William Wallace and Robert the Bruce' by Ben Johnson | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guide
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/William-Wallace-Robert-The-Bruce/

'Robert the Bruce Did Not Have Leprosy, Western University Research Show' by Free Press Staff | The London Free Press
https://lfpress.com/2017/02/16/robert-the-bruce-did-not-have-leprosy-western-university-research-show/wcm/2d0972e2-24f6-0914-ff5e-c31eeb0de586/

'Nine Things the Movie 'Braveheart' Got Wrong...and One Thing It Got Right' by Andrew Knighton | War History Online: The Place for Military History News and Views
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/medieval/8-things-braveheart-got-wrong-anglo-scottish-wars-1-thing-got-right.html

'Sorry William Wallace, In Real Life, Robert The Bruce Was The True Violent Hero Called Braveheart' by Genevieve Carlton | Ranker: Weird History Around the World 
https://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-robert-the-bruce/genevieve-carlton

Two history graduates discuss the life of William Wallace in comparison to the movie Braveheart.
William Wallace is an iconic figure in Scottish History. He fought for Scotland's freedom during the first Scottish Wars of Independence against the tyrannical English King, Edward I. Although Wallace's involvement in the independence movement was relatively short due to his capture and execution in 1305, his story is still well known today because of his initial military success against the previously unbeatable English army. In 1995, the film 'Braveheart' (dir. by Mel Gibson) was released to critical acclaim. Today it is known as one of the most historically inaccurate films and has been heavily criticised by historians. In this episode, we go through the film and discuss the real life events that the film does - or more often doesn't - portray.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources
'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 1' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmkFRDDfvu4&ab_channel=CynicalReviews

'BRAVEHEART - How Not To Make A Historical Film: Part 2' by Cynical Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljBri-xiFbQ

'History Buffs: Braveheart' by History Buffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojBwASARAzo

Wars of Independence | Scotland's History | Education Scotland 
http://www.sath.org.uk/edscot/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/warsofindependence/index.html

'Two Fingers Up to English History' by BS Historian | BS Historian: Sceptical Commentary on Pseudohistory and the Paranormal
https://bshistorian.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/two-fingers-up-to-english-history/

'William Wallace and Robert the Bruce' by Ben Johnson | Historic UK: The History and Heritage Accommodation Guide
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/William-Wallace-Robert-The-Bruce/

'Robert the Bruce Did Not Have Leprosy, Western University Research Show' by Free Press Staff | The London Free Press
https://lfpress.com/2017/02/16/robert-the-bruce-did-not-have-leprosy-western-university-research-show/wcm/2d0972e2-24f6-0914-ff5e-c31eeb0de586/

'Nine Things the Movie 'Braveheart' Got Wrong...and One Thing It Got Right' by Andrew Knighton | War History Online: The Place for Military History News and Views
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/medieval/8-things-braveheart-got-wrong-anglo-scottish-wars-1-thing-got-right.html

'Sorry William Wallace, In Real Life, Robert The Bruce Was The True Violent Hero Called Braveheart' by Genevieve Carlton | Ranker: Weird History Around the World 
https://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-robert-the-bruce/genevieve-carlton

Two history graduates discuss the life of Annie Oakley.
Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter, had a difficult childhood. Despite this, she was very successful in her later life, becoming one of the most notable members of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. She travelled across America and Europe, performing for royalty and political leaders and awing them with her incredible shooting skills that she had developed as a child to provide for her family after the death of her father. Annie strongly believed in women being able to practice self-defence, and advocated for equal pay throughout her life. This episode discusses the legend that is Annie Oakley, and all that she achieved in her life as one of the iconic figures of American history.

Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira Nicholson
Intro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01Ns
IG: @coldteahotgoss
URL: www.coldteahotgoss.com
email: [email protected]

Sources:
- Laughs From the Past: Episode 89 Wild West | Annie Oakley

- Do Go On: Episode 147 Annie Oakley, Little Miss Sure Shot

- The History Chicks: Episode 92 Annie Oakley

- Can't Get a Man With a Gun from Annie Get Your Gun, sung by Betty Hutton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGB7yTZEZE4&ab_channel=AW720