Man vs Man, Man vs Bee and even Man vs Emu!

Informative and hilarious - filmed live on 19th March 2025. Watch on Youtube.

Find Julian online at https://www.julianhumphrys.com/ and on social media on Instagram @julianhumphrys Dr Kat (@ReadingthePast ), Philippa (@BritishHistory ) and Catherine (@thehistoricalcollaborator ) join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark! Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark Follow us individually: Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory Kat - https://linktr.ee/katrina_marchant Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/

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Where did the Duke's of Norfolk come from and why were they such bellends?

Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark!

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Was the failed theft of the English Crown jewels by Colonel Blood actually a cock up?

Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark!

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We've got the end of the Deceased Gits series! 2023 was the year of the deceased git, each of which has had a score and has a place in the league table of gits. So let's have a look where they all ended up.

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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We have reached the final candidate in the Deceased Gits Series, 2023! In this episode we discuss The Glutton Club, what was it and what did they do? We will also be doing a review of the final 3 deceased gits candidates; the Bishops of Winchester and Crossbones Cemetery, Richard, duke of York, and The Glutton Club.

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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Join us to discuss Richard of York, wannabe king or just trying to do the best by the country? Either way, the discussion about his legacy will be spicy!

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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Ethelred the Unready reigned from 978 to 1016 and has the reputation of a reign full of cockups. Philippa leads the look at his reign including his decision to pay for a Viking Army and also the real story behind his epitaph!

Dr Kat Marchant, Philippa Lacey Brewell and Catherine Ibbotson join forces each Wednesday night for a shackle-free history discussion...it's History After Dark!

History After Dark is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Find out more about us at https://linktr.ee/HistoryAfterDark

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* Philippa - https://linktr.ee/BritishHistory

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* Catherine - https://www.instagram.com/historicalcollaborator/

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T/W: discussion of VAWG and CSA - this may not be suitable for all listeners. Our discussion covered the plights of some of the working women of Southwark and may be upsetting to some viewers. Tonight is 'X' in the Deceased Gits series of 2023 and this week we have a position of power and its abuse of that power! For more info on the crossbones memorial garden, please go to: https://crossbones.org.uk

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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In this episode we reviewed the past 3 deceased gits; Uncle Norfolk the 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Victoria, Duchess of Kent (Queen Vic's Mum) and William of Normandy. We score them and see where they are in the Deceased Gits League.

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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We're coming to the end of the Deceased Gits Series. This week we're discussing William I of England aka William the Conqueror, aka William of Normandy, aka William the Bastard.

The Deceased Gits series was recorded live in 2023 and during 2025 we are getting all of the episodes uploaded to the podcast!

What is a Git? A colloquial term used in Britain to describe “an unpleasant or contemptible person.” (Google, Oxford Languages)

As we publish this we are actually beginning our 2025 series but simultaneously uploading our back catalogue of episodes so that they are available forever on our podcast!

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