In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to writer, presenter and bon vivant Matt Preston about Zheng Yi Sao, the woman who became possibly the most powerful pirate in maritime history. They also discuss the eventful life of Major General Smedley Butler and a foiled insurrection during FDR’s administration. Give feedback and follow Heroes & Howlers on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therestishist/?locale=cs_CZ">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRestIsHist">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therestishist/">Instagram</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to writer, presenter and bon vivant Matt Preston about Zheng Yi Sao, the woman who became possibly the most powerful pirate in maritime history. They also discuss the eventful life of Major General Smedley Butler and a foiled insurrection during FDR’s administration. Give feedback and follow Heroes & Howlers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Paul and Mikey talk to writer, presenter and bon vivant Matt Preston about Zheng Yi Sao, the woman who became possibly the most powerful pirate in maritime history. They also discuss the eventful life of Major General Smedley Butler and a foiled insurrection during FDR’s administration. Give feedback and follow Heroes &amp; Howlers on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therestishist/?locale=cs_CZ" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRestIsHist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therestishist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Matt Preston, the Pirate Queen and a Guy Called Smedley

A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.
This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.
Follow and Contact on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therestishist/?locale=cs_CZ">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRestIsHist">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therestishist/">Instagram</a>

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A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history. This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid. Follow and Contact on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.
This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.
Follow and Contact on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therestishist/?locale=cs_CZ" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRestIsHist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therestishist/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>

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