Episode 5 - It Hamptons To Be A Royal Residence
Send us a text This week we return from illness to talk about the construction, history and hauntings of one of the most famous British royal residences, Hampton Court Palace. How much of this historical residence is still part of the original construction? How many of its former residents have refused to leave? Does it have a tea room? An on our Ridiculous Death segment, we discuss why you should think twice before drinking gold. Support the show
27 Helmi 202231min
First Annual Histortea Awards
Send us a text Happy 2022! After a short and unplanned break we are back with a bang with the First Annual Histortea Awards. Who is the longest reigning monarch? What is the scariest urban legend? Whose survival was the most incredible, or death the most ridiculous? Have a listen and all shall be revealed! Support the show
19 Tammi 20221h 38min
Episode 3 - You'll Snow This Queen's Story
Send us a text This week, in a special wintry episode of A Nice Cup of Histortea, we invite you to wrap up warm as we bring you the story of The Snow Queen, originally written by Hans Christian Anderson. We look at a possible inspiration behind the woman herself, as well as what sort of things have been spawned by the telling of this story. Then in this week's ridiculous death we have a look at why munchies aren't always the best things to have... Thank you so much for listening to us...
24 Joulu 202145min
Episode 2 - It All Started With A Man
Send us a text This week, recorded on his birthday, we discuss the man, the myth that is Walt Disney. We look into his upbringing and the drive and determination that made him the legend he became. We also discover why you need to think twice before you kick a metal object... Support the show
5 Joulu 20211h 6min
Episode 1 - We Bete This Rings A Belle
Send us a text This week we kick off our THIRD SEASON with the telling of the original fairytale Beauty and the Beast. We also discover why you should never hug a drunk bear... Thank you so much for seeing us through 3 seasons and over 3,500 listens. It means so much, you're all amazing! Support the show
21 Marras 20211h 14min
Episode F - Now We've Come To The Enfield Of The Month
Send us a text This week we round off our spooky Dark Month with a look at one of the most controversial hauntings in England, the Enfield Haunting. Was it a real? Was it a hoax? Was it both? You decide. Thank you, as always, for listening and Happy Halloween Support the show
31 Loka 202127min
Episode 16 - A ManNic Bite Out Of Histortea
Send us a text This week we have a very special episode in our already special dark month because we're joined by the lads of the ManNic Podcast, Liam and Tobias. Together we learn about Vlad the Impaler, how he got that name and how the legend was born. We also take a look at some other types of vampire from around the room. For our ridiculous death we look at why a joke at dinner is fun, but could also be fatal. Want to hear more from the ManNic boys? Why not check them out at ...
24 Loka 20211h 5min
