The Hong Kong Plague of 1894 - trading lives for profit in the Empire
This week we are joined by Ang from 'Dissecting Medical History' to discuss the origins of the Third Plague Pandemic, and how everything was made worse by the British.When the plague was threatening t...
8 Des 20241h 15min
Sabrina Sidney - (or) The story of a Georgian incel
Welcome to season 3 of Consistently Eccentric History!We are coming in hot with the story of Thomas Day and his 'experiment' to try and raise a girl to become his perfect wife. Taking Sabrina from an ...
1 Des 20241h 16min
Lady Marjory Allen of Hurtwood - The architect of many childhoods
This week we are discussing a woman whose advocacy for the wellbeing of children should be much better known; Lady Allen of Hurtwood.Starting out with a passion for plants and a plan to make a career ...
24 Nov 20241h 5min
The Rum Rebellion - Trying to say bye Bligh to authority in Australia
When setting up a brand new colony it is important to ensure that you have a long term plan. Unfortunately for the convicts being sent to Botany Bay in Australia, it seemed that their ongoing welfare ...
17 Nov 20241h 8min
Adrian Carton de Wiart - (or) Eye would give my left hand for the British Army
To commemorate Remembrance Sunday this week we are talking about a man who gave more than most to the British Army, during a career that spanned both world wars.Despite being born in Belgium, Adrian C...
10 Nov 20241h 10min
BONUS EPISODE - Sir Richard Owen and the Walrus Enquiry
This bonus episode is coming to you from long time listener, two time guest host and now first time main host Pamala Loetterle. Because we at Consistently Eccentric are always looking to encourage oth...
6 Nov 202444min
King Athelstan - (or) a series of convenient deaths
How frustrated would you feel if you were the first King of a united England, but practically no one knows who you were? This week we will be trying to do our part to address this injustice by talking...
3 Nov 20241h 9min
Dick Kerr Ladies - Kicking off during WWI
This week we are discussing the origins and eventual demise of the most successful women's football team of the 20th century. Starting as a way to keep workers motivated in a munitions factory in Pres...
27 Okt 20241h 2min
