The Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu
In this episode, Rebecca is joined by historian and writer Luke Pepera to explore the astonishing life of Shaka Zulu. His a story of heroism, conquest, grief and brutality. Written and narration by Re...
4 Des 202027min
A Wartime Murder with Duncan Barrett
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of Hitler's British Isles, Duncan Barrett. They investigate a grisly wartime murder on the idyllic island of Sark. Written and narrate...
20 Nov 202026min
The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by renaissance historian, broadcaster and author of the forthcoming In the Shadow of the Block, Dr Joanne Paul. Together, they investigate a mysterious death ...
22 Okt 202022min
The Sleepers of Barnes Cemetery with Sheldon Goodman
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by City of Westminster Guide, heritage communicator and founder of The Cemetery Club, Sheldon Goodman. Together, they explore the fascinating history of Barne...
25 Sep 202024min
The Murderess Sarah Malcolm
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian and author of The Gossip's Choice, Dr Sara Read to investigate a grisly eighteenth century triple murder. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal ...
1 Sep 202025min
Protestant Martyrs with Leanda de Lisle
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Leanda de Lisle, historian, broadcaster and author of White King. They discuss the lives, deaths and afterlives of Lady Jane Grey and Charles I. Written an...
21 Aug 202021min
The Untimely Death of Alexander the Great with Dr Maria Pretzler
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient historian Dr Maria Pretzler to discuss the life and untimely death of Alexander the Great. Written and narrated by Rebecca Rideal Producer/editor:...
14 Aug 202022min
The Tragedy of Apollo 1 with Dallas Campbell
In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dallas Campbell - TV presenter and author of Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet - to unravel the tragedy of Apollo 1 and the wider histor...
21 Jul 202033min
