The History Hive

May 19 2024 54 ep. 27 mins 6
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Weekly discussions on your favourite history topics!

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Kidnapping of Martin Luther

May 19 2024 22 mins  
This episode we went detective mode as we explore the kidnapping of the famous Reformation figure: Martin Luther. We hope you enjoy this episode and please let us know what you think in the comments or message us on instagram @thehistoryhivepodcastLara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Frederick III". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May. 2024, http

Marie Antoinette: Myth Busting

Apr 28 2024 18 mins  
Everyone's heard of her famous saying "let them eat cake" but did the infamous queen really say this? Was she as cruel and out of touch as we believe that led her to her unfortunate fate? This episode we discuss common myths surrounding Marie Antoinette and the reality of who she really was. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow @thehistoryhive on instagram to stay upd

Margery Kempe

Apr 14 2024 13 mins  
Join us this week to discuss the famous mystic, Margery Kempe, whose weeping and screaming bouts through Europe made her one of the most polarising women in King's Lynn.Follow us on Instagram @thehistoryhive to stay up to date!Lara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Encyclopaedia Britannica (2024). Margery Kempe. [online] Available at: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margery-Kempe.

The Spanish Armada

Mar 17 2024 32 mins  
Join us this week as we discuss all things Spanish Armada from causes to events to the propaganda to come out of it! We hope you enjoy this episode and please let us know what you think in the comments or message us on instagram @thehistoryhivepodcastPhoebe and KatieSources used:Philip’s draft of an appeal to the Cortes, April 1558 Pendrill, Colin, Spain 1474-1700, Heinemann Educ

Myth Busting: Anne Boleyn

Mar 03 2024 24 mins  
This week we looked at common myths and misconceptions surrounding one of the most notorious women in history: Anne Bolyen and tried to debunk them. We hope you enjoy this episode and please let us know what you think in the comments or message us on instagram @thehistoryhivepodcast Lara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Arnott, Esther. “Busting 5 Big Myths About Anne Boleyn”. Hist

Valentine's Day

Feb 18 2024 23 mins  
Love is in the air! This week we look back on the origins of Valentines Day and discuss the development and different ways of celebrating through history. As always let us know what you think in the comments or message us @thehistoryhivepodcast on instagram.Lara, Phoebe, KatieSources used:Bodine, T. (2002) ‘The origins of Valentine’s Day’, The Exponent, 33 (20), p. 1.Combs, S

Boudicca

Feb 04 2024 19 mins  
Back with a BOOM(dicca) - welcome back to this week's episode about the warrior queen herself, Boudicca. As ever, we hope you enjoy and let us know what you think, @thehistoryhivepodcast on instagram.Lara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Bulst, M. (1961) ‘The Revolt of Queen Boudicca’, Historia: Zeitscrhift fur Alte Geschichte, 10(4), pp. 496-509. Collingridge, Vanessa. Boudica. R

Witch Trials in Britain

Oct 30 2023 36 mins  
Join us this week as we discuss the history of witches and the witch trials in England and Scotland primarily under James VI/IThank you for listening, and find us on all platforms @tudortalktime. We would love to hear from you.Lara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Goodare, Julian. A Royal obsession with black magic started Europe’s most brutal witch hunts. National Geographic, 17/10

The Pilgrimage of Grace

Sep 30 2023 27 mins  
This week we will discuss the famous Pilgrimage of Grace - one of the largest ever Tudor rebellions!Thank you for listening, and find us @tudortalktime on all platforms. We would love to hear your thoughts and feelings.Lara, Phoebe and KatieSources used:Battle for Britain's Soul, BBC, 16th July 2012, Television ProgrammeBrittanica, T.Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Pilgrimage of Grace."

Peter K. Andersson on 'Fool: In Search of Henry VIII's Closest Man'

Aug 26 2023 29 mins  
This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Peter K. Andersson on his newest book, coming out this September which focuses on the life of a court fool during the Tudor period. The interview goes into detail, both on the fascinating details surrounding Will Somer, and on the process historians take when undertaking research and writing books.As always, we would love to hear your op