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Post by no1novice on Dec 26, 2023 23:15:45 GMT
Georgian Christmas Pantomimes, pleasure gardens, bare-knuckle boxing and political upheaval. Christmas in the 18th and early 19th centuries was a very different affair from the peaceful family celebration of the Victorian Age. Georgian Christmas was raucous, rowdy and time for a bit of fun before heading back to work. In this seasonal episode, Dan delves into the festivities of London's working classes with Footprints of London tour guide Rob Smith who has a fascinating anecdote for just about person who's called the city home. From an 18th-century showman who would put two joints of beef under his arms and walk into an oven - cooking them and miraculously not himself - to Joey Grimaldi, the world's first clown and the men who tried to start a revolution at a cake shop, Christmas in Regency London was surprising, lewd and quite extraordinary. You can book one of Rob's tours here: footprintsoflondon.com/live/guides/rob-smith/Produced by Mariana Des Forges, Rob Smith and edited by Dougal Patmore Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up now for your 14-day free trial We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com. play.acast.com/s/dansnowshistoryhit/georgian-christmas
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Post by no1novice on Dec 26, 2023 23:17:21 GMT
Saint Nicholas It's that time of year when the beloved Santa Claus comes around once again. But the celebrated image of this prolific gift-giver is based on an even more fabled figure - that of Saint Nicholas, a 3rd century Christian bishop famed for his generosity and compassion. He was thought to be a miracle worker, and through his divine acts he became one of Christianity's most popular patron saints. His life is unsurprisingly shrouded in myth and legend, so help make sense of it all, Dan is joined once again by Eleanor Janega, co-host of the Gone Medieval podcast. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Ella Blaxill. Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up now for your 14-day free trial. We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com. play.acast.com/s/dansnowshistoryhit/saint-nicholas
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Post by no1novice on Dec 26, 2023 23:18:35 GMT
www.nbcnews.com/morrisonmysteriesMorrison Mysteries Keith Morrison lends his captivating voice to some of the most mysterious, suspenseful, and spine-tingling classics you will ever hear. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now. SEASON 2: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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Post by waterslide on Jan 1, 2024 20:58:13 GMT
Saint Nicholas It's that time of year when the beloved Santa Claus comes around once again. But the celebrated image of this prolific gift-giver is based on an even more fabled figure - that of Saint Nicholas, a 3rd century Christian bishop famed for his generosity and compassion. He was thought to be a miracle worker, and through his divine acts he became one of Christianity's most popular patron saints. His life is unsurprisingly shrouded in myth and legend, so help make sense of it all, Dan is joined once again by Eleanor Janega, co-host of the Gone Medieval podcast. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Ella Blaxill. Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW sign up now for your 14-day free trial. We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com. play.acast.com/s/dansnowshistoryhit/saint-nicholasI didn't see this thread until now. I would love this...I will have to give it a listen. I think I've actually interacted with Eleanor Janega before but I know that I follow both her and Dan Snow on Twitter.
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Post by charmedhour on Jan 17, 2024 21:18:50 GMT
I listen to "Gone Medieval" and love both Dan and Eleanor. Going to add these to my to-listen list. Thanks Novice!
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