Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE.... Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REVENGE: Homeschooling the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of St Albans
In this Homeschooling History episode, the Histories of the Unexpected duo, James and Sam, explore the fascinating history of REVENGE. From discussions of revenge in the corridors of power at 10 Downing Street to Anglo Saxon Blood Feud, and Mafia Vendettas, James and Sam rampage around history of revenge before settling on the fascinating history of the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of St Albans. The episode gives important background on the causes of the Wars of the Roses, its distinct phases and personalities, before analysing the Battle of St Albans in detail. As always, there is a quiz at the end, and a writing task, based on the Wars of the Roes
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