Re-Release: The History of Witch Hunts in Scotland and England

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Re-Release: Spiritualists & Mediums of 19th-Century America

Season 5, Episode 15. Hey listener! I'm currently on maternity leave, but to get us in the Halloween spirit, I'm re-releasing my first ever Halloween special about the 19th-century mediums who used their connection to the dead to find fame and fortune. But this isn't ...

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Love and War in Ancient Rome with Jenny Williamson

Season 6, Episode 1 -  It's Exploress Book Club time! Join me for this excellent chat with Jenny Williamson, one half of the podcast Ancient History Fangirl, about her debut steamy ancient Roman romantasy novel, Enemy of My Dreams. We'll discuss her inspiration, how much of the t ...  Show more

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