Step into one of England’s darkest and most chilling episodes — the Pendle Witch Trials.

In this episode, we head to the shadowy hills of Lancashire in 1612, where fear, superstition, and neighbourly grudges collided with deadly consequences. We unravel the story of the rival witch families — including Elizabeth Southerns and Anne Whittle — and explore how their bitter feud spiralled into one of the most infamous witch trials in British history.

We’ll dive into the accusations, the eerie testimonies (including that of a nine-year-old girl), and the role of authorities like Roger Nowell, whose investigations helped seal the fate of the accused. But beyond the trials themselves, we ask the bigger questions: were these women truly feared witches, or victims of poverty, politics, and paranoia?

From courtroom drama to gallows fate, this is a story of how quickly suspicion can turn deadly — and how the legacy of Pendle still haunts Britain today.

Expect betrayal, superstition, and a gripping tale where truth is far murkier than the accusations.

Few figures loom larger in Scottish history than William Wallace — rebel, patriot, and symbol of resistance. But beyond the myths and Hollywood portrayals lies a story even more dramatic than legend.

In this episode, we dive into the real Wallace: his mysterious early life, the brutal English occupation of Scotland, and how one man ignited a rebellion that shook a kingdom. From the killing of an English sheriff that sparked his uprising, to the stunning Scottish victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Wallace rose from obscurity to become Guardian of Scotland.

But triumph was short-lived. After defeat at the Battle of Falkirk and years on the run, Wallace’s story ended in one of the most brutal executions in medieval history.

Was Wallace a reckless rebel, a brilliant guerrilla commander, or simply the right man at the right moment? And how did his legacy inspire centuries of Scottish identity and resistance?

Join us as we separate myth from history and explore the life, battles, and legacy of Scotland’s most famous freedom fighter. ⚔️

In this episode of Nowt But History, we dive into the brutal and chaotic Battle of Towton, fought on Palm Sunday in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses.

With a blizzard raging across the Yorkshire battlefield, thousands of soldiers from the rival houses of York and Lancaster clashed in what would become the bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil.

Led by the young Yorkist king Edward IV and fought against the forces loyal to Henry VI, Towton was more than just a battle — it was a desperate struggle for the English crown.

We explore the build-up to the clash, the brutal hand-to-hand fighting in the snow, the infamous rout across Cock Beck, and how this single day reshaped the future of England.

Expect treachery, political power plays, medieval warfare, and one of the most savage encounters in British history.