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As the war rages on in Europe, it brings untold heartache to the Talbot family at Blackberry Farm. First Tom is missing in action and then his brother John. leaving the family distraught with worry. Faith finds herself in trouble and turns to Lizzie for support as fear and grief bring them closer together. But tragedy is never too far away and when it strikes, it may not be those who fight that suffer most. Will Pam’s prayers be answered and will both her sons return home?

Nuneaton, 1914: War is just around the corner and for Annie Lilburn and her adopted family, life will never be the same. Annie, after a difficult childhood, has never felt like she fits in, but since Levi Lilburn, the local rag and bone man, took her under his wing and she became a business woman in her own right, things have been on the up. Soon that is set to change when World War I is declared and the men of the town enlist. And as more and more casualties come in, Annie needs to step up and do her bit for the war effort.

This is the extraordinary true story of a plucky young woman and her dramatic escape from a German-run internment camp in Occupied France. Written in Rosemary's own words and completed by her daughter and son-in-law after her death, Rosie's story moves from artistic circles in Avignon, through occupied Paris and the privations of prison camp, and across war-ravaged Europe.

Segundo episodio de la serie documental Mujeres en pie de guerra. Sobrevolando los cielos, apoyando en las fábricas, sirviendo en la mar. Muchas Rosies se dejaron la piel en poder sacar adelante los oficios de la industria. Estas son algunas de sus historias...

Primer episodio de la serie documental Mujeres en pie de guerra. Todos conocemos el famoso cartel de We can do it, pero ¿sabemos realmente quién es su verdadera protagonista? Arrancamos el podcast de Mujeres en pie de guerra con la historia de Rosie, la remachadora...

Tercer episodio de la serie documental Mujeres en pie de guerra. En los momentos donde más falta hacían las mujeres, hubo también segregación. Costó aceptar que todas eran válidas y que podían sacar adelante los mismos trabajos...

Welcome to Past and Pen! History isn’t just old facts and dusty dates. It’s a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered! I’m Rosie Talley, a children’s author, history lover, and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast. (Because let’s be real, creativity is best fueled by gouda. 🧀) Every other Tuesday at 4 PM, join me as we uncover quirky, wonderful, and wacky bits of the past, explore bookish discoveries, and wrap things up with a creative writing prompt to spark your imagination. If you love history, storytelling, and a little bit of fun, you're in the right place!

A female thief, with four husbands, a lover, and, reportedly, over 12 children, is arrested and tried for the murder of her stepson in 1872, turning the small village of West Auckland in County Durham upside down. Other bodies are exhumed, and when they are found to contain arsenic, she is suspected of their murder as well. The perpetrator, Mary Ann Cotton, was tried and found guilty and later hanged on 24 March 1873 in Durham Gaol. It is claimed she murdered over 20 people and was the first female serial killer in England.

Women have accomplished so much in the world, but we never hear enough about them. Well, we’d like to change that–welcome to The Riveting Rosies Podcast with Corissa Decker & Elise Cantu, where we’ll be sharing the incredible stories of amazing women and how they’ve changed the world.

Join Chris and Rosie for no frills attached history, putting history in to perspective. Chris is a medieval historian with a soft spot for Eleanor of Acquainte and Rosie a modern historian who loves the Roaring 20’s combine their differences in historic knowledge to create a blend of new and old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A History Podcast for everyone. Interviewing amateurs to academics, all talking passionately about their topic.

Latinos are already the largest minority group in the United States, and experts estimate that by 2050, one out of three Americans will identify as Latino. Though their population and influence are steadily rising, stereotypes and misconceptions about Latinos remain, from the assumption that they refuse to learn English to questions of just how "American" they actually are.