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Nazi Wives explores these women in detail for the first time, skilfully interweaving their stories through years of struggle, power, decline and destruction into the post-war twilight of denial and delusion. Goering, Goebbels, Himmler, Heydrich, Bormann, Hess - names synonymous with power and influence in the Third Reich. Perhaps less familiar are Carin, Emmy, Magda, Margaret, Lina, Gerda and Ilse.... These are the women behind the infamous men.

In the early years of the 18th century, a band of French scientists set off on a daring, decade-long expedition to South America in a race to measure the precise shape of the earth. Like Lewis and Clark's exploration of the American West, their incredible mission revealed the mysteries of a little-known continent to a world hungry for discovery. Scaling 16,000-foot mountains in the Peruvian Andes, and braving jaguars, pumas, insects, and vampire bats in the jungle, the scientists barely completed their mission.

Five Tudor monarchs sat on the throne of England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603. The family earned their royal rights through strategic planning and battlefield prowess, and kept them because of intellect, strength, and sheer determination. The Tudors, one of England’s most powerful and famous royal dynasties, knitted together a fragmented and small island nation that became one of the world’s financial, colonial, and technological superpowers.

Captain Kidd was one of the most notorious pirates to ever prowl the seas. But few know that Kidd had an accomplice, a behind-the-scenes player who enabled his plundering and helped him outpace his enemies. That accomplice was his wife, Sarah Kidd, a well-to-do woman whose extraordinary life is a lesson in reinvention and resourcefulness. Twice widowed by twenty-one and operating within the strictures of polite society in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century New York, Sarah secretly aided and abetted her husband, fighting alongside him against his accusers.

Housewives of True Crime is where true crime meets real life — stories told from the heart, and a dash of sarcasm. Hosted by Tabitha Kane, this weekly podcast dives into the darkest corners of crime, mystery, and justice… all through the lens of a sharp-witted, no-nonsense woman who tells it like it is.From chilling murders to jaw-dropping trials, Tabitha breaks it all down with her signature blend of storytelling, humor, and straight-up truth. No fluff. No filter. Just gripping cases and real talk — the kind you’d share over coffee with your best friend…Whether you’re deep into ...

Step into the thrilling world of Allan's Wife, a gripping adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard that delves into the early life and love story of the legendary hunter and explorer, Allan Quatermain. Set in the vast and untamed landscapes of 19th-century Africa, this tale is a perfect blend of romance, danger, and the supernatural. Allan falls deeply in love with Stella, a beautiful and courageous woman, but their happiness is threatened by the mysterious Hendrika—a wild woman raised by baboons with a dark and dangerous obsession.As Allan navigates the challenges of love and loss, he faces ...

A weekly podcast starring husband and wife Rick Martinelli (Ricky) and Amber Martinelli (Babs) featuring historical tidbits and fun facts combining history and comedy. Stand up comedian Rick Martinelli listens to his wife Amber’s deep dives on fun and interesting topics ranging from random historical tales to obscure, bordering on morbid, facts and information that are certain to fascinate inquisitive minds. This podcast is perfect for those who appreciate unique history with a quirky and comedic twist. New episodes every Sunday.

The complete story of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII. Historically accurate account of Anne’s life. Anne’s great-grandfather’s death at Bosworth with Richard III. Her grandfather jailed in the Tower of London. Her parent’s scandalous marriage. The death of her two brothers. Anne’s relationship to Henry VIII through their mutual aunt, Anne of a York. Anne’s life in the Flemish Court with her mentor Margaret of Austria. And much more!

A podcast where Bravo Reality TV Meets History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fun, modern day twist on the six wives of Henry the 8th. It's what history would look like if the stories were told by the women who lived them.