
Elinor Evans
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Apr 21, 2024 • 44min
Graffiti's golden age: radicalism & romance in the 18th century
Elinor Evans, author of 'Writing on the Wall', delves into 18th-century British graffiti culture, revealing stories of soldiers, sex workers, and famed poets leaving their marks. From playful banter to potent political tools, graffiti evolved amidst societal changes. The podcast explores the diverse voices and rebellious nature of graffiti in the 18th century, shedding light on marginalized voices and historical documentation.

Sep 17, 2024 • 40min
Congo, Cold War & CIA plotting: the 1961 assassination that shook Africa
Stuart A Reid, author of the Cundill History Prize-shortlisted *The Lumumba Plot*, joins Elinor Evans to dissect the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first Prime Minister. They delve into the chaotic aftermath of Congo's independence and the chilling role of the CIA in Lumumba's execution. The conversation also touches on the political climate of the time, Dag Hammarskjöld's peacekeeping efforts, and enduring repercussions of Lumumba's legacy, including the haunting fate of his remains and the impact on Congo's history.

Jul 21, 2024 • 41min
Catherine of Braganza: the Merrie Monarch's forgotten queen
Elinor Evans discusses her new biography on Catherine of Braganza, the forgotten queen consort of Charles II. They explore her political role in Portuguese independence, power struggles in the court, fertility challenges, feminist advocacy, and her diplomatic and cultural influence on future leaders.

Jul 1, 2024 • 46min
Boudica: life of the week
Archaeologist and writer Elinor Evans discusses the fierce warrior leader Boudica who rebelled against Rome, covering topics like her appearance, successful attacks on Roman towns, challenges of reconstructing her world, women's roles in Iron Age Britain, discrepancies in her physical descriptions, organization of tribes for rebellion, and Boudica's legacy after defeat against the Romans.

Jun 23, 2024 • 35min
Invisible ink & toad poison: tools of Elizabethan spycraft
Learn about Tudor spies from experts Elinor Evans, Nadine Akkerman, and Pete Langman as they discuss forging documents, invisible inks, toad poison assassinations, and cross-dressing strategies in Elizabethan spycraft.