

Who Did What Now
Katie Charlwood
Whoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 39min
018 - Katherine Parr - The Final Queen
Learn about Katherine Parr, the final queen who survived Henry VIII, her marriages, religious influence, and complex relationships. Dive into the challenges she faced, her impact on religious reform, and her unconventional actions as queen. Explore her marriage to Thomas Seymour, political consequences, and tensions with Princess Elizabeth. The podcast also features milestone celebrations, soothing podcast recommendations, discussions on love and wealth, and entertainment highlights.

Mar 29, 2021 • 29min
017 - Catherine Howard - The Promiscuous Queen
Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was a controversial figure surrounded by scandal. The podcast delves into her youth, forbidden relationships, and tumultuous interactions with men in power. It explores her marriage to King Henry, scandalous accusations, tragic execution, and enduring legacy. The host also shares personal reflections and excitement about creating a kids' play area.

Mar 24, 2021 • 38min
016 - Anne of Cleves - The Ugly Queen
Explore the misconceptions about Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's marriage annulment, awkward encounters, turbulent marriage, and legacy. Also, learn about expressing opinions, handling hate mail, and celebrating Women's History Month.

Mar 20, 2021 • 28min
015 - Jane Seymour - The Favourite Queen
Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife, is explored beyond traditional perceptions in this intriguing podcast. The episode delves into power plays and intrigue at the Tudor Court, the rise and fall of Queen Jane, and the tragic demise of Henry's beloved queen.

Mar 16, 2021 • 42min
014 - Anne Boleyn - The Infamous Queen
Join host Katie as she explores the life of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife. Unveil the courtly game of love, bizarre historical practices, and the downfall of Anne. Discover the intrigues, betrayal, and final moments leading to Anne's tragic demise. Explore the legacy of Queen Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII's failed attempts to erase her from history.

Mar 9, 2021 • 32min
013 - Katherine of Aragon - The True Queen
Delve into the life of Katherine of Aragon, the OG Queen, Princess of Spain, Wales, and England. Explore her marriages, political rise, leadership during conflicts, and reproductive struggles. Reflect on her legacy and the controversies surrounding her death.

Mar 3, 2021 • 36min
012 - H. H. Holmes -The Real Story
It's historical true crime time!This week join Katie as she separates the man from the myth, the fact from fiction (and fraud) and brings you the real story of H. H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and the Murder Castle.Was he merely a crook and conman, or was he possessed by the Devil himself? Did he truly kill over 200 people at the World's Fair? Was he a monster driven by the desire to kill? Guess we'll find out, huzzah and tallyho!Hosted by Katie Charlwood Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_shareDonate at: https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whodidwhatnowpodFollow me on...https://twitter.com/whodidwhatnowpdhttps://instagram.com/whodidwhatnowpodhttps://tiktok.com/@whodidwhatnowpodhttps://facebook.com/whodidwhatnowpodcastBusiness Enquiries: katie@whodidwhatnowpod.comFan Mail:Who Did What Now PodcastWillow Tree FarmDonegalIrelandF94KX64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFill out the survey! http://bit.ly/whodidwhatnow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2021 • 40min
011 - Nell Gwynn - Whore of Yore
Join Katie as she uncovers the intriguing life of Nell Gwynn, from her humble beginnings as an orange seller to becoming King Charles II's mistress. Explore Nell's witty antics, court rivalries, lavish lifestyle, and resilience in a turbulent historical period, challenging traditional narratives about women in the 17th century.

Feb 17, 2021 • 32min
010 - Hatshepsut - The Queen Would be King
This week Katie goes back a millennia or two, to Ancient Egypt and talks about the Queen Who Would Be King, the Pharaoh Hatshepsut!!Hosted by Katie Charlwood Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_shareDonate at: https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/whodidwhatnowpodFollow me on...https://twitter.com/whodidwhatnowpdhttps://instagram.com/whodidwhatnowpodhttps://tiktok.com/@whodidwhatnowpodhttps://facebook.com/whodidwhatnowpodcastBusiness Enquiries: katie@whodidwhatnowpod.comFan Mail:Who Did What Now PodcastWillow Tree FarmDonegalIrelandF94KX64 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesFill out the survey! http://bit.ly/whodidwhatnow-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2021 • 37min
009 - The Vampire of Czinkota
Explore the chilling tale of Béla Kiss, the serial killer known as the Vampire of Czinkota. Unravel the dark secrets of his mysterious past and suspicious activities during WW1. Dive into the macabre discoveries, cryptic letters, and deceptive charms of this manipulative murderer, posing as a suitor to unsuspecting women. Discover the mysterious case of the suspicious foreigner and the unanswered questions surrounding the Vampire of Czinkota.