Episode 9 - Don't Kiss The Girl!
Send us a text This week on A Nice Cup of Histortea we talk about the origins of the story The Little Mermaid. So grab a drink and get comfortable for the story from Hans Christian Andersen. Our ridiculous death this week looks into why swallowing knives might not make you the sharpest person... Got an idea for an episode, or just want to say hi? Email us at cupofhistortea@outlook.com or search Cup of Histortea on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Support the show
15 Mars 20211h 13min
Episode 8 - Pompeii: Here's What We Volca-know
Send us a text Disclaimer - this week's episode contains some graphic descriptions of death. Join us this week as we talk about the notorious eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD/CE that destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We take a look at the different types of volcanic eruption and walk you through step by step what happened in that fateful 24 hours. For our ridiculous death we stay in Pompeii and see possibly the unluckiest person in history... Maybe. https://www...
28 Feb 202136min
Episode B - You Red It Right, There's Ghosts Tonight
Send us a text Welcome back to a second episode of A Dark Cup of Histortea! Our first spooky episode, In High Spirits, is now our most listened to episode of all time, so we know that you guys like the dark stuff as much as we do. In honour of it being Valentine's Day when we're releasing this, we're taking a look at the type of ghost known as the Lady In Red. Usually a woman jilted or murdered by her lover, some can also be the ghosts of prostitutes. We take a look at the legend itsel...
14 Feb 202148min
Episode 7 - It's Great To Meet Her
Send us a text Hello Again! Thank you all so much for continuing to listen to our show. It has been a trying 12 months for everyone and we hope you're staying as safe and as connected as possible. This week we talk about the life and legacy of one of the most formidable women in Russian history, Catherine the Great. Was she all that she was cracked up to be, or were real cracks forming? As always, we have a ridiculous death, and our one this week shows why it's never a good idea...
14 Jan 202149min
Episode A - In High Spirits
Send us a text Join us, this spooky season for something a little different... a little darker. This is the first episode of A Dark Cup of Histortea, where we delve into the dark and often disturbing parts of history. Today, 13 days before Halloween, we delve into the case files of famous paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Instead of a ridiculous death, we've gone for a ridiculous ghost this time. Parental Advisory - Some adult themes and language, you migh...
19 Okt 20201h 2min
Episode 6 - So Long It's Almost Titanic
Send us a text Disclaimer: the sound quality isn't the best in this, unfortunately we had some issues with the mic that should be sorted by next time. This week we discuss the events around the sinking of the RMS Titanic, recorded on the 108th anniversary of that fateful night. We talk about the construction, life on board, the night itself and the aftermath. In our ridiculous survival we consider why one sinking ship is a disaster, two is a misfortune, but five and you m...
15 Apr 20201h 22min
Episode 5 - Getting To Know Us (Quarantine Special)
Send us a text Disclaimer: There is some bad language. Listener discretion advised. This week we're celebrating going global (thank you so very much!!!). We're also here in quarantine together, so we thought that we would give you the chance to get to know us. We've asked each other a series of questions and given a little background about who we are and how we met. It was a momentous occasion. We hope you enjoy this and we'll be back soon with the content that you know a...
28 Mars 202056min
Episode 4 - Are We Plaguing You Yet?
Send us a text This week we take a very timely look at historic plagues and their causes, as well as their effects. We also touch a little on the current issue of Coronavirus Disclaimer : we are not downplaying the current situation, simply putting it in perspective. Please follow the advice of experts and health professionals Support the show
10 Mars 202054min
