On the Trail of the Real Macbeth, King of Alba

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On The Trail of the Real Macbeth: King of Alba

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A Big Pile of Blarney

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Edinburgh: Painted by John Fulleylove; described by Rosaline Masson

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The Little Book of Scotland

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Mini Kilt Tours On The Trail of Outlander Inverness Day Trip

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Offa and the Mercian Wars: The Rise and Fall of the First Great English Kingdom

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Chronicles of Strathearn

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A History and Guide to Scottish Castles

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The Heart of Scotland

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Macbeth and All That

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Shakespeare the Boy: With Sketches of the Home and School Life, Games and Sports, Manners, Customs and Folk-lore of the Time

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The Black Thistle: A Scottish Conspiracy 1651

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A Complete Illustrated Guide To Edinburgh's Royal Mile

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The Royal Stewarts (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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Stories from Irish History

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Cruachan: The Hollow Mountain

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Famous Scottish Battles

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The Häling and the Scottish Templars: Book One of the Temple Chronicles

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Bloody Scottish History: Edinburgh

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Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards: Who's Who in the English Monarchy from Egbert to Elizabeth II

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Delphi Complete Works of Sir Thomas Malory (Illustrated)

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Wakefield Then & Now: Extraordinary Tales from the Merrie City

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Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History

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Acton of Kilmacurragh Co. Wicklow

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The Little Book of Belfast

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Scotland: The Story of a Nation

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Old Families of Larne and District

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Life of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland

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Kent's Strangest Tales

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Nooks and Corners of Old England

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Dry: A Memoir

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The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

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The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book: The Script Book

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A Victorian Lady's Guide to Fashion and Beauty

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Oscar Wilde: The Unrepentant Years

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Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family

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Mein Kampf: English Translation of Mein Kamphf - Mein Kampt - Mein Kamphf

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Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany

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The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century

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Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland

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King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa

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Jane Austen: The Complete Novels

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The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire

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Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence

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Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love

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The Law

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Celtic Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs

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The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England: 400 – 1066

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The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time

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The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler

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Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich

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The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity

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Mein Kampf: The Original, Accurate, and Complete English Translation

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The Discovery of Pasta: A History in Ten Dishes

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The Book of English Magic

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Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat

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Celtic Charted Designs

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The Forgotten Slave Trade: The White European Slaves of Islam

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The Rise of the Fourth Reich: The Secret Societies That Threaten to Take Over America

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The Book of Celtic Myths: From the Mystic Might of the Celtic Warriors to the Magic of the Fey Folk, the Storied History and Folklore of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

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S2.17 Duncan I: William Shakespeare portrayed Duncan as a good, kind and elderly king murdered by the scheming Macbeth in his bed. But was this the true story? After Malcolm II wiped out most of his family tree to ensure that Duncan would succeed him as King of Scots,...

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The Countess of Mansfield of Scone Palace: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess talks to the Countess of Mansfield, of the historic Scone Palace in Scotland. Lady Mansfield and the Duchess enjoy a wonderful conversation, where we hear the moving story of one of Britain’s first black aristocrats. Listeners learn about the 'Stone of Destiny' and the role Scone played as the crowing site of Scottish King's, and Lady Mansfield explains the origins behind one of Scone’s great treasures: Marie Antoinette’s writing desk. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“These houses need life. They need people. They only come alive when people are in them.” - the Countess of Mansfield“In a stately home you become a jack of all trades. You’re always juggling. The most important thing is attention to detail.” - the Countess of Mansfield “You are walking in the footsteps of

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S2.9 Malcolm I: Malcolm has to wait a long time to become king and when Constantine II finally abdicates in 943, there's a lot going on. The death of the Saxon king Athelstan has left a power vacuum in Northumbria and Malcolm is very much at the centre of events...

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Belvoir Special Ep. 2: Architecture & History: The Duchess meets the Duke’s personal assistant, Harvey Proctor, to discuss the architecture of Belvoir Castle and the Duke of Rutland to discuss the Manners family history.

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Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair House: Episode Description:On today’s episode, the Duchess meets the incredible Catherine Maxwell Stuart, the first Lady Laird of Traquair. Catherine and the Duchess speak at length about the royal history of Traquair, the tale behind the famous ‘closed gates’, we hear the stories of the other extraordinary women of Traquair, and Catherine educates the Duchess on the most important feature of a Scottish home: A watchtower. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“Running an estate has been a journey of learning but I wouldn’t have swapped any of it.” - The Duchess“I love the idea of old houses being alive. That they don’t come across like a museum. They should be vibrant. Lived in.” - Catherine Maxwell Stuart“You’re just a custodian. You’re a blip in the castle’s history.” - Catherine Maxwell Stuart“It’s a little bit of magic to app

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THE GOLD WRECK OF WALES: The incredible true story of the wreck of the Royal Charter on the coast of Anglesey, Wales, in 1859, as she neared the end of her voyage from the Australian goldfields carrying over 400 passengers and crew. The song "Isaac Lewis" about one of the yo...

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Belvoir Special Ep. 5: Art, Heirlooms and Interiors

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Isle of Skye Tour - Part 2: In travelling around the north of Skye, you will be standing in some of most stunning scenery in Scotland. The Trotternish ridge  is breath-taking and as you visit the high cliff at Kilt Rock, you will also hear of prehistoric monster fossils...

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Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House: Episode Description:Joining The Duchess on this latest episode is the wonderful Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House. Martha and the Duchess enjoy an incredible conversation, discussing Knebworth’s historic ties to writers like Edward Buwler Lytton and Charles Dickens, we hear the incredible story of one of the nation’s greatest suffragettes, Martha elaborates on the challenges and importance of empowering women in heritage, and we hear amazing tales about the many the rock and roll luminaries that have performed on the iconic grounds. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“Taking this on as a woman, many people will believe that what you’re doing isn’t correct. It’s important to think about your decisions, but make them, and stick to them.” - Martha Lytton-Cobbold“There are still struggles. There are still issues that ne

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Countrystride #74: Railways of Cumbria: ...in which we walk the popular Railway Trail between Threlkeld and Keswick to explore the history of rail in the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. In the company of Peter Rooke, curator of the West Cumberland Railway Museum, we embark o...

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Scottish Myths and Legends, pt. 3: What's a wulver? Find out in part 3 of our series on Scottish Myths & Legends, in celebration of ...

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THE SHIPWRECK by CHARLES DICKENS

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Belvoir Special Ep. 3: The Role of Woman and Life as a Duchess: In this episode, the Duchess meets Belvoir Castle’s archivist, Vicki Perry, to discuss the history of women at Belvoir Castle, and the Duchess will also meet her daughter, Violet, to talk about what life is like as a duchess.

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The Crown Jewels: A Journey Through History: You can’t be the King without the Bling!

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The Crown Jewels: A Peek Inside the Jewel House: You can’t be the King without the Bling.

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Belvoir Special Ep. 6: The Business of Belvoir

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Scottish Kingship: Medieval myth-making, the kings of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny

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Moments in Scottish History, pt. 1: Take a journey through Scotland's history on this episode of Simply Scottish, featuring finalists...

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39. Making A King, Robert the Bruce: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British Isles

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S2. 22 Duncan II: The death of Malcolm III and his queen, Margaret of Wessex, sent Scotland back into the chaos of dynastic conflict. Malcolm's brother, Donaldbain, stole the throne in 1093 but there were many sons of Malcolm ready to challenge him and first up was...

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Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley Castle: Lady Ashcombe / Sudeley Castle and GardensEpisode Description: This week on Duchess, the Duchess of Rutland travels to the historic Sudeley Castle and Gardens to meet Lady Ashcombe. In the show, Lady Ashcombe speaks candidly about the impact of the tragic loss of her husband so early into her life custodian, the Duchess gets a background on the castle’s immense royal history, and Lady Ashcombe describes the tales of ghostly monarchs that are said to walk Sudeley’s halls today. Top Quotes:"How many times have these grey suited individuals told you it isn't possible but the will of the chatelaine overcomes all." - Duchess"You need to protect the home and it's contents because without the art that's on the walls these houses don't tell the story they were meant to. It all represents layers of history and we are just a moment in time - preserving, protecting and defending." - Duchess"Sudeley Castle, and places like it, belong to the culture. Even though Sud

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Ep. 396 - Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is an iconic structure that has stood for hundreds of years. More than 3300 people are buried here, seventeen of which are monarchs and this location has hosted royal weddings and every coronation since 1066 AD. There are hundreds of...

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Belvoir Special Ep. 1: Meet My Mum

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Ep. 286 - Culloden Battlefield: The Battlefield of Culloden is under the care of the National Trust for Scotland and can be found in the Scottish village of Culloden. Culloden Village is an ancient town with buildings dating back to the 1600s, one of which is Culloden House that is...

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Claire Watson-Armstrong of Bamburgh Castle: Episode Description:Listen in as the Duchess meets Claire Watson-Armstrong of the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. In this epsiode, we learn why Bamburgh is considered one of the greatest archeological sites in Great Britain, we are introduced to the many ghosts that are said to still walk castle halls, and Claire explains why Bamburgh Castle has been a centre for innovation.Top Quotes:“I love the interiors of Bamburgh Castle. Bits of the castle are Norman, are victorian, are more modern. But its all a collection of different eras - a wonderful potpurri.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“I would love to bring recognition to this castle and tell the story of the people who made it what it is. If I could do that - I would be very happy.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“My advice to the generations ahead would be to carve your own path, be respectful, and don’t procrastinate.” - Claire Watson-ArmstrongAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Claire Watson-Armstrong is

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This Week in Royal History: March 19-26

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The Duchess of Argyll of Inveraray Castle: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess meets the Duchess of Argyll, who invites us inside her fabulous home: the historic Inveraray Castle, situated on the banks of Loch Fyne in Scotland. We learn about the ghostly history the castle, and we hear the story of the iconic 20th century society beauty: Ethel Margaret Campbell. The Duchess of Argyll shares with us the fascinating history of the proud Campbell Clan, and we learn about the Duchess of Argyll's connection to Britain’s most treasured of chocolatiers.Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“I think being a Duchess has taught me that I have a responsibility to my local community, and that I must do it better every day.” - Emma Rutland“We have a hundred and twenty thousand visitors a year. Without them, these homes have nothing.” - the Duchess of Argyll“That’s th

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Fairy Folks of Loch Fyne

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Moments in Scottish History, pt. 2: This episode features more finalists from our Moment in Scottish History contest, highlighting ke...

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25. King Arthur, Northumberland: Neil Oliver's Love Letter To The British Isles