A Nice Cup Of Histortea

A Nice Cup Of Histortea

A Nice Cup of Histortea

Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to our podcast where we talk about all things history. Together we share facts, opinions and ridiculous deaths all in the name of entertainment. So sit back, relax and let's get historical!

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Recent Episodes

S6E4 100 Years of Sir David Attenborough

May 12, 2026 1h

Send us Fan MailThis week we celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the greatest natural history broadcasters of all time, Sir David Attenborough. We look back at his illustrious career and his many…

S6E3 Polter-guess Today's Topic!

Apr 29, 2026 30m

Send us Fan MailWelcome back, dear listeners, to our first returning Dark Cup Histortea. This week we discuss stories around that most chaotic of spirits, the poltergeist. We look at some famous…

S6E2 Bake Off: Alfred's Great Attempt

Apr 15, 2026 28m

Send us Fan MailThis week, we're getting back in the swing of things by bringing to light a historical legend, Alfred the Great.We talk about his youth, his unexpected rise to power and the threats…

S6E1 Still Biting Off More Than We Can Tudor

Apr 01, 2026 1h 33m

Send us Fan MailYes, dear listeners, we are back. Starting with an apology and update about our absence and then leading into the third instalment of the Histortea Awards. Check out our socials on…

S5E5 Episode 5 - Lest We Forget

Nov 11, 2024 1h 12m

Send us Fan MailThis Armistice Day we have chosen to mark the day by speaking about one of the reasons it is so important to look back and remember, to try and prevent history from repeating itself.…

S5E48 Episode U - Be A-Were, There's Wolves About!

Oct 26, 2024 1h 2m

Send us Fan MailThis week as the potentially penultimate episode of Spooktober we dive into all things Werewolves. What are they? How do you become one? How do you spot one? How do you stop one? Join…

S5E47 Episode T - We're On Our Mary Way Now

Oct 19, 2024 40m

Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss the mother of horror science-fiction, Mary Shelley. We talk about her life, her upbringing and the fateful night when her most famous creation was born. And in…

S5E46 Episode S - No Clowning Around About This Killer

Oct 13, 2024 1h 10m

Send us Fan MailThis week we continue our Spooktober with a look at a serial killer responsible for at least 33 known murders - John Wayne Gacey, a.k.a. The Killer Clown.Disclaimer: This week's…

S5E45 Episode R - Spooktober? Of Curse It Is!

Oct 06, 2024 39m

Send us Fan MailThis week we are kicking off the Spooky Month of October with a luck at mummy's curses. We take a look at famous cases, as well as possible explanations and times they transcend the…

S5E4 Episode 4 - Henry Eight and Left No Crumbs

Sep 25, 2024 35m

Send us Fan MailHere we are at the final of three episodes on the iconic Henry VIII. Join us as we look at the last few years of his life and his legacy. We also make a dedication this episode to…

S5E3 Episode 3 - We Hen-Really Tried Hard Here

Sep 22, 2024 46m

Send us Fan MailThis week we bring you the second of three episodes on the man, the myth, the legend, Henry VIII. Tyrant or treasure, we let you decide as we bring you the facts of the events and…

S5E2 Episode 2 - They Refused to Suffrage In Silence

Jul 14, 2024 27m

Send us Fan MailThis week we take a look back following the recent General Election in Britain at Women's fight for the right to vote equal to men, not to mention the benefits gained for men as well.…

S5E1 Episode 1 - VIII More Than We Could Tudor

Jun 22, 2024 58m

Send us Fan MailHello dear listeners! We are back after a long hiatus with a return to our roots, talking about the Tudors, in particular Henry VIII. In this first of a two-parter we look at the…

S4E5 Episode 5 - Don't Worry, We're Still Hair

Jun 25, 2023 50m

Send us Fan MailAfter yet another impromptu hiatus, we are back with another episode of historical storytelling (and an apology for our absence). This time we discuss the story of Rapunzel. Beloved…

S4E4 Episode 4 - Anne Frank

May 13, 2023 38m

Send us Fan MailThis week we take a more sombre look at history, by exploring the life and writings of Anne Frank. We tell her story and that of her family, what they endured and suffered and why we…

S4E2 Episode Q - Amsterdamned

Apr 29, 2023 32m

Send us Fan MailFresh (admittedly late) back from our trip to Amsterdam, we explore the dark and haunted side of that beautiful city. Join us... if you dare!Support the show

S4E3 Episode 3 - A Tragic Towton of Death

Mar 26, 2023 42m

Send us Fan MailThis week we look into the bloodiest battle to ever take place on English soil, ending a period of conflict within the wider Wars of the Roses. And in this week's ridiculous death we…

S4E2 Episode 2 - You Won't Caesar This One Coming

Mar 12, 2023 1h 6m

Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss the non-living legend, Julius Caesar. Who was he? What did he accomplish? What sort of legacy did he leave? We also discuss why you need to take care when…

S4 Episode P - Things That Go Bhangarh In The Night

Feb 26, 2023 18m

Send us Fan MailThis week for a Dark Cup of Histortea we explore one of our award nominees, Bhangarh Fort - so haunted that you are banned from going at night. In our ridiculous death we look at why…

S4E1 Episode 1 - Tut Tut, We're Late Again

Feb 12, 2023 43m

Send us Fan MailThis week for A Nice Cup of Histortea we're celebrating the centenary of an amazing yet contentious discovery - that of Tutankhamun's tomb. And in this week's ridiculous death we look…

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