Written By The Rest
Claim This Podcastby Paul Watson
Podcast Overview
<p>Written by the Rest focuses on the untold stories of history, but with a twist: we make sure it's never boring.</p><br><p>Each week, we delve into the creases of the history books with a different topic, from ancient civilizations and legendary figures, to wars and revolutions that have shaped the course of human events. But instead of just presenting dry facts and figures, we use our perspective to bring these stories to life in a way that is both entertaining, educational and sometimes devastating.</p><br><p>Whether you're a history buff looking for a new perspective, or just someone who wants to learn something new without falling asleep, Written by the Rest is the perfect podcast for you.</p><br><p>If you want to support my podcast and get a shout out, buy me a coffee! on Ko-fi: <strong>https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest </strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 28, 2023
Pocahontas: Beyond the Disney Fairy Tale
<p>Today we delve into the real-life Pocahontas, a child, Native American girl whose story is far from the animated fantasy. we'll unearth the harsh realities she faced, from cultural clashes, and war to personal hardships, revealing a narrative that is more desperate than enchanting. Join us as we unravel the layers of her life.</p><br><p><strong>Support & Donations: </strong></p><p>https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest</p><br><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-true-story-behind-disneys-pocahontas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-true-story-behind-disneys-pocahontas</a> </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomocomo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomocomo</a> </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Powhatan_Wars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Powhatan_Wars</a> </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas</a> </p><p><a href="https://time.com/5548379/pocahontas-real-meaning/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://time.com/5548379/pocahontas-real-meaning/</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.virginiaplaces.org/vacities/7jamestown.html#:~:text=Jamestown%20was%20located%20as%20close,back%20and%20forth%20to%20England" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.virginiaplaces.org/vacities/7jamestown.html#:~:text=Jamestown%20was%20located%20as%20close,back%20and%20forth%20to%20England</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/a-short-history-of-jamestown.htm#:~:text=In%201607%2C%20104%20English%20men,after%20their%20King%2C%20James%20I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/a-short-history-of-jamestown.htm#:~:text=In%201607%2C%20104%20English%20men,after%20their%20King%2C%20James%20I</a>. </p><p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-pocahontas-180962649/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-pocahontas-180962649/</a> </p><br><p>#DisneyPrincess #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #NewHistoryPodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 1, 2023
P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Con Man
<p>Have you ever seen the greatest showman? Well if you thought absolutely any of it was true, you'd be wrong (except for meeting the Queen).</p><br><p>Buckle up for another bite-sized biography of PT Barnum, from his simple childhood to the greatest showman, we unveil the dark side of the man Hugh Jackman could never have played.</p><br><p>With co-host @sammysharesTV </p><br><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p>BOOK: “<a href="https://amzn.to/3HW71Nj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Life of P.T. Barnum</a>”</p><p>BOOK: "<a href="https://amzn.to/3ltWBgu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Showman and the Slave: Race, Death, and Memory in Barnum’s America</a>"</p><p>https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/dark-side-pt-barnum-more-11822105</p><p>https://connecticuthistory.org/p-t-barnum-an-entertaining-life/#:~:text=Barnum%20was%20born%20on%20July,by%20his%20second%20wife%2C%20Irene.</p><p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._T._Barnum</p><p>https://cinemacy.com/the-greatest-showman-revises-the-dark-history-of-p-t-barnum/</p><p>https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/why-celebrate-terrible-pt-barnum-greatest-showman-guest-165857365.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADR9IOQp4w3cdW_cb8ZUl0pr1Ic8sm3JCC_mSII6OrVP3kcGL_bYbqvVDu6JlP_J2KmlBxr8zUxI889Hn1hgi4Pkc6bnjc4WCyl6UTBvRsTxC-jUb_qWHMKVLWSCdB7gSC4hRwKuLJMGinHoctklljzzTbl0HdpVQrEW7Xqgn_8M</p><p>https://screenrant.com/greatest-showman-barnum-affair-jenny-lind-true-story/</p><p>https://www.peta.org/blog/greatest-showman-cruel-racist-history/#:~:text=Barnum%20essentially%20founded%20American%20circus,take%20a%20single%20free%20step.</p><p>Direct quote: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=plLxueViXQ4C&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&dq=%22proprietor+of+the+negress%22&source=bl&ots=ZUtfdjQKir&sig=XmnjXsEu7bZZd2BUAinsIajRgGQ&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22proprietor%20of%20the%20negress%22&f=false</p><br><p><strong>Support & Donations: </strong></p><p>https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest</p><br><p>#PTBarnum #TheGreastestShowman #NewPodcast #Podcast #HistoryPodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 22, 2023
A Small Announcement
<p>No episode this week, but a small announcement about release schedules moving forward!</p><br><p>UPDATE: It's pretty much whenever I get chance...</p><br><p><strong>Support & Donations: </strong></p><p>https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest</p><br><p>#Podcast #NewPodcast #History #ComedyHistory</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Written By The Rest?
<p>Written by the Rest focuses on the untold stories of history, but with a twist: we make sure it's never boring.</p><br><p>Each week, we delve into the creases of the history books with a different topic, from ancient civilizations and legendary figures, to wars and revolutions that have shaped the course of human events. But instead of just presenting dry facts and figures, we use our perspective to bring these stories to life in a way that is both entertaining, educational and sometimes devastating.</p><br><p>Whether you're a history buff looking for a new perspective, or just someone who wants to learn something new without falling asleep, Written by the Rest is the perfect podcast for you.</p><br><p>If you want to support my podcast and get a shout out, buy me a coffee! on Ko-fi: <strong>https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest </strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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