1150 - 2023: Famous Family Curses in Britian | Episode 117

News of the Times Episode 117 | 1150 - 2023<br/>Famous Family Curses in Britian: Wicken Wednesdays<br/>Great Britain abounds in family curses, usually involving wiping out a complete bloodline.<br/>In today’s episode we look at 4 such famous tales:<br/>The Tichborne curse<br/>The Chained Oak Tree<br/>The Earls of Stair curse (if you have not heard of them it is because the curse worked)<br/>The Lambton Worm (which sounds suspiciously like Smaug from The Hobbit)<br/>And the Curse of Tutankhamun which inspired the films of The Mummy.<br/>Make sure you leave the lights on whilst listening….<br/>Hosted by Robin Coles. <br/><br/>#NewsofTheTimes #wickedwednesdays  #familycurses #kingtut  #documentary #lambton #tichbornedole #glencoemassacre #altontowers <br/><br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/>Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com<br/><br/>EPISODE<br/>If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos: <br/>1700's: The Notorious Hell-Fire Club |  Ep97 <br/>https://youtu.be/zMQXCZ8V2D0<br/><br/>NEWS OF THE TIMES PLAYLISTS<br/> If you are looking to splurge!<br/> <br/> News of the Times SERIAL Killer Saturdays<br/> An in depth look at a serial killer, the crimes and the capture, every Saturday<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqu3tysx43UGpKcfXWYoCw1X<br/> <br/> News of the Times ECCENTRIC SUNDAYS<br/> Exploring the vast array of eccentrics, notables and quirky individuals<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsSuyYX1j1U7q_mzlsG5NSB<br/> <br/> News of the Times MURDEROUS MONDAYS<br/> We look at a famous historical murder case of its day in detail<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsjz8AEFGWzNvEKXs7xBgm_<br/> <br/> News of the Times TWISTED TALES TUESDAYS<br/> These episodes are usually a collection of stories form history based around a theme<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PLuj5alJ9fVq of the Times WICKED WEDNESDAYS<br/> The dark side of historical England is explored in this series uploaded every Wednesday<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqvoksKPFZlNgvjt4IcudB9n <br/> ***<br/> Who are News of the Times?<br/> Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day. Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on<br/>Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/>Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405<br/>Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com <br/>If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd<br/><br/><br/>