35 episodes

Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.

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    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

Welcome to Killing Time, the podcast that investigates the darkest moments in our past to shine a light on wider histories.

    The Immortal Anthony Van Dyck

    The Immortal Anthony Van Dyck

    In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Dr Bendor Grosvenor to explore the fascinating life and mysterious death of 17th-century artist, Anthony Van Dyck. 
    Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
    Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

    • 35 min
    Mata Hari

    Mata Hari

    In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by Dr Kate Lister, sex historian, host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast, owner of the hugely popular Whores of Yore social media account, and author of Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale.  Together they'll explore the life of Mata Hari.
    Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
    Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

    • 30 min
    The Assassination of Hypatia

    The Assassination of Hypatia

    In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by ancient world expert and host of Legit Classics podcast, Jasmine Elmer. Together, they explore the life of one of antiquity’s most fascinating women and unravel the troubling sequence of events that lead to her untimely death.
    Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
    Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

    • 23 min
    The Grisly Death of Owen Tudor

    The Grisly Death of Owen Tudor

    In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian of medieval history Nathen Amin to explore the life and grisly death of Owen Tudor, grandfather of the Tudor dynasty.
    Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
    Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred
     

    • 24 min
    Cortés the Murderer

    Cortés the Murderer

    In this episode, Rebecca Rideal is joined by historian Dr Amy Fuller to investigate the mysterious death of Hernán Cortés's first wife, Catalina Suarez.
    Written, hosted and produced by Rebecca Rideal
    Theme Music: 'Circles' by the Broxton Hundred

    • 34 min
    SEASON THREE - TRAILER

    SEASON THREE - TRAILER

    Killing Time Podcast is back! Join Rebecca Rideal for a brand season of the critically acclaimed historical true crime podcast series. Coming 9 March 2023!

    • 59 sec

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

ZB Sydney ,

Fascinating

I really love this! Fascinating topics and such a wealth of knowledge. I’ve learned so much. Definitely one of my favourite history podcasts.

Pendulum 2 ,

Brilliant History Podcast

Rebecca looks at previous worlds through a fascinating lens.

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