Written By The Rest

Paul Watson
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Written By The Rest

Written by the Rest focuses on the untold stories of history, but with a twist: we make sure it's never boring. 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. 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. If you want to support my podcast and get a shout out, buy me a coffee! on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 28/09/2023

    Pocahontas: Beyond the Disney Fairy Tale

    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. Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Sources: https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-true-story-behind-disneys-pocahontas  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomocomo  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Powhatan_Wars  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas  https://time.com/5548379/pocahontas-real-meaning/  http://www.virginiaplaces.org/vacities/7jamestown.html#:~:text=Jamestown%20was%20located%20as%20close,back%20and%20forth%20to%20England.  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.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-pocahontas-180962649/  #DisneyPrincess #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #NewHistoryPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  2. 01/03/2023

    P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Con Man

    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). 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. With co-host @sammysharesTV Sources: BOOK: “The Life of P.T. Barnum” BOOK: "Showman and the Slave: Race, Death, and Memory in Barnum’s America" https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/dark-side-pt-barnum-more-11822105 https://connecticuthistory.org/p-t-barnum-an-entertaining-life/#:~:text=Barnum%20was%20born%20on%20July,by%20his%20second%20wife%2C%20Irene. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P._T._Barnum https://cinemacy.com/the-greatest-showman-revises-the-dark-history-of-p-t-barnum/ 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 https://screenrant.com/greatest-showman-barnum-affair-jenny-lind-true-story/ https://www.peta.org/blog/greatest-showman-cruel-racist-history/#:~:text=Barnum%20essentially%20founded%20American%20circus,take%20a%20single%20free%20step. 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 Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest #PTBarnum #TheGreastestShowman #NewPodcast #Podcast #HistoryPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  3. 22/02/2023

    A Small Announcement

    No episode this week, but a small announcement about release schedules moving forward! UPDATE: It's pretty much whenever I get chance... Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest #Podcast #NewPodcast #History #ComedyHistory Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  4. 15/02/2023

    Behind the Wheel of Henry Fords Anti-Semitism

    Behind the Wheel: The Anti-Semitism of Henry Ford Want to know about one of the biggest influencers of the early 20th century? Then you've come to the right place. Join us today as we'll examine how Henry Ford's beliefs and writings influenced the Nazi party in Germany and helped shape their ideology of hate. This podcast is not just about exploring the dark side of a historical figure, but his impact on the wider world around him. Sources: Book: My Life and Work Book: Henry Ford and the Jews: The Mass Production of Hate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ford https://history.hanover.edu/hhr/99/hhr99_2.html https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/henryford-antisemitism/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/daily/nov98/nazicars30.htm Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest #HenryFord #Ford #NewPodcast #Podcast #HistoryPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. 08/02/2023

    That Time Britain Made an Island Nation Disappear

    That Time Britain Made an Island Nation Disappear In this weeks episode, we take a deep dive into the story of the Chagos Islands. The Chagos Archipelago, also known as the British Indian Ocean Territory, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. We will cover the history of the islands, from their discovery and colonization, to their eventual purchase by the British government in the late 1960. Join us as we uncover the complex history and current situation of the Chagos Islands. With co-host @sammysharesTV Sources: BOOK: The Chagos Betrayal How Britain Robbed An Island And Made It's People Disappear https://www.theguardian.com/world/chagos-islands https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/09/negotiations-chagos-islands-sovereignty-legal-challenge-talks-uk-mauritius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagos_Archipelago Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest #Chagos #HistoryPodcast #NewPodcast #Podcast #ChagosIslands Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  6. 01/02/2023

    What if Spain Had Joined The Axis in WW2?

    In this episode of Written By The Rest we explore a "what if" scenario: What if Spain had joined the Axis powers during World War II? We explore how the course of the war might have been different if Spain had joined the Axis, and what impact that would have had on the outcome of the war. Join us as we examine the possible chain of events that could have occurred in this alternate history. With co-host @sammysharesTV Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Source: Mostly Reddit and Quora along side my own imagination! #Althistory #HistoryPodcast #NewPodcast #Podcast #WW2History Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. 25/01/2023

    Trouble in Pitcairn Paradise: Part 3

    TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we discuss child abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners. In the final instalment of "Trouble in Pitcairn Paradise" we are in the modern day of the Pitcairn Islands 200 years after the settlers of the bounty discover the island and the modern day scandal of child sex abuse that's been rife for decades. With co-host @sammysharesTV Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn_Islands Book: Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed Book: The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty #Pitcairn #HistoryPodcast #NewPodcast #Podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  8. 18/01/2023

    Trouble in Pitcairn Paradise: Part 2

    Welcome back to Trouble in Pitcairn Paradise: Part 2, in the last episode we learned about the beginning of Fletcher Christian and his voyage to Tahiti, now we move onto the mutiny itself, are you #TeamFletcher or #TeamBligh? With co-host @sammysharesTV Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn_Islands Book: Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed Book: The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty #Pitcairn #HistoryPodcast #NewPodcast #Podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  9. 11/01/2023

    Trouble in Pitcairn Paradise: Part 1

    Pitcairn Islands, a small group of islands located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, it may seem like a tropical paradise, but it has a dark and troubled history. In this episode, we delve into the sordid past of the Pitcairn Islands and the beginning with its discovered in the late 18th century. We'll explore how the islands became a haven for mutineers from the HMS Bounty in episode one. Join us as we uncover the fascinating, but often troubled, history of the Pitcairn Islands. With co-host @sammysharesTV Support & Donations: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcairn_Islands Book: Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed Book: The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty #Pitcairn #HistoryPodcast #NewPodcast #Podcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  10. 07/01/2023

    Introduction - Written By The Rest

    Trouble In Pitcairn Paradise Part 1 LIVE - 11th January 2023! This is an introduction to my podcast Written by the Rest that focuses on the untold stories of history, but with a twist: I make sure it's never boring. Each week, I 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, I use my perspective to bring these stories to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational. With co-host @sammysharesTV #NewPodcast #IntroductionPodcast #Podcast #History #HistoryPodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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Written by the Rest focuses on the untold stories of history, but with a twist: we make sure it's never boring. 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. 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. If you want to support my podcast and get a shout out, buy me a coffee! on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/writtenbytherest Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Paul Watson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Watson
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