Bloodthirsty Battles Toby Haworth
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This podcast is hosted by high schooler Toby Haworth and does exactly what it says on the tin. It's full of blood 'n' guts 'n' gore and if you, like Toby, are fascinated and can't get enough of these things, you, too, will love this podcast.
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The Trojan War
A Greek myth embedded in blood and heroism over one golden apple. Hear this old tale, in a new way, like never before.
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The biggie: the Battle of Hastings
Ah yes, we couldn’t leave this one out, could we? After all, 1066 is one of the most famous years in the whole of battle history. Expect lots of blood and guts and gore in this episode, as two rivals finally clash. But, first, King Harold Godwinson needs to take care of his annoying little brother Tostig. Enjoy.
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Halloween Special on Creepy Creatures
To mark this creepy day, Toby has chosen to tell you about a few of the most bloodthirsty ancient mythical creatures from different cultures and countries, from Scotland's Kelpie (clue: they're not cute or like your fluffy unicorn) to Ireland's Banshee (yes: she is screaming, and so will you be if you go too near her).
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The heroic battle of Thermopylae
This month (September) celebrates the 2500th anniversary of the battle of Thermopylae. We will look at the brave spartan King Leonidas. It's described as history's most famous last stands. The David vs Goliath of history. Sit back and relax and enjoy the blood bath.
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The unsung heroine of the Crimean War: Mary Seacole
This episode is a very special one – not least because its heroine, the Jamaican ninja nurse Mary Seacole, helped stopped deaths, rather than caused them, unlike the normal characters who take centre stage in this bloodthirsty podcast. But Mary Seacole was no cupcake. No, she was as tough as a wolf. Enjoy.
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The bloody Battle of Bosworth
In this episode Toby turns his attention towards one of the most famous battles in British history, which marked the end of the War of the Roses. Although Toby would like to clarify that the War of the Roses was not actually two roses kicking each other, just in case you thought it was. Enjoy.