Rebel History

Eleisha Kennedy

It's Radical History, baby! Eleisha Kennedy (Ellie), Charlotte Everett (Charlie) are Public Historians that deep dive into the most rebellious corners of British and Irish history, uncovering how change is effected through the ages, for better or worse! History is never straightforward, black and white, or neat....it's nuanced, messy and spicy - full of rogues, rebels and misfits, the characters we love best! Join us to uncover extraordinary stories, often from the most ordinary places, exactly the way the history books don't want you to. So Rise Up, Rebel and take back history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Keir Hardie

    With one Keir about to depart number 10, we take a look at his namesake, the legendary Labour leader, Keir Hardie. A working class hero with strong moral convictions, a true socialist and the labour movement personified, how much of OG Keir is real and what might be slight embellishments leading to his saintly image? Did Keir N2 live up to Keir number N1?

    41 min

  2. Jun 26

    Were the Suffragettes terrorists?

    How much do you really know about the militant tactics employed by the women of the Women's Social Political Union, aka the Suffragettes? With the UK government proscribing Palestine Action a terrorist organisation, Eleisha and Charlie dive into some of the shocking actions of the suffrage movement and debate whether they would be given the same treatment today.

    32 min

  3. May 22

    Cutpurse Moll, gender-bending, and our thoughts on UK elections!

    Charlie and Ellie briefly share their thoughts on the results of the UK local elections and need for electoral reform but the theme of the week is the incredible Mary Frith, aka, Cutpurse Moll!Who was this gender-bending 17th-century rule (and law) breaker, and what can she tell us about our ideas of gender?

    38 min
  4. Workers of the World, Unite!

    May 8

    Workers of the World, Unite!

    *TRIGGER WARNING* There is one mention of suicide in this episode, please listen with care. This year, we are celebrating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike! Great...so why should you care? Ellie and Charlie explore the ways to fight for your rights at work before Trade Unions were legalised, spoiler alert, the consequences could be pretty bad! Though Charlie is delighted to discover she is a Luddite at heart. People risked their lives in the past to go on strike and demand changes that we take for granted today, so we discuss the decline of Trade Unions today and why it's so important to keep them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. May Day, May Day!

    May 1

    May Day, May Day!

    Happy May Day! But, what does that even mean? It depends where you are and who you ask. To some, it conjures up images of colourful ribbons and folk dancing, or a deeper connection with nature. To many all over the world, this is International Workers Day, an event with deep radical roots that stemmed from a shocking tragedy. But are the two connected? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
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About

It's Radical History, baby! Eleisha Kennedy (Ellie), Charlotte Everett (Charlie) are Public Historians that deep dive into the most rebellious corners of British and Irish history, uncovering how change is effected through the ages, for better or worse! History is never straightforward, black and white, or neat....it's nuanced, messy and spicy - full of rogues, rebels and misfits, the characters we love best! Join us to uncover extraordinary stories, often from the most ordinary places, exactly the way the history books don't want you to. So Rise Up, Rebel and take back history! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Eleisha Kennedy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eleisha Kennedy
  • Show Website
    Rebel History