Sophia Dorothea of Celle married her cousin, George I of Great Britain. Sophia had an affair with a Swedish count, and her in-laws decided to stop the couple from running away together. The ensuing events became known as the Königsmarck Affair.
Apr 15
Peter Kropotkin's Mutual Aid, Part 2
After returning to Russia, Kropotkin was captured and imprisoned. But his life took many turns from there, and in 1902 he published his book book “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution.” Research: "Peter Alekseevich Kropotkin." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, Gale, 1998. Gale ... Show More
49m 58s
Oct 2022
12. Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary
Join William and Anita as they discuss the extraordinary life of Princess Sophia. Her story includes a debut at Buckingham Palace, a meeting with Gandhi, fierce involvement in the suffragette movement, and the First World War.
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1h 4m
Mar 2021
The People's Princess (with Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall)
<p>Thanks to the popularity of the television series <em>The Crown, </em>a new generation has become captivated by Princess Diana—her life and her tragedy. She remains an enigmatic figure, undeniably captivating, for both her vulnerability and her power. To better understand her ... Show More
1h 17m
