Histories or Conspiracies?
Histories or Conspiracies?
Kasia Macklow-Smith and Lulu Carrier-Pilkington
In a time where the truth is constantly called into question, we must look at history beyond reciting the wives of King Henry VIII or learning every moment in the Battle of Hastings. Join Lulu and Kasia who, through meticulous methodology, have set to discover the wider story. They will investigate some of the greatest historical and modern mysteries of our time and determine once and for all whether they are our history, or all a conspiracy.
Madeleine and the Princes: Children That Vanished and Why They Are Remembered
“She embodies the concept of the ideal victim- someone seen as completely innocent, vulnerable and deserving of our sympathy.” For centuries, mysterious and sinister tales of missing children have captured the popular imagination, but there are only a handful that survive the test of time. In this episode we will be discussing the two most infamous child disappearance cases - The Princes in the Tower and Madeleine McCann. What makes these cases different from the rest? What could have befallen these innocent and helpless children? And what type of person does it take to commit such a crime? Countless legends of terror concerning their fate have circulated but there can only be one true narrative and in this episode we hope to find it.
Mar 6, 2023
50 min
MH370- The Modern Mystery of an Aeroplane Vanishing
“An area as large as a 120,000 sq km has been searched and that’s not looking for a needle in a haystack- that’s looking for something microscopic in a haystack. It’s very difficult to do.” On 8 March 2014, Malaysia flight 370 departed Kuala Lumpur for Beijing on a standard 11-hour flight. There were 227 passengers on board with 12 crew members, including two very experienced and respected pilots. However, only a few hours later, the plane disappeared from the world’s radar entirely. To this day the body of the aircraft, as well as the 239 people on board, have never been found. So what could gave happened? In today’s episode we look into the most substantial theories - from terrorism to lithium fires or mass murder- to find answers to the greatest aviation mystery of all time.
Feb 27, 2023
44 min
JFK-Moscow, Madmen and Magic Bullets
"He doesn’t like criticism… He goes off half-cocked. He uses the FBI and police power much too freely. It can be a dangerous thing.” In this episode, we grapple with the most infamous and ferociously questioned assassination of our modern times- the murder of President john F. Kennedy. Was it the work of one deeply disturbed individual who had pledged his allegiance to America's sworn enemy? Or were there much more sinister forces at play far closer to home? Join us as we investigate why Lee Harvey Oswald was the perfect man to kill an American president, or the perfect man to blame.
Feb 20, 2023
42 min
Harry and Meghan- Victims or Villains?
“I am dedicated to this. I’m here for you. Use me as you’d like […] That might exist for other members of the family. That was not something that was offered to me.” Victims of a callous institution- or master manipulators? Join us as we explore the lesser known narratives of the infamous royal couple's story, from psychological insights into the Duke's memoir, to comparative analysis of eyewitness accounts from staff and courtiers. While it is hard to come to a single conclusion, there is certainly much more than meets the eye when it comes to the not-so-private lives of Harry and Meghan Windsor.
Feb 16, 2023
35 min