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1666 and All That

Miranda Malins & Paul Lay

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From the Gunpowder Plot to the killing of a king, from Cromwell and the Civil Wars to the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. Hosts Miranda Malins and Paul Lay combine historical rigour, entertaining storytelling and revealing guest interviews to draw this vibrant period out of the shadows.
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The Hidden Philanthropist is a fresh, new podcast all about the art of giving back. It provides a platform where philanthropists can shine, inspire, encourage and lead, and can tell their stories in an interesting, informative and thoroughly entertaining format. Hosted by TV personality and property developer Andrew Purdie, this podcast features honest and authentic conversations with both household names and more anonymous philanthropists from all walks of life. The Hidden Philanthropist po ...
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Plots and conspiracies abounded in the the late 16th and early-mid 17th centuries. And with them came the evolution of a newly-professionalised culture of subterfuge and spying. Paul and Miranda explore the murky world of early modern espionage with historians Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman, authors of an intriguing new study of the spying tricks…
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Historian Giles Milton joins Miranda and Paul to talk about the life and times of William Adams, an English navigator who was part of a Dutch expedition to the Spice Islands. Adrift in the Pacific, they ran aground in Japan, then a closed and secretive land in the grip of brutal civil war. Unusually for a European, Adams integrated into Japanese so…
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Who was King Charles II? As a controversial new drama-doc portrays him as a brutal avenger of his father's killers, Paul and Miranda go in search of the real Charles. With guest historians Linda Porter and Charlotte White as expert witnesses, we revisit Charles's childhood, his tumultuous experience of Civil War upheavals and years in exile, and hi…
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For better or for worse, the Stuart dynasty dominated the 17th-century English political landscape - with inevitable consequences for Scotland, Ireland and wider parts of a nascent empire. History's verdict on the Stuart monarchs is uncertain. Their absolutist inclinations led to Civil War, yet under Stuart leadership the century's turmoils resolve…
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From humble roots in Switzerland and Swabia, the Habsburg dynasty endured for 900 years, its survival due in part to genetic good fortune. As historian Martyn Rady tells Paul and Miranda, the Habsburgs gambled big on marital matches that would expand and consolidate their power across Europe - and more often than not, they hit the jackpot. Their te…
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The 17th century has rarely been as popular with film and TV dramatists as 'sexier' periods such as the Tudors, the Romans and the Second World War. But recently, 17th-century stories and characters have emerged from the shadows. Dramas such as Mary & George and Shogun - and the docudrama series Royal Kill List - have attracted large audiences and …
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Great storytelling meets historical rigour in the podcast that brings the 17th century vividly to life. China at the start of the 17th century was wealthy, strong and well-governed – the Ming dynasty had been ruling for nearly 250 years and is generally thought of as one of the high points of Chinese civilisation. But within a few decades it suffer…
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Miranda and Paul are joined by art critic and author Laura Cumming, whose acclaimed book 'Thunderclap: A Memoir of Art and Life and Sudden Death' explores painting in the 17th-century Dutch Republic. It was a true Golden Age, an era of great artists whose prodigious output of paintings is unrivalled anywhere in European history. Laura's book focuse…
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After a short mid-season break, Paul and Miranda return with a timely exploration of 17th-century diaries. This was the century in which the habit of keeping daily personal reflections became widespread - perhaps because, for some devout Protestants, diaries replaced the confessional as a medium in which to confide their innermost thoughts. Greater…
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After James II was deposed and replaced by the Protestant William and Mary in 1688, he began a military campaign in Ireland, from where he hoped to launch a bid to regain his crown. But the Jacobite armies were defeated, ending James's hopes and starting a period of Protestant domination in Ireland. Historian Pádraig Lenihan of the University of Ga…
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Paul and Miranda reflect on one the most remarkable episodes of 17th-century history - Oliver Cromwell's decision to overturn the 360-year-old exclusion of Jews from England. Despite opposition from some in the merchant class, and a persistent level of antisemitism among the public, Cromwell put his personal authority on the line to ensure that Jew…
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Gareth Russell's latest book charts the 500-year history of Hampton Court Palace near London, best known for its place in the high melodrama of Henry VIII and his wives. Yet as Gareth reveals to Miranda and Paul, the part of the book he most enjoyed writing was not Tudor turmoil, but the extraordinary role Hampton Court played in 17th-century polit…
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From Shakespeare's plays to courtly fashions after the Glorious Revolution, facial hair - or the lack of it - was a key cultural signifier in 17th-century Europe, and is now a topic attracting an impressive body of scholarship. As Miranda and Paul reveal in this episode, sporting a beard or moustache in mid-century England could suggest royalist sy…
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Great storytelling meets historical rigour in Season Two of the podcast that brings the 17th century vividly to life. The Levellers were among the most influential and misunderstood political movements of the 17th century, key figures in the events that led to Charles I's trial and execution. John Lilburne, Richard Overton, Thomas Rainsborough and …
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Miranda and Paul launch Season 2 with a myth-busting profile of King James VI and I, a fascinating and much-misunderstood monarch whose reign was packed with drama, intrigue and excess. Their guest is Steven Veerapen, author of a new biography of James. Steven's book. 'The Wisest Fool: the Lavish Life of James VI and I' (Birlinn), reassesses James'…
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They're back! Paul Lay and Miranda Malins return with a second season of the podcast that captures the drama and complexity of a pivotal age in British, European and global history. The 17th century is often overshadowed in popular culture by the Tudor period that came before it. Yet this was an age whose constitutional crises, identity politics an…
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The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) is the only NGO that concentrates solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild throughout Africa. I was fortunate enough to spend time in Namibia with fellow Aussie Julian Fennessy and his wife Stephanie to learn about their field of expertise, their experience in creating GCF, what thei…
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Radek Sali is the perfect example of a human who is being the change he wants to see in the world. His formative young years and the influence of his family developed an incredible work ethic and this combined with his intellect and sense of self led him to become one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs. Radek has turned that success into …
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Jana’s achievements are well documented and her public and private highs and lows have been played out in the media. It would be hard to find a more honest, authentic, driven and passionate person whose nurturing nature has seen her become a mother of six, and now a doctor. She uses her reputation and her name as a platform for advocating for the t…
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Our mission and intent with The Hidden Philanthropist was to explore philanthropy in all its forms and give you an insight into the myriad of ways you can give back to your community. We also wanted to explore how those from all walks of life, with many of experiences and meandering paths, can find themselves in a position where they can support, g…
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A humble man with a huge heart and deep intellect, Justin Dowel is not used to sharing his story, but it is definitely a story worth listening to. Having been instrumental in creating one of Australia’s leading environmentally-friendly household brands, Justin elevated the company his father founded to great heights, and the philanthropic endeavour…
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As half of the dynamic duo behind The Big Group, Chyka Keebaugh has become a much loved public figure who has a natural flair for making life beautiful. You can hear the love, kindness and generosity in her voice and she inspires us all to give back in any way we can. With two lifestyle books under her belt, Chyka is a sought-after public speaker, …
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A huge thank you to Daniel Flynn, the creator of Thankyou – one of Australia’s most successful philanthropic ventures. Learning about his true lightbulb moment that changed the course of his life, and in turn helped millions of people around the world, is so thrilling and moving. And his extraordinary marketing mind has created a cut-through that f…
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If you haven’t read any of Hugh Mackay’s books, watched him give keynote addresses or heard him on radio discussing his views on social anthropology, I hope this inspiring conversation will spur you on to learn more about this great man and his brilliant mind. His grasp on the issues that face humankind initiate debate, and at the core of it all, h…
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Season 1 of '1666 and All That' comes to an end with a vividly revealing account of how the English state set out to support surviving victims of the Civil Wars of the 1640s. The day after the battle of Edgehill in 1642, the Long Parliament established a national programme of financial relief to wounded Parliamentary soldiers, war widows and bereav…
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It’s very rare to meet someone who has the depth of experience in the philanthropic space. Inspired by Mother Teresa from an early age, Moira Kelly’s life journey is deeply moving, heartwarming and inspiring, and it’s hard to grasp the width and depth of her devotion to those in need from every race and religion. Her heart is as big as an ocean, an…
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Jeremy Meltzer, founder of i=Change, is a philanthropic powerhouse and a passionate crusader for human rights, and in particular for gender injustice, all over the world. His fascinating story gives us an insight into the steps we can all take towards making a difference, every day, and his experience and expertise expertly marries charitable enter…
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Author Henry Jeffreys has charted British history through its relationships - commercial, industrial and social - with alcohol. And as we discover when Henry talks to Paul and Miranda in this episode, the 17th century played a key role in shaping those relationships. Indeed, Henry argues that Britain had a greater influence on the booze business th…
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From Philippa Gregory to Robert Harris, historical novelists are increasingly turning to the 17th century for inspiration. In this episode, writer Julie Maxwell joins Miranda and Paul to talk about her new book 'The Image of the King', which tells the story of Charles I's trial and execution from the dual perspective of the doomed monarch and of th…
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When Thomas Roe was sent by King James I to be ambassador to the Mughal Empire in 1615, he discovered a vast and sophisticated polity that far surpassed England in population, wealth and military might. Paul and Miranda explore this early encounter between England and India with historian Nandini Das, author of 'Courting India: England, Mughal Indi…
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In the week that sees a new King Charles crowned in London, Miranda and Paul unearth vivid coronation stories from 17th-century England - including details of the ceremonies for the two previous bearers of that regnal name. As well as examples of spectacular pageantry - and sometimes excess - they find moments of lasting historical significance. An…
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In the second of two episodes examining the origins of the English - later British - empire, Paul and Miranda are joined by Gabriel Glickman of the University of Cambridge. Gabriel's new book, 'Making the Imperial Nation: Colonisation, Politics and English Identity, 1660-1700' (Yale University Press), explores how 17th-century England lacked an eff…
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The 17th century saw early English attempts to carve out territories in the New World, Africa and beyond, with lasting - and all too often tragic - legacies. In the first of two episodes examining the origins of empire and the politics of colonisation, Paul and Miranda talk to historian Matthew Parker, author of 'Willoughbyland: England's Lost Colo…
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Fifty years after the publication of Christopher Hill's celebrated Marxist analysis of the English Civil War, 'The World Turned Upside Down', historian Michael Sturza has written a new book that reprises some of Hill's arguments and sets out to refute revisionist attempts to take revolutionary politics out of the history of this tumultuous period. …
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There are movers and shakers in the world who work hard for fame and fortune, and there are great leaders like Neil Smith who work tirelessly to help those who can’t help themselves. Get ready to be inspired by Neil’s infectious passion and the way he has mastered the art of giving back.De către Andrew Purdie
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If you have been searching for ways to contribute to the Zero Carbon Energy movement, but just don’t know how, Jim Goddard can offer you simple action steps that can help you cut energy costs and emissions. Learn how you can ‘do your bit’ towards solving the human induced global warming climate crisis.…
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Paolo Sarpi is far from a household name, even among aficionados of 17th-century history. But Paul Lay believes Sarpi deserves greater recognition, and in this episode he explains why to co-host Miranda Malins. Sarpi was a Venetian statesman, cleric and thinker. When Pope Paul V decided to excommunicate the city state and its entire population in 1…
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Oliver Cromwell is one of the giants of English history, a man who believed himself to be called by God to transform the political and moral structures of the nation, and to extend his writ, by whatever means necessary, into Ireland and Scotland. Yet his inner life remains an enigma, obscured by the intensity of his religious fervour and by the bre…
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In the latest episode of their podcast about all things 17th century, Paul and Miranda talk to historian Jonathan Healey, author of an ambitious new narrative history of the period. In 'The Blazing World', Healey brings a social historian's eye for telling detail to an age of tumult and revolution in England and beyond. He talks about the challenge…
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This initiative was developed by Andrew, a prominent property developer and presenter on ‘Australia’s Best House’ (currently screening on Channel 9Life on Saturdays at 5.30pm). ‘The Hidden Philanthropist’ is all about the art of giving back. A podcast platform where philanthropists can shine, can inspire, can lead, and can tell their stories – and …
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The revealing and entertaining new podcast about all things 17th century. Historians have portrayed Oliver Cromwell as a very masculine, martial figure – a man who made his name in Parliament’s army during the British Civil Wars of the 1640s and went on to preside over a military-backed republican regime as Lord Protector in the 1650s. But this is …
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Paul and Miranda set sail for the 17th century to explore the origins of one of the greatest adventure stories ever written: Daniel Defoe's 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe'. Behind the ripping yarn of a castaway's struggle for survival lie some of the great themes of the age: providence, redemption, a thirst for exploration and difficult first e…
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