Ellie Cawthorne
@CawthorneEllie
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I make podcasts and magazines about things that happened in the past for @historyextra / BBC History Magazine (views my own, terrible at twitter, she/her)
Bristol
Joined August 2020
What can some of the Victorians’ BIGGEST scandals reveal about the era? In the first series of our new podcast History's Greatest Scandals, @CawthorneEllie and @rosalindcrone delve into the murky underworld of Victorian Britain.
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Ellie Cawthorne introduces the undercover 'downstairs' Victorian staff who were doing much more than emptying bedpans. Find out more in our podcast episode 'Victorian women detectives', as Sara Lodge delves into the secretive world of women detectives in the 19th century....
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On the podcast | @dgjones and @hrcastor focus in on the life of their third medieval monarch – the mighty warrior king, Henry V: https://t.co/rI0HaaBIct
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A very worthy winner! You can hear my interview with Kathleen DuVal on the @HistoryExtra podcast
The winner of the 2024 #CundillHistoryPrize is… Kathleen DuVal (@KathleenADuVal) for ‘Native Nations: A Millennium in North America’, published by @randomhouse. A ‘sweeping’ 1000-year history of North America from the rise of ancient cities to the present day.
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Cast your votes! (If you can get over your outrage that 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' didn't make the cut...)
What is the best historical movie of all time? We asked more than 20 of Britain’s leading historians to nominate their favourites. What they’ve chosen might surprise you – but only you can choose the winner. Vote now, here 👇 https://t.co/RPZHWJvts9
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Mary Wollstonecraft shook up 18th-century Britain with her barnstorming treatises on equality and women’s fundamental rights. And the thinker’s life was just as sensational as her writing. @CawthorneEllie speaks to @BeeRowlatt to uncover her story...
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Hailed as the “foremother of feminism”, Mary Wollstonecraft shook up 18th-century Britain with her barnstorming treatises on equality and women’s fundamental rights. And the thinker’s life was just...
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On the podcast | Kathleen DuVal (@KathleenADuVal) looks back at 1,000 years of Native American history to uncover a rich, complex picture of North America's indigenous people: https://t.co/eo8ado8dpz
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🚨 🚨New Episode Alert 🚨🚨 Rob & Ellie chat about new football documentary The Home Game! 25 years after his dad built a football pitch in a small town in west Iceland, Kari puts together a local team to play in the Cup… Listen to our ep: https://t.co/oRZjmrnElN
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Ellie Cawthorne, presenter of new podcast series Deeds Not Words, explores how some some suffragettes fought back against police brutality – by mastering an ancient Japanese martial art… Find out more at https://t.co/qYEg0VA7t2
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I'm so excited to announce the launch of the 30 Under 30 Competition, which I'm running with @HistoryExtra! We're looking to recognise and CELEBRATE the wonderful contribution of 18-30 year olds, in the history and heritage worlds! All details here: https://t.co/vI6flrjglL
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This was a very fun one!
On the podcast | Corin Throsby delves into the life, writing and love affairs of the Romantic poet Lord Byron, one of the 19th century's most scandalous celebrity figures: https://t.co/cJT8iXzeAh
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Thanks to everyone who came to our "Home Grown Audio" event in Bristol last week. It was really great to meet some of the makers, and see the enthusiasm for an audio community in Bristol.
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Very chuffed that a silly little audio piece I made (feat. some very embarrassing voicenotes) has been selected to play at this tomorrow! @InTheDarkRadio's events are always a delight, so excited to find out what other audio treats are in store...
In The Dark presents… Home Grown Audio | Weds | An evening of creative audio from Bristol and beyond. Expect podcasts, radio documentary, audio stories… an immersive selection of creative and experimental audio by local makers https://t.co/l6bNAbD5Gz
@InTheDarkRadio
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“You can’t just present the facts, you need to tell a story” - the rise of ‘pastcasts’ 🏛️ #RDE24
https://t.co/e7PMHtms7k
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In an era where podcasts reign supreme, history enthusiasts around the globe find solace in the plethora of captivating narratives that echo through the digital airwaves. From the bustling streets of...
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🚨New Episode Alert 🚨🚨 Episode 5 finds Rob and Ellie in the UK! But not for long. ‘Northern Comfort’ follows a group of aerophobics as they board an exposure flight to Iceland! And things get a little crazy. Streaming on @NetflixUK Listen to our ep: https://t.co/IeseRI3tlj
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Thanks for having me @RadiodaysEurope!
When @HistoryExtra podcast doubled production (3>6 episodes per week), their audience MORE than doubled. Consistency=loyalty! #rde24 @CawthorneEllie
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When @HistoryExtra podcast doubled production (3>6 episodes per week), their audience MORE than doubled. Consistency=loyalty! #rde24 @CawthorneEllie
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