In a feature-length finale to series 1 of What The Factual? Gill and Pete look into the British leg of the Romans' European Tour and also look at Valentine's Day and it's pros and cons. They also learn how rabbits made it to Britain and how Boudica nearly changed the course of history. This week Chew The Fact has a twist but also a somewhat predictable outcome.

Series 2 will be out in a few weeks time. Please watch our channels for more information and follow us on your podcast provider of choice! Thanks for your support this series from Gill and Pete! x

References:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/romans/

https://www.roman-britain.co.uk/the-roman-conquest-of-britain/boudica-the-iceni-warrior-queen/the-consequences-of-the-boudican-rebellion/

https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/lupercalia/

https://www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/london-history/boudicca-rebellion.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day

https://www.portalstothepast.co.uk/surprising-facts-about-the-romans-you-probably-didnt-know/

https://daycreekhowl.org/3765/arts-entertainment/10-crazy-things-the-ancient-romans-actually-did/

https://the-past.com/shorts/quiz/roman-britain-quiz/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/members-magazine/quizzes/2018-july-roman-quiz/

https://amolife.com/top-20-most-famous-love-stories-in-history-and-literature/

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Gill and Pete delve into the popular children's history story of The Battle Of Hastings and find out there is an adult version where there is actual fighting and even the death of a King. They search for the Doomsday book and Pete learns that pigeons are not the same as ravens. Gill is still phoning in from abroad so we apologise for the sound quality. But it will be back to What The Factual? HQ for Episode 10...

References:

https://allpoetry.com/The-Battle-Of-Hastings

https://www.royal.uk/william-the-conqueror

https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeux-tapestry/discover-the-bayeux-tapestry/who-was-william-the-conqueror/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/history-and-stories/what-happened-battle-hastings/

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/488/

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Gill calls in from abroad (hence lockdown style internet sound and delay!) to teach Pete all about Elizabeth I and they delve into her powers of diplomacy, foreign policy and Fire Boats. They also find out what it's called when you play golf down a busy, London thoroughfare.

Pete tests Gill in his Elizabeth I quiz and they find out that best part of the Tower of London is the bit on the left.

References:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-I

https://www.royal.uk/elizabeth-i

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/queen-elizabeth-i-facts-myths

https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/elizabeth-i/#gs.3e3imj

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Queen-Elizabeth-I/

David Starkey's 'The Struggle For The Throne', Tower of London

https://www.elizabethi.org/contents/myths/index.html#q30

https://blackadder.fandom.com/wiki/Queen_Elizabeth_I

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