The Resurrection of Anne Greene
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Imagine a world where simply hiding your pregnancy could lead to a death sentence. Unfortunately, that’s the world Anne Greene must face in 1600s England, when she’s falsely charged with concealing a pregnancy and infanticide. Grab a cuppa and discover more about this infuriating time period and the unbelievable horrors Anne had to face.
Content warning: This episode discusses miscarriages
Tea of the Day: Garden of Eden Tea
Theme Music by Brad Frank
Sources:
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