The Mysteries Of History
Let us tell you a mysterious tale, woven into the fabric of time.. Each week on our podcast we will take a look at a unique and fascinating piece of history. As gruesome, mysterious or unbelievable that these tales may sound, one thing is for sure...these events happened, these people existed and these places have made their mark on our historical landscapes.
The Mysteries Of History
The Dangerous World Of The Highwaymen
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Travel by road in a stagecoach in the 17th and 18th centuries in England if you dare.. you'd better arm yourself well for there are highwaymen out there! We all take travel for granted these days, but there was once a time not so long ago where a simple journey could cost you your life. Who were these mysterious highwaymen, these larger than life characters of myth and legend? Join us, as we delve beyond the stories and folklore and uncover the truth behind these carefree criminals. We'll learn about the high stakes game of armed robbery during a dangerous time indeed. We'll learn about why highwaymen could so easily exploit the wealthy Upper Class and what the Government did to a highwaymen if they were caught..
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