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Step into the hidden world of Jane Austen's private family stories and archives! What secrets aren't found on the published page? In this exciting episode, author and host Gayvin Powers interviews Caroline J. Knight—Jane Austen’s great-niece and author of Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage—to reveal never-before-heard stories dropping exclusively on her brand-new podcast, Jane Austen's Niece: Untold Stories and in Chawton tours.Drop a comment with your favorite Jane Austen discovery, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more untold history!EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Step into the atmospheric world of Regency folklore! What tales did the Austen and Knight families whisper around the hearth during crisp October nights? In this special episode, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with Caroline J. Knight—Jane Austen’s great-niece and author of Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage—to uncover the authentic family lore, local legends, and historic hauntings of Chawton that the beloved author herself would have known.Drop a comment below with your favorite Austen legend, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more untold history!EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Step into the shadows of medieval power! On this episode of Hidden Heroines of History, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with acclaimed writer Sherry Jones to discuss her riveting novella, White Heart. Discover how the brilliant Blanche de Castille had to outthink a brutal hostile takeover, stopping vicious political rumors in one deft move to completely turn the tables on her accusers. How did she conquer a coup? Watch until the end to uncover her brilliant tactical masterclass!What historical woman do you think is as bold at Blanche and would go as far to stop rumors? Comment below. Like, share, and subscribe to support untold women’s history!EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Discover the fierce, forgotten queen who shaped medieval Europe! In this captivating episode of Hidden Heroines of History, author and host Gayvin Powers sits down with acclaimed novelist Sherry Jones to dive into her brilliant new novella, White Heart, exploring the legendary life and grit of Blanche de Castille. Can a mother's iron will save a fractured kingdom? Watch till the end to find out, and join the conversation below! Who do you think is the most kick a55 queen? Like, share, and subscribe to support untold women’s history! EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Join the conversation as author Katherine Reay and host Gayvin Powers uncover the astonishing resilience of WWII spy Ursula Kuczynski, who was never betrayed, and explored in Reay's The Undercover Bookshop, out Oct. 6. Plus, discover how the modern resurgence of classic Agatha Christie-style mysteries offers readers hope, while exploring historical intuition, unbreakable trust, and the fascinating minds behind extraordinary storytelling.WATCH Part 1: The Female Ian Fleming - Bestselling Author and WWII Master SpyEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Step into the shadows of World War II history with guest author, Katherine Reay and host Gayvin Powers as they uncoer the extraordinary life of Ursula Kuczynski, an award-winning author writing under the pen name Ruth Werner, a brilliant operative who functioned as a true female Ian Fleming. Discover how this bestselling author lived a high-stakes double life, shaping history from within and proving that real-life is stranger than fiction.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Dive into the ghost stories and witchy folklore hiding in plain site at Prince Edward Island. On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers talks with Nancy Taber, author, about weaving PEI’s mystical past, complicated women, and family secrets into A Sea of Spectres—then gives listeners a spellbinding preview of her upcoming novel, A Cove of Witches. Enter the cove … if you dare.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

What if your family’s most courageous survivor was erased from history? On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers interviews Nancy Taber about A Sea of Spectres, inspired by her brave Acadian ancestor—a refugee from Prince Edward Island—and previews the haunting new companion novel, A Cove of Witches. History, inheritance, and women’s untold stories collide. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Did you know the Candy Land board game was invented by a sick woman battling polio in a ward? On Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer, author, and former Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to uncover the untold stories of the brilliant women behind some of history's iconic games. Explore Skip-Bo and Qwirkle as well as an exclusive, insider look into the creative game designer community. This episode dives deep into the hidden history of play and games. Part 2 - Women Game Designers with Scott Rogers EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Did you know the world's most famous board game has a surprising origin story tied to a brilliant woman? On this episode of Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer and former Walt Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to explore the true story of Elizabeth Magie. Join us as we get the tea on the trailblazing creator behind the original Monopoly, why her invention was sidelined, and women out of time who lived on their own terms. Part 1 - Women Game Designers with Scott Rogers EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Jane Austen July gets a fresh twist on Hidden Heroines of History as host and writer, Gayvin Powers, and guest writer Clare Draycott dig into the Byrne portrait and the evidence behind whether it may be the closest likeness to Jane Austen. Along the way, they bring sharp insight, spirited debate, and the kind of literary intrigue that invites listeners to look again at Austen’s face, legacy, and lasting mystery. Listen to the full episode: Is This Jane Austen? The Byrne Portrait and the Search for Austen’s True Face EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Jane Austen July is in full bloom on Hidden Heroines of History as host Gayvin Powers and guest writer Clare Draycott dive into the Austen adaptations they love most. From beloved favorites to hidden gems, they explore what makes these stories endure, delight, and still feel fresh today. Join the conversation for wit, insight, and a spirited celebration of Austen’s timeless women and worlds.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

What if Jane Austen’s love life was far more dramatic and hopeful than history books ever admitted? On Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers and Clare Draycott dig into Jane Austen July, and review Six Weeks by the Sea by Paula Byrne—a fresh Austen-inspired read full of wit, romance, and historical intrigue. Join the conversation and rediscover the women, stories, and subtext hiding in plain sight.EDUACATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Did you know the Candy Land board game was invented by a sick woman battling polio in a ward? On Hidden Heroines of History, host Gayvin Powers sits down with award-winning game designer, author, and former Disney Imagineer Scott Rogers to uncover the untold stories of the brilliant women behind some of history's iconic games. Explore Skip-Bo and Qwirkle as well as an exclusive, insider look into the creative game designer community. This episode dives deep into the hidden history of play and games.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

This Fourth of July, celebrate the legacy of America’s first published poet. In Season Two’s opening episode of Hidden Heroines, host Gayvin Powers and guest Clare Draycott continue their exploration of Anne Bradstreet, whose words helped shape the early Colonial identity. Through one of her most tender poems about her children, a deeper and more unsettling story unfolds: those same children would later face accusations of witchcraft. How does a respected family become a suspect overnight? This episode explores legacy and the fragile line between admiration and suspicion in colonial New England society. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.