Tea Time Crimes

The Resurrection of Anne Greene

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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

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