Hosted by Unknown Host · EN-US · 9 episodes
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Sofie Manners contrasts a prominent historical figure with a mystery modern character.
Unknown Host hosts Profiles in Contrast, a history show with 9 episodes published.
Sophie once again steps outside of her comfort zone to examine the life and myriad contributions of famed Swiss mathematician Leonard Euler. Euler not only introduced much of our modern mathematical notation but also def
Regarded as among the most skilled leaders of the British military during the American Revolution, Banastre Tarleton waged a vicious campaign against patriots in the south. Sophie has chosen a similarly controversial 20t
Sophie leverages her extensive knowledge of British history in this intriguing expose on Oliver Cromwell - statesman, farmer and, ultimately, Lord Protector. Fittingly, and in typical fashion, she chooses as her modern s
Sophie's selection for this episode is Scottish freedom-fighter and inspiration for the movie Braveheart, William Wallace. The parallels of his life from youth to the Battle of Stirling Bridge and his gruesome execution
In her most intellectually serious pairing in the series so far, Sophie tackles Charlemagne - medieval emperor, king, and leader of the Carolingian Renaissance. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual person
Queen of Egypt, lover of at least two Roman emperors and sworn enemy of a third, Cleopatra's reign was marked by intrigue, seduction, and civil wars. Sophie covers it all and teases an unexpected contemporary leader who
Sophie retraces the magnificent tales of military conquest authored by the King of Macedon. Her comparison with a modern-age conqueror of daunting technological challenges is both surprising and compelling. This is a wor
Archetypal femme fatale and likely scapegoat, Mata Hari tempts Sophie to identify a modern-age temptress of near-equal notoriety. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual ev
Global navigation's unsung forefather is arguably the English clockmaker John Harrison. Sophie examines his life and laser-focused pursuit of a solution to the most urgent scientific challenge of the 18th century. She th
Straying from her formal European-history focus, Sophie takes on early American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and contrasts him with a similarly audacious and gravity-defying innovator. This is a work of fiction. Any re
In this episode Sophie examines the life of eccentric Scottish author and creator of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You will be intrigued by the modern era physician to whom she compares ou
This week Sophie discusses the French heroine Joan of Arc and contrasts her with an intriguing modern figure. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coinc
Sophie launches her series "Profiles in Contrast" with Rasputin, the mysterious and controversial advisor to Russian Tsar Nicholas II. His legendary charisma coupled with supposed healing powers took him from peasantry i
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