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We are a slightly mad, always fun podcast bringing you all the History you love and a lot that you didn‘t know you‘d love until you heard it here! Recommended by BBC Radio, and presented by acclaimed historian Alexandra Churchill, with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams and the rest of the awesome team.
Episodes
Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021
1hr 4 min
Dusty Nicol joins us to talk all about his new book, about a very special woman. Who just happens to have been his lovely mum.
Mar 18, 2021
Mar 18, 2021
1hr 29 min
Were the Allies' best Airborne troops really dropped on D-Day by the worst trained crews? Matt is joined by historian Adam Berry and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Dakota pilot Flt Lt Seb Davey to look at the men and machines of the IX Troop Carrier Command.
Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
2hr 9 min
The regulars convene for an extra night in honour of St. Patrick's Day and go searching for the greatest moment in Irish history.
Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
35 min
Mary Rose regular Andy Dorman joins us to talk about aspects of his research. Find out all about one of the largest British forces ever to land in Ireland.
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
53 min
Jonathan Clements joins us to talk all about the life and philosphy of Confucius.
Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
55 min
Based on her fantastic new book, Francine Hirsch joins us for a fascinating discussion about the Soviet perspective of Nuremberg, and the impact of their involvement.
Mar 12, 2021
Mar 12, 2021
2hr 30 min
The regulars convene for a lively debate about who deserves the crown of the worst explorer in history.
Mar 12, 2021
Mar 12, 2021
34 min
Kelsey Power joins us to talk all about the question of honour amongst Napoleonic prisoners of war.
Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
34 min
Kathryn Atwood joins us to talk about a variety of women and how they served both sides during the Vietnam War.
Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
1hr 12 min
In their monthly Napoleonic slot, Zack and Marcus take the stage to discuss the Duke of Wellington's sieges