History Hack

#143 History Hack: Barrow Clump & the Saxons

Richard Osgood joins us to talk about the truly exceptional archaeological site of Barrow Clump and what it tells us about the Anglo-Saxon period

#142 History Hack: Somme: Success on 1st July

As a follow up to our general look at the Battle of the Somme, we are joined by Andrew Holmes, Andy Lock, Bethany Moore and a cast of contributors. We commemorate a different narrative of the 1st July 1916; bringing into focus the southern sector of the battlefield, we discuss General Walter Norris Congreve's XIII Corps and their successful assault on the area around Montauban. 

#141 History Hack: Mummies

Bio-archaeologist Lawrence Owens joins us to talk all things Mummies from across the globe. You'll be amazed at how much you can tell about a person when you unwrap them!

#140 History Hack: Fake Spitfires in Burma

Fake history! Based on their book, sit back with Andy Brockman and Tracy Spaight and find out what happens when history goes wrong; with a cautionary tail about some aeroplanes that are not buried in Burma... 

#139 History Hack: A History of Islam in 21 Women

Based on his outstanding book, which set out to tell share the history of Islam through the eyes of 21 outstanding women, Hossain Kamaly joins us to share ten of his favourites, spanning nearly 1500 years of history and far more of the planet than you might assume. 

#138 History Hack: The Neanderthals

Matt Pope joins us for our first foray into pre-history! Brace yourselves for a whirlwind ride about the life and times of the Neanderthals, in which Alex's mind is completely blown!

#137 History Hack: Down the Pub

Join us in the Mary Rose for a debate on the stupidest crime in history. From convincing people to hack their legs off, to the man who wouldn't die, to the rocket scientist who couldn't stop playing with himself. Making fun of stupid is what we do best... 

#136 History Hack: Madrid Under Fire

Colin Fisher joins us to talk all about Spain's capital during the Civil War. From military action, to key characters to evidence of the fighting that you can still see today, he's got it covered.

#135 History Hack: A History of Women in the RAF

Lucianna Harrison and Sally McGlone join us and tag-team to bring you a rundown on the history of women in Britain's flying services from WW1 to just before lockdown! Strap your daughters down and make them listen to a really inspirational story of womankind not giving in till they got their own way!

#134 History Hack: The Great War Group

Alina puts the questions to Alex and co-founder Beth Moore about this new WW1 organisation; what's what at this early stage and how you can get involved.