History Hack

#103 History Hack: A History of Cuba Pt.1

Podcaster and historian Nick Ramos joins us to deliver part one of his rip-roaring history of Cuba. Today we look at the arrival of the Spanish through to the end of the 19th Century.

#102 History Hack: The Great Medieval Relic Con

Emma Wells joins us to make ecclesiastical history fun! We talk all about the medieval obsession with relics; covering the good, the bad and the downright corrupt. We also have chat about the cheekier side of church architecture. 

#101 History Hack: Carl XII of Sweden

We are joined by the hosts of the Flat Pack History of Sweden podcast to talk about one of the country's epic, all time heroes. From his youth to the Great Northern Wars, the decline of the Swedish empire, and a sad taint to his legacy nowadays; with bear anecdotes and a comedy eviction included. 

#100 History Hack: Lancaster

To mark 100 episodes, John Nicol joins us to celebrate the release of his new book. From concept and construction, to the experience of a mission, via quite a lot of excitement from Alex, we cover all aspects of this incredible aircraft. 

#99 History Hack: Black Tudors

Miranda Kaufmann joins us to talk about conquering the challenge of using sometimes fragmentary evidence to breathe life back into Britain's black Tudors, as well as he new project on Caribbean heiresses. 

#98 History Hack: Down the Pub

Join us in the Mary Rose for another virtual debate. This week we veer from quantum physics and the historical probability of the Resurrection to the usual knob jokes and silliness in search of the most important moments in history.

#97 History Hack: The Story of Gary Powers

Francis Gary Powers Jr. joins us to discuss his fathers background, military career, and of course THAT incident over the Soviet Union. We also discuss life in prison, and the challenges of returning home to a mixed reception. 

#96 History Hack: Jerusalem

Gilad Jaffe returns to talk to about the archaeology of Jerusalem. From Biblical to Islamic, it more than makes up for the fact that you can't go there... for now. 

#95 History Hack: Pole Position in memory of Witold Pilecki

This week sees the anniversary of the execution of Witold Pilecki. Jack Fairweather joins us to tell the story of the man who volunteered to go to Auschwitz, who fought for his country only to face persecution after the war at the hands of the Soviets. 

#94 History Hack: The Duchess's Lost Museum

Maddy Pelling joins us to right a wrong and bring light to the Duchess of Portland and her contribution to museum history. Learn all about her massive collection, what happened to it on her death, and the influence it has on major museum collections today.