History Hack
1,143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsWe 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, Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams and the rest of the awesome team!
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History Hack: Women Who Served Tudor Queens
June 10, 2024 18:33 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBEnjoying our work? Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/historyhack Subscribe to Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyhack Visit our new website: www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: D-Day: The Naval Perspective
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBSURELY THERE IS NOTHING NEW TO SAY ABOUT D-DAY? We hear you cry. Well, on the 80th anniversary, sit your arses down and prepare to be schooled by author Nick Hewitt about the naval perspective. Based on his new book, it will not surprise you to learn than Chris locked us out of the studio a la Kevin Costner in post-production of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, and hogged this one all to himself. Enjoying our work? Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/historyhack Subscribe to Patreon: www.patreon....
History Hack: History of Africa
June 03, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MBLuke Pepera is a rising star in the history world, and today he joins us to talk about the subject that makes his heart sing with a broad look at the history of Africa. Think it's all about slavery and being ruled by imperial powers? Um, nope. We can't wait for his forthcoming book! Enjoying our work? Reviews are free: But they help us climb the rankings and we get seen more people. We'd appreciate your 5* feedback, just a few words, on Apple Podcasts so we can con their evil algorithm int...
History Hack: The Legendary James Skinner
May 30, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 74 MBNever did this man meet an obscure rabbit hole he didn’t want to dive in with all the enthusiasm of Alice in Wonderland running after a biscuit that didn’t belong to her. Historyland’s Josh Provan returns to tell us all about a swashbuckling half-breed with a vendetta against the East India Company Enjoying our work? Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/historyhack Subscribe to Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyhack Check out our new website: www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
History Hack: SAS Escapes
May 27, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBJoin us today to listen to best-selling author (and Guy Ritchie's news bestie) Damian Lewis to hear all about is latest tome on the exploits of the SAS. Just when you think there can't possibly be anything new to say... Buy the book: Enjoying our work? Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/historyhack Subscribe to Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyhack Check out our new website: www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Early Modern Colonialism
May 23, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBCatharine Williams joins us to talk about modern colonialism, we delve deep into who the key players were and which diaries from the time period that she finds the most interesting and why. https://ko-fi.com/historyhack www.uk.bookshop.org/historyhack www.patreon.com/historyhack www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Women of Warwick Castle
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBBen Kay joins us to talk about the women who lived in Warwick castle, he has designed a special tour to tell their stories, so head over to the castle to see and experience this all yourselves. https://ko-fi.com/historyhack www.uk.bookshop.org/historyhack www.patreon.com/historyhack www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Agent Zo
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBClare Mulley joins us to talk about her amazing new book on Elżbieta Zawacka, a daring and incredibly brave woman who parachuted from England back into Poland. https://ko-fi.com/historyhack www.uk.bookshop.org/historyhack www.patreon.com/historyhack www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Indian POW Escape
May 13, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBGhee Bowman joins us to talk about "The Great Epinal Escape" of Indian POWs during the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Cleopatras (not that Cleopatra)
May 09, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBYou’ve heard about one Cleopatra - she of the Elizabeth Taylor film with the snake and the boob, but what about the others! Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones joins us to weave a tale of absolute power, backstabbing, self-styling goddesses, war and the generally bonkers antics of the super rich that makes the Tudors look dull. https://ko-fi.com/historyhack www.uk.bookshop.org/historyhack www.patreon.com/historyhack www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: British Airborne Forces
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBSaul David returns to celebrate our shiny relaunch and talk all about his fantastic new book. Think everything has been said about the British airborne forces? Think again. There's a broad tale to be told about their evolution across the whole war, if Alina and Alex can stop swooning long enough to get the questions out... https://ko-fi.com/historyhack www.uk.bookshop.org/historyhack www.patreon.com/historyhack www.historyhack.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
History Hack: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit
May 01, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MBRobin Bernstein joins us to talk about her new and exciting book about William Freeman who was committed of a crime he did not commit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Making of the Boleyn's
April 29, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBClaire Martin joins us to talk to us about her book on the Boleyn family, and no we only mention THE ANNE twice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Fall of Civilizations
April 26, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBPaul Cooper joins us to talk about his new book on the fall of civilizations. But don't worry we don't spend the whole episode talking about Rome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Crisis of the 1590s
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBPeter C. Herman joins us to talk all about the 1590's and no for the first time, we don't talk about the fat ginger man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Russian Constitutional Crisis
April 22, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBJeff Hawn joins us to talk all about Russian History, yes it is still classed as history if it is older than 25 years and we just fit into that timeline! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Badminton Horse Trials
April 19, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBKate Green joins us to talk about her new book on the Badminton Horse Trials. Alina can't contain herself because she gets to geek out on horses for 40min. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Women in Science
April 17, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBJohn Croucher is back to talk to us about Women in Science, of course we had to get Kit onboard to chat all things science and history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Trojan Kings of Britain
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBCaleb Howells is back to talk to us about another new book! This time we are talking about Roman Britain and his new book "The Trojan Kings of Britain: Myth or History?". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Genealogy
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBPaul McNeil joins us to talk about his work as a genealogist. We talk about DNA, and why people are so interested in it and Chris makes a rude joke! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Atrocities in Ancient Warfare
April 10, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBGabriel Baker joins us to not talk about modern day atrocities but atrocities in the Ancient world, and of course Chris will bring up Star Wars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Anglo Norman Queens
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBAshlee Johnson goes all Medieval on us. We end up chatting about some incredible Anglo Norman Queens who deserve to have their own Netflix show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Channel Islands in WW2
April 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBNick Le Huray joins us to talk about a lesser know history of the Second World War and that is the Channel Islands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Silver Empire
April 03, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 24 MBOliver Volckart joins us to talk about his new book "Silver Empire". Chris get's excited because he gets to talk about Germany and money, one which he enjoys working on and the other that he needs more of! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Sanditon
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.9 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Edward VIII
March 29, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 33.2 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Rise of Hitler
March 27, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 35.9 MBTimothy Ryback joins us to talk about his new book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: 17th century female led poisoning ring
March 25, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 31.7 MBAnna Mazzola joins us to talk about her new book "The Book of Secrets" and listen to Chris getting flustered about accidentally getting poisoned by the women in his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Anthony Woodville
March 22, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 35.2 MBDanielle Burton joins us to talk about her new book on Anthony Woodville, was he a gentleman who was made out to be a schemer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: A Human History of Ice
March 20, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 41.3 MBMax Leonard joins us to talk about his new book "Cold Spell: A Human History of Ice". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Anglo-French war of 1294-1303
March 18, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 184 MBDavid Pilling joins us to talk all about his new book on Edward I, Braveheart and how much the English and French hate each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Finis Britainnae
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 21.5 MBMurray Dahm joins us to talk about his new book "Finis Britainnae" all about late Roman Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: They Were Here Before Us
March 13, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin authors Eyal Halfon and Ren Barkai for a romp through a million years of prehistory based on their new book: They Were Here Before Us. From the Flintstones to ancient sugar rushes, to elephants and beyond, there’s also a poignant lesson in what all of this prehistory can tell us about what to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Papyri
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 28.9 MBMarco Perale joins us to talk about papyri and papyrology and where you can find it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MsUnderstood: Sophia Electress of Hanover
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 30.7 MBCharly is joined by historian and bestselling author Catherine Curzon to discuss Sophia Electress of Hanover, the woman who was almost Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Chivalry
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes - 24.3 MBRobert Jones joins us to talk about the Medieval period and how chivalry was used on the battlefield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Australian Settler Colonialism
March 04, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 28.2 MBCostanza Bergo joins us to talk about contemporary settler colonialism when foreign settlers arrive in an already inhabited territory to permanently inhabit it and found a new society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Tanks in Burma
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBJack Bowsher joins us to talk all about tanks in Burma and the various battles that took place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Ancient Magic
February 28, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 32.9 MBAdam Parker joins us to talk all about ancient amulets, spells and even phalluses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Leopold I of Coburg
February 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBChristopher Guyver joins us to talk about the life of Queen Victoria's uncle Leopold I of Coburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Coastal Forces
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 27 MBChris O'Flaherty joins us to talk about the coastal forces and even how to make the perfect cup of tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Puritan Rule Under Cromwell
February 19, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 27.5 MBJane Hayter Hames joins us to talk about her new book "Puritan Rule Under Cromwell" and our favourite Down the Pub joke, Oliver Cromwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Witchcraft and Magic in 18th Century Russia
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 25.4 MBForest Holden joins us to talk about witchcraft and magic in 18th century Russia and even how the Masons were popular among the Russians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Trans History
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 28.5 MBGali Jaffe joins us to co-host and to speak to the fabulous Kit Heyam. We talk about trans history and the problems we face talking and interpreting trans history. We also touch on Kit's new book "Before We Were Trans". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Animal Victoria Cross
February 12, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 32.1 MBPeter Hawthorn joins us to talk about some of the animals with have received the Victoria Cross. But you need to grab his book to read about all the others. The book is up to date as of December 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Japanese in Taiwan
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBJonathan Clements is back to talk to us about his new book on the history of Taiwan, This time we tackle the Japanese in Taiwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Greek Gladiators
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 22 MBAlexandra Sills joins us to talk all about Greek Gladiators, no not the ones that fought in Rome but the ones that fought in Greece Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: History of NATO
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 30.2 MBPeter Apps joins us to talk about his brilliant book on NATO. We discuss the history of NATO and what is its future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Englishman Who Invented the Modern Circus
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 19.1 MBKarl Shaw joins us to talk about Mr Astley, was he really the man who invented the modern circus? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Who owns Waterloo?
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 25.6 MBLuke Reynolds joins us to talk all about Waterloo, the commemoration of the battle and how quickly it became a tourist spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.