History Hack
1,153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 67 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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#315 History Hack: Medieval Zombies
December 31, 2020 11:56 - 47 minutes - 18.7 MBPolina Ignatova joins us to talk all about the history of the undead in medieval literature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#314 History Hack: The Attack on the USS Liberty
December 30, 2020 10:55 - 46 minutes - 18.4 MBJames Scott returns with a personal story of the harrowing attack on the USS Liberty in 1967. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#313 History Hack: Sparta, Dispelling the Mythology
December 29, 2020 11:54 - 49 minutes - 19.5 MBRoel Konijnendijk joins us to talk all about perceptions of Sparta and how they differ from the reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#312 History Hack: The Blitz
December 28, 2020 11:53 - 37 minutes - 14.9 MBBecky Brown joins us to talk all about the reality of the Blitz Spirit and how it compares to Covidland, using the Mass Observation Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#311 History Hack: Down the Pub
December 26, 2020 15:36 - 2 hours - 37.5 MBThe regulars convene in the Mary Rose and we let you sit in on their Christmas party. There are secret Santa presents to be opened, and a panto to be cast. Find out who takes on which role from history, and why, but be warned: for the most part this is absolute nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#310 History Hack: The Battle of Ortona
December 26, 2020 12:31 - 49 minutes - 19.6 MBMerryn Walters joins us to talk all about the oft-forgotten Christmas battle that pitted Canada against the Nazis in Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#309 History Hack: Sharpe's Company
December 25, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBAlex and Marcus are joined by the cast of Sharpe's Company to reminisce about the beloved series: with Jason Salkey, Assumpata Serna, Scott Cleverdon, Robbie Morgan, Clive Francis, Lyndon Davies, Hugh Fraser, Nicholas Jones and Marc Warren, who also talks about filming Band of Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#308 History Hack: Christmas Eve Folklore
December 24, 2020 15:54 - 28 minutes - 11.4 MBOwen Staton returns to deliver some Christmassy Folklore including a Welsh Classic and a festive Arthurian tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#307 History Hack: Charles Dickens and a Christmas Carol
December 24, 2020 12:24 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MBLouise Creechan joins us for a chat on Charles Dickens and his Christmas Stories, with typically HH rabbit hole diversions on poor Mrs. Dickens, the Nativity, disabilities in Victorian literature and Mickey Mouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#306 History Hack: The Reality of Neutrality: Danes in WW1
December 23, 2020 11:51 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBIn a special edition, Nicolai Eberholst joins us to discuss the impact of the First World War on Denmark, a supposedly neutral country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#305 History Hack: Egypt's First Black Pharaoh
December 22, 2020 11:50 - 39 minutes - 15.6 MBHistoryland's Josh Provan joins Alina to talk all about the murky period of the 25th dynasty and Piye's conquest of Egypt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#304 History Hack: Nazi General: The Life of Rommel
December 21, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBPeter Caddick-Adams joins us for a detailed look at the life of one of Germany's most successful officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#303 History Hack: Woody Takes Over
December 20, 2020 13:13 - 59 minutes - 16.9 MBAs we hit 300 episodes in eight months, Woody put his foot down. In this special episode he grabs the mic and interviews Alex and Alina about the phenomena that is History Hack: original, past, present and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#302 History Hack: Down the Pub
December 18, 2020 16:48 - 3 hours - 54.2 MBJoin the regulars and special guest judge Simon London as they attempt to decide on the greatest love story in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#301 History Hack: The Mystery of the Hunley
December 18, 2020 11:47 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBRachel Lance joins us to talk all about her working blowing up mini-submarines in order to expose the secret behind what happened to the ill-fated crew of the American Civil War craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#300 History Hack: Medieval Regent Queens
December 17, 2020 12:46 - 37 minutes - 14.7 MBIn our 300th episode, Gabby Storey joins us to talk all about Medieval Regent Queens and what they achieved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#299 History Hack: Pole Position: The Polish Medieval Church
December 17, 2020 09:57 - 49 minutes - 19.5 MBAgata Zielenska joins Alina to talk all about the relationship between Poland and the Papacy in the Middle Ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#298 History Hack: The Second Boer War
December 16, 2020 12:41 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBSpencer Jones joins us for a comprehensive and entertaining overview of the Boer War; including the highs and lows of campaigning, the exploits of a young Winston Churchill and British "Concentration Camps" in their proper context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#297 History Hack: Thucydides
December 15, 2020 12:39 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MBManu Del Borgo joins us to talk all about her favourite subject, the life of Thucydides, and makes a case for him being the father of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#296 History Hack: The Battle of Kursk
December 14, 2020 12:37 - 49 minutes - 19.8 MBGareth Davies joins us to talk Second World War tanks and Nazi efforts to conquer the Soviet Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#295 History Hack: Down the Pub
December 11, 2020 16:36 - 2 hours - 43.3 MBJoin the regulars in the Mary Rose as they debate history's greatest building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#294 History Hack: Mad Scientists
December 11, 2020 15:01 - 56 minutes - 22.4 MBKit Chapman joins Alex in his one man quest to prove that science history isn't boring. This time we talk about some of his favourite mad scientists and what they contributed to the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#293 History Hack: The Legend of Edward Pellew
December 10, 2020 15:52 - 32 minutes - 12.7 MBKate Jamieson joins Alex to lament at how many amazing fictional heroes there are in the Nelsonian navy, when Edward Pellew is staring us all right in the face... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#292 History Hack: Sharpe Shooters with Zack & Marcus
December 10, 2020 10:25 - 1 hour - 19.4 MBIn a new monthly segment, Napoleonic gurus Marcus Cribb and Zack White take a more detailed look at the era; beginning with an examination of the Duke of Wellington after Waterloo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#291 History Hack: Slavery in the Medieval World
December 09, 2020 11:51 - 39 minutes - 15.5 MBJanel Fontaine joins us to talk all about her groundbreaking research into Medieval slavery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#290 History Hack: Boxgrove Man
December 08, 2020 11:50 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBMatt Pope returns with more prehistory; this time to tell us all about the discovery of Boxgrove Man and why he is important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#289 History Hack: Germany 1940-45
December 07, 2020 12:48 - 49 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin us as the legendary Frank McDonough gives us the lowdown on his brand new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#288 History Hack: Halifax, 6th December 1917
December 06, 2020 11:12 - 58 minutes - 23.4 MBCanadian historian Roger Sarty joins Alex and Matt to commemorate a forgotten tragedy of the First World War that carries a family connection for our co-host. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#287 History Hack: Down the Pub
December 04, 2020 16:47 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBJoin the regulars in the Mary Rose for a debate on History's Worst Idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#286 History Hack: A Guide to Britain's Prime Ministers with Iain Dale
December 04, 2020 12:07 - 36 minutes - 14.3 MBBroadcaster, author and political commentator Iain Dale joins us to talk about his new book: an edited volume that looks at all 55 of Britain's political leaders. Who comes out well? Who are our biggest failures? And how do we rate their portrayals in The Crown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#285 History Hack: The Moth and the Mountain
December 03, 2020 13:46 - 48 minutes - 19.4 MBEd Caesar joins us to talk all about his award-winning new book: a tale of exploration, aviation and the First World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#284 History Hack: Hedge-Hopping with Matt Bone
December 03, 2020 10:21 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBIn a new monthly segment taking a closer look at Second World War aviation, Matt Bone examines the iconic Spitfire with Paul Beaver.
#284 History Hack: Hedge-Hopping with Matt Bone - The Spitfire with Paul Beaver
December 03, 2020 10:21 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBIn a new monthly segment taking a closer look at Second World War aviation, Matt Bone examines the iconic Spitfire with Paul Beaver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Writing Historical Fiction
December 02, 2020 11:44 - 53 minutes - 21.2 MBIn a double effort two authors discuss how to go about producing historical fiction. Janet Few discusses witchcraft trials and Sins as Red as Scarlet, and Emily Bullock talks about using scant sources to recreate the horror of life in an insane asylum in the nineteenth century for Inside the Beautiful Inside. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ ...
#283 History Hack: Writing Historical Fiction
December 02, 2020 11:44 - 53 minutes - 21.2 MBIn a double effort two authors discuss how to go about producing historical fiction. Janet Few discusses witchcraft trials and Sins as Red as Scarlet, and Emily Bullock talks about using scant sources to recreate the horror of life in an insane asylum in the nineteenth century for Inside the Beautiful Inside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Roman Army
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBJonathan Eaton joins us for a lively discussion about life in the Roman Army, based on his new book. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#282 History Hack: The Roman Army
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBJonathan Eaton joins us for a lively discussion about life in the Roman Army, based on his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: China & Japan 1937-41
November 30, 2020 15:37 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MBThe wonderful Rich Frank returns to talk about the events that arguably constitute the beginning of the Second World War. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#281 History Hack: China & Japan 1937-41
November 30, 2020 15:37 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MBThe wonderful Rich Frank returns to talk about the events that arguably constitute the beginning of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#280 History Hack: Down the Pub
November 27, 2020 16:33 - 2 hours - 40.4 MBThe regulars convene to try and decide who deserves the title of History's Most Scandalous Woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#279 History Hack: The Navy and the War of 1812
November 27, 2020 14:06 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MBNick Kaizer joins us to talk all about the naval side of the War of 1812. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Navy and the War of 1812
November 27, 2020 14:06 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MBNick Kaizer joins us to talk all about the naval side of the War of 1812. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Single White Females
November 26, 2020 15:17 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBJane Lowes joins us to talk all about the brave young Victorian women who left everything behind to emigrate to Australia on their own and start again. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#278 History Hack: Single White Females
November 26, 2020 15:17 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBJane Lowes joins us to talk all about the brave young Victorian women who left everything behind to emigrate to Australia on their own and start again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#277 History Hack: Pole Position: Displacement After the Second World War
November 26, 2020 10:29 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MBSam Knapton joins Alina to discuss the burdening issue of displacement in the aftermath of the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#276 History Hack: Turning Points in Irish History
November 25, 2020 13:55 - 45 minutes - 17.9 MBFin Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, joins Alex and Alina to discuss what he considers to be the five turning key turning points in his country's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Turning Points in Irish History
November 25, 2020 13:55 - 45 minutes - 17.9 MBFin Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, joins Alex and Alina to discuss what he considers to be the five turning key turning points in his country's history. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#275 History Hack: Fake Medical History and the Ancient World
November 24, 2020 15:13 - 36 minutes - 14.2 MBHelen King joins us to talk all about the nonsense that has emerged about medicine in the ancient world and to put us right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Fake Medical History and the Ancient World
November 24, 2020 15:13 - 36 minutes - 14.2 MBHelen King joins us to talk all about the nonsense that has emerged about medicine in the ancient world and to put us right. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Little Ships of Dunkirk
November 23, 2020 12:42 - 56 minutes - 22.5 MBPhil Weir joins us to talk all about his new book: Dunkirk and the Little Ships. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.