History Hack
1,140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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: Charles II's Mistresses
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 21.4 MBBut Linda Porter joins us to swing the focus onto the women Charles II loved instead of arguably Britain's randiest King himself. 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.
#266 History Hack: Down the Pub
November 13, 2020 16:26 - 2 hours - 40.4 MBJoin the regulars as they debate the most epic animal in history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Mountbattens
November 13, 2020 12:17 - 45 minutes - 17.9 MBAndrew Lownie joins us to talk about the Mountbattens; Dickie and Edwina, including their lives, their war service and their contribution to the modern Royal Family. 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.
#265 History Hack: The Mountbattens
November 13, 2020 12:17 - 45 minutes - 17.9 MBAndrew Lownie joins us to talk about the Mountbattens; Dickie and Edwina, including their lives, their war service and their contribution to the modern Royal Family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#264 History Hack: The Portland Spy Ring
November 12, 2020 12:13 - 39 minutes - 15.8 MBTrevor Barnes joins us to talk all about his new book, which focuses on a thrilling Cold War espionage tale... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Portland Spy Ring
November 12, 2020 12:13 - 39 minutes - 15.8 MBTrevor Barnes joins us to talk all about his new book, which focuses on a thrilling Cold War espionage tale... 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 End of the Battle of the Somme
November 11, 2020 10:35 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MBIn honour of Remembrance Day, WW1 Historians and Mary Rose regulars Andy Lock and Andrew Holmes return to pick up where they left off talking about the Battle of the Somme in July. Why was the fighting still going on in November? How were lessons learned put into action immediately and what was it all for? You might be surprised by some of the answers... Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/history...
#263 History Hack: The End of the Battle of the Somme
November 11, 2020 10:35 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MBIn honour of Remembrance Day, WW1 Historians and Mary Rose regulars Andy Lock and Andrew Holmes return to pick up where they left off talking about the Battle of the Somme in July. Why was the fighting still going on in November? How were lessons learned put into action immediately and what was it all for? You might be surprised by some of the answers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Castles and the Wars of the Roses
November 10, 2020 12:09 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MBHistorian Dan Spencer joins us to talk all about a neglected aspect of the Wars of the Roses. Castles. Why were they important, how were they used, and were they as peripheral as people have thought in the recent past? 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.
#262 History Hack: Castles and the Wars of the Roses
November 10, 2020 12:09 - 28 minutes - 11.3 MBHistorian Dan Spencer joins us to talk all about a neglected aspect of the Wars of the Roses. Castles. Why were they important, how were they used, and were they as peripheral as people have thought in the recent past? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: WW2 in North Africa
November 09, 2020 12:21 - 36 minutes - 10.2 MBHistorian Samuel Wallace joins us to provide an intensive overview of North Africa in WW2, looking at why, how, who was involved, and what events contributed to the rest of the 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.
#261 History Hack: WW2 in North Africa
November 09, 2020 12:21 - 36 minutes - 10.2 MBHistorian Samuel Wallace joins us to provide an intensive overview of North Africa in WW2, looking at why, how, who was involved, and what events contributed to the rest of the war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#260 History Hack: Down the Pub
November 06, 2020 17:09 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThe weekly virtual pub get together is back for the duration of lockdown 2.0. Join us in the Mary Rose as the regulars debate history's most epic fail with a twist... for one of them is lying. Can the judges pick out the genuine f*ckwittery from the fake? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#259 History Hack: The Mosquito Coast
November 06, 2020 11:55 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBBen Fuggle joins us to talk all about the history of parts Nicaragua and Honduras and some pretty quintessential British meddling in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Mosquito Coast
November 06, 2020 11:55 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBBen Fuggle joins us to talk all about the history of parts Nicaragua and Honduras and some pretty quintessential British meddling in the region. 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: Geoffrey Chaucer
November 05, 2020 17:07 - 37 minutes - 15.2 MBHistorian and medieval document specialist Euan Roger joins us to talk all about the life of one of Britain's most famous literary characters. 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.
#258 History Hack: Geoffrey Chaucer
November 05, 2020 17:07 - 37 minutes - 15.2 MBHistorian and medieval document specialist Euan Roger joins us to talk all about the life of one of Britain's most famous literary characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Scissors and Paste Journalism
November 04, 2020 12:28 - 34 minutes - 13.7 MBHistorian Melodee Beals joins us to discuss a pivotal point in the history of journalism in the nineteenth and early-Twentieth centuries. We look at a system that would cause mayhem in copyright now, and look at how moral questions that our ancestors faced in the past are rearing their heads again in a world dominated by social media. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https:/...
#257 History Hack: Scissors and Paste Journalism
November 04, 2020 12:28 - 34 minutes - 13.7 MBHistorian Melodee Beals joins us to discuss a pivotal point in the history of journalism in the nineteenth and early-Twentieth centuries. We look at a system that would cause mayhem in copyright now, and look at how moral questions that our ancestors faced in the past are rearing their heads again in a world dominated by social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: India, Pakistan and Partition
November 03, 2020 12:01 - 40 minutes - 16.2 MBAward-winning author of the Baby Ganesh series Vaseem Khan, joins us to dicuss his new book set in 1950: Midnight at Malabar House, and the wealth of historical background that presents a snapshot of a terrifying and tubulent period on the sub-continent. 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 informa...
#256 History Hack: India, Pakistan and Partition
November 03, 2020 12:01 - 40 minutes - 16.2 MBAward-winning author of the Baby Ganesh series Vaseem Khan, joins us to dicuss his new book set in 1950: Midnight at Malabar House, and the wealth of historical background that presents a snapshot of a terrifying and tubulent period on the sub-continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#255 History Hack: Music in Concentration Camps
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBKaren Uslin joins Alex and Alina to discuss the importance of music and the arts within concentration and death camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Music in Concentration Camps
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBKaren Uslin joins Alex and Alina to discuss the importance of music and the arts within concentration and death camps. 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.
#254 History Hack: Halloween Folklore Special
October 31, 2020 14:09 - 24 minutes - 9.81 MBStory-teller Owen Griffiths returns to share some more of his fantastic folklore with a spooky tale for Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Halloween Folklore Special
October 31, 2020 14:09 - 24 minutes - 9.81 MBStory-teller Owen Griffiths returns to share some more of his fantastic folklore with a spooky tale for Halloween. 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.
#253 History Hack: Down the Pub: The Greatest War Film of All Time
October 30, 2020 15:53 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBJoin us for the most epic debate yet. Who will win the debate on the Greatest War Film in History? The regulars are joined by war boffins and film buffs to hash it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Down the Pub: The Greatest War Film of All Time
October 30, 2020 15:53 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBJoin us for the most epic debate yet. Who will win the debate on the Greatest War Film in History? The regulars are joined by war boffins and film buffs to hash it out! 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.
#252: History Hack: The Victorians and Death
October 30, 2020 11:13 - 47 minutes - 18.9 MBMelissa DeVelvis joins us to tackle the questions of why people were so obsessed by death and mourning in the nineteenth century, on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Victorians and Death
October 30, 2020 11:13 - 47 minutes - 18.9 MBMelissa DeVelvis joins us to tackle the questions of why people were so obsessed by death and mourning in the nineteenth century, on both sides of the Atlantic. 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.
#252: History Hack: The Victorians and Death
October 30, 2020 11:13 - 47 minutes - 18.9 MBMelissa DeVelvis joins us to tackle the questions of why people were so obsessed by death and mourning in the nineteenth century, on both sides of the Atlantic.
#251 History Hack: Black Women and Reconstruction
October 29, 2020 11:24 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBHistorian Cappy Yarbrough joins us for a cracking piece of South Carolina history: to talk all about political activism on the part of a family of inspirational black women in the wake of the American Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Black Women and Reconstruction
October 29, 2020 11:24 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MBHistorian Cappy Yarbrough joins us for a cracking piece of South Carolina history: to talk all about political activism on the part of a family of inspirational black women in the wake of the American Civil 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.
#250 History Hack: Life in the Secret Service
October 28, 2020 10:53 - 39 minutes - 16 MBDan Kaszeta joins us to talk all about his time in the Secret Service and life at the White House. And we get into how he lost a fight with a llama... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#250 History Hack: Life in the Secret Service
October 28, 2020 10:53 - 39 minutes - 16 MBDan Kaszeta joins us to talk all about his time in the Secret Service and life at the White House. And we get into how he lost a fight with a llama...
History Hack: Life in the Secret Service
October 28, 2020 10:53 - 39 minutes - 16 MBDan Kaszeta joins us to talk all about his time in the Secret Service and life at the White House. And we get into how he lost a fight with a llama... 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 History of the Home
October 27, 2020 11:32 - 27 minutes - 11 MBArt historian Freya Gowrley joins us to talk all about her forthcoming book: Domestic Space in Britain, 1750-1840, Materiality, Sociability and Emotion. Why was this such an important turning point in the history of how we viewed our own personal space, and what does the past tell us about how we've responded to being locked down in 2020? Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: http...
#249: History Hack: The History of the Home
October 27, 2020 11:32 - 27 minutes - 11 MBArt historian Freya Gowrley joins us to talk all about her forthcoming book: Domestic Space in Britain, 1750-1840, Materiality, Sociability and Emotion. Why was this such an important turning point in the history of how we viewed our own personal space, and what does the past tell us about how we've responded to being locked down in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Waterloo 50
October 26, 2020 16:19 - 49 minutes - 19.8 MBNapoleonic gurus William Fletcher, Marcus Cribb and Zack White come together to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the film that inspired their various careers. 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.
#248 History Hack: Waterloo 50
October 26, 2020 16:19 - 49 minutes - 19.8 MBNapoleonic gurus William Fletcher, Marcus Cribb and Zack White come together to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the film that inspired their various careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: British Treatment of German POWs in WW2
October 26, 2020 11:35 - 54 minutes - 21.7 MBHistorian and author Alan Malpass joins us to talk all about his new book, which looks at the experiences of German prisoners of war in Britain 1939-1948. 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.
#247 History Hack: British Treatment of German POWs in WW2
October 26, 2020 11:35 - 54 minutes - 21.7 MBHistorian and author Alan Malpass joins us to talk all about his new book, which looks at the experiences of German prisoners of war in Britain 1939-1948. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#246 History Hack: Oral History: War and Reconciliation
October 24, 2020 11:48 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBAllegra Jordan joins us to talk about her research into the First World War at Harvard and how it has inspired her work in the field of reconciliation and conflict. How do you restructure your attitudes towards someone who you have regarded as your mortal enemy? Is there a way forward at the end of conflict? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Oral History: War and Reconciliation
October 24, 2020 11:48 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBAllegra Jordan joins us to talk about her research into the First World War at Harvard and how it has inspired her work in the field of reconciliation and conflict. How do you restructure your attitudes towards someone who you have regarded as your mortal enemy? Is there a way forward at the end of conflict? 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/ H...
History Hack: Sharpe: Heroes of Series Two!
October 23, 2020 11:34 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBStars of the hit show Jason Salkey, Philip Whitchurch, Michael Mears, Lyndon Davies, Nicholas Rowe, Feodor Atkine and Nickolas Grace join Alex and historian Marcus Cribb to reminisce about filming Sharpe. 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.
#245 History Hack: Sharpe: Heroes of Series Two!
October 23, 2020 11:34 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBStars of the hit show Jason Salkey, Philip Whitchurch, Michael Mears, Lyndon Davies, Nicholas Rowe, Feodor Atkine and Nickolas Grace join Alex and historian Marcus Cribb to reminisce about filming Sharpe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Women, Fashion and Revolt.
October 22, 2020 11:29 - 37 minutes - 15.2 MBHelen Antrobus joins us to talk all about women and revolt, and how they've used fashion to their advantage throughout the ages. 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.
#244 History Hack: Women, Fashion and Revolt.
October 22, 2020 11:29 - 37 minutes - 15.2 MBHelen Antrobus joins us to talk all about women and revolt, and how they've used fashion to their advantage throughout the ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#243 History Hack: Colonialism and Senegal
October 21, 2020 14:41 - 44 minutes - 17.9 MBGregory Valdespino joins us for a fascinating chat on the intertwined history of France and Senegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Colonialism and Senegal
October 21, 2020 14:41 - 44 minutes - 17.9 MBGregory Valdespino joins us for a fascinating chat on the intertwined history of France and Senegal. 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 Romans and Murder
October 20, 2020 11:36 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBMary Rose regular Emma Sothon joins us to talk all about her new book on murder in Ancient Rome. We promise you, no giraffes were harmed in the recording of this podcast, nor people making up weird sex stories about them. However weird they are. 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.