History Hack
1,132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 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: Mummies
June 30, 2020 12:17 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBBio-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! 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.
#141 History Hack: Mummies
June 30, 2020 12:17 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBBio-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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Fake Spitfires in Burma
June 29, 2020 11:37 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBFake 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... 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.
#140 History Hack: Fake Spitfires in Burma
June 29, 2020 11:37 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBFake 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#139 History Hack: A History of Islam in 21 Women
June 28, 2020 11:32 - 52 minutes - 59.3 MBBased 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: A History of Islam in 21 Women
June 28, 2020 11:32 - 52 minutes - 59.3 MBBased 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. 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 m...
History Hack: The Neanderthals
June 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBMatt 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! 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.
#138 History Hack: The Neanderthals
June 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBMatt 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#137 History Hack: Down the Pub
June 26, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 124 MBJoin 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#136 History Hack: Madrid Under Fire
June 26, 2020 10:56 - 53 minutes - 60.6 MBColin 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Madrid Under Fire
June 26, 2020 10:56 - 53 minutes - 60.6 MBColin 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. 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.
#135 History Hack: A History of Women in the RAF
June 25, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBLucianna 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: A History of Women in the RAF
June 25, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBLucianna 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! 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...
History Hack: The Great War Group
June 25, 2020 13:07 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MBAlina 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. 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.
#134 History Hack: The Great War Group
June 25, 2020 13:07 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MBAlina 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#133 History Hack: Pole Position
June 25, 2020 12:26 - 44 minutes - 49.9 MBKatarzyna Kosior joins Alina to talk royalty - Sixteenth Century Polish Queens specifically! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Pirates AAAAAAR!
June 24, 2020 12:06 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBJamie Goodall joins us to talk about pirates, privateers and oysters in the Chesapeake Bay! 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.
#133 History Hack: Pirates AAAAAAR!
June 24, 2020 12:06 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBJamie Goodall joins us to talk about pirates, privateers and oysters in the Chesapeake Bay!
#132 History Hack: Pirates AAAAAAR!
June 24, 2020 12:06 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBJamie Goodall joins us to talk about pirates, privateers and oysters in the Chesapeake Bay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#131 History Hack: Cleopatra
June 23, 2020 13:18 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBIslam Issa joins us to discuss his historical passion: Cleopatra. There's a lot of myth-busting in this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Cleopatra
June 23, 2020 13:18 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBIslam Issa joins us to discuss his historical passion: Cleopatra. There's a lot of myth-busting in this one! 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.
#130 History Hack: WW2 in the Mediterranean
June 22, 2020 14:56 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBRichard Hammond joins us to give listeners an overview of the Second World War in the Mediterranean, and talks about his new book Strangling the Axis, set on that front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: WW2 in the Mediterranean
June 22, 2020 14:56 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBRichard Hammond joins us to give listeners an overview of the Second World War in the Mediterranean, and talks about his new book Strangling the Axis, set on that front. 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.
#130 History Hack: WW2 in the Mediterranean
June 22, 2020 14:56 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBRichard Hammond joins us to give listeners an overview of the Second World War in the Mediterranean, and talks about his new book Strangling the Axis, set on that front.
#129 History Hack: Sharpe: Behind the Scenes
June 21, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe Chosen Men rejoin us, bringing a host of crew members with them that spent years dedicating their expertise and creativity to recreating the earl nineteenth century. Find out if Lyndon remembers anything yet, what fake sick is made of, why Russian stuntmen are terrifying and what happens when actors don't get their bacon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Sharpe: Behind the Scenes
June 21, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe Chosen Men rejoin us, bringing a host of crew members with them that spent years dedicating their expertise and creativity to recreating the earl nineteenth century. Find out if Lyndon remembers anything yet, what fake sick is made of, why Russian stuntmen are terrifying and what happens when actors don't get their bacon. 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.hist...
History Hack: Empire, Image and Culture
June 20, 2020 11:39 - 33 minutes - 37.6 MBApurba Chaterjee joins us to discuss how the arts were used to convey an image of India to Britons in the 18th and 19th centuries, and how Indian culture permeated British life decades before mass immigration. 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.
#128 History Hack: Empire, Image and Culture
June 20, 2020 11:39 - 33 minutes - 37.6 MBApurba Chaterjee joins us to discuss how the arts were used to convey an image of India to Britons in the 18th and 19th centuries, and how Indian culture permeated British life decades before mass immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#127 History Hack: Down the Pub
June 19, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 134 MBJoin us in The Mary Rose as we debate history's most epic death scene. Because this is us, most of us interpreted epic to mean stupid. Cue much cackling and silliness and laughing at historical idiocy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Down the Pub
June 19, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 134 MBJoin us in The Mary Rose as we debate history's most epic death scene. Because this is us, most of us interpreted epic to mean stupid. Cue much cackling and silliness and laughing at historical idiocy. 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.
#126 History Hack: Disabilities in History
June 19, 2020 14:41 - 45 minutes - 52 MBWendy Turner and Chris Mounsey join forces to talk about the challenges of researching disabilities in history. Using their specialisations in medieval mental health and eighteenth century sight impairment, they tell a wider tale of difficulties in terminology, understanding human experience, for which solutions are evolving constantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Disabilities in History
June 19, 2020 14:41 - 45 minutes - 52 MBWendy Turner and Chris Mounsey join forces to talk about the challenges of researching disabilities in history. Using their specialisations in medieval mental health and eighteenth century sight impairment, they tell a wider tale of difficulties in terminology, understanding human experience, for which solutions are evolving constantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Waterloo 205
June 18, 2020 11:21 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWe hand the mic to Zack White and Marcus Cribb to commemorate the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. If you're only ever going to spend an hour on this seminal moment in European history, this should be it. With context, descriptions of the fighting, personal accounts, legacy, Wellington's tears, the devastating casualty list and the pain of Napoleon'a haemorrhoids, it's all in here. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the boo...
#125 History Hack: Waterloo 205
June 18, 2020 11:21 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWe hand the mic to Zack White and Marcus Cribb to commemorate the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. If you're only ever going to spend an hour on this seminal moment in European history, this should be it. With context, descriptions of the fighting, personal accounts, legacy, Wellington's tears, the devastating casualty list and the pain of Napoleon'a haemorrhoids, it's all in here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#124 History Hack: Winston Churchill 101
June 17, 2020 17:06 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBHistorians Peter Caddick-Adams and Roger Moorhouse join us to address the accusations levelled at one of Britain's most emblematic figures in the past week and a half. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Winston Churchill 101
June 17, 2020 17:06 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBHistorians Peter Caddick-Adams and Roger Moorhouse join us to address the accusations levelled at one of Britain's most emblematic figures in the past week and a half. 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 #HistoryMatters
June 17, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn which five young historians brave the mob to have an open discussion on national identity, education, public memory and statue bashing. Without throwing insults or mud-slinging. 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.
#123 History Hack #HistoryMatters
June 17, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn which five young historians brave the mob to have an open discussion on national identity, education, public memory and statue bashing. Without throwing insults or mud-slinging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Casearea
June 16, 2020 14:10 - 39 minutes - 45 MBAmanda Charland joins us to discuss the port of Caesarea on Israel's Mediterranean coast. With spots on crusades, the holy grail and more, you're about to find out why this archaeologist has formed a love affair with the city walls... 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.
#122 History Hack: Casearea
June 16, 2020 14:10 - 39 minutes - 45 MBAmanda Charland joins us to discuss the port of Caesarea on Israel's Mediterranean coast. With spots on crusades, the holy grail and more, you're about to find out why this archaeologist has formed a love affair with the city walls... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#121 History Hack: Operation Barbarossa
June 15, 2020 12:30 - 55 minutes - 43.7 MBAuthor and Eastern Front specialist David Stahel joins us to give an overview of the colossal effort on the part of the Nazi's to conquer the Soviet Union in 1941. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Operation Barbarossa
June 15, 2020 12:30 - 55 minutes - 43.7 MBAuthor and Eastern Front specialist David Stahel joins us to give an overview of the colossal effort on the part of the Nazi's to conquer the Soviet Union in 1941. 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 Rise of the Dinosaurs
June 14, 2020 14:45 - 48 minutes - 77.2 MBPalaeontologist Steve Brusatte joins us for an animated and colourful chat about the world before the dinosaurs, and how they got here. Alex tries to convince him to name his next dinosaur discover Daveosaurus and of course, there is some fan-girling over T-Rex. 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 ...
#120 History Hack: The Rise of the Dinosaurs
June 14, 2020 14:45 - 48 minutes - 77.2 MBPalaeontologist Steve Brusatte joins us for an animated and colourful chat about the world before the dinosaurs, and how they got here. Alex tries to convince him to name his next dinosaur discover Daveosaurus and of course, there is some fan-girling over T-Rex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#119 History Hack: Auschwitz 80, In Memoriam
June 14, 2020 09:58 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MBOn the 80th anniversary of the first mass transport to Auschwitz, volunteers join us from across the globe to remember the 728 prisoners who made the journey in their own words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Auschwitz 80, In Memoriam
June 14, 2020 09:58 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MBOn the 80th anniversary of the first mass transport to Auschwitz, volunteers join us from across the globe to remember the 728 prisoners who made the journey in their own words. 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.
#118 History Hack: A History of Sex
June 13, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe're joined by historians Kate Lister and Eleanor Janega, and archaeologists Amanda Charland and Terence Christian to talk about the history of sex. From archaeology, trends and changing perceptions to kink, porn, contraception, and Eleanor's favourite subject: sodomy. There's a bit of everything in here in this wide ranging chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: A History of Sex
June 13, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe're joined by historians Kate Lister and Eleanor Janega, and archaeologists Amanda Charland and Terence Christian to talk about the history of sex. From archaeology, trends and changing perceptions to kink, porn, contraception, and Eleanor's favourite subject: sodomy. There's a bit of everything in here in this wide ranging chat. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/historyhack Merch: https://ww...
History Hack: Greatest Briton Announcement
June 13, 2020 10:54 - 2 minutes - 3.18 MBA brief, not even two minute long, set of instructions on how YOU can get involved in the #GreatestBriton debate. Let's face it, opinions are like a***holes. Everyone has got one. Freakily, many people on Twitter seem to have many. So make sure you have fun with this and get your voice heard. 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....
#117 History Hack: Greatest Briton Announcement
June 13, 2020 10:54 - 2 minutes - 3.18 MBA brief, not even two minute long, set of instructions on how YOU can get involved in the #GreatestBriton debate. Let's face it, opinions are like a***holes. Everyone has got one. Freakily, many people on Twitter seem to have many. So make sure you have fun with this and get your voice heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.