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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#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.
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.
#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: 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.
#116 History Hack: Down the Pub
June 12, 2020 16:35 - 2 hours - 184 MBJoin us for our most epic debate yet in the Mary Rose. A lot of fed up historians have a good old rant about this week the media and then embark on a debate to decide the greatest journey in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Archaeology of the US Civil War
June 12, 2020 11:40 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MBRyan McNutt joins us to talk all about the civil war and what archaeology can add to our understanding of the experience of that conflict. With a focus on his unique project to excavate a POW camp at Camp Lawton. 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.
#115 History Hack: Archaeology of the US Civil War
June 12, 2020 11:40 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MBRyan McNutt joins us to talk all about the civil war and what archaeology can add to our understanding of the experience of that conflict. With a focus on his unique project to excavate a POW camp at Camp Lawton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#114 History Hack: John of Gaunt
June 11, 2020 18:56 - 41 minutes - 65.6 MBAuthor and historian Helen Carr joins us to talk about a medieval powerhouse - John of Gaunt. Statesman, warrior and basically regent. Life could be tough when Richard II was your nephew... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: John of Gaunt
June 11, 2020 18:56 - 41 minutes - 65.6 MBAuthor and historian Helen Carr joins us to talk about a medieval powerhouse - John of Gaunt. Statesman, warrior and basically regent. Life could be tough when Richard II was your nephew... 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.
#113 History Hack: Pole Position
June 11, 2020 12:13 - 42 minutes - 47.9 MBHistorian Christopher Lash stops by for a fascinating discussion about sport and smuggling in Poland in the Communist era Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The US Marine Corps Toughest Fight in Vietnam
June 10, 2020 12:49 - 53 minutes - 97 MBPulitzer finalist Gregg Jones joins us to talk about a poignant moment. The fighting at Khe Sanh in 1968 was the arguably the bloodiest moment suffered by the Marines in Vietnam, and we learn all about the battle, the evacuation, and how it is recorded in 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...
#112 History Hack: The US Marine Corps Toughest Fight in Vietnam
June 10, 2020 12:49 - 53 minutes - 97 MBPulitzer finalist Gregg Jones joins us to talk about a poignant moment. The fighting at Khe Sanh in 1968 was the arguably the bloodiest moment suffered by the Marines in Vietnam, and we learn all about the battle, the evacuation, and how it is recorded in history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: War in Ancient Greece
June 09, 2020 11:18 - 39 minutes - 71.4 MBOwen Rees joins us for a primer on Greek military history: from Peloponnesian to over-rated Spartans to the role of women and a really interesting discussion on remembrance and the relevance on modern concepts like PTSD. 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.
#111 History Hack: War in Ancient Greece
June 09, 2020 11:18 - 39 minutes - 71.4 MBOwen Rees joins us for a primer on Greek military history: from Peloponnesian to over-rated Spartans to the role of women and a really interesting discussion on remembrance and the relevance on modern concepts like PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: The Doolittle Raid
June 08, 2020 12:06 - 50 minutes - 80.7 MBAuthor and Historian James Scott joins us in full storyteller mode to share the tale of the Doolittle Raid; America's immediate and daring response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#110 History Hack: The Doolittle Raid
June 08, 2020 12:06 - 50 minutes - 80.7 MBAuthor and Historian James Scott joins us in full storyteller mode to share the tale of the Doolittle Raid; America's immediate and daring response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#109 History Hack: Knightfall
June 07, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBAlex, Alina and Woody are joined by the stars of the hit medieval romp Knightfall. Tom Cullen, Ed Stoppard, Julian Ovenden and Simon Merrells talk all things Templar, with medieval historian Eleanor Janega supposedly bringing the adult. In amongst the cackling you can hear the history behind the show and all sorts of anecdotes from filming. Warning. You will never want to eat beef carpaccio again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
History Hack: Knightfall
June 07, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBAlex, Alina and Woody are joined by the stars of the hit medieval romp Knightfall. Tom Cullen, Ed Stoppard, Julian Ovenden and Simon Merrells talk all things Templar, with medieval historian Eleanor Janega supposedly bringing the adult. In amongst the cackling you can hear the history behind the show and all sorts of anecdotes from filming. Warning. You will never want to eat beef carpaccio again. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the...
#108 History Hack: The Somme: A Tragic Necessity
June 06, 2020 10:48 - 48 minutes - 76.1 MBBased on her book, Somme: 141 Days, 141 Lives, Alina interviews Alex on the subject of one of the most iconic battles in British history. What was the Battle of the Somme good for, why did Britain embark on such a huge endeavour and what was it like for the men on the ground? 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/pr...
#107 History Hack: Down the Pub
June 05, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 122 MBJoin the regulars at The Mary Rose as they cackle their way through a debate on the silliest assassination attempts in history. Verily, there have been some idiots across the globe hell bent on murder across the years... 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.
#106 History Hack: An Introduction to Conflict Archaeology
June 05, 2020 11:36 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MBTerence Christian joins us to tell us all about the field of conflict archaeology. From the premise, to standardisation, to conservation he also tells us about some of his favourite digs and where you can see some intriguing ruins... 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.
#105 History Hack: Queen Victoria's Wicked Uncles
June 04, 2020 13:35 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBIf you think you know what it's like to have a dysfunctional family, wait until you hear about the generation of royals that immediately preceded the Queen who defined an era. Historian Charlotte Ward takes us through the complicated family tree of George III, explains why more than a dozen of his children struggled to form a line of succession and tells us how this impossibly tiny slip of a girl ended up on the throne. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.co...
#104 History Hack: Dunkirk 80 with Joshua Levine
June 04, 2020 12:26 - 1 hour - 199 MBJoshua Levine, historian and advisor on Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the evacuations with a special programme. Assisted by voice actors Jonathan Kydd, Louisa Gummer and Sharpe's Jason Salkey, as well as a number of History Hack listeners; he describes events on the beaches and places the whole affair into its proper context in the Second World War. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https...
#103 History Hack: A History of Cuba Pt.1
June 03, 2020 11:32 - 54 minutes - 98.6 MBPodcaster 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. 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.
#102 History Hack: The Great Medieval Relic Con
June 02, 2020 12:31 - 36 minutes - 57.1 MBEmma 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. 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.
#101 History Hack: Carl XII of Sweden
June 01, 2020 13:18 - 54 minutes - 98.7 MBWe 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. 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 Ac...
#100 History Hack: Lancaster
May 31, 2020 11:52 - 57 minutes - 105 MBTo 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#100 History Hack: The Lancaster Bomber
May 31, 2020 11:52 - 57 minutes - 105 MBTo 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. 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.
#99 History Hack: Black Tudors
May 30, 2020 11:23 - 35 minutes - 56.8 MBMiranda 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. 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.
#98 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 29, 2020 18:37 - 1 hour - 150 MBJoin 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. 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.
#97 History Hack: The Story of Gary Powers
May 29, 2020 11:11 - 40 minutes - 63.5 MBFrancis 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. 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.
#96 History Hack: Jerusalem
May 28, 2020 13:56 - 32 minutes - 50.7 MBGilad 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. 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.
#95 History Hack: Pole Position.
May 28, 2020 11:38 - 46 minutes - 73.6 MBThis 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. 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 informati...
#95 History Hack: Pole Position in memory of Witold Pilecki
May 28, 2020 11:38 - 46 minutes - 73.6 MBThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#94 History Hack: The Duchess's Lost Museum
May 27, 2020 11:59 - 40 minutes - 64.8 MBMaddy 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. 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 inform...
#93 History Hack: The Valley of the Kings
May 26, 2020 13:24 - 45 minutes - 72.9 MBWe can't go to Egypt but we can try and bring Ancient Egypt to you. Nigel Hetherington talks all about the Valley of the Kings and we discuss some of favourite Egyptian kings and queens. 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.
#92 History Hack: The Channel Islands in WW2
May 25, 2020 11:19 - 56 minutes - 89.5 MBThe lesser told tale of the occupied British Isles. Historian and author Duncan Barrett joins us for a comprehensive look at life in the Channel Islands in 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.
#91 History Hack: Aces High
May 24, 2020 10:38 - 58 minutes - 92.9 MBOne to enjoy at your leisure in the garden... WW1 aviation authors Joshua Levine and Peter Hart, along with Peter's co-host on Peter Hart's Military History, Gary Bain, join us for a relaxed chat about flying in the Great War. We talk about our favourite pilots, neglected aces, technology trendsetters and there are a whole load of anecdotes and some book recommendations for those new to the subject... Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy...
#90 History Hack: The History of Beer
May 23, 2020 10:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur Mary Rose judges Andrew Holmes and Jonny Dyer tackle, most willingly, a history of their favourite beverage with historian and author Pete Brown. WARNING: This will make you thirsty and bereft that pubs aren't open. 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.
#90 History Hack: The History of Beer
May 23, 2020 10:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur Mary Rose judges Andrew Holmes and Jonny Dyer tackle, most willingly, a history of their favourite beverage with historian and author Pete Brown. WARNING: This will make you thirsty and bereft that pubs aren't open.
#89 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 22, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 173 MBJoin us down the pub with historians and enthusiasts as we debate the most incompetent leader in history. Alex is still convinced she was robbed. The guy on the left is Peter III and you'll need both the portraits for reference! 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.
#88 History Hack: Peaky Blinders in Skirts
May 22, 2020 12:58 - 34 minutes - 54.6 MBBudding historian Emily Burgess joins us to talk about female gang culture in the aftermath of the Great War. She had us at diamond studded knuckle dusters. 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.
#87 History Hack: Charles II's Navy
May 21, 2020 11:30 - 37 minutes - 58.7 MBJ.D. Davies gives an introduction to Charles II's navy: how it operated, what life was like serving in it; and tells us why it should be considered the catalyst that launched the Royal Navy that later dominated the seas into being. 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.