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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#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.
#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.
#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.
#86 History Hack: Douglas Haig Was Not a Butcher
May 20, 2020 11:15 - 54 minutes - 86.5 MBDespite years of scholarship to the contrary, the popular perception pervades that all of the Generals of the First World War were incompetent bunglers. As ever it is more complex than that. Gary Sheffield, Field Marshal Haig's biographer, joins us to address some of your questions on the British Army's supreme commander and to bring some balance to often ingrained but largely outdated opinions. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the bo...
#85 History Hack: Anne Boleyn Day Pt.III: Tracy Borman
May 19, 2020 14:23 - 53 minutes - 84.6 MBRounding off our tribute to Anne Boleyn on the anniversary of her execution, Tracy Borman talks to us about her fall from grace and the conspiracy that resulted in her execution. 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.
#84 History Hack: Anne Boleyn Day Pt.II: Lauren MacKay
May 19, 2020 12:29 - 39 minutes - 63.1 MBHistorian and author Lauren MacKay joins us to challenge our perceptions of Anne's father, Thomas Boleyn and George, her brother. Find out more about their roles at the Courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII and how Anne's rise (and fall) impacted the rest of her 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 ...
#83 History Hack: Anne Boleyn Day Pt.I Leanda De Lisle
May 19, 2020 10:33 - 30 minutes - 47.9 MBJoin us as me mark the anniversary of Anne Boleyn's execution with three podcasts discussing her life. In 1/3 Leanda De Lisle gives us a breakdown of Anne's colourful life' from her birth, her time at the French court as a young woman through to her return to England and her rise to power. 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. Se...
#82 History Hack: WW2 in Russian Memory
May 18, 2020 13:34 - 44 minutes - 71.1 MBSince victory in "The Great Patriotic War," how have Russians perceived it and how does it impact Russia today? With a an emphasis on Stalingrad, Ian Garner explains to us how shifting interpretations born on the battlefields have been reshaped to serve successive regimes since 1945. 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...
#81: History Hack: Men in Black, An Introduction to the CIA
May 17, 2020 15:16 - 53 minutes - 84.8 MBRounding off our weekend of US History, Pulitzer winning journalist and author Tim Weiner joins us to talk about the early history of the CIA. Based on his book Legacy of Ashes, we learn all about the formation of the Central Intelligence Agency, the early conflicts in ethos and why up to and including the Cuban Missile Crisis, success was anything but a given. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/h...
#80 History Hack: WW2 Through the Eyes of One GI
May 17, 2020 11:24 - 48 minutes - 77.6 MBIn part 5/6 of our weekend tribute to US History, multiple Emmy Award winner Peter Lion joins us to introduce Merg. View the war in Europe through the eyes of one very special one man, and found out how he came to be the only American soldier with a church on the battlefield dedicated to him. 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....
#79 History Hack: The First Women of the NYPD
May 17, 2020 09:32 - 30 minutes - 47.7 MBWe kick off the second day of our US History tribute in style. In 4/6 Lizzie Evens talks to us about the first women of the New York Police Department and the struggle to enforce abortion law in the 10s and 20s. The level of exploitation is staggering. 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...
#78 History Hack: The Texas Navy
May 16, 2020 17:26 - 44 minutes - 70.3 MBWait, Texas was a country, and it had its own navy? Yes to both of these things. In 3/6 of our US History weekend, and having written a book on this and how the Lone Star state impacted westward expansion in the Unites States, Jon Jordan joins us to explain... 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 in...
#77 History Hack: Abraham Lincoln
May 16, 2020 12:18 - 44 minutes - 70.2 MBIn part 2/6 of our weekend celebrating the history of the USA, we talk to the hosts of the Railsplitter Podcast, dedicated to all thinks the US President. They talk us through ten things they love about Abe, and talk about how they think he would have done in the fight against Covid-19. 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 a...
#76 History Hack: The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn
May 16, 2020 11:18 - 56 minutes - 90.7 MBFirst up in our weekend of US History, Robert Watson rejoins us to talk about the Jersey and an unsavoury aspect of the American Revolution. What happens when the British, miles from home, find themselves in possession of thousands of prisoners of war? The answer is a forgotten aspect of the revolution that warrants attention.
#76 History Hack: The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn
May 16, 2020 11:18 - 57 minutes - 90.7 MBFirst up in our weekend of US History, Robert Watson rejoins us to talk about the Jersey and an unsavoury aspect of the American Revolution. What happens when the British, miles from home, find themselves in possession of thousands of prisoners of war? The answer is a forgotten aspect of the revolution that warrants attention. 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.his...
#75 History Hack: Down The Pub
May 15, 2020 18:42 - 2 hours - 225 MBJoin us for a cackling journey through some of history's most hilarious moments, a lot of which seem to be at the expense of the French. Oops. 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.
#74 History Hack: House Histories
May 15, 2020 13:58 - 43 minutes - 68.6 MBTo coincide with her new book, Melanie Backe-Hansen joins us to discuss what it is like to be a house historian. Instead of focusing on people, she creates stories using buildings, and here she takes us on a tour of Britain to share some of her favourites. 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 infor...
#74 History Hack: House Histories
May 15, 2020 13:58 - 42 minutes - 68.6 MBTo coincide with her new book, Melanie Backe-Hansen joins us to discuss what it is like to be a house historian. Instead of focusing on people, she creates stories using buildings, and here she takes us on a tour of Britain to share some of her favourites.
#73 History Hack: The Truth Is Out There
May 15, 2020 12:59 - 38 minutes - 60.3 MBPenny Griffiths-Morgan joins us to explain how historical research can be used to prove/disprove the paranormal. 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.
#72 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part IV
May 14, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the last in our series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this final instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, we get a bit more serious. You can hear all about the responsibility of representing real soldiers, the relationships that the cast formed with the veterans, and what they feel the legacy of the series is. Be warned. Actors like t...
#71 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part III
May 13, 2020 12:23 - 50 minutes - 79.7 MBWe are thrilled to bring you part three of our series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this third instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear more about filming, with a focus on episodes seven and nine, and about how close to the real thing filming felt. Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Barantini, George Calil, B...
#70 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Pt.II
May 12, 2020 12:58 - 58 minutes - 134 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the second in what will have to be a series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this next instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear all about filming, what happened when the replacements showed up on set, and which future superstars got hazed! Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Barantin...
#69 History Hack: Band of Brothers Cast Reunion Part I
May 11, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 225 MBWe are thrilled to bring you the first in what will have to be a series of interviews with the cast of the epic TV series, Band of Brothers. From a target of five participants, we ended up with more than twenty, so in this first instalment OF FOUR being brought to you all this week, you can hear all about casting, auditions and the hilarity/horror of bootcamp with Dale Dye. Be warned. Actors like to swear. A lot. Especially when it comes to bootcamp. With thanks to: Nick Aaron, Philip Ba...
#68 History Hack: BoBfest- The Easy Kids
May 10, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour - 189 MBWe're joined by relatives of Easy Company heroes Doc Roe, Smokey Gordon, Wild Bill Guarnere, Robert Burr Smith, Mike Ranney, George Luz and DonMalarkey to reminisce about how Band of Brothers impacted the lives of their fathers and grandfathers. From early reunions, to contributing to the book, to dealing with fame, we find out too what it means to be one of the "Easy Kids" twenty years on. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: ...
#67 History Hack: BoBfest - The Historians
May 09, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBKicking off our three day special dedicated to Band of Brothers, we are joined by historians Paul Woodage and James Holland and screenwriter John Orloff to discuss how the story of Easy Company was brought to film. We talk about the struggle for historical accuracy, incorporating artistic license; and in detail about how episode two, Day of Days and episode nine, Why We Fight, were written. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy the books: ...
#66 History Hack: Oral History
May 09, 2020 10:25 - 35 minutes - 79.5 MBRichard Easton joins us for some tech history. He talks to us about his father's role in the early space race and the creation of GPS, and discusses his own book about the technology we take utterly for granted these days and how it was achieved. 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.
#65 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 08, 2020 18:24 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBWe're joined by Emma Southon, Rebecca Rideal, Pete Brown, and enthusiasts Andrew Lay and James Ward-Gwilliam to debate Mankind's greatest achievement, as ever, overseen by judges Andrew Holmes and Jonny Dyer. 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.
#64 History Hack: VE Day 75
May 08, 2020 12:36 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBAnnabel Venning, Roger Moorhouse, Peter Caddick-Adams and Luke Daly-Groves all join us to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. We talk about why it is ok to "celebrate" the Demise of Hitler and his kind, but also why 8th May 1945 was a very different experience across the globe. 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...
#63 History Hack VE Day 75: To War with the Walkers
May 08, 2020 10:53 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBBased on her new book Annabel Venning joins us to commemorate WW2 in microcosm, through the eyes of six siblings in her family whose contribution spanned the globe. 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.
#62 History Hack: The World's Most Important Weapons
May 07, 2020 13:58 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBHistorian and broadcaster James Rogers joins us to give a breakdown of the weapons that he believes are the most significant in the history of civilisation, spanning from ancient times to the modern day. 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.
#61 History Hack: The Mary Rose
May 06, 2020 12:55 - 43 minutes - 19.6 MBHead of Interpretation and Maritime Archeology for the Mary Rose Trust, Chris Dobbs returns by popular demand to discuss his forty years working alongside the Mary Rose. Discovery, excavation, salvage, conservation and presentation; just how did this forgotten ship become one of the most impressive maritime exhibit in the world? 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.hi...
#60 History Hack: Syrian Matriarchs
May 05, 2020 14:01 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBAncient Historian, History is Sexy co-host and Mary Rose regular Emma Southon finally gets the solo platform she deserves. Challenging perceptions of ethnicity in the Roman period we learn all about the four Julias and how they shaped the Empire. 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.
#59 History Hack: Nazi Titanic
May 04, 2020 18:18 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBFor the 75th anniversary of the tragedy, in a heartbreaking and frank narrative, Robert Watson joins us to commemorate what might well be the bloodiest hour of the Holocaust. 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.
#58 History Hack: Shaping the Cold War
May 04, 2020 14:16 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBMaster of the Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins us. We challenged him to choose the six key events that shaped the Cold War and explain why they made the list. Will you agree with his defining moments? 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.
#57 Sharpe's Reunion Part II
May 03, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBSharpe's Chosen Men: Jason Salkey, Michael Mears, Lyndon Davies, John Tams and Paul Trussell reunite for the first time in years to talk about making the series. Horror moments, more from the Yalta Bazaar, the legend that is the Triple M, and why does Daniel Craig owe Perkins £5.99? Zack White, Marcus Cribb and Adam Barnes attempt to provide some historical context, but in truth, the actors ran riot. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Buy ...
#56 History Hack: Going Medieval
May 02, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBEleanor Janega takes on all of your questions about medieval women. No subject is off limits as we talk war, economics, family life and sex on a turbo-charged journey through the Middle Ages. And about how much we miss pubs. 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.
#55 History Hack: Oral History
May 02, 2020 11:07 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBWe are honoured to be joined by the incredible Susan Luz as she talks to us about a lifetime of public service. From the Peace Corps, community nursing in inner-city schools and institutions, to going to Iraq as a Colonel in the reserves. Proof that one person really can make a difference. 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. Se...
#54 History Hack: Down the Pub
May 01, 2020 18:44 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBHistorians Emma Southon, Eleanor Janega, Claire Miles, Jon and Emily Jordan join Alex, Alina and judges Holmes and Dyer to debate the most badass woman in history. From suffragettes to offing ones siblings to bombs to medieval working girls with attitude, this one is not to be missed. 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 aca...
#53 History Hack: Elizabeth I & Image
May 01, 2020 14:21 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBWe all know she was very particular about how she was perceived, and so Historian and author Estelle Paranque joins us to talk about Elizabeth I's image, particularly from the French perspective, and how this changed over the course of her reign. 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.
#52 History Hack: Pole Position
May 01, 2020 11:48 - 36 minutes - 16.3 MBHistorian William Fletcher joins us to talk all about the Polish contribution to the Napoleonic Wars. 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.
#51 History Hack: The Rise of the Taliban
April 30, 2020 12:12 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MBAl Jazeera English's Senior Correspondent in Islamabad, Kamal Hyder, one of the preeminent journalists in the region, recounts the events of the Afghan-Soviet War and their consequences and tells a personal tale of Afghanistan's history from the 1960s to 1998. 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 i...
#50 History Hack: Inspiring the Brontes
April 29, 2020 11:18 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBHistorian Emma Butcher talks to us about how the Bronte siblings used the Napoleonic Wars, as well other recent history, to inspire them as writers and create imaginary worlds, and how all of this youthful activity impacted the classic literature that they are known for 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/p...
#49 History Hack: Pompeii
April 28, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBArchaeologist and historian Sophie Hay joins us to answer all of your questions on Pompeii. We talk social distancing with your pot plants, earthquakes, eruptions, art, architecture and herewith the only podcast that dedicates ten erudite, academic minutes to the Roman penis. 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/pri...