Latest Victorian Podcast Episodes
Dynamite Wars to Global Fear: The Origins of Terrorism with James Crossland
History Rage - May 05, 2024 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this enlightening podcast episode, historian James Crossland takes us on a journey through the tumultuous era of the late 19th century, exploring the rise of modern terrorism and its profound impact on history. James delves into his book, "Rise of Devils," uncovering the fears, conspiracy the...
Beyond the Bang: The Untold Story of Artillery in Warfare with David Grebstad
History Rage - April 28, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this insightful interview, Colonel David Grebstad, a seasoned artillery officer, offers a captivating exploration into the often overlooked world of artillery in military history. David sheds light on the intricate processes involved in artillery barrages, dispelling misconceptions and emphas...
Princess Caraboo - A Georgian tale of 'fake it 'til you make it'
Consistently Eccentric History - April 26, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThis week we are meeting Mary Willcocks, a young woman from a poor family who didn't want to accept her lot as a future housewife scraping an existence in a tiny rural village. Armed only with her own sense of self importance and a gift for making up stories, she left for London, determined to ...
Faith on the Frontlines: Military Chaplains with Ian Pegg
History Rage - April 21, 2024 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode of History Rage, we interview Ian Pegg, a military historian, shedding light on the often overlooked role of army chaplains during World War II. The discussion delves into their multifaceted responsibilities, ranging from spiritual guidance to acts of immense bravery on the front...
John Evans - Claiming the wild west for the Welsh
Consistently Eccentric History - April 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourThis week we are heading Stateside with a young Welshman who was determined to prove that the continent had been discovered by a Welsh Prince. Convinced that somewhere in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains was a Tribe of Welsh native Americans, John Smith headed out into the wilds with only the...
Gloucester History Festival Special #7 - The Myth of Monolithic Empire: England's Fragile Foothold in Mughal India with Nandini Das
History Rage - April 17, 2024 05:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsVenture back to the dawn of empire in this riveting episode of History Rage, where host Paul Bavill is joined by the erudite and impassioned Professor Nandini Das. With her award-winning expertise in early modern English literature and culture, Professor Das delivers a masterclass on the misconc...
Gloucester History Festival Special #6 - Lady Jane Grey and Other Gloucester Ghost Stories with Phil Moss and Andrew Armstrong
History Rage - April 15, 2024 16:13 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsStep into the labyrinth of Gloucester's past with History Rage's latest live special from the heart of the Gloucester History Festival at Blackfriars Priory. Join host Paul Bavill as he unravels the city's rich tapestry with historian Phil Moss and archaeologist Andrew Armstrong, co-authors of "...
Gloucester History Festival Special #5 - Tudor Truths: Unmasking Anne Boleyn's Hidden French History with Dr. Estelle Paranque
History Rage - April 15, 2024 13:56 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings**LANGUAGE WARNING** This gets blue... or bleu Unleash the fury of the past in this live special of History Rage, broadcast from the enchanting Blackfriars Priory at the Gloucester History Festival. Host Paul Bavill is joined by the fiercely passionate Tudor historian, Dr. Estelle Paranque, as ...
Napoleon's Generals: The Men Behind the Myth with John Viscardo
History Rage - April 14, 2024 23:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIntroduction: Explore the shadows of history in this episode with John Viscardo, host of the Generals and Napoleon podcast. Learn about Napoleon's generals and their overlooked contributions during this transformative era. Show Notes: Rise of Napoleon's Generals: · Origins and bac...
Gloucester History Festival Special #4 - Elizabeth Unspiteful: Challenging the Jealous Queen Myth with Susan Doran
History Rage - April 14, 2024 13:27 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsStep back into the regal world of the Tudors and beyond as we ignite a scholarly inferno in this live special of History Rage, straight from the Gloucester History Festival's grandeur at Blackfriars Priory. Host Paul Bavill welcomes the formidable Oxford professor of history and author, Susan Do...
Beyond the Gates: The Misrepresented Reality of Titanic's Third Class with Gareth Russell
History Rage - April 13, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNNIG** In this fiery installment of History Rage, we plunge into the icy waters of truth surrounding the Titanic disaster. Our esteemed guest, historian and author Gareth Russell, returns to dismantle the enduring myth that third-class passengers were locked below decks a...
Gloucester History Festival Special #3 - The King Lives? Debating Edward II's Death with Ian Mortimer
History Rage - April 13, 2024 18:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsPrepare to have your historical compass recalibrated as we delve into the shadowy labyrinth of medieval politics and unravel a mystery that has perplexed scholars for centuries. In this electrifying episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host...
Gloucester History Festival Special #2 - Shakespeare Unshackled: Debunking the Bard's Identity Crisis with Michael Wood
History Rage - April 13, 2024 12:22 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsEmbark on a tempestuous voyage through the turbulent waves of literary history as we confront the enduring tempest of the Shakespeare authorship controversy. In this fiery episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill is joined by t...
Gloucester History Festival Special #1 - Korea: The Forogtten War
History Rage - April 12, 2024 16:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsPrepare for a riveting journey through the fog of forgotten conflict as we revisit the chilling and overlooked saga of the Korean War. In this explosive episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill and special guest Matthew Holden,...
Gloucester History Festival Special #1 - Korea: The Forgotten War
History Rage - April 12, 2024 16:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsPrepare for a riveting journey through the fog of forgotten conflict as we revisit the chilling and overlooked saga of the Korean War. In this explosive episode of History Rage, we're broadcasting live from the Gloucester History Festival, where host Paul Bavill and special guest Matthew Holden,...
Plunder on the High Seas: A Condensed History of Pirates with Jem Duducu
History Rage - April 07, 2024 23:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThis week we dive into the thrilling world of piracy with special guest, author and podcaster Jem Duducu on this episode of History Rage. Jem, an expert in history and author of captivating books, provides fascinating insights into the diverse realms of piracy, from the Caribbean to the Barbary ...
Arthur English - Retiring in Canada involves a lot of hanging around
Consistently Eccentric History - April 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourDeciding what to do with your retirement is always difficult. But for Arthur English an advertisement from Canada provided him with a chance to fulfil a lifelong dream at the age of 48. That lifelong dream was to become an executioner. Donning a fake name and a sharp suit he became the go to ...
African American Contributions in World War I and W.E.B. Du Bois's Legacy with Dr. Chad Williams
History Rage - March 31, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode of History Rage, Chad Williams, a historian specializing in African American military history at Brandeis University, discusses the often overlooked contributions of African Americans in World War I and the profound impact it had on civil rights. The conversation delves into the ...
Hertha Ayrton - Breaking into a male dominated industry is a gas
Consistently Eccentric History - March 29, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutesThis week we are discussing a woman who broke multiple glass ceilings in the world of Victorian Science. The daughter of a Jewish Watchmaker, Phoebe Marks couldn't have expected to climb too far socially, however her intelligence, tenacity (and the fact that her aunts just so happened to run a ...
Locked and Loaded: Unveiling the Reality of Historic Gun Ownership in America with Ashley Hlebinsky
History Rage - March 25, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings**EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING** Introduction: In this episode of we explore the intricate history of firearms ownership in America with Ashley Hlebinsky, a distinguished firearms historian, the conversation spans various topics, shedding light on the evolution of gun laws, the influence of histo...
Beyond the Dambusters: Bomber Command’s War with James Jefferies
History Rage - March 18, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode, we welcome James Jefferies to discuss the complex history of Bomber Command in World War II, emphasizing that it goes well beyond the Dam Busters raid. Part 1: Debunking Dam Busters Myth James delves into the Dam Busters raid and its place in the larger context of Bomber Comma...
Henry Cavendish - Who needs a social life when you have access to acid?
Consistently Eccentric History - March 15, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourScience! This week we are discussing the life and times of one of the most influential scientists of the Georgian era. Henry Cavendish was a man who liked playing with acid much more than spending time with people, and was fortunately rich enough to dedicate his entire life to scientific discove...
Dissecting Blitzkrieg: Revealing the Age-Old Tactics Behind the Myth with James Holland
History Rage - March 11, 2024 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Blitzkrieg and German tactics with historian and author James Holland. They delve into how Blitzkrieg should have surprised nobody as it is what Germany had done every time it had invaded anywhere in the past 200 years. We discuss the strategies and history behind Bli...
Busting Blitzkrieg: Revealing the Age-Old Tactics Behind the Myth with James Holland
History Rage - March 11, 2024 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Blitzkrieg and German tactics with historian and author James Holland. They delve into how Blitzkrieg should have surprised nobody as it is what Germany had done every time it had invaded anywhere in the past 200 years. We discuss the strategies and history behind Bli...
Trailer - Intro to Series 11
History Rage - March 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Series 11 trailer is here. Starting on 11th March we'll be bringing you Authors James Holland, Chad Williams, Jem Duducu, Ian Pegg, David Grebstad, James Crossland and Richard Duckett. From the world of Museums Ashley Hlebinsky and Podcaster John Viscardo. Support the show You can follow H...
Sir George Somers - (or) You don't have to let a shipwreck get you down.
Consistently Eccentric History - March 08, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourAll aboard! This week we are going to be sailing with one of the lesser known of Queen Elizabeth's sea dogs. Sir George Somers, a boyhood friend of Sir Walter Raleigh, was a man with almost obscene amounts of luck. Everything he tried his hand at seemed to go well and by his 50s he was a rich an...
Victorian Views on Sex: Debunking Myths with Dr. Kate Lister
History Rage - March 04, 2024 00:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIn this explicit content warning episode, we are joined by Dr. Kate Lister, an Author and Sex Historian. Dr. Lister passionately debunks the myth that Victorians were prudes. Contrary to popular belief, the Victorians had a profound obsession with sex. This discussion explores their not-so-modes...
John Lethbridge - Barrels of laughs (and profit) under the seas
Consistently Eccentric History - March 01, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutesNo more cats! This week we are discussing an inventor/adventurer from Devon whose large family meant he had to get experimental to find ways of feeding them. Originally a wool trader, and probably aware of just how many ships were sinking as global trade increased, John Lethbridge realised that ...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Mary, Queen of Scots with Steven Veerapen
History Rage - February 26, 2024 00:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJoin Paul and Kyle as they delve into the captivating life of Mary, Queen of Scots with historian Stephen Veerapen. In this episode, they explore Mary's complex character, relationships, portrayals in history, and the intriguing details surrounding her execution. Part 1: The Complexity of Mary,...
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office - The only real Great Office of State in the UK
Consistently Eccentric History - February 23, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour150 Episodes of Consistently Eccentric History! After nearly four years of talking about the weirder bits of history I have finally relented and agreed to give Emma a full episode of nothing but cats cats cats. Specifically a motley collection of eight moggys who have held the prestigious role...
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