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History Hack: Churchill’s Admiral
Episode 627
Jim Crossley joins us to discuss Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, Churchill's man in two world wars.
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4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: Contraception Since 1750
Episode 610
Condoms disguised as cigarettes? Yes, that was a thing. Dr Claire Jones explains to us the developments in contraceptive methods used in the last 250…
4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: The Last Emperor of Mexico
Episode 626
Historian and author Edward Shawcross joins us to talk all about Austrian princeling Maximilian and his hapless reign as a Mexican Emperor.
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4 years, 2 months ago
Hedge-Hopping with Matt Bone: The Road to the Avro Vulcan with Stephen Liddle
Episode 625
Avro's iconic Vulcan Bomber is one of the most recognisable of the RAF's Cold War aircraft. A mainstay of the V-Force, the Vulcan seemed to leap from…
4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: The Global Cold War
Episode 620
David Brydan joins us to talk about the Cold War, taking the narrative away from the US and the Soviet Union for a wider appraisal.
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4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: Nell Gwyn - Charles II’s favourite mistress
Episode 624
Sarah-Beth Watkins joins Charley for a laughter and fact filled chat about Charles II's favourite mistress - Nell Gwyn
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4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: The Fourth Crusade
Episode 619
Jonathan Harris joins us for a run down of events surrounding the Fourth Crusade
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4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: America, Made in Britain
Episode 611
Tom Arms joins us to discuss an eye-opening concept: the the USA is founded on British values, cultures and systems more than any other nation, and t…
4 years, 2 months ago
History Hack: The Thorpe Railway Disaster
Episode 618
Phyllida Scrivens joins us for a tale of a windswept, stormy night in 1874 and a tragic chain of errors.
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4 years, 3 months ago
The History of History Hack
Episode 623
Happy New Year listeners! In an extended special, Alina returns, DTP regulars Locky, Beth and Charley join us in an odd 'brunch' arrangement, and Ale…
4 years, 3 months ago