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The Battle of Passchendaele
Episode 1721
In partnership with Findmypast, Dan narrates the extraordinary story of the Western Front at its most unforgiving. Passchendaele became a byword for …
4 months, 1 week ago
Rome's African Emperor: Septimius Severus
Episode 1719
We dive into the life and legacy of the North African-born ruler who rose through the ranks to seize the imperial throne. We discover how Severus tra…
4 months, 1 week ago
The First Day of the Somme
Episode 1718
In partnership with Findmypast, Dan narrates the extraordinary story of the bloodiest day of the First World War. The first day of the Somme saw unit…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ancient Irish Funeral Traditions
Episode 1717
Have you ever been to an Irish wake? If so, you may have heard of the ancient tradition of keening or the superstition of the 'hungry grass'. In this…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What Caused Europe's Witch Hysteria?
Episode 1716
Across early modern Europe, fear spread like wildfire; between the 15th and 17th centuries, tens of thousands were accused, tortured, and executed as…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Atatürk: Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Episode 1715
On the 19th of May, 1919, an Ottoman general stepped ashore at the Black Sea port city of Samsun. This marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Ind…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Elizabeth I: Evil or Genius?
Episode 1713
Elizabeth I is often celebrated as one of the greatest English monarchs - but should she be? From her commanding portraits and grand speeches to her …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Survive in Renaissance England
Episode 1712
Quacks, wise women, barber surgeons and private madhouses - just some of the options available if you were to find yourself in ill health in the 16th…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Richard II vs Henry IV
Episode 1711
Today, we dive into the dramatic tale of two men whose rivalry changed the course of English history. We unravel the complex relationship between Kin…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How Did the Industrial Revolution Change the World?
Episode 1710
Was the Industrial Revolution the most important event in human history? Dan is joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon to explore why exact…
5 months ago