Podcast Episodes

The Last Invasion of Britain

Popular knowledge may claim Hastings as the site of the last invasion of mainland Britain by Norman forces in 1066. True, this was the last successful invasion however in 1797 there was a much less s…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Section 28 and Britain's Battle for LGBT+ Education

Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was a controversial amendment to the UK's Local Government Act 1986, enacted on 24 May 1988 and repealed on 21 June 2000 in Scotland, and on 18 November 20…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #03

The Endurance22 crew have made it to the Weddell Sea and the point where they believe Shackleton’s ship sunk! It’s a rocky start as they begin the search using the AUV drones that scan the seafloor

If…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

River Kings: Epic Stories of the Viking Age

To mark the US release of our very own Dr Cat Jarman’s incredible book River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads, sit back and relax as she takes us a whistle-stop …

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

ENDURANCE22: Arrival in Antarctica

Icebergs, albatrosses and growlers- the team have crossed the Antarctic circle! In the first of our episodes recorded from Antarctica, Dan takes you on a tour of the ship and brings you updates with …

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

The Fall of Singapore: 80th Anniversary

The Fall of Singapore to the Japanese Army took place in the South-East Asian theatre of the Pacific War, with fighting in Singapore lasting through 8 to 15 February 1942. Nicknamed the “Gibraltar of…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #02

Dan gives a quick update on the expedition's progress towards Antarctica from a rather wet and windy deck as the crew prepare for a storm to hit.

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Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Dear John, The Wartime Breakup Letter

Writing letters to a spouse or sweetheart deployed overseas was portrayed as a patriotic duty, a means to boost the morale of the fighting man. But what of the letter that broke off an engagement, or…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Rival Queens: Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots

Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots were cousins who never met - but their fates were intertwined. As their nations were engulfed in religious turmoil and civil wars raged on the continent, these tw…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

ENDURANCE22: Dan's Diary #01

A little update from Dan on where he is and how the journey to Antarctica is going!

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Published on 3 years, 10 months ago