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Single Malt History with Gareth Russell

Gareth Russell

Historian Gareth Russell"s podcast with demented and delightful stories from the past

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00:52:19

The Princess who vanished for seven years

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/03/31

The daughter of a Shakespearean hero and a Catholic saint, Matilda of Scotland lived a life at the heart of medieval politics.

01:55:55

Our 100th Dram

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/03/19

It is Single Malt History's 100th episode! To celebrate, I'm taking a look back at its most downloaded episode and its (shaky!) first. There are clips from West End actors, stars of the silver screen, the first historian to stop by for a chat, and the two episodes that are still brought up to me the most often by listeners.

00:39:42

Power, Glory, and Memory in African History

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/03/03

Luke Pepera discusses his debut book, "Motherland." From warrior-queens to Wakanda, from hajj to holy memories, Pepera chats with Gareth Russell about how he used history, anthropology, the memories held by landscape, and the legacy of great buildings to create his critically acclaimed book.

02:09:54

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/02/18

Eleanor of Aquitaine, 'the Lady of Two Kingdoms,' was once described as a woman out of legend. The greatest heiress of her generation, she became one of the Middle Ages' most dramatic, celebrated, and controversial figures.

00:34:28

Malleus Maleficarum

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/02/12

Dr. Steven Veerapen, author of the new book "Witches: A King's Obsession," discusses the witch-hunts' most infamous textbook, supporters, and legacy.

00:23:07

Elizabeth Boleyn

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/01/20

Anne Boleyn's mother was said to be so beautiful that she inspired poetry. Others believe that Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Ormond and Wiltshire will always remain a mystery. I'm joined by Sophie Bacchus-Waterman, author of the first biography of Elizabeth, to discuss her remarkable story.

00:31:44

Shattered lands and the British Empire

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2026/01/06

A hundred years ago, the Indian Empire of the British Empire covered one of the largest political entities in history. Then, over the space of forty years, it collapsed into five partitions that created twelve new states, triggering one of the largest mass migrations of people in human history. To understand what happened, I'm joined by bestselling author Sam Dalrymple, who discusses who acclaimed new book "Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia."

00:51:22

Anna of Denmark

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/12/23

One of the most glamorous, important, and fascinating queens in the histories of the British monarchies, Anna of Denmark led a life every bit as dramatic as the era in which she lived.

00:52:55

The Dark Lady of Doona

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/12/04

Known to legend as Grace O'Malley, Gráinne Ní Mháille, the "pirate queen of Tudor Ireland," led a life that was adventurous on land and by sea.

00:42:20

Did King James abandon his mother?

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/11/19

In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots faced execution. Had her own son helped bring her to this terrible fate? One of the great mysteries of James VI's life are his feelings towards his exiled, Catholic mother. In this episode, I explore surprising evidence from the heart of James's court that shows the role he played in his mother's final tragedy.

00:42:20

The Stolen Crown of Elizabeth I?

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/11/13

Skullduggery, espionage, royal narcissism, and plots a-plenty were the order of the day in the dying days of the Tudor dynasty - and to uncover it, we're joined on Single Malt History by Dr. Tracy Borman, Sunday Times bestselling author of the new hit book "The Stolen Crown".

00:50:22

A Civil War Queen

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/11/04

Matilda of Boulogne was a powerhouse in medieval politics, almost universally admired in a time of treachery, anarchy, and civil war.

00:34:01

Scotland's Summer Queen

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/10/30

In the sixteenth century, a Scottish king called James braved sea and storm to bring home Scotland's new queen.

00:51:53

The North Berwick witch hunts

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/10/23

Discover the brutal story of the witch-hunts that consumed Scotland, one hundred years before Salem.

01:07:42

Queen James: An Exclusive First Extract

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/02/27

In a Single Malt History exclusive, the first chapter of my book "Queen James" - narrated by me - is shared here on UK publication date.

00:59:49

History's Lost Causes

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2025/02/17

From the dreams of a religious pharaoh and the ambitions of Cleopatra, to Britain's first anti-technology movement, Single Malt History takes a look at three of History's lost causes.

01:10:10

Ireland's Most Infamous Unsolved Murder

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/12/22

In 1922, a murder happened in Belfast that was so horrific that everyone - from Winston Churchill to Michael Collins - condemned its savagery. Yet, the killers were never brought to justice. A century later, I’m joined by historian Dr. Edward Burke, author of the new book “Ghosts of a Family,” who set out to solve the mystery of Ireland’s greatest unsolved cold case.

00:37:28

The Molly Houses of Georgian London

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/12/02

Author AJ West visits Single Malt History to discuss his new Sunday Times best-selling novel “The Betrayal of Thomas True,” and the world, hidden in plain sight in Georgian London, that inspired his book.CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Single Malt History contains discussions of sexual behaviour. Listener discretion is advised.

00:32:32

Murder at Sea: The Inventor, the Emperor, and John D....

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/11/23

New York Times bestselling author Doug Brunt joins Single Malt History to discuss his hit new book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War One."

00:24:34

Elizabeth II's all-night ball

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/10/03

In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret attended a glamorous all-night ball. To celebrate the US and Canadian paperback release of my book "The Palace," I'm taking you into the night when Elizabeth II partied at Hampton Court.

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