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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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00:35:20

Pantries, Police, and Prayer in 19th-century Ulster

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/09/23

From working in a Victorian mansion, to a murder that rocked a working-class community, and a society that enriched another, join me for these tales from 19th-century Ulster.

00:49:52

Admired by three kings: The extraordinary life of...

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/09/12

From a childhood on an Irish mountainside to the banquets of Hampton Court Palace, Barnaby Fitzpatrick lived a remarkable life. Best friends to the Tudor boy-king, he dazzled the court of Catherine de Medici, rescued a relative from kidnapping, fought an emperor, impressed Philip II, and charmed Elizabeth I.

01:11:26

The Unionists of Old Belfast

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/09/04

From the mysterious death of a marquess to one of the largest anti-independence rallies in Irish history, join me for a trip to 19th century Belfast.

00:32:05

Henry V with Dan Jones

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/08/29

Dan Jones returns to Single Malt History to discuss his new biography, "Henry V: The astonishing rise of England's greatest warrior king."

00:58:27

The House of Tudor (part 2)

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/08/26

From the downfall of Anne Boleyn to the reign of her daughter, Elizabeth I, join us in part 2 of "The House of Tudor."

00:54:17

The House of Tudor (part 1)

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/08/22

They are one of Europe's most famous royal families, but are they worth their modern hype? Join me in part 1 of 2 on the House of Tudor, chronicling their extraordinary rise - from a handsome Welsh servant to a controversial English queen.

00:49:13

The Last Catholic Queen of England

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/08/15

England's last Catholic queen, Mary-Beatrice of Modena, was detested by many of her husband's subjects, who accused her of orchestrating one of the greatest political cons in history. In later years, she was considered saintly by many who knew her. What was the truth behind Mary-Beatrice's remarkable career?

00:32:41

The Kaiser's Childhood

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/08/08

The shocking childhood of Germany's last emperor, Wilhelm II.CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Single Malt History contains details of medical experiments, which some may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

01:23:51

24 hours onboard the Titanic

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/07/26

24 mini-stories from the Boiler Rooms to the Grand Staircase onboard history's most famous ship.With Jake Douglas (Lawrence Beesley), Joanne Doody (Kate Buss), and Ashley Montgomery (Mary Sloan).

00:42:13

Six medieval kings and the rise of England

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/07/17

I'm joined from the University of Cambridge by Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, authors of the new critically acclaimed history "Arise, England: Six kings and the making of the English State," for a fascinating discussion on six individuals, two centuries, and the transformation of a country.

00:59:11

Catherine Howard's reputation

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/07/11

Single Malt History is back with a new episode on how Queen Catherine Howard's reputation was shaped by Tudor merchants, Victorian professors, feminist revisionists, French novelists, the Me Too movement, and the silver screen.

00:48:48

Special Episode: The new royal play that everyone is...

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2024/04/15

I am joined by internationally best-selling author Dr Philippa Gregory, author of the new play "Richard, My Richard" and two of its stars, Richard III (Kyle Rowe) and Margaret Beaufort (Laura Smithers), for an exclusive interview about the new royal play garnering rave reviews in England.

00:27:06

Season's Farewells with the Tudor Songbook

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/12/23

Jay Britton is setting the world of immersive history alight and I'm thrilled she's joining me here for the Christmas - and season finale - of Single Malt History.

00:24:47

The Marquess of Anglesey on his Tudor ancestor

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/12/19

I'm joined by the Marquess of Anglesey to discuss his fascinating new book "The Great Survivor of the Tudor Age," about his ancestor Sir William Paget. Paget was Jane Seymour's secretary, and Anne of Cleves', an adviser to Henry VIII, Edward VI made him a baron, he supported Lady Jane Grey but then served Mary I, and died in the reign of Elizabeth.

00:23:15

Immortal Valor in World War Two

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/12/16

I am joined this week by Robert Child, author of “Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II,” to discuss his acclaimed research into the remarkable story of the seven African American soldiers who were awarded the World War II Medal of Honor – and the 50-year campaign by some to deny them the heroes’ recognition.

00:26:24

Elizabeth II's Coronation Ball

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/12/05

PUBLICATION DAY EPISODE - to celebrate the American release of my new book, "The Palace," I am reading an exclusive extract from the book - the prologue, describing the 1953 coronation ball of Queen Elizabeth II.

00:33:12

The Mysteries of Harvington Hall

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/11/24

Nestled in the English countryside, Harvington Hall is an extraordinarily well-preserved Elizabethan manor house, with many secrets - some, quite literally, hidden within its walls. I'm joined by Phil Downing, Harvington Hall's manager, to explore the role Harvington played in a dark yet fascinating chapter of English history.

00:33:47

Winston Churchill and the Muse of History

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/11/17

This week, I'm joined by two guests: Kleio CEO, Siobhán O'Shaughnessy, to talk about how she created her new Catherine Howard and Hampton Court candles, and counter-terrorism expert Anthony Tucker-Jones, who's here to discuss his book, "Churchill: Master and Commander".

00:42:59

The Mongol Empire

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/11/10

In the Middle Ages, the Mongols created one of the world's largest empire, fuelled by their religious belief that they had been given the Mandate of Heaven to rule the world. I'm joined in this episode by Dr Nicholas Morton, author of an exciting study of this staggeringly large empire, "The Mongol Storm".

00:33:22

Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton on her new role as...

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell ·

2023/10/26

Dame Penelope Wilton is beloved by millions for her role as Isobel Crawley in "Downton Abbey". Now, she is playing a very different kind of matriarch - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - opposite Luke Evans in the new West End play, "Backstairs Billy." Ahead of opening night, Penelope stops by Single Malt History to talk about her latest role with Queen Mother biographer, and Single Malt host, Gareth Russell.

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