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History Rage

Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version.On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish.Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut down pub

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55:18

Unlocking the Mystery: Did the Princes in the Tower...

History Rage ·

2023/11/20

In this episode of History Rage, hosts Paul and Kyle engage in a passionate and insightful discussion with guest Matt Lewis, an author and historian, on the enduring historical mystery surrounding the fate of the Princes in the Tower. The Princes, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, vanished from the historical record in 1483 and are believed to have been murdered, possibly at the hands of their uncle, Richard III. Matt Lewis offers a fresh perspective on this divisive and controversial topic,

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44:50

Widows of the Ice: Scott's Antarctic Expedition and...

History Rage ·

2023/11/13

In this captivating episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching tales of the women and wives who were left behind in the wake of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition. Our guest, Anne Fletcher, an expert on Edwardian history and the author of "Widows of the Ice," shares her profound insights and research, shining a light on the remarkable yet often overlooked chapter in the history of exploration.Part 1 - The Characters Left at Home:Anne introduces us to the unsung heroines of

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42:16

HMS Terror and the Cannibalism Myth: Debunked with...

History Rage ·

2023/11/06

Join us in this episode as we journey to the freezing wastes of Victorian exploration with author and adventurer Ernest Coleman. Ernest passionately refutes the myth of cannibalism in the Franklin Expedition, shedding light on its failure, objectives, and the political factors that tarnished its reputation.Explore the chilling world of Victorian exploration with Ernest Coleman, an author and adventurer.Debunking the persistent myth of cannibalism in the Franklin Expedition.Uncovering the reasons

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55:02

Bren vs MG42: The World War 2 Gun Debate with...

History Rage ·

2023/10/30

In this episode, we dive into the world of World War 2 firearms with Jonathan Ferguson, the Keeper of Firearms and Artillery for the Royal Armouries Collection. Jonathan discusses the MG42 and its unwarranted worship, sheds light on firearms that receive unfair criticism, and delves into the heated Bren vs MG42 debate. Join us as we explore the history of innovative firearms and the questionable reputation of the Sten gun.We also talk about the ridiculous Bren vs MG42 debate, whether the Sten should

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47:47

S9 E01 - Peter James Bowman on Regency Celebrities

History Rage ·

2023/10/22

This week we’re talking to writer, translator and author of “The First Celebrities”, James Bowman who comes to rage that THE CULT OF CELEBRITY IS NOTHING NEW.We talk about Actors, poets and bon-vivants of Regency Britain, how they make their lives imitate their art and how they sometimes go too far. We might be banging on about Byron a bit here as well.You can buy a copy of James’s book The First Celebrities:Five Regency Portraits here Support the showYou can follow History Rage on

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Trailer - Intro to Series 9

History Rage ·

2023/10/15

The Series 9 trailer is here. Starting on 23rd October on General Release we'll be bringing you Authors Peter James Bowman, Ernest Coleman, Anne Fletcher, Matt Lewis and Leanda de Lisle. From the world of Academia Charlotte Gaulthier, Miriam Bibby and Rory MacLellan. We have Podcaster Zack White from The Napoleonic War Podcast and finally from the Royal Armouries, the Keeper of Firearms and Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter@HistoryRageand let us know

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S8 E10 - Robert Pike on Oradour-sur-Glane

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2023/10/08

This week we’re talking to historian, researcher and author “Silent Village: Life and Death in Occupied France”, Robert Pike who comes to rage that THE SS DID NOT DESTROY THE WRONG ORADOUR.We talk about the horrors and events of Oradour-sur-Glane and how the narrative of this village has been bent and embellished in an attempt to give explanation, reason and meaning behind the massacre.You can buy a copy of Robert’s book Silent Village: Life and Death in Occupied France here and you can follow

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S8 E09 - Jim O'Neill on the Tudor Conquest of Ireland

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2023/10/01

This week we’re talking to Historian of Early Modern Ireland, Author and Collections Officer for the Northern Ireland War Memorial, Jim O’Neill who comes to rage that THE IRISH IN THE TUDOR CONQUEST OF IRELAND WERE NOT FIGHTING A GUERILLA WAR.We talk about how one commander revolutionises Irish fighting, how far from being ragtag peasants the Irish are well equipped, well supported and have some major international backers and how this nine year conflict and its aftermath are still felt today.You

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S8 E08 - Helen Fry on the Intelligence War

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2023/09/25

This week we welcome Dr. Helen Fry back to the show who needs to get a few more things off her chest, this time it's that BLETCHLEY PARK DID NOT WIN THE INTELLIGENCE WAR ALONE!We'll be discussing the importance of the Prisoner of War Bugging Operation and its effects not only on World War 2 but the Cold War as well, how one goes about recruiting agents and covering just how effective British counter-espionage really was.You can buy Helen's range of books from the History Rage Bookshop here: and you

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44:50

Gloucester History Festival Special #6 - Frank...

History Rage ·

2023/09/22

Today we round of our siries of specials as podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and joining Paul today is Author, historian, author, and renowned expert on the History of the Third Reich Professor Frank McDonough.We hear about the how neither the inflation nor the Wall Street Crash brings Hitler into power. How is vote was actually dropping by the time he becomes Chancellor and just the dangerous chaos that made up tInterwar Germany/You can, and should, read Frank's book on

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36:17

Gloucester History Festival Special #5 - Tracy Borman...

History Rage ·

2023/09/20

Today we have a fifth special for you from our place as podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and joining Paul today is Author, Tudor Historian, Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, and Chancellor of Bishop Grossteste University, Tracy Borman. Tracy has come to rage that ELIZABETH I CARED A LOT FOR ANNE BOELYN.We hear about the influence that Anne Boelyn had on forming the character and upbringing of Elizabeth, despite having been executed when Elizabeth was not yet 3

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36:23

Gloucester History Festival Special #4 - Janina...

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2023/09/19

Today we have a fourth special for you from our place as podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and joining Paul today is Author, Medieval Historian, President of the Gloucester History Festival and Raider of the Lost Past, Janina Ramirez. Janina has come to rage about the women actually erased from history..We hear about the Queen of Wales, the reinvention of Margery Kemp, the origin of the phrase 'a woman's place is in the home' and how medieval women had lives, industries

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43:44

Gloucester History Festival Special #3 - Gareth...

History Rage ·

2023/09/18

STRONG LANGUAGE WARNING!Today we have a third special for you from our place as podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and joining Paul today is Author and Historian Gareth Russell who has come aboard the rage train to rage that ANNE BOELYN WAS NO COMMONER.We hear about the strong aristocratic background of the Boelyns and the Butlers and how Ireland plays a strong part in the creation of Anne and the Boelyn family.You can, and should, read Gareth's books and these are available

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S8 E07 - Linda Porter on Catherine of Braganza

History Rage ·

2023/09/18

It's back to the 17th Century this week and righting a royal reputation. To do this we are joined by Author, Historian and Historical Consultant for "Six Wives" and "The Boelyns" Dr. Linda Porter who is raging that CHARLES THE SECOND'S QUEEN IS NOT SOME SOBBING WEAKLING!We'll talk the realities of the relationship between Charles and Catherine, how she was a more than capable leader and politician, and how she has left an indelible mark on British culture that survives to this day.You can buy all of

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44:19

Gloucester History Festival Special #2 - Nathen Amin...

History Rage ·

2023/09/17

Today we have a second special for you from our place as podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and joining Paul today is a return rager in the form of Author and Historian Nathen Amin who has come back to rail at the more extremist elements of Ricardian culture (as very distinct from the Richard III Society) and how they go too far.We'll hear a surprising defence of Richard and how he just might not be the architect of his own downfall.You can, and should, read Nathen's book

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30:30

Gloucester History Festival Special #1 - Nicola...

History Rage ·

2023/09/16

Today we have a special for you as we are podcasters in residence at the Gloucester History Festival, and first aboard the Rage Train is author and historian Dr. Nicola Tallis who is coming to rage that Margaret Beaufort did not kill the Princes In The Tower and she is not a pantomime villain of the late 15th Century.We'll talk the motives behind her politics and powerplays, her educational bequests that are still around today..You can, and should, read Nicola's book Uncrowned Queen and this is

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S8 E06 - Phil Craig on Operation Sealion

History Rage ·

2023/09/11

This week we're talking all things invasion, or lack thereof as we are joined by author, historian and co-host of the Scandal Mongers Podcast Phil Craig who is raging that THE NAZIS COULD NEVER HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INVADED BRITAIN.We'll talk the realities of what Sealion was, how the Nazis were just not equipped with the means or the mindset to invade and occupy and just how the cancellation of Sealion really impacts the wider war.You can, and should, check out Phil's podcast with previous rager Andrew

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S8 E05 - Andrew Liddle on Churchill and Scotland

History Rage ·

2023/09/04

Charging north of the border this week we are joined by Courier and Critic columnist and author of "Cheers Mr. Churchill" Andrew Liddle and Andrew comes to rage that CHURCHILL DIDN'T HATE SCOTLAND AND SCOTLAND DIDN'T HATE CHURCHILL.We'll talk about Churchill's successful early political career in Scotland, the ridiculous tanks into Glasgow myth and discover one of his more surprising defenders.You can buy a copy of Andrew's book from the History Rage bookshop by clicking here: and you can follow him

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S8 E04 - Peter Caddick-Adams on Montgomery

History Rage ·

2023/08/28

This is a first for History Rage where we have a historian so angry they cannot confine themselves to one. This week we welcome back the legend that is Professor Peter Caddick-Adams who has come back to rage that MONTGOMERY IS NOT ALL HE'S CRACKED UP TO BE!We'll be talking how El Alamein isn't really his victory, how it was impossible for him to work in coalition and how, as a politician, he was even more insufferable than as a Field MarshalYou can purchase any or all of Peter's range of books at

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S8 E03 - Becky Laxton-Bass on Women's Suffrage

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2023/08/21

This week deeds are a hell of a lot more important than words here as we welcome Historian and Tour Guide Becky Laxton-Bass from Women of London Tours to the podcast to rage that IT WASN'T THE FIRST WORLD WAR THAT GOT WOMEN THE VOTE.We'll be talking about the Suffragette movement and how they get romanticised, how the women who did the work in World War 1 still couldn't vote and what the Suffragette movement really achieved.You can check out Becky's London Tours at Women Of London and follow them on

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