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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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36:56

S2 E09 - Jennifer Grant on the Polish contribution in...

History Rage ·

2022/05/23

This week we are joined by Military Historian and Specialist in Anglo-Polish Relations in World War 2, the very ragey Jennifer Grant who wants to set us straight on the Polish people and World War 2. If you're ready to complain about bears, Gene Hackman's accent and the Phoney War then this episode is for you.You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @SilenceinPolish You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the

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41:10

S2 E08 - Victoria Taylor on Luftwaffe War Crimes

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2022/05/09

This week we get back in the war, or back in World War 2 to be precise as we are joined by award winning aviation historian Victoria Taylor who is raging that the Luftwaffe are not this clean branch of the Third Reich, they have blood on their hands and atrocities to their name too.In this episode we talk about Luftwaffe paratroopers on Crete, how the Luftwaffe could be one of the most politicised military branches in history and how the Luftwaffe completely bought into the war of annihilation in

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40:25

S2 E07 - Caroline Nicolay on Iron Age Europe

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2022/04/25

This week we speak to Iron Age historian, food specialist and Ancient Technology Tutor Caroline Nicolay who wants to get angry with the idea that everything civilised was brought in by the Romans. Caroline tells us about the structure, food and skills of pre-Roman society, and the difficulties faced in trying to study an oral culture that is 2,000 years old.You can follow Caroline on Facebook here and she is a regular speaker and demonstrator at Chalke Valley History Festival and Chelsea History

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46:09

S2 E06 - Eleanor Janega on the Dark Ages

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2022/04/11

This week we speak to author, historian, podcaster and lecturer Dr. Eleanor Janega. This week Eleanor really let fly that the Dark Ages is so-called because of a lack of sources, not an intellectual decline among the people... and takes a moment out to correct the one thing that put Paul off history at school. You can follow Eleanor on Twitter @goingmedieval. You can check out her regular podcast by following this link - Going Medieval Podcast, and you can buy her book The Middle Ages: A Graphic

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45:26

S2 E05 - Clare Mulley on Women in History

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2022/03/28

This week we speak to author, historian and broadcaster Clare Mulley who has written several award winning books, The Woman Who Saved the Children, The Women Who Flew for Hitler and The Spy Who Loved.This week Clare wants to get her rage on about the portrayal of women throughout the Second World War and beyond, and that there is more to a female spy than just their looks, seductiveness and sex appeal.You can follow Clare on Twitter @claremulley and you can see and purchase all her books by

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47:56

S2 E04 - Zack White on the Battle of Waterloo

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2022/03/14

This week we go 19th Century with Paul and Kyle talking to historian, podcaster and Chair of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity Zack White who argues his case that the Battle of Waterloo is not what it is cracked up to be at all.You can follow Zack on Twitter @ZWhiteHistory and you can engage with the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity at present by following them @NRWGCharityYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would

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55:06

S2 E03 - Guy Walters on The Great Escape

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2022/02/28

This week sees Paul and Kyle talking to author, journalist, historian and Yesterday TV channel regular Guy Walters who has an axe to grind with Sqn Leaser Roger Bushell and the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III. It turns out the Great Escape might not be so great after all.You can buy Guy's book "The Real Great Escape" via Amazon by clicking here, and the other book he refers to, Hunting Evil here and you can follow him on Twitter @guywaltersYou can follow History Rage on Twitter

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42:31

S2 E02 - Ian Sanders of Cold War Conversations on...

History Rage ·

2022/02/14

This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Award Winning Podcaster Ian Sanders of Cold War Conversations who gets annoyed that the Cold War is not treated like a "proper war" despite the casualties, the battles and all the proxy conflicts.In this episode Ian talks about flashpoints and incidents that are much more dangerous than anything we'd seen in prior wars but also the popular culture and the downfall of empires.You can follow Cold War Conversations on Twitter @ColdWarPod and you

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34:29

S2 E01 - Rhian Isaac of Leeds Libraries on Document...

History Rage ·

2022/01/31

WELCOME TO SEASON TWO!!!We start things off this week with Curator of Special Collections for Leeds Central Libraries, Rhian Isaac and she joins us to rage like hell that white gloves have no place in the safety of historic documents and they should be binned.In this episode Rhian also tells us about the fascinating historic documents she holds, how the works of Dickens were pirated, and how the library offers a unique take on speed dating.You can follow Rhian on Twitter @RhianIsaac1 or Leeds

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1:38

Trailer - Teaser to Series 2

History Rage ·

2022/01/24

Hello History Ragers - Season 2 is coming back to you on Monday 31st January but before we launch, here is a taster of just some of the guests and rages we've got coming up in the second round of rage.Stay angry. Stay ragey.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the

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46:22

S1 E10 - James Holland on the Battle of Britain

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2022/01/01

SEASON FINALE! This week Paul and Kyle get World War 2 author, historian, podcaster and Director of Chalke Valley history Festival James Holland on, and barely get a word in. James' pet hate? It's the myth that the Battle of Britain was some sort of close call. James will tell you how this is not the case.You can follow James on Twitter @James1940 and you can follow the Chalke Valley History Festival @CVHISTORYFEST.You can browse and buy James' huge range of books through his page on

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40:34

S1 E09 - Dr. Helen Fry on Wartime Intelligence and...

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2021/12/20

This week Paul and Kyle welcome best-selling author, Ambassador for the National Centre for Military Intelligence, President of the Friends of the National Archive and Honorary Member of the Association for Jewish Refugees, Dr. Helen Fry and Helen wants to rant about SOE grabbing all the attention when other intelligence operations such as the secret bugging of German POWs is so overlooked.She also wants to rage about punctuation but we have to stop her there...You can follow Helen on Twitter

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1:41

Trailer - The Intro to History Rage

History Rage ·

2021/12/13

Thank you for you interest in History Rage. We are the podcast that invites historians to get angry about the myths people should just stop believing. Not sure? Here are some samples of episodes so far.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage. You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions,

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41:10

S1 E08 - Annabel Venning on VE/VJ Day

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2021/12/06

This week Paul and Kyle welcome journalist, historian and author of "To War With The Walkers", Annabel Venning, and Annabel is getting royally annoyed by VE Day, attitudes to the Far East and too many overlooked conflicts.In doing so she tells many of her family's personal stories and experiences. It's haunting, and eye-opening stuff.You can follow Annabel on Twitter using the handle @AnnabelVenningYou can buy Annabel's book "To War With The Walkers" by clicking

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43:25

S1 E07 - Paul Woodadge on Omaha Beach

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2021/11/22

This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Paul Woodadge, Second World War Historian. Normandy Tour Guide and Owner/Operator/Commander-in-Chief of the WW2TV YouTube channel....... and what annoys Paul the most is people thinking Omaha Beach was a catastrophe and a disaster.You can follow Paul on Twitter @WW2TV and do subscribe to the excellent livestreams on the WW2TV YouTube Channel.You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using

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40:41

S1 E06 Alina Nowobilska on Auschwitz

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2021/11/08

This week Paul and Kyle welcome Second World War, Holocaust Historian and former Auschwitz Guide Alina Nowobilska. Today, Alina wants to rage that Auschwitz was not built to be a Jewish Death Camp and its history prior to 1942 is even darker.WARNING: This episode deals with some very dark topics. Listener discretion is advised.We discuss an image used by many holocaust deniers at about 33 minutes. For those listeners who want to see the image Alina is debunking you can do so at this

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48:20

S1 E05 Peter Lion on the Battle of the Bulge

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2021/10/25

This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Emmy award winning producer and director, as well as best-selling author Peter Lion, author of the books MERG and AMERICAN ST. NICK. He joins the guys to rant about the Battle of the Bulge and society's obsession with the weather.You can follow Peter on Twitter - @PeterLionAuthor and you can find his excellent books at the following links:MERGAMERICAN St. NICKSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish

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29:17

S1 E04 Catherine Warr on the Wars of the Roses

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2021/10/11

We are joined for this episode by Yorkshire Historian and Engagement Officer for the British Association for Local History, Catherine Warr, and she is going to rant about the misplaced and mythical idea that the Wars of the Roses are anything to do with Yorkshire. They're not... and the reality is way more interesting.You can follow Catherine on Twitter @HiddenYorkshire and you should check out her YouTube Channel - Yorkshire's Hidden HistoriesSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on

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32:54

S1 E03 Dean Strachan (TheChronicler) on William...

History Rage ·

2021/09/27

We are joined for this episode by Historian of the Orient and Podcaster, Dean Strachan, and he is going to town on the historical travesty that is Braveheart, and how we shouldn't use it as any reference to the life of William Wallace.You can follow Dean on Twitter @TheChroniclerh1 and you can find his podcast The Chronicler - Chinese History on all good podcast outlets:SpotifyApple PodcastsPlayer FMSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you

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41:17

S1 E02 - Andy Chatterton on the Home Guard Auxiliaries

History Rage ·

2021/09/13

We are joined for this episode by Second World War Historian and Press Officer for the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team, Andy Chatterton, and he is opening up the dark and murky world of Britain's darkest counter-invasion units.You can find more information on the work of the Coleshill Auxiliary Research Team and the British Resistance Archive at their web site: www.staybehinds.comSupport the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would

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