x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Back When | History Podcast

Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you"d survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. Our past is all around us. And we"ll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll

history

All Episodes

13:32

Halloween Special | Witches' Familiars

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Is your cat the devil in disguise? Probably not, although they may act like it sometimes! But once upon a time, they would have been accused of luring you into witchcraft.In Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries witch hunting became an obsession and supposed ‘witches’ were put on trial, and some were even sentenced to death. Being an animal lover was considered a sure sign that someone was practicing witchcraft. Friendliness towards cats, rabbits or dogs could lead to accusations of witchcraft,

en

24:26

Halloween Special | The Plague Village

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/10/08

In September 1665 a plague outbreak took hold in the Derbyshire village of Eyam. It lasted for 15 months and claimed 260 lives. The bacteria that caused the bubonic plague was transported to the village in a box of material. Within a few weeks, the illness had taken hold. In response the residents isolated to keep the disease from spreading to the surrounding villages. Join Helen and curator Owen Roberts as they uncover the tale of the plague village and the extraordinary sacrifice its

en

24:47

Stopping Places | Gypsy and Traveller Heritage

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Gypsy and Traveller communities have been part of Britain's cultural fabric for centuries. They have a rich and vibrant history, but theirs is a story that's largely untold.Explore the heritage and traditions of Gypsies and Travellers and find out how one Gypsy had a special connection with Queen Victoria. Join guest presenter and host of the Roaming Voices podcast, Josie Jeffery in finding out more about those who lived and travelled across Brighton and the South Downs. With special thanks to

en

16:16

Downton, Churchill and the Dollar Duchess Phenomenon

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey may be a fictional Dollar Duchess but there are countless others who have shaped our history, including the mother of Winston Churchill, Jennie Jerome. Join James Grasby as he discovers what a 'Dollar Duchess' is, how they came to be entwined in our history and culture, and what was in it for the couples. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special

en

20:00

Jane Austen | The Georgian Dating Scene

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/09/10

What was dating like in Jane Austen’s day? Georgian Britain is certainly an era associated with courtship and marriage, but what were the rules you had to date by? Join Cultural Heritage Curator Tim Moore, in Bath, as he reflects on what we know, through the life and works of Jane Austen. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones

en

22:41

Plant Hunters | A Botanical Quest Down Under

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/08/27

In 2018 a team of intrepid explorers came in to the possession of a treasure map - one which would see them venture half way around the world to the Australian island of Tasmania. Those explorers were a team of garden experts from across the UK and Ireland who were now on a historic mission to save and catalogue plants for the benefit of people and the planet. Following in the footsteps of the historic plant hunters, find out what was in store for the team of modern-day collectors and how natural

en

22:26

A Garden Fit for Bridgerton

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Join a tour of a garden designed for pleasure, as we relive its party heyday. Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas

en

26:31

The Last Voyage | Sutton Hoo

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Embark on the last voyage of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship and learn how its discovery changed our understanding of a civilisation. In 1939, archaeologists uncovered a “ghost ship” under the acidic sandy soil of Sutton Hoo, in Suffolk. Now, presenter James Grasby reimagines the last journey of that vessel, and who was aboard, as it was hauled from the water and dragged to its final resting place some 1,400 years ago. Listener note: a version of this episode first went out in 2023 on the National

en

8:38

Roman Chariot Racing | The Prasina Stone

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/07/09

What does Formula One and chariot racing have in common? High speed and high thrills races are something we usually think of when we’re chatting about Silverstone or the Grand Prix. Celebrity drivers, highly engineered teams and arenas of fans might seem like a modern scene. But thanks to a piece of ancient graffiti carved into stone at a Roman villa, a window into a world over 2000 years ago is opened, one that sees chariot racers competing on an industrial scale. James Grasby heads to

en

23:14

The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep...

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter. Discover how her love of natural science, fascination with fungi and knack for sheep farming formed one of Britain's most celebrated authors. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special

en

13:47

Ela, Sheriff of Wiltshire | A Medieval Marvel

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/06/11

In 1196, 9-year-old Ela was hidden away in France after becoming the third Countess of Salisbury. After being discovered and brought back to England by a knight who supposedly sang underneath windows to find her, Ela went on to become one of the thirteenth century's most influential women. As well as being a peeress, Ela is also known for being the Sheriff of Wiltshire, breaking social norms and defying the intensely patriarchal society she was in. As the King's representative in the county,

en

14:29

Graveyard of Ships | The Royal Anne Galley

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/05/28

On 10 November 1721 the Royal Anne Galley sank after hitting treacherous rocks at Lizard Point in Cornwall, tragically claiming the lives of more than 200 people.The dead include Captain Francis Willis and his crew who had been on their way to Barbados to hunt down pirates. Join Helen and marine archaeologist David Gibbins as they uncover the tale of the 300-year-old wreck and the disaster's eerie aftermath. The Royal Anne Galley is one of thousands of shipwrecks around Britain's coastline

en

23:40

WWII Bunkers | Inside Britain’s Secret Tunnel Network

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Seventy‑five feet beneath The White Cliffs of Dover lies Fan Bay Deep Shelter: a web of bomb‑proof tunnels carved through chalk after Winston Churchill demanded artillery that could dominate the Channel. During the Second World War up to 185 coast-gunners tried to sleep here between shifts on Mk VII guns that hurled shells from Britain towards France, 21 miles away. A surviving narrow hospital bay, generator room and rows of bunk frames, along with pencil graffiti - service numbers, football

en

25:16

General Wolfe | The Battle of Culloden

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/04/30

General James Wolfe, the 'boy solider' who joined the military at 14 fought in one of Britain's bloodiest battles while he was still a teenager.Historian James Grasby visits Wolfe’s childhood home to find out what would shape him into becoming a soldier at such a young age and delves into his involvement in The Battle of Culloden in Scotland in 1746. If you’d like to hear about The Battle of Culloden from another perspective, listen to this episode from National Trust for Scotland: Lord George

en

31:38

Uncovering Culloden: the General who helped shape the...

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/04/30

In a two-episode partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and the National Trust, join host Jackie Bird as she uncovers the life of a leading general in the Battle of Culloden. Historian and National Trust for Scotland Trustee Professor Murray Pittock reveals the story of Lieutenant General George Murray, a nobleman and soldier who was involved in each of the 18th century Jacobite Uprisings. His relationship with Charles Edward Stuart and the Jacobite soldiers, not to mention his

en

23:08

H.G. Wells | The Father of Science Fiction

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Time travel, Martian invasions and free love all have one thing in common - H.G. Wells.Helen Antrobus explores how the world was changed through the writings of one author as H.G. Wells brought science fiction to the masses with the War of the Worlds, the Time Machine and many more iconic stories. Discover how a series of underground tunnels and a telescope in an attic room helped to pave the way for the sci-fi we know today. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo

en

13:51

The Great Stink | London's Smelly History

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/04/02

It's the height of summer in 1858 and something rotten is lurking in the river Thames. Historian James Grasby unravels the smelliest side of our recent history as we step back into Victorian London to discover the Great Stink. Hear how politicians scrambled to keep the stench out of parliament and find out what the smell meant for the working classes. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for

en

24:09

Black Arrow Rocket | When Britain joined the Space Race

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Britain’s space race efforts were bold but short-lived. Join historian Helen Antrobus for the tale of Britain’s space race. It’s the mid 1950’s and the height of the Cold War era. British engineers are working in secret at The Needles on the Isle of Wight, testing a nuclear deterrent, the Black Knight Rocket. But by the end of the 1960s the British rocket programme is under threat. Engineers have one last chance to get into space with the ambitious Black Arrow Rocket. Can Britain reach the

en

1:10

Introducing Back When

Back When | History Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Introducing Back When, a new history podcast taking you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Launching 2 April. Join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby for a fly on the wall view of our past. Discover the forgotten story of Britain's space race. Uncover the unsettling history of witches' familiars. And hear the origin story of sci-fi author HG Wells. Our history is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles, to

en

22:42

3: The Castle on the Hill

Back When | History Podcast ·

2023/03/23

Join singer and songwriter Caryl Parry Jones, as she visits the Castle and choir that inspired Blur frontman Damon Albarn’s latest album. Caryl learns how staff at Penrhyn Castle are forging links with local residents, who still see the site as a brutal reminder of the poor working conditions endured by their relatives more than 100 years ago.

en

24 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Audio Biography

Inception Point Ai