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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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276. The Vampire Didn’t Rise in Transylvania – The...

History Rage ·

2026/03/02

The vampire didn’t rise from Transylvania — it crawled out of the Balkans.Forget Count Dracula — before Stoker’s gothic horror came centuries of chilling folklore, blood-soaked superstition, and very real vampire panics. In this spine-tingling episode, travel writer and award-winning author Nick Jubber joins Paul Bavill to rage against the myth that vampires were born in Transylvania.From Serbian graveyards and Croatian legends to the age of Enlightenment and Hammer Horror, Nick traces how fear,

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275. Stop Pretending We Know Alexander the Great with...

History Rage ·

2026/02/23

A conqueror, a god, or just a man lost in myth?Alexander the Great: the name conjures images of conquest, charisma, and an empire that stretched from Greece to India. But how much of what we “know” is actually true?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Dr Stephen Harrison, lecturer in Ancient History at Swansea University and author of Alexander: The Lives and Legacies, to rage against the myths that have defined Alexander for over two thousand years.Stephen dismantles the

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The Samurai Didn’t Hate Guns with Matt Okuhara

History Rage ·

2026/02/16

Forget the katana myth — Japan’s samurai didn’t shun guns, they embraced them. 🔥Were the samurai really noble warriors who turned their noses up at guns? This week on History Rage, host Paul Bavill sits down with historian, author, and YouTuber Matt Okuhara to demolish the myth of the “honourable warrior.” From matchlocks and martial arts to gun control laws in the 1600s, Matt reveals how Japan’s most famous warriors were some of the earliest adopters of firearms — and how Hollywood got it all

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273. Great Minds, Greater Vices: How Drugs Fuelled...

History Rage ·

2026/02/09

Discover how drugs shaped empires, creativity, and chaos throughout history.From ancient battlefields to Victorian medicine cabinets, this week’s episode of History Rage dives into the surprising — and often shocking — role of substance use across the ages. Host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and writer Sam Kelly (@humanhistoryondrugs) for a deep, thought-provoking journey through how drugs influenced the world’s most famous figures, ideas, and empires.Together, they uncover how Alexander the

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272. Katherine of Aragon Festival LIVE Special with...

History Rage ·

2026/02/05

Anne Boleyn myths destroyed live at Katherine of Aragon FestivalRecorded live at the Katherine of Aragon Festival, this special episode of History Rage sees host Paul Bavill joined on stage by Owen Emerson (Assistant Curator, Hever Castle) and Alfred Hawkins (Curator, Tower of London) to challenge the biggest myths surrounding Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII and Tudor England.Anne Boleyn remains one of the most mythologised figures in British history. Was she a ruthless schemer? A Protestant heroine? A

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271. Rommel was NOT a Strategic Genius with Peter...

History Rage ·

2026/02/02

The Desert Fox legend endures, but how much of it is true?In this landmark 200th episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined once again by military historian and author Peter Caddick Adams to dismantle the enduring myths surrounding one of WWII’s most famous — and most misunderstood — figures: Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox.Rommel has long been painted as the daring genius of North Africa and even as a “good German” who stood against Hitler. But how much of that is reality, and

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270. History Teaching Is Killing Curiosity with...

History Rage ·

2026/01/29

Why history lessons drain passion – and how we can fix itHistory should ignite curiosity, creativity and connection. Instead, too often, it does the opposite.In this powerful History Rage Live episode, host Paul Bavill is joined by medievalist, broadcaster and historian Professor Janina Ramirez to rage against the way history is taught – and how rigid curricula, “great man” narratives and siloed subjects are snuffing out a lifelong love of the past.Drawing on her own personal journey, Janina

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269. Enough About The Tudors Already! with Al Murray

History Rage ·

2026/01/26

Why are we still obsessed with the Tudors? In this lively episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by the brilliant comedian and World War II historian Al Murray to tackle the relentless fixation on the Tudor dynasty. With a blend of humour and historical insight, Al argues that it’s high time we move beyond the soap opera of Henry VIII and his six wives to explore the far more transformative events of the 17th century — namely, the English Civil War.Join us as we delve into:- Tudor

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55:40

268. James I Was Not a Slobbering Weakling with...

History Rage ·

2026/01/22

James I wasn’t weak, stupid, or slobbering — history got lazyJames I has gone down in history as a disappointment, a fool, a drunken slob — a king wedged awkwardly between Elizabeth I and Charles I and remembered largely for what others did to him. But what if almost everything you think you know about James I is wrong?Historian and author Gareth Russell returns for a record-breaking fifth appearance to dismantle the enduring caricature of James I of England and VI of Scotland. From supposed

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57:01

267. Forget Templars: Hospitallers are more...

History Rage ·

2026/01/19

Templars weren’t the greatest, the longest-lasting, or even the most useful of the medieval military orders.⚔️ Forget the Bloody Templars. It's Time for the Knights Hospitaller.In this fiery episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian Rory MacClellan (author of Warrior Monks: Politics and Power in Mediaeval Britain) to tear down the Templar myth and put the spotlight where it belongs—on the far more fascinating Knights Hospitaller.🔥 The Hospitallers: Beyond the Crusades Rory

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266. She’s Not Lady Jane Grey: She’s Lady Jane DUDLEY...

History Rage ·

2026/01/15

She wasn’t a pawn — Lady Jane Dudley was shaped by power, politics and purposeFor centuries she has been remembered as Lady Jane Grey: the tragic, passive “Nine Days’ Queen.” - But what if that story is wrong?In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and author Dr Joanne Paul to rage against one of Tudor history’s most persistent myths — the erasure of Lady Jane Dudley and the deliberate sidelining of the Dudley dynasty from her story.This conversation dismantles the

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265. We Need to Get Over Jack the Ripper with Hallie...

History Rage ·

2026/01/12

Why the Jack the Ripper legend is completely useless.Get ready to hear the truth behind the headlines with social historian Hallie Rubenhold. Her groundbreaking book, The Five, challenges everything you thought you knew about the case by focusing on the victims, not the killer.Hallie explains why the endless speculation about Jack the Ripper's identity is "useless" and built on "pure mythology". As a trained museum curator, she argues that applying modern DNA testing is impossible due to tainted

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264. Stop pitting Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn...

History Rage ·

2026/01/08

Stop pitting Tudor queens against each other and confront the real villain.Two of the most famous women in Tudor history are still framed as enemies—but what if that story is fundamentally wrong?In this History Rage festival special for the Katherine of Aragon Festival, castle historian and Assistant Curator of Hever Castle, Kate McCaffrey, dismantles the deeply entrenched myth that Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn were bitter rivals defined by loyalty versus seduction. Instead, this conversation

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263. The War of 1812 Was NOT About Sailors’ Rights...

History Rage ·

2026/01/05

The War of 1812 wasn’t sailors’ rights — it was empire.Think you know why the War of 1812 started? Most people believe it was all about the Royal Navy “pressing” innocent American sailors. Historian Matt Taylor calls nonsense on that myth – and reveals how the real story is far darker, and far more explosive.Paul Bavill is joined by Matt Taylor, author of Black Redcoats, to uncover the hidden narratives of the War of 1812. From the forgotten African Americans who fought for Britain to the political

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262. Stop Glorifying Henry VIII with Jackson Van Uden...

History Rage ·

2026/01/01

Henry VIII: beloved monarch or mass-murdering tyrant we refuse to confront?Why do we glorify a king who executed 1% of England and displaced over 10,000 people for his own power? It’s time to dismantle everything you thought you knew about Henry VIII.Historian and educator Jackson Van Uden joins History Rage to expose the real Tudor ruler: a man his own contemporaries labelled a tyrant, not the charming Christmas-bauble king of Hampton Court gift shops. Henry didn’t just kill wives — he destroyed

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261. There are more female pioneer pilots than Amelia...

History Rage ·

2025/12/29

In this exhilarating episode ofHistory Rage, host Paul Bavill takes to the skies with social historian and author Midge Gillies, whose latest book,Atlantic Furies: The Women Who Risked Everything to Be the First to Fly, uncovers the remarkable stories of the female pioneers of early aviation. Join us as we journey through the daring feats and forgotten legacies of women who soared to new heights long before the fame of Amelia Earhart.Challenging the Narrative:Midge passionately argues that the

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260. Jane Boleyn is not a Scheming Cow with Adam...

History Rage ·

2025/12/22

Jane Boleyn did not orchestrate the downfall of Anne and George BoleynIn this gripping episode ofHistory Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Tudor historian and author Adam Pennington to unravel the tangled web of intrigue surrounding Jane Boleyn, Viscountess Rochford. Adam passionately dismantles the long-held belief that Jane was an evil schemer responsible for the downfall of her husband, George Boleyn, and sister-in-law, Anne Boleyn.Reassessing Jane Boleyn:Adam challenges the narrative that

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259. Jane Austen is not all tea, dancing and romance!...

History Rage ·

2025/12/16

💥 Jane Austen wasn’t all tea, weddings, and waltzes — she was writing through war, poverty, and radical politics!In this episode of History Rage Live, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and author Dr Helena Kelly to take a sledgehammer to the myths surrounding one of England’s most beloved writers — Jane Austen.Think Austen only wrote about polite society, balls, and matchmaking? Think again. Dr Kelly reveals how Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion are steeped in the

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258. Not Just Mitchell: Paul Beaver on the Spitfire Team

History Rage ·

2025/12/15

Hollywood got it wrong: The Spitfire was not the work of one man.Aviation historian Paul Beaver dismantles the myths created by the Hollywood film, First of the Few. He reveals that while Mitchell was a brilliant engineer, the idea of him single-handedly designing the Spitfire is a fantasy. Instead, the aircraft was the result of a collaborative, unsung team at Supermarine.Discover how films distort historical truths and why figures like Mitchell and Alan Turing are often misrepresented to create a

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257. Greek Myth is Way Less Male-centric than we...

History Rage ·

2025/12/08

This week onHistory Rage, host Paul Bavill welcomes the brilliant mythologist and authorNatalie Haynes, to unravel the tangled web of Greek mythology and challenge the male-centric narratives that often dominate our understanding of these ancient tales.Myth vs. Reality:Natalie passionately argues that the stories from ancient Greece are not as male-dominated as they are often portrayed. She encourages listeners to reconsider the powerful roles women play in these myths, particularly through figures

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