Geschiedenis – Verenigd Koninkrijk – Nieuwe podcasts

  • What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants.

    Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to ex-Hasidic Jew Julia Haart and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders.

  • The Rest Is Classified takes you into the mysterious world of spies and espionage. Hosted by former CIA analyst now turned spy novelist, David McCloskey, and veteran security correspondent, Gordon Corera, they’ve experienced this field first-hand. It’s a world of shadows, shrouded in secrecy, but it affects every one of us. It’s time to bring it into the light.

  • Written drama has existed in Scotland since the sixteenth century. This is its story.

    A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is a new podcast from journalist and critic Fergus Morgan, charting the story of Scottish drama from the sixteenth century to today.

    Over six episodes - plus a panel discussion recording - the podcast will travel from pre-Reformation Scotland to the present day, alighting on seminal plays along the way – including A Satire Of The Three Estates, Men Should Weep, Losing Venice, Passing Places, and Black Watch – and discussing their significance in the extraordinary, ongoing evolution of Scottish drama.

    Featuring insights and memories from playwrights, performers, academics, critics and others, the podcast journeys from the turbulent court of King James V in the 1540s, to the bustling Traverse Theatre in the 1980s, to the uncertain industry of 2024.

    A History Of Scottish Drama In Six Plays is written and produced by Fergus Morgan, with the support of the Scottish Society of Playwrights as part of their SSP@50 Fellowships, which are supported by Creative Scotland, and Bespoken Media. It is made in association with the Traverse Theatre. Episodes 2, 3 and 6 are also supported by the National Theatre of Scotland.

    For more information, follow the below links.
    Fergus Morgan: https://www.fergusmorgan.com/
    Scottish Society of Playwrights: http://www.scottishsocietyofplaywrights.co.uk/
    Traverse Theatre: https://www.traverse.co.uk/
    Bespoken Media: https://www.bespoken.media/
    National Theatre of Scotland: https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/

  • Comedians Yannis Pappas and Chris Distefano are smoothie-drinking history cuties who bring wild energy to every episode of their podcast, History Hyenas! Join these two as they blend history and humor like never before. Get ready to laugh and learn with the boys!

  • Gretel le Maitre is an ordinary, curious lady who is about to lose her Mother.

    For the first time in her life Gretel feels such overwhelming Sadness and Dread that she wants to Talk.  Sheโ€™d like to do this with Bede, the venerable one.   She certainly canโ€™t do it alone and Bede, after all, means prayer. 

    There is a BUT! Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth.  ๐ŸŒž

    Please follow me on X @leshuguenots. ๐ŸŒณ

    โ€œGretel le Maitre is a podcaster and host of the series Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and Other Guests. The podcast explores themes of grief, life transitions, and introspection, particularly focusing on her experiences as she anticipates the loss of her mother. In the series, she combines historical reflectionsโ€”often inspired by the works of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and historianโ€”with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions   .

    If youโ€™re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with gentle insights and an invitation to journey with her through challenging times  .โ€

  • "16 Sunsets" is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind "13 Minutes to the Moon." Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it. From the Shuttle's audacious first flight in 1981 with Commander John Young and rookie Bob Crippen to the intricate technical challenges it faced, the podcast delves into the political, engineering, and cultural forces that shaped its inception. With over 40 interviews from NASA veterans and personal insights from Fongโ€”who witnessed the Shuttle era firsthandโ€”"16 Sunsets" captures the spirit of innovation and the human stories behind the missions, revealing the profound impact of the Space Shuttle on our understanding of human spaceflight.

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  • A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends.

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  • Even if you havenโ€™t read the book, you know the story. Written by Bram Stoker at the end of the 19th century, Dracula tells of an ancient vampire lord who leaves his homeland behind to terrorize the population of Victorian Britain. 

    But thatโ€™s not the whole story. 

    The roots of this legendary horror novel stretch far into the distant pastโ€ฆand deep into the human psyche. This podcast will reveal how Stoker melded ancient folklore and contemporary fiction. It will show how he exploited Victorian fears around sex, science and religion. And it will explain why even now we remain fascinated by his creatures of the night.

    Binge all episodes of The Real History of Dracula exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify by visiting www.wondery.com/links/the-real-history-of-dracula 

  • Creating Churchill offers a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of the soldier, writer, and war leader Winston Churchill. As we approach the 150th anniversary of his birth on 30th November, 2024, this podcast invites listeners to look beyond the now familiar bulldog image and rediscover the real Churchill, his strengths and his weaknesses, through the eyes of contemporaries he collaborated or clashed with.


    Join Cambridge University historian David Reynolds and documentary producer Russell Barnes as they explore how Churchill’s extraordinary career and personality were shaped by relationships with the key figures in his life: friends, rivals, enemies and family.


    Creating Churchill is a ClearStory production.

  • PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW!

    The Ministry of History is a podcast that aims to take a look at some of history's lesser known characters and stories. Each series of the podcast focuses on a different theme: Series one focuses on historical murders and true crime, while plans for further series' include a focus on historical disasters, scandals and political events.

    Explore the blog for more great content!
    https://www.theministryofhistory.co.uk/

    SUPPORT THE SHOW donating at buy me a coffee, OR by becoming a patron and receive great benefits! I need your support to help keep the show going.
    £1 or £3.50 a month is not much to you, but it makes a world of difference to me!
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tomMOH
    https://www.patreon.com/ministryofhistory

    Thank you

  • The latest in news and analysis of JFK's assassination and the official secrecy that still obscures the full history of November 22.

    jfkfacts.substack.com

  • Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and whoโ€™s on the losing side. 

  • Past meets present in this historical / pop culture podcast. Join Becky, Ellen and Josie as they take you on a journey to meet two iconic women; one from history and one from the present day to understand what’s really changed.

  • A leisurely walk through the history of comic books, one issue at a time. In each episode, I'll choose a single issue of a comic book (or comic book-like magazine) and talk about why the issue is important in the history of the medium, or particularly representative of a trend or a particular writer or artist's work, or is of significant aesthetic value. The first episode begins in the 1820s; the last episode, whenever that is, will be about a significant comic from the 2020s (or possibly the 2030s). I don't limit myself to American comics; I am going to discuss comics & comic book-like magazines from around the world.

  • The podcast that uncovers the fascinating origin stories of dishes, food items and drinks from all around the world - old, new, popular and obscure. We're not professionals by any means, just three best friends who fancy discovering more about where the food we eat comes from. Join us on our next culinary adventure through time!

  • Lectures, discussions and events at or organised by the German Historical Institute London

  • Andrea Zuvich is a 17th century historian and author. Find out all about that fascinating period with this regular podcast, which also carries audio tracks of her live-streamed video show "Stuart Saturday".

    Support the show:

    • https://www.patreon.com/17thCenturyLady
    • https://www.buymeacoffee.com/17thCenturyLady
    • https://paypal.me/17thCenturyLady

  • A Podcast about the occupation of the Channel Islands by German forces 1940 to 1945.  Focusing on personal experiences of those that lived through it using diaries and  our own research.  Social, practical and military aspects of the occupation of the Channel Islands.

    Join Keith Pengelley  and Nick Le Huray as they talk you through the occupation month by month. Oh and we drop our own family stories in as well. 

    We will talk you through the occupation as it happened.

    Questions welcome at [email protected]

  • Want a quick way to know more about Classical Myths and Literature? Join Armand D'Angour (Professor of Classics at Oxford University) and Jimmy Mulville (Comedy Producer, Chairman of charity 'Classics For All' and lifelong classics devotee) as they explore stories and quotes that are familiar through their use in our everyday lives.


    Ever said 'Carpe Diem!' or heard about the 'Oedipus Complex'? Ever really thought about where that quote comes from or what the Oedipus Complex really refers to?


    Let Armand and Jimmy tell you where these originated, what they actually mean, and who wrote them.



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  • Join the adventures of a whacky history student as we go back in time to look at the most bizarre or unknown parts of history. From 17th century missions to the moon to court dwarves that fought in wars, we've got all that you could want to learn about and more. I am your host Jamie and I thoroughly hope you enjoy these episodes! Expect to see a new episode each month.