History Rage

Paul Bavill

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 bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened. 🎧 Episodes drop every Monday. 📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. hace 19 h • Sólo para personas con suscripción

    Stop Trying To Find The Real King Arthur with Amy Jeffs | Gloucester History Festival Special

    Was King Arthur real? or are we looking at history all wrong? If you think finding a 6th-century tomb solves the Arthurian legend, think again. Medievalist, artist, and author Dr. Amy Jeffs (author of Arthur: A New Life) joins host Paul Bavill to dismantle the obsession with "smoking gun" popular history. From giant-descended queens to shape-shifting wizards, the true power of King Arthur lies not in a single dead warlord, but in centuries of evolving folklore, political propaganda, and captivating mystery. In this episode, we explore: • The Gloucester Cathedral Apprentice Bracket Myth: How medieval art history misreads grief vs. miracles. • The Real Roots of Arthur: 9th-century Breton charters, early Welsh poetry, and monster-slaying heroes. • Brute Chronicles & Propaganda: How medieval kings twisted myth to justify foreign conquests. • The Dark Origin of the Round Table: Food fights, brutal executions, and baronial politics. • Forgotten Women of Arthurian Legend: Morgan le Fay, Guinevere's lineage, and Merlin’s sister. Stop reducing complex legends to simple answers—embrace the magic of historical mystery! Guest Info & Book Links: • Buy the Book: Order Arthur: A New Life via the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781529431681 • Website: https://www.amyjeffshistoria.com/ • Instagram: @amyjeffs_author • Live Event: See Dr. Amy Jeffs live at the Gloucester History Festival (12th–20th September). Book tickets now at https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk. Recommended Episodes: • Episode 322: Emily Hauser rages that there is no canonical version of The Odyssey. • Episode 276: Nick Jubber rages that vampires are not Transylvanian. Follow & Support History Rage: • Website: https://www.historyrage.com • Patreon: Join for £3/month for ad-free listening, or £5/month for live streams, early releases, and the History Rage mug at https://www.patreon.com/historyrage. • Apple Podcasts: Subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes. • Social Media: Follow @HistoryRage on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.

  2. hace 19 h

    326. Nuclear Civil Defence is NOT a futile joke with Nathan Hazlehurst

    Britain’s terrifying Cold War survival plans were far more serious than imagined. Was Cold War civil defence genuinely useful — or simply political theatre designed to comfort a frightened population? In this explosive episode of History Rage, emergency planning historian Dr. Nathan Hazlehurst dismantles decades of myths surrounding Britain’s nuclear preparedness. From Protect and Survive and regional nuclear bunkers to the grim realism of Threads and When the Wind Blows, Nathan reveals the astonishing scale of Britain’s plans for surviving nuclear war. Far from being laughable, civil defence involved thousands of volunteers, detailed “war books” in every council area, emergency food distribution plans, evacuation schemes, and preparations for maintaining government after atomic attack. Nathan explains how the UK expected local authorities to become wartime rulers, why police would have received sweeping emergency powers, and how Britain planned to preserve society in the aftermath of nuclear devastation. The discussion also explores the cultural legacy of civil defence, including the influence of Yes Minister, Dad’s Army, and the BBC’s banned 1965 nuclear drama The War Game. You’ll hear why the famous Protect and Survive booklet may actually contain surprisingly sensible resilience advice — much of which Scandinavian countries still issue to citizens today. This episode explores: The real purpose behind Britain’s Cold War civil defence networkWhy local councils maintained secret nuclear war booksHow Threads accurately portrayed nuclear emergency planningThe role of the Civil Defence Corps and Green Goddess fire enginesBritain’s regional seats of government and continuity plansWhy nuclear-free zones clashed with central governmentHow Cold War resilience planning still shapes emergency response today Guest Details Dr. Nathan Hazlehurst is an emergency preparedness practitioner and contemporary historian specialising in British civil defence and Cold War emergency planning. He is currently developing his doctoral research into a forthcoming book exploring the history and legacy of UK civil defence. Follow Nathan on X/Twitter: https://x.com/n_rh1992 Recommended Episodes Episode 43 – Lucy Siebert rages that Protect and Survive isn’t really that badEpisode 205 – Nathan Hazlehurst rages there’s more to wartime defence than “putting bloody lights out” Follow and support History Rage: Website: https://historyrage.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage Twitter/X: https://x.com/historyrage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyrage Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/historyrage Support the podcast on Patreon for early ad-free episodes, monthly live streams, bonus content, and the legendary History Rage mug. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, share the episode online, and help more people discover the rage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. hace 19 h • Sólo para personas con suscripción

    Bugger the Rhine Crossing – What About The Irrawady? With Jack Bowsher

    Why remember the Rhine when Burma’s Irrawaddy River crossing was wider, tougher, and far more dramatic? The Rhine Crossing gets all the glory in World War II history, but the Irrawaddy River Crossing in Burma (January–February 1945) was by many measures a far more impressive operation. While Allied forces in Europe enjoyed short supply lines, tarmac roads, massive air drops, and overwhelming material superiority across a 300-yard river, General William Slim’s 14th Army faced a vastly different reality. Separated from their main supply bases by a treacherous 1,000-mile logistical line over 4,000-foot mountain ranges, the Allies crossed a shifting, unmapped river a thousand yards wide—the widest opposed river crossing of World War II—using collapsible canvas boats, teak forestry barges, and improvised Bailey bridge pontoons powered by dusty outboard motors. In this episode of History Rage, returning guest Jack Bowsher dismantles the myth of Western Front superiority. He breaks down how Slim used brilliant deception, feints, and raw determination to trick Japanese generals Heitaro Kimura and Katamura. From the thrashing Welsh General "Pete" Rees charging across north of Mandalay, to the harrowing night assault by the 2nd South Lancashires at Nyongu under heavy machine-gun fire, discover why this victory deserves a premier place in military history. Recommended Episodes Mentioned • Episode 223: Blitzkrieg in Burma & The Battle of Mechtila with Jack Bowsher • Episode 279: SOE Outside of France with Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour Guest Information & Media Links • Guest: Jack Bowsher (Author & Co-host of the Forgotten War Podcast) • Social Media: @historybowsh • Podcast: Listen to the Forgotten War Podcast on all major podcast platforms. • Buy the Book (Thunder Run): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781916556911 Follow & Support History Rage • Patreon: Support the show for £5/month to get ad-free early releases, live stream access, and an official History Rage mug at patreon.com/historyrage. • Follow History Rage: Check out historyrage.com for extra content, episodes, and updates.

  4. hace 1 día • Sólo para personas con suscripción

    Edward VIII Did NOT Give Up The Throne for Love with Sian Evans

    The Abdication Crisis Demolished In 1936, King Edward VIII gave up the British throne for the woman he loved—or so the story goes. But was the abdication of Edward VIII really the ultimate modern fairy tale, or a carefully orchestrated establishment takedown? Journalist and author Sian Evans joins host Paul Bavill on History Rage to shatter the classic fig leaf surrounding Wallis Simpson and the crown. Evans uncovers the political manoeuvres, secret service surveillance, and establishment panic behind the year of three kings, exposing Edward VIII not as a romantic hero, but as an unsuitable, petulant playboy king the government desperately needed to replace. Key Discussion Points • The Romantic Fig Leaf: Why the "greatest love story" myth served both the royal family and the British government to hide a constitutional coup. • Playboy Prince to Reluctant King: Edward’s self-indulgence, low boredom threshold, and early threats to renounce his royal duties. • Enter Wallis Simpson: The dynamic American divorcee, the secret Ipswich divorce trial, and why the establishment saw her as a threat. • The Establishment Takedown: How Stanley Baldwin, Archbishop Cosmo Lang, and court officials leveraged the crisis to install Bertie (King George VI). • Royal Duty vs. Personal Desire: The echoes of 1936 in modern royal departures, from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to royal duty. Recommended History Rage Episodes • Episode 175: Stop Worshipping the Bloody Mitfords with Guy Walters • Episode 227: Coco Chanel Was Not a Nazi Spy with Anne de Courcy Guest Information & Book Link • Guest: Sian Evans • Book: 1936: The Year of Three Kings • Buy the Book: Support the guest, independent booksellers, and History Rage by purchasing from the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781399722766 Follow, Support & Join History Rage • Support on Patreon: Get access to live streams and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/historyrage • Apple Podcasts: Subscribe for ad-free listening directly via Apple Subscriptions • Follow on Socials: Search @HistoryRage across Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.

  5. hace 4 días

    325. Tudors are NOT overdone with Joanne Paul | Gloucester History Festival Special

    Think we’ve exhausted Tudor history? Think again — what are we missing? Are the Tudors really overdone, or are we simply telling the same stories over and over again? Dr Joanne Paul joins Paul Bavill for a counter-rage against the idea that historians should stop studying the Tudors. From the English Reformation and the Break with Rome to poverty, politics, women, immigrants, people of colour and the extraordinary figures operating beyond the royal spotlight, there is far more to sixteenth-century England than Henry VIII, his six wives and Elizabeth I. Joanne explains why modern Tudor history is busy challenging Victorian misconceptions, uncovering overlooked lives and rethinking how power actually worked. Why did the dissolution of the monasteries fundamentally change the experience of poverty? Were Tudor counsellors sometimes more important than the monarch? Were the seeds of the English Civil War already being planted in sixteenth-century ideas about government? There is also plenty of discussion about the English Reformation, Lollardy, Renaissance humanism, Edward VI, the Marian regime, Henry VII, the rise of the “new men” and, inevitably, why Edward Seymour sucks. If you think Tudor history begins and ends with Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, this is your challenge to look again. Dr Joanne Paul is speaking at the Gloucester History Festival, which runs from 12th–20th September. Joanne will be appearing on Friday 18th September at 4pm, discussing the end of Henry VIII's reign. Find festival information and tickets at: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk Find out more about Dr Joanne Paul and follow her work: Website: https://www.joannepaul.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoannePaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoannepaul/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/drjoannepaul Joanne is the author of Thomas More: A Life and Death in Tudor England and The House of Dudley. Buy The House of Dudley and support History Rage through the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781405937191 Recommended episodes: Episode 269: Al Murray argues it’s time to shut up about the Tudors. Episode 266: Dr Joanne Paul rages that it’s not Lady Jane Grey — it’s Queen Jane Dudley. Listen to more episodes and find History Rage here: Website: https://www.historyrage.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage X/Twitter: https://x.com/HistoryRage Want to support the show? Join the Angry Mob on Patreon for £5 per month and get early ad-free episodes, access to the monthly livestream and the coveted History Rage mug: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage If you enjoy History Rage, please follow, subscribe, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen — and tell another history lover to climb aboard the rage train. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. hace 5 días • Sólo para personas con suscripción

    Tudors are NOT overdone with Joanne Paul | Gloucester History Festival Special

    Think we’ve exhausted Tudor history? Think again — what are we missing? Are the Tudors really overdone, or are we simply telling the same stories over and over again? Dr Joanne Paul joins Paul Bavill for a counter-rage against the idea that historians should stop studying the Tudors. From the English Reformation and the Break with Rome to poverty, politics, women, immigrants, people of colour and the extraordinary figures operating beyond the royal spotlight, there is far more to sixteenth-century England than Henry VIII, his six wives and Elizabeth I. Joanne explains why modern Tudor history is busy challenging Victorian misconceptions, uncovering overlooked lives and rethinking how power actually worked. Why did the dissolution of the monasteries fundamentally change the experience of poverty? Were Tudor counsellors sometimes more important than the monarch? Were the seeds of the English Civil War already being planted in sixteenth-century ideas about government? There is also plenty of discussion about the English Reformation, Lollardy, Renaissance humanism, Edward VI, the Marian regime, Henry VII, the rise of the “new men” and, inevitably, why Edward Seymour sucks. If you think Tudor history begins and ends with Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, this is your challenge to look again. Dr Joanne Paul is speaking at the Gloucester History Festival, which runs from 12th–20th September. Joanne will be appearing on Friday 18th September at 4pm, discussing the end of Henry VIII's reign. Find festival information and tickets at: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk Find out more about Dr Joanne Paul and follow her work: Website: https://www.joannepaul.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoannePaul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoannepaul/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/drjoannepaul Joanne is the author of Thomas More: A Life and Death in Tudor England and The House of Dudley. Buy The House of Dudley and support History Rage through the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781405937191 Recommended episodes: Episode 269: Al Murray argues it’s time to shut up about the Tudors. Episode 266: Dr Joanne Paul rages that it’s not Lady Jane Grey — it’s Queen Jane Dudley. Listen to more episodes and find History Rage here: Website: https://www.historyrage.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage X/Twitter: https://x.com/HistoryRage Want to support the show? Join the Angry Mob on Patreon for £5 per month and get early ad-free episodes, access to the monthly livestream and the coveted History Rage mug: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage If you enjoy History Rage, please follow, subscribe, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen — and tell another history lover to climb aboard the rage train.

  7. 23 ago

    324. The British were NOT "too slow" liberating Caen with Ben Mayne

    Why Caen’s ‘slow’ liberation actually won the Battle of Normandy. Historian and battlefield guide Ben Mayne joins https://historyrage.com to dismantle one of the most persistent myths of the Second World War: that the British and Canadians were “too slow” to break out from Caen after D-Day. Drawing on years of battlefield research, veterans’ testimonies and deep study of Operation Charnwood, Ben argues that the fighting around Caen unfolded exactly as Bernard Montgomery intended. Rather than a failed advance, Caen became the crucial “anvil” that trapped and destroyed the bulk of Germany’s Panzer divisions while the Americans prepared their breakout across Normandy. We explore why the city proved so difficult to capture, the role of the Hillman bunker complex, the impact of Operation Fortitude, and how attritional warfare shaped the wider Normandy campaign. Ben also explains why the RAF bombing raids before Charnwood were never intended to flatten Caen — and how post-war narratives unfairly painted British and Canadian troops as passive or ineffective. This episode dives into: Why Caen mattered so much to Allied strategy after D-Day The real purpose of Montgomery’s Normandy campaign plan How German SS Panzer divisions concentrated around Caen The brutal fighting faced by British and Canadian infantry Why Operation Charnwood deserves far greater recognition The truth behind the “drinking tea while waiting” myth How logistics, manpower and attrition shaped the liberation of Normandy If you enjoy military history, Normandy battlefield analysis, D-Day history, or debates around Montgomery’s leadership, this episode is essential listening. Follow Ben Mayne: X/Twitter: https://x.com/BattlefieldBen Liberation Route Europe UK: https://www.liberationroute.com/uk Liberation Route Europe App: https://www.liberationroute.com/app Related listening: James Holland on the Italian Campaign and the “D-Day Dodgers” Jack Bowsher on why the Burma Campaign was far more than infantry warfare Support History Rage: Website: https://historyrage.com Substack: https://historyrage.substack.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/historyrage Follow History Rage on social media and subscribe for more military history podcasts, historical myth-busting, and expert interviews every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 23 ago • Sólo para personas con suscripción

    Bigger Armies, Better Weapons, Great Generals… So Why Do They Lose? with Iain MacGregor

    Do large armies always win? Discover how strategy repeatedly triumphs over numbers. In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by author and head of non-fiction at Head of Zeus, Iain MacGregor. Diving into his book, Battle: The Moments That Transformed Warfare from Ancient Greece to Ukraine, Iain shatters the persistent myth that numerical superiority guarantees victory on the battlefield. Across 3,000 years of military history, the sheer size of an army is rarely the deciding factor. From Hannibal’s masterclass in terrain and leadership at Lake Trasimene to Robert the Bruce’s tactical discipline at Bannockburn, small, disciplined forces have consistently overturned massive odds. Exploring key elements like morale, leadership, innovation, subterfuge, timing, and logistics, Iain exposes the flaws of "great man history" and explains how factors like the Soviet Union's sheer endurance at Stalingrad and the Viet Minh’s extraordinary logistical feats at Dien Bien Phu truly reshaped warfare. Featured Book • Battle: The Moments That Transformed Warfare from Ancient Greece to Ukraine by Iain MacGregor. Buy your copy directly from the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781526685117 Guest Details • Iain MacGregor (Author & Fellow of the Royal Historical Society) • Twitter/X: @IainMacGregor1 Recommended Episodes • Episode 228: Dave Musgrove rages that there’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry than the Battle of Hastings. • Episode 282: Zack White rages that Trafalgar isn't that important. Follow & Support History Rage • Website: https://www.historyrage.com • Twitter/X: @HistoryRage • Instagram: @HistoryRage • Patreon: Support the podcast for £5/month to get ad-free early releases, live stream access, and an official History Rage mug at https://www.patreon.com/historyrage

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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 bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened. 🎧 Episodes drop every Monday. 📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creador
    Paul Bavill
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    428
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2022-2025 Paul Bavill
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    History Rage
  • Proveedor
    PAUL BAVILL

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