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History Rage

Paul Bavill
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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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    The Fifth Crusade is the coolest Crusade with Thomas Smith

    Forget what you think you know about medieval holy wars. Move over, Richard the Lionheart—the most action-packed, technologically wild campaign happened in the land of the pyramids, and it’s time to stop ignoring it! In this live episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill sits down with public historian, fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and author Thomas Smith to rescue the Fifth Crusade from historical obscurity. If you think the Crusades were just knights waiting around in a dusty Syrian desert, prepare to have your mind blown by a campaign dominated by amphibious warfare, terrifying medieval technology, and a truly jaw-dropping twist ending. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: • The Strategic Shift: Why Western Europe realized that the true key to holding Jerusalem was actually conquering Egypt—the wealthy breadbasket of the Near East. • D-Day in 1218: Discover the incredible engineering behind flat-bottomed landing craft, complete with bow ramps for cavalry charges, used 800 years before Normandy. • Medieval Napalm & Hand Grenades: Get a breakdown of Greek fire, the terrifying incendiary weapons used on the Nile, and the highly unpleasant acidic liquids required to put them out. • The Floating Siege Engine: Meet Oliver of Cologne, the genius German schoolmaster who built a rotating wooden fortress on stilt-ships to conquer the Nile's impenetrable Chain Tower. • Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: How a combination of apocalyptic prophecy, a flooding River Nile, and a massive, poorly-timed wine-drinking session brought the entire campaign crashing down. Links & Resources Mentioned: • Buy the Book: Grab your copy of Thomas Smith's ground-breaking new book, The Fifth Crusade: A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt, from the History Rage Bookshop. • Recommended Episodes: o Episode 174: Steve Tibble rages about crime during the Crusades. o Episode 300: Aleks Pluskowski rages that Crusades are not all in the Middle East. Connect with the Guest: • Instagram: Follow Tom for more incredible medieval insights @medieval_tom Support & Follow History Rage: Join the Rage Train and make sure you never miss an episode where truth is liberated from the infidels! • Support us on Patreon: Get exclusive access to live streams, ask questions directly to our guests, and join the community at patreon.com/HistoryRage. • Apple Subscriptions: Listen completely ad-free for just £3 per month via your Apple Podcasts app. • Spread the Word: If you love the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tell a friend to hop aboard the rage train! Are you ready to look past the myths? Stay angry!

    1 h 1 min

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    Toxic Conspiracy Culture Completely Ruined the JFK Narrative with Martin Fitzgerald

    Have you ever noticed that the JFK assassination is the only event in history where absolutely everyone feels entitled to an aggressive opinion? 🤬 The rich, human narrative of Dealey Plaza has been completely hijacked by toxic internet debates and dogmatic conspiracy culture. But what if everything we've been arguing over misses the point entirely? 🕵️‍♂️ In this episode, author Martin Fitzgerald joins the pod to rescue history from the shouting matches. We move past the tired political theories to explore the incredible, bizarre, and deeply moving stories of the ordinary, reluctant witnesses who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. From the absolute chaos of an unpreserved crime scene to government agencies lying out of sheer institutional self-preservation, we unpack how official blunders birthed modern conspiracy culture. We also dive into the fragile nature of memory under trauma—including a witness who swore the six-second shooting lasted five minutes! Plus, Martin finally reveals the idiosyncratic, hilariously human truth behind the infamous "Umbrella Man". Are you ready to drop the dogmatism and enjoy the fascinating mystery of the unknown? Click your favourite player below to stream the episode right now! 🎧 Links & Resources Get the Book: Grab your copy of Martin Fitzgerald's fantastic book, The Umbrella Man and Other Stories, directly from the History Rage Bookshop to support the show: 👉 https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781837360253 Connect with the Guest: • Follow Martin Fitzgerald on Social Media: @4hundredblows Recommended Companion Episodes: • Episode 54: Stephen Wisdom rages on the moon landing theories. • Episode 265: Hallie Rubenhold rages on why identifying Jack the Ripper is completely pointless. Support & Follow History Rage If you love tearing down historical myths and want to keep the rage alive, here is how you can support our independent podcast: • Become a Patron: Join the Rage Train on Patreon for £5/month to get early, ad-free episodes, access to monthly live streams, and the coveted History Rage mug! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/historyrage • Follow Us: Stay updated with our latest historical rants on social media. • Spread the Word: Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tell a friend to get aboard the Rage Train!

    1 h 1 min

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    311. Victorian England is a hotbed of revolt with Ian Breckon

    Victorian England wasn’t calm and orderly—it was a powder keg with Ian Breckon Victorian England is often remembered as a world of polite manners, strict morality, and orderly progress. But beneath the surface lay unrest, desperation, and rebellion. In this explosive episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and novelist Ian Breckon to dismantle the myth of a peaceful Victorian society. Drawing on his research for the book Mad Tom’s Rising, Ian reveals the extraordinary story of Sir William Courtenay—better known as “Mad Tom”—a charismatic imposter who led a rural uprising in Kent in 1838. What followed was violent confrontation, mass mobilisation of labourers, and what has sometimes been described as the last battle fought on English soil. Far from the tranquil image of Victorian England, this episode explores a period rife with poverty, political anxiety, religious fervour, and social upheaval. Ian explains how economic hardship, the legacy of the Poor Laws, and widespread discontent created the conditions for revolt. When “Mad Tom” emerged preaching radical ideas and promising justice for the oppressed, desperate people were ready to follow. Paul and Ian discuss how this forgotten rebellion challenges popular assumptions about the Victorian era. Was England really stable and orderly—or was it simmering with revolutionary potential? And why has this dramatic episode been pushed to the margins of mainstream history? Expect a gripping conversation about imposters, messianic leaders, class anger, and the uneasy reality of life for ordinary people in the early industrial age. About the Guest Ian Breckon is a historical novelist and researcher whose work explores overlooked and dramatic episodes from the past. His book Mad Tom’s Rising tells the extraordinary story of the Courtenay uprising and the social tensions that made it possible. 📚 Buy the book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781837732289 Listen to More from History Rage If you enjoy historians tearing down popular myths, subscribe to History Rage wherever you get your podcasts. Follow and support the show: 🌐 Website: https://www.historyrage.com 🐦 Twitter/X: @historyrage 📸 Instagram: @historyrage Support the Podcast Love the show? Help keep the rage alive: ⭐ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Follow on your favourite podcast platform 💥 Join the Patreon community for bonus content and live events: https://www.patreon.com/historyrage Your support helps bring more historians, more myths to dismantle, and more historical rage every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h

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    History, Hijacking, and the Poppy Thong: A Rant on War Commemoration with Peter Caddick Adams, and Alex Churchill | IWM History Festival Live 2

    Stop commercializing historical grief and ignoring the true scale of global warfare. Recorded live at the Imperial War Museum Festival, host Paul Bavill sits down with two of History Rage’s favourite returning guests—Dr. Peter Caddick Adams and Alex Churchill—for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply insightful look at how we commemorate global conflicts. From the tacky monetization of grief to the complete erasure of French contributions on the Western Front, this live crowd episode pulls no punches. Why has our memory of the First World War become so lazy? The team breaks down the "Airfix School of Military History," explores the forgotten British conflicts post-1945, and takes aim at the deeply problematic world of Axis reenactment cosplay. Finally, they tackle the terrifying future of AI-generated history slop and explain why preserving your personal family archives on physical paper is the ultimate act of historical preservation. Recommended Episodes to Unleash More Rage If you loved this live panel, dive back into the archives with these essential episodes: • Episode 75: Dr. Peter Caddick Adams rages on Bernard Montgomery and explains why "Monty" might not be all he’s cracked up to be. • Episode 210: Alex Churchill rages against the narrow British lens of the First World War, proving it truly was a global conflict. Featured Book Support the authors who keep history honest. Grab your copy of Alex Churchill's brilliant book, which balances the scales of global wartime contributions: • Buy the Book: Ring of Fire: A Global History of the Great War by Alex Churchill. Order directly from the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781035903429 Support and Follow History Rage Help us keep the rage alive! Subscribe, review, and join our community of history lovers who prefer hard truths over comfortable myths. • Subscribe to the Newsletter: Get monthly updates on upcoming shows, guests, and future live appearances at https://historyrage.substack.com or visit our main hub at https://www.historyrage.com. • Follow Us on Socials: Search for @HistoryRage across all major podcast directories and social media platforms to download, subscribe, and never miss a rant. Stay Angry. Stay Informed.

    57 min

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    310. Blair Paddy Mayne was NOT a Drunken Irish Thug with Damien Lewis | IWM History Festival Live 1

    Think you know the true story behind the birth of the SAS? Think again. In this extraordinary live episode, recorded on location at the Imperial War Museum History Festival, host Paul Bavill fires up the blue touch paper with best-selling military historian and filmmaker Damien Lewis. Together, they take dead aim at the cheap Hollywood tropes and television distortions that have rewritten the legacy of Britain's most decorated wartime icons. Damien unleashes a masterclass of historical rage against the BBC’s SAS Rogue Heroes portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne. Far from the foul-mouthed, unhinged, drunken stereotype broadcast to millions, the real Paddy Mayne was a qualified solicitor, an Irish rugby international, a devotee of poetry, and the elite unit's hand-picked Discipline Officer who led his men through fraternal brotherhood and transformational command. You will discover the breathtaking truth behind his four Distinguished Service Orders (DSOs), his unmatched record of destroying enemy warplanes on the ground, and the clerical errors that unjustly denied him the Victoria Cross. But the rage doesn't stop in 1945. Damien connects history directly to the modern day, sharing a raw, unfiltered look at the shocking state of modern British defence funding. From frontline special operations to deep post-war psychological trauma, this episode peels back the curtain on the heavy cost paid by the "raiders of the thug variety" who fought to save Western civilization. Grab the Books & Follow the Guest Dive deeper into Damien Lewis's meticulous archival research and gripping historical narratives. Buy Damien's Books: Grab SAS Great Escapes 5, SAS The Great Train Raid, or his definitive trilogy on Paddy Mayne's band of warriors (Brothers in Arms, Forged in Hell, and Daggers Drawn) directly from the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781529448245Follow Damien on Social Media: @authordlewis Binge More History Rage Special Forces Episodes If this deep dive into WWII Special Forces left you wanting more, check out these recommended past episodes: Episode 33: Gavin Mortimer takes aim at the myths surrounding SAS founder David Stirling.Episode 218: Tony Rushmer confronts the media's portrayal of legendary original member Reg Seekings. Follow & Support History Rage Help keep the podcast angry, independent, and dedicated to historical truth! Visit the Website: Find every episode covering all eras of history at https://www.historyrage.comSupport us on Patreon: Join the inner circle of History Ragers for £5 a month to get entry into monthly book draws, exclusive live streams, the chance to submit questions to guests, and the coveted History Rage mug! Join today at https://www.patreon.com/historyrageGet in Touch: Follow the anger on social media by searching for @HistoryRage on X/Twitter and Instagram, or join the conversation using the hashtag #HistoryRage. And until next time... stay angry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

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    Blair Paddy Mayne was NOT a Drunken Irish Thug with Damien Lewis | IWM History Festival Live 1

    Think you know the true story behind the birth of the SAS? Think again. In this extraordinary live episode, recorded on location at the Imperial War Museum History Festival, host Paul Bavill fires up the blue touch paper with best-selling military historian and filmmaker Damien Lewis. Together, they take dead aim at the cheap Hollywood tropes and television distortions that have rewritten the legacy of Britain's most decorated wartime icons. Damien unleashes a masterclass of historical rage against the BBC’s SAS Rogue Heroes portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne. Far from the foul-mouthed, unhinged, drunken stereotype broadcast to millions, the real Paddy Mayne was a qualified solicitor, an Irish rugby international, a devotee of poetry, and the elite unit's hand-picked Discipline Officer who led his men through fraternal brotherhood and transformational command. You will discover the breathtaking truth behind his four Distinguished Service Orders (DSOs), his unmatched record of destroying enemy warplanes on the ground, and the clerical errors that unjustly denied him the Victoria Cross. But the rage doesn't stop in 1945. Damien connects history directly to the modern day, sharing a raw, unfiltered look at the shocking state of modern British defence funding. From frontline special operations to deep post-war psychological trauma, this episode peels back the curtain on the heavy cost paid by the "raiders of the thug variety" who fought to save Western civilization. Grab the Books & Follow the Guest Dive deeper into Damien Lewis's meticulous archival research and gripping historical narratives. • Buy Damien's Books: Grab SAS Great Escapes 5, SAS The Great Train Raid, or his definitive trilogy on Paddy Mayne's band of warriors (Brothers in Arms, Forged in Hell, and Daggers Drawn) directly from the History Rage Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781529448245 • Follow Damien on Social Media: @authordlewis Binge More History Rage Special Forces Episodes If this deep dive into WWII Special Forces left you wanting more, check out these recommended past episodes: • Episode 33: Gavin Mortimer takes aim at the myths surrounding SAS founder David Stirling. • Episode 218: Tony Rushmer confronts the media's portrayal of legendary original member Reg Seekings. Follow & Support History Rage Help keep the podcast angry, independent, and dedicated to historical truth! • Visit the Website: Find every episode covering all eras of history at https://www.historyrage.com • Support us on Patreon: Join the inner circle of History Ragers for £5 a month to get entry into monthly book draws, exclusive live streams, the chance to submit questions to guests, and the coveted History Rage mug! Join today at https://www.patreon.com/historyrage • Get in Touch: Follow the anger on social media by searching for @HistoryRage on X/Twitter and Instagram, or join the conversation using the hashtag #HistoryRage. And until next time... stay angry!

    50 min

  7. 28 juin • Abonnés uniquement

    Genealogy is not second rate history with Jen Baldwin and FindMyPast

    Unlock the hidden secrets of your ancestors because history didn't just happen, it happened to families. Are you tired of dry, dusty history books that only talk about prime ministers and battlefield generals? It is time to smash the myth that genealogy is just an isolated, second-rate hobby for tracking pedigree charts. In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill sits down with professional genealogist and research specialist Jen Baldwin to blow the lid off traditional historical study. Discover why family history is actually an essential, interdisciplinary gateway to understanding the real human consequences of our past. From the handwriting left on the 1921 Census of England and Wales to the surprising, messy tales preserved in global newspaper archives, learn how ordinary citizens were right in the thick of history's greatest upheavals. Whether you are tracing elusive agricultural laborers, criminal ancestors, or early colonial migrants, this episode will completely reframe how you look at your family's history. Don't leave your family's unique narratives trapped in the attic—tune in, get angry about forgotten history, and start digging today! About Our Guest Jen Baldwin has been working as a professional genealogist for over 15 years. She serves as a research specialist for FindMyPast and is a passionate advocate for connecting family archives with broader social and contextual history. • Instagram: @jenbaldwin_genealogy • Listen to the FindMyPast Podcast: Start uncovering historical deep-dives by subscribing to A Family History of… podcast, available wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Ready to dive down your own genealogical rabbit hole and start uncovering the truth about your ancestors? All new users can start their FREE FindMyPast trial today! • Claim Your Free Trial: https://www.findmypast.co.uk Recommended Additional Episodes If you loved this episode's deep dive into local, human-centered histories, check out these festival special episodes from the History Rage archive: • Episode 121: Phil Moss and Andrew Armstrong uncover the surprising, hidden history of Gloucester. • Episode 176: The Vice Dean of Peterborough Cathedral, Tim Alban Jones, rages that Peterborough is definitely not just some dull new town. Follow, Contact & Support History Rage Join the Rage Train and make sure you never miss an angry historian exposing the myths of the past! • Support us on Patreon: Join the inner circle of History Ragers for £5 per month to get access to monthly live streams, early ad-free episodes, and the coveted History Rage mug! Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/historyrage. • Ad-Free Early Releases: Available on both Patreon and Apple Podcasts https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/. • Spread the Word: If you are loving the show, please tell a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

    54 min

  8. 28 juin

    309. The Pacific War Does Not Start With Pearl Harbour it Starts with Manchuria with Jenny Chan

    World War II in Asia began earlier—and was far darker. When did World War II really begin in the Pacific? According to historian Jenny Chan, the answer isn’t 1941 and Pearl Harbor. It’s 1931—and the consequences reshaped Asia long before Europe went to war. In this powerful and unflinching episode of History Rage, Paul Bavill is joined by Jenny Chan, historian, author, and co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, to expose the forgotten atrocities of the Second World War in Asia. From the Mukden Incident and the invasion of Manchuria to the Rape of Nanjing and the horrors of Unit 731, this episode confronts the systemic violence that began a decade before Pearl Harbor—and challenges the Western narrative of WWII. Jenny argues that framing the Pacific War as starting in 1941 erases millions of Asian victims. Japan’s occupation of Manchuria in 1931 marked the beginning of large-scale imperial expansion, biological warfare experimentation, forced labour, and state-sponsored sexual slavery. The brutality of the Nanjing Massacre in 1937 shocked even foreign observers. Meanwhile, Unit 731 conducted human experimentation on an industrial scale—research later shielded from prosecution in exchange for scientific data. This episode explores: Why WWII in Asia began in 1931, not 1941The Mukden Incident and the failure of the League of NationsThe Nanjing Massacre and its global implicationsUnit 731 and Japan’s biological warfare programmeForced labour, “comfort women,” and racial ideologyWhy many perpetrators avoided justice after 1945How the war’s end triggered civil wars and Cold War conflicts across Asia Jenny also explains how Cold War politics reshaped justice in Asia, why some alleged war criminals returned to positions of power, and how unresolved trauma still shapes East Asian geopolitics today. This is essential listening for anyone interested in World War II history, Pacific War history, Japanese imperialism, war crimes, or the global consequences of empire. About Jenny Chan Jenny Chan is a historian, author, and co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a non-profit organisation dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of WWII in Asia. Her book: Maruta: Unit 731, Human Experimentation, and the Forgotten Asian Auschwitz Buy: https://amzn.eu/d/01w9DEyv She is also the creator of the YouTube channel Pacific Front Untold, featuring survivor testimonies and archival research. Follow and connect with Jenny Chan: Instagram: @PacificAtrocitiesEduYouTube: Pacific Front Untold: https://www.youtube.com/@PacificFrontUntoldOrganisation: Pacific Atrocities Education: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/ Support History Rage If you enjoy fearless historical debate and myth-busting rage: Join the History Rage Patreon: www.patreon.com/historyrage£5 per month gets you:Entry into the monthly book drawAccess to the monthly live streamThe coveted History Rage mugListen ad-free via Apple Podcasts or Patreon for £3 per monthLeave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more people discover the showShare the episode and recruit another listener to the Rage Train Follow History Rage: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook - @historyragePatreon: www.patreon.com/historyrage World War II did not begin with Pearl Harbor. It did not end cleanly in 1945. And for millions across Asia, its wounds never truly closed. Listen now and rethink everything you thought you knew about the Pacific War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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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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  • Création
    Paul Bavill
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    405
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2022-2025 Paul Bavill
  • Site web de l’émission
    History Rage
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