Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire

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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?

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    04.18 - The Great Swamp Massacre

    The Wabanaki enter the war; Praying Indians are interned on Deer Island; the United Colonies march on the Narragansett Pontifacts tour: https://celeste.wetravel.com/i/69fc95965ec7d2c71c592914#pontifacts-the-road-to-papacy I’ve made a short survey to help me understand what kind of sites and experiences you would like on a tour; it’s mostly multiple choice, but there is space to give more detail if you wish. Simply follow this link: https://forms.gle/vtisYFQy96hiXdw96 ⁠to complete the survey - help me craft a history tour that you’d like to go on. ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3. Aug 31 • Subscribers Only

    The Britannica Gazette, September 2026

    Why did Charles II stay married to Catherine of Braganza, even when she couldn't give him an heir? Why is First Past the Post still in force in the UK and some former parts of the British Empire, but not others? And which country was the first to give women the vote? Thank you to all my listeners who submitted questions. If you have a question, email me at paxbritannica@langnessmedia.com!

  4. Aug 3

    The Trial of the Praying Indians

    With King Philip's War going badly, Massachusetts turns on their Christian Indian subjects. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of Lords for ad-free episodes! Go to AirwaveMedia.com to find other great history shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Britannica Gazette, August 2026

    This month we talk about why I use different terms and names, especially when referring to indigenous groups in America.

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    Scottish History Tour Announcement & Survey

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  7. Jul 27

    King Philip's War

    The first shots of the King Philip's War, as the United Colonies of New England face off against Philip, Sachem of the Wampanoag. Will the colonies get the short, easy war they expect? Who ever does? Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of Lords for ad-free episodes! Go to AirwaveMedia.com to find other great history shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Astronomy and Empire at the Royal Observatory

    I was kindly invited to interview the curators of Royal Observatory Greenwich to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, moving in. I got to explore the whole museum, and then sat down for a chat with two curators: Senior Curator Dr Louise Devoy, and Daisy Chamberlain, Curator of First Light. The Royal Observatory is open to the public, and well worth a visit! https://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?

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