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18/07/2025

Ancient Egyptian Curse / Swear Words

We learn how to insult someone in ancient Egyptian, based on the surviving texts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/07/2025

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15 min
14/06/2018

How To Win Friends and Influence Jorvik

AEthelstan had completed his annexation of Jorvik, and in doing so he had outperformed every last one of his predecessors, including his grandfather, Alfred the Great. But there were a few loose ends that he still needed to knot up. And as he watched the defenses of Jorvik burn and dolled out Jorvik’s wealth to […] The post 282 – How To Win Friends and Influence Jorvik first appeared on The British History Podcast.

14/06/2018

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25 min
15/02/2021

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 14: Scotland and the Civil War with Fraser Raeburn

https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-scots-and-the-spanish-civil-war.html On this episode of our Spanish Civil War Interview Series I was joined by Dr. Fraser Raeburn. This interview continues our series of regional specific discussions, in this case about Scotland and how people in Scotland reacted to the Spanish Civil War, why some of them chose to go to Spain to fight in the International Brigades, and the humanitarian efforts that originated in Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/02/2021

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33 min
18/03/2013

Bloodletting

Ok, when we left off, Ida had become king of Bernicia and we had the beginnings of regional cultural groups. These groups were the result of a whole host of influences including everything from geographical features, to political decisions, to things as simple as wealth and a sense of cool. But the point is that […] The post 80 – Bloodletting first appeared on The British History Podcast.

18/03/2013

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20 min
03/11/2016

Alfred and Guthrum: The Price of Peace

When we left off, Guthrum had marched into the heart of Wessex without being noticed, lead his forces right past Alfred’s hold in Winchester, and seized the Royal tun of Wareham. In response to this, Alfred raised the Fyrd, marched upon the southern port town, and besieged it. Now all of our surviving sources are […] The post 221 – Alfred and Guthrum: The Price of Peace first appeared on The British History Podcast.

03/11/2016

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26 min
20/09/2022

Episode 278 - The Most Impudent, Hardened Villain I Ever Saw

We're talking about three escapees from the Old Stone Jail in Boston. One was a witch, two were pirates. Only one got away for good. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you’d like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Sources : The Pirate's Wife by Daphne Geancopolous Pirates of the Eastern Seas by Charles Grey The Pirate’s Pact by Douglas R. Burgess Jr. Pirate Nests & The Rise of the British Empire by Mark G. Hannah The Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies from British History Online Honor Among Thieves by Jan Rogozinski Pirates in Their Own Words by E.T. Fox The Pirate Hunter by Richard Zachs Captain Kidd by Jan Rogozinski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20/09/2022

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33 min
23/05/2023

Interview w/ Craig Nelson about his book V is For Victory

Craig Nelson's book V is For Victory has it all: FDR's early days of combatting the Great Depression, restoring faith in the country and gearing up for a war that many hoped would never come. But it was FDR putting the country on the right path that got the US ready to aid the Allies and eventually enter the war. And win it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23/05/2023

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1h 1m
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Rev250-043 Raid on Bristol, RI

Faced with the need to feed the British Army at Boston, the British Navy must raid costal cities to obtain food from a hostile populous. On October 7-8, 1775 the British attack Bristol Rhode Island, demanding cattle and sheep if the inhabitants want the bombardment to end. For more context, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6 min
24/07/2025

Jack Black: The Greatest Rat Catcher

In Victorian London rats were one of the nastiest pests, responsible for numerous diseases, and untold economic damages. To combat these rodents, the profession of rat catcher evolved. And the greatest of these rat catchers was a man named Jack Black - the self styled Royal Rat Catcher of Queen Victoria. Sources https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-selfappointed-king-of-victorian-rat-catchers https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/her-majestys-rat-catcher Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Black_(rat_catcher)#/media/File:Jack_Black.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24/07/2025

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13 min
18/03/2021

ScotRev | Defining Revolution with Prof. Julian Goodare

I discuss how we describe revolutions with Prof. Goodare Prof. Goodare's Staff Profile Check out the podcast website Check out Pax Britannica Merch! Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | Donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/03/2021

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1h 12m

Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.

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American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com

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Bestselling author and radio host Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in America’s rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War. He reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness.

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Episodes from history, viewed through great works of art. No pre-reqs required! New episodes every month. Hosted by Amanda Matta, art historian and TikTok's favorite royal commentator.

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VISUAL ARTS
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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Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families, with a dash of marital banter. Best History Podcast, Discover Pods Awards, 2025.

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Airwave History is the audio destination for history lovers. Binge thousands of episodes covering everything from ancient history to modern history, US to international, the most iconic moments to quirky overlooked stories that you've never heard of. Subscribe to Airwave History + for ad-free episodes and bonus content from 27 of the most popular history podcasts, including: The Explorers Podcast The Box of Oddities The History of WWII Podcast Queens Podcast The Age of Napoleon The American Revolution Podcast The Ancient World The History of Egypt History of Everything Redacted History The History of the Second World War History Tea Time The Pirate History Podcast Who Did What Now My History Can Beat Up Your Politics The History of China The History of the Great War Historical Blindness Face-Off: The US vs. China Ancient History Fangirl Plodding Through the Presidents Pax Brittanica History Uncovered Wiser World The American Miracle Art of History

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Ancient Egyptian Curse / Swear Words

How To Win Friends and Influence Jorvik

Spanish Civil War Interview Series 14: Scotland and the Civil War with Fraser Raeburn

Bloodletting

Alfred and Guthrum: The Price of Peace

Episode 278 - The Most Impudent, Hardened Villain I Ever Saw

Interview w/ Craig Nelson about his book V is For Victory

Rev250-043 Raid on Bristol, RI

Jack Black: The Greatest Rat Catcher

ScotRev | Defining Revolution with Prof. Julian Goodare

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202: A Valley of the Queens & the Womb of Hathor

Premium 53: Naval Arms Race Pt. 10

Inbox Of Oddities #008

Interview 12: The Evolution of the British Empire with Sam Hume

Interview 10: The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future with Neil Lanctot

Member 22: The United States Navy Part 4 - Orange: The Final Years

Loco - The Perils of Land Commerce - The Ark of Commerce

The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 2)

Patron Bonus - The Trial of William Laud

Patreon Bonus - The Sinking of the Arandora Star

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