12 episodes
You Learn Something Old Every Day Alexander Ismail
-
- History
-
-
5.0 • 2 Ratings
-
History podcasts by an aspiring historian, for aspiring historians!
Episodes released weekly on a Friday!
-
The Smallpox Vaccine and the Compulsory Vaccination Acts: The Original Anti-Vaccination Movement?
Today I'm going to talk about how the first anti-vaccination movement developed, what it did, how people viewed it and the impact it had!
-
Battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade
Many battles contain mistakes and often disasters, however today's episode may be the worst of all - sulking noblemen, ambiguous orders and the most disastrous cavalry charge in English history - make sure you tune in!
-
The battle of Sinop
Today we're discussing the battle that turned a Russo-Ottoman scuffle into what we know as the Crimean War.
-
The English Longbow
Today we'll be delving into the history of the English Longbow, a weapon that changed medieval warfare and caused England to become a European power.
-
The Battle of Bannockburn
Scottish forces lead by Robert the Bruce face of Edward II in an attempt to prevent the relief of Stirling castle - we've got a crushing victory, questionable leadership and a mystery - make sure you tune in!
-
The 1333 siege of Berwick
Today we'll be talking about the importance of a town on the Scottish border, terrible tactics and a brilliant leader and king in the making!