A Quick Update on the Show

It turns out hustle culture is nothing new. The post Medieval Rise and Grind Sample first appeared on The British History Podcast. 

It’s September of 1096, and Duke Robert was setting out on Crusade, intent on taking the main pilgrim road to Rome and Norman Italy. Joining him were his retainers, soldiers, and supporters… including high ranked figures like Bishop Odo of Bayeux, Count Robert of Flanders, and St ... Show More

Everyone in England was angry with Rufus. He was fining, taxing, and now torturing his way through the country. And Rufus was mad at everyone in England. Which was why he was fining, taxing, and torturing his way through the country. The post 477 – Deus Did Not Vult: The People’s ... Show More

43 AD. A large Roman armada sails across the perilous English Channel intent on conquest. It is the dawn of one of the most seminal moments in Britain’s ancient history. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by archeologist Duncan Mackay to follow in the foots ... Show More

In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you all the way back to the very first episode of OFH ever released. Queen Elizabeth I is easily one of England’s most celebrated monarchs. The so-called “virgin queen” has been credited with leading England through a golden age. However, ... Show More

Denzel Washington stars as Emperor Macrinus in the epic new movie Gladiator II, but who exactly was this shadowy ruler of Rome? Join Tristan Hughes as he sits down with Dr Alex Imrie and Matilda Brown to explore the real story behind this lesser-known usurper of Rome, a North Afr ... Show More

Dans un royaume en proie aux guerres de religion, le début du règne de Marguerite de Valois n’est pas de tout repos. Catholique, elle est mariée à un roi protestant dans l’espoir de ramener la paix, en vain. Refusant de se cantonner à la place que lui imposent sa naissance et son ... Show More

In 61 CE, Boudica of the Iceni led a bloody revolt to end Roman rule in Britain. Roman historians tell us with great drama and flair that the grand finale is a huge battle between Boudica and the Roman governor, Suetonius. Tens of thousands of Celtic warriors went head-to-head wi ... Show More

Everyone we are going to start uploading the audio of some youtube episodes to the podcast channel. This is the first of that Series. The episode will post likely on tuesday, wednesday, or thursday of the week depending on the amount as well as filming so please enjoy. Nero Claud ... Show More

HISTORY A TO Z (4) - In this episode it is the letter C. So we talk about Caesar, Cleopatra, Caligula, Claudius, Charlemagne and crusading! 

The Norman Conquest of 1066, culminating in the legendary Battle of Hastings, is perhaps the greatest turning point in the history of the English nation. It was a year that changed the fate of England forever, forging empires, and settling continents. And yet, despite its infamy ... Show More

Arrière-grand-mère du roi Philippe, nièce et filleule de la célèbre impératrice Sissi, et épouse du roi Albert Ier, Élisabeth de Belgique est une légende à elle seule. Incontrôlable, fantasque et anticonformiste, elle est attirée par le scandale et galvanisée par le danger. Femme ... Show More