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How Alfred the Great saved the Anglo-Saxons from the Vikings

As the Viking Great Heathen Army advanced to the borders of Wessex, the conquest of Anglo-Saxon England appeared all but complete. In the third episode of our Sunday Series on the Viking invasion of Anglo-Saxon England in the ninth century, James Osborne is joined by historian Dr ... Show More

33m 15s

Apr 16

How to find a billion-dollar shipwreck

In 1708, the Spanish galleon San José was sunk by a British warship off the coast of Colombia, vanishing beneath the waves with a treasure trove of unimaginable riches. The wreck's exact location remained a mystery for centuries – until a maritime archaeologist named Roger Dooley ... Show More

36m 19s

Apr 14

A fantastical history of fairies

When picturing a fairy, you might imagine a childlike creature with wings. But this is a far more modern image than we might think. In this episode, Matthias Egeler tells Lauren Good about the ways in which our perceptions of elves and fairies have changed throughout history – an ... Show More

29m 1s

Sep 2018

S1 – Trailer

History is full of stories we think we know. They are old and dark, but time has robbed us of perspective and clarity. They've become obscured and misunderstood. Which is why this series exists: to dig deep and shed light on some of history’s darkest moments. To help us better un ... Show More

2m 18s

Oct 2015

1 The Epic of Gilgamesh

Starting our journey with the surprisingly modern story of an ancient warrior-king whose restlessness drives him to seek immortality. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the ... Show More

37m 36s

Sep 2021

S4 – Trailer

Unobscured—the popular historical documentary podcast from Aaron Mahnke—returns for a brand new season. This time, the team aims to separate fact from fiction about one of history’s most mysterious characters: Grigori Rasputin. Season 4 premieres on October 6th, 2021. Learn more ... Show More

1m 52s

Oct 2015

Episode 0 – Battling the Beast

Introducing the wildly unqualified host, Jacke Wilson. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, l ... Show More

19m 24s

Sep 2022

Welcome to It Was Said, Season 2, with Jon Meacham

Welcome to Season Two of It Was Said, a documentary podcast series that looks back on 10 of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, created, directed and ... Show More

2m 35s

Jan 2021

Behind the Scenes Minis: Late 2020 Wrap Up

Tracy and Holly talk about the travel thoughts that the show's recent Unearthed! episode brings up. Talk also turns to the various biases that people have had when looking at history, and how that can obscure the ways we interpret information. Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

10m 50s

Nov 2017

Outliers Trailer

Stories from the edges of history.Historic Royal Palaces, in association with Rusty Quill, presents Outliers – a historic fiction podcast. Enjoy a selection of stories from award-winning contemporary writers as they reveal the people hiding in the shadows of real events at some o ... Show More

1m 3s

Oct 2015

1A – The Discovery of Gilgamesh

What happens when a Victorian-era archaeologist thinks he’s made the discovery of a lifetime? The answer may surprise you… *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website an ... Show More

16m 34s

May 2011

The 300th Episode: The Real

<p>It's the three-hundredth episode of your favorite history podcast, and what better way to celebrate than to take a closer look at real story behind the blockbuster film 300? Listen in and learn more in this episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="http ... Show More

20m 10s

Horrible Histories special