📢 ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉🔥 The first ever #HistoryRage Showdown hits IWM London at #IWMPodcastLIVE on Sat 1 Nov 🗓️🏛️ ⚔️ Join @philmcraig.bsky.social , Fraser McCallum & @alexchurchill.bsky.social as they battle to bin their most annoying myths 🗑️📜💥 🎟️ Tickets 👉 iwm.org.uk/events/podca#HistoryRage#IWMPodcastLIVE-live

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 Forget the banana skirt 🍌💃 Josephine Baker was a fearless #WWII spy, activist & icon. Time to ditch the stereotype and embrace the full story. 🎙 With @hdiamond.bsky.social Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32ed5f#WWII#History #Podcast #HistoryMatters #JosephineBaker #HiddenFigures

🚨 THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 The Battle of Britain wasn’t won by one aircraft alone ✈️🔥. Aviation historian Paul Beaver sets the record straight about the Spitfire, the Hurricane, and the collective fight that saved Britain. 🎧 👉 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Did you know Josephine Baker was more than just an entertainer? @hdiamond.bsky.social reveals her vital role in #WWII as a spy and civil rights advocate. Join us to learn about this extraordinary woman who defied expectations! Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32ed5f#WWII#History #Podcast

🚨TOMORROW FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 🎬 Forget Hollywood. The Spitfire wasn’t born in a cottage with roses, nor was it the work of one man. Paul Beaver uncovers the truth about R.J. Mitchell, his brilliant team, and the unsung test pilots Subscribe: www.patreon.com/historyrage Or join on Apple subscriptions

🚨 COMING TOMORROW🚨 🎙️✨ Uncover the hidden history of Josephine Baker! This week, we chat with @hdiamond.bsky.social about Baker's incredible wartime efforts and her legacy as a civil rights activist. Tune in for a discussion that goes beyond the banana skirt! #HistoryRage #JosephineBaker

Have you enjoyed this week’s Patreon episode? 🎧✨ Support the author, and me 📚❤️ by buying a copy of "No Friend to this House" by @nataliehaynes.bsky.social through the History Rage Bookshop! 📖 Buy the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post... #History

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 This week, we welcome @nataliehaynes.bsky.social , who sheds light on the often male-centric narratives and highlights the incredible women of the classics. 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post... #History #podcast #HistoryRage

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 👩‍🦱 Women in the arena? Rare, and often mocked. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social breaks down how female fighters were treated more as punchlines than professionals — and what that says about Rome. #WomenInHistory #AncientRome #Gladiators Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#WomenInHistory#AncientRome#Gladiators#History #Podcast

🚨 NEXT WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 ✈️ From Hollywood myths to engineering genius — aviation historian Paul Beaver rages against the legends around R.J. Mitchell and the Spitfire. Get this early release at: www.patreon.com/historyrage Or join on Apple #HistoryRage #WWII #Spitfire #AviationHistory

🚨 NEXT WEEK🚨 Discover the remarkable story of Josephine Baker, a woman who transformed from a celebrated performer to a brave spy during the Second World War. Join us this week as we delve into her extraordinary life and contributions with @hdiamond.bsky.social . Don't miss this insightful episode

🚨 THIS WEEK ON PATREON & APPLE 🚨 Greek gods: flawed, petty, and definitely not all-knowing. ⚡🙅‍♀️ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social shows why the ancients’ deities made sense in a brutal world. #HistoryRage 🎙️🔥 #GreekGods #Mythology #Podcast 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...#HistoryRage#GreekGods#Mythology#Podcast#History

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 ⛏️ Brutal truth: your odds of survival were better in the Colosseum than in a Roman mine. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social explains why the arena, for some, was the safer bet. #Gladiators #RomanEmpire #HistoryFacts #AncientWorld Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#Gladiators#RomanEmpire#HistoryFacts#AncientWorld#History #Podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 A fleece of gold or a symbol wrapped in centuries of secrets? 🐏✨ @nataliehaynes.bsky.social unravels what the Golden Fleece really meant to the Greeks — and why we’re still debating it! 💡 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post... #History #podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🏛️ Did you know the Hollywood portrayal of gladiators is often inaccurate? Join Paul Bavill and @belovedofoizys.bsky.social as they explore ancient Rome and debunk myths surrounding gladiators. 🎙️💪 #HistoryRage #AncientHistory Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#HistoryRage#AncientHistory#History #Podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK TO SUBSCRIBERS🚨 Greek myths have danger zones: for women, beware Theseus; for men, steer clear of Odysseus! 😳💀 @nataliehaynes.bsky.social reveals why these heroes are terrifying company. 📚⚔️ #Mythology #GreekMyths 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...#Mythology#GreekMyths#History #podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🔥 Gladiators weren’t just about spectacle — they embodied Roman virtues: discipline, fortitude, skill. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social dives into the mindset behind the so-called “bloodbath.” #HistoryNerd #AncientRome #Gladiators Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#HistoryNerd#AncientRome#Gladiators#History #Podcast

On Tuesday, Day of the Gloucester History Festival I was honoured to spend some time with Bletchley Park Veteran Ruth Bourne and Historian and Broadcaster @tessadunlop.bsky.social . Here Ruth gave me her opinion on the thorny issue of "The Imitation Game"

Gloucester History Festival is available as a digital pass if you can't make it at the festival itself. Tickets are available until October 12th: 🎟️ Join the conversation — tickets & digital passes here 👉 www.gloucesterhistor...

Yesterday at Gloucester History Festival I got to interview Bletchley Park Veteran Ruth Bourne alongside historian and broadcaster @tessadunlop.bsky.social . Here Ruth gave me a brief answer to how she handled the secrecy.

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 What if those iconic battles had the real hero — and she wasn’t him? 🌟 @nataliehaynes.bsky.social talks about women taking centre stage in Greek myths. #HistoryRage 🎧⚡️ #GreekMythology 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...#HistoryRage#GreekMythology#History #podcast

Hugely grateful to former Bletchley Park Bombe operator Ruth Bourne and historian and broadcaster @tessadunlop.bsky.social who spared me the time yesterday at Gloucester History Festival to talk Ruth's experiences as in codebreaking. Here Ruth gives a brief insight into her first impression

Yesterday at Gloucester History Festival I had the supreme privilege to spend some time in the company of former Wren and Bletchley Park Bombe operator Ruth Bourne alongside broadcaster and historian @tessadunlop.bsky.social and got the insights into her career in codebreaking.

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🛡️ You didn’t have to win every fight to survive in the arena. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social reveals how Rome valued courage and skill — not perfection. #RomanHistory #GladiatorTruths #AncientRome #HistoryPodcast Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#RomanHistory#GladiatorTruths#AncientRome#HistoryPodcast#History #Podcast

🎙️ #TeaserTuesday … the countdown begins. Who’s our next guest, and what history myth are we about to rage against? 👀 Drop your guesses ⬇️ Full reveal this Saturday. Episode drops Monday. 🔥 #PodcastTeaser #PodcastPreview

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Jason: heroic leader? More like frozen while Medea did the dirty work! 🗡️🐉 @nataliehaynes.bsky.social uncovers who REALLY grabbed the Golden Fleece. #GreekMyth #WomenInHistory #MythBusting 🎧 Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...#GreekMyth#WomenInHistory#MythBusting#History #podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 ⚔️ Think gladiators were brutes bashing each other for fun? Think again. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social shows how these were elite, evenly matched professionals — trained to impress, not just kill. #Gladiators #AncientHistory #HistoryNerd Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#Gladiators#AncientHistory#HistoryNerd#History #Podcast

🎧 New episode alert! Join us as we uncover the truth about gladiators with historian @belovedofoizys.bsky.social . Discover the myths, realities, and cultural significance of these ancient warriors. #HistoryRage #Gladiators Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#HistoryRage#Gladiators#History #Podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 💰 Gladiators weren’t disposable — they had real value. @belovedofoizys.bsky.social shatters the myth of senseless bloodsport and uncovers the economics behind the arena. #AncientRome #GladiatorMyths #HistoryPodcast #RomanEmpire Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d#AncientRome#GladiatorMyths#HistoryPodcast#RomanEmpire#History #Podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS 🚨 Think ancient Greece was just warriors and wise men? 💪@nataliehaynes.bsky.social blows up the myth that Greek stories are all about men. Fierce women were always there 🎙️🐍 ! 🎧 Listen : www.patreon.com/post... #History #podcast #GreekMythology #Feminism

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Ever wondered about the truth behind gladiators? Join us as we chat with historian @belovedofoizys.bsky.social about the myths, realities, and cultural significance of gladiatorial games in ancient Rome and Greece. Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/32a91d #History #Podcast

🚨 TOMORROW FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 🎙️ Dive deep into the labyrinth of Greek mythology with @nataliehaynes.bsky.social ! Uncover the truth behind the myths and the powerful women who shaped them. Listen now for a fresh perspective! Subscribe: www.patreon.com/historyrage Or join on Apple subscriptions

🚨 COMING TOMORROW🚨 🎙️ 🏛️✨ Uncover the truth behind gladiators in our latest episode! Join @belovedofoizys.bsky.social to explore ancient Rome's bread and circuses, debunk myths, and dive into the fascinating world of gladiatorial combat. 🎙️💪 #HistoryRage #Gladiators #AncientHistory

Have you enjoyed this week’s Patreon episode? 🎧✨ Support the author, and me 📚❤️ by buying a copy of "Boom Time: True Crime in WWII London" by Mark Ellis through the History Rage Bookshop! 📖 Buy the book: amzn.eu/d/bXPrlEw Listen now 🎧 www.patreon.com/post... #History #Podcast

🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨 🐎🔥 Picking a fight with the Mongols? Worst plan ever. The Assassins tried — and paid the ultimate price. Dr. Steve Tibble breaks down their final fatal move. 🎙️ 📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... 🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a @yalebooks.bsky.social

Have you enjoyed this week’s episode? 🎧✨ Support the author, and me 📚❤️ by buying a copy of " GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones" by Richard Eason through the History Rage Bookshop! 📖 Buy the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3266a5 #History #Podcast

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🚀 The Challenger disaster didn’t just hit the space programme — it stalled GPS development by two whole years. Richard Easton uncovers what really delayed your satnav. #GPS #SpaceHistory #HistoryRage #Challenger 💥🛰️ Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3266a5#GPS#SpaceHistory#HistoryRage#Challenger#History #Podcast

🚨 NEXT WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 Discover the myths of Greek mythology with @nataliehaynes.bsky.social as she discusses the often overlooked female figures and the complexities of ancient stories. #GreekMythology Get this early release at: www.patreon.com/history#GreekMythologyage Or join on Apple subscriptions

🚨 NEXT WEEK🚨 Dive into the world of ancient Rome with our latest episode, where we debunk myths about gladiators and explore their true role in society. Join historian @belovedofoizys.bsky.social to discuss the complexities of gladiatorial games, from mass trauma responses to audience engagement.

🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨 💰⚔️ When history’s deadliest order pays off another deadly order to keep them away… Steve Tibble reveals the bizarre power games between Assassins and Templars. 🏰 📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... 🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 THIS WEEK ON PATREON & APPLE 🚨 The government once debated hanging looters in WWII. Yes — hanging! Mark Ellis breaks down how close Britain came to capital punishment for stealing from bombed homes. Listen now 🎧 www.patreon.com/post... #WW2 #CrimeHistory #HiddenPast 🏚️⚰️

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 🤔 It didn’t just appear in your car one day… Richard Easton breaks down how GPS trickled into civilian life — and why it took decades to become the everyday essential it is now. #GPS #HistoryRage #EverydayTech 🧭📱 Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3266a5#GPS#HistoryRage#EverydayTech#History #Podcast

🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨 ⏳🗡️ Imagine waiting decades to strike… The medieval Assassins mastered the long game — don't forgive or forget. Steve Tibble explains how fear made them unstoppable. 🎙️ 📖 Pre-order the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... 🎧 Listen now! pod.fo/e/32457a @yalebooks.bsky.social

Massive thanks to Stephen Harrison for an epic discussion on Alexander the Great! We ranted about the lack of solid evidence, why we should look beyond the battlefield, and even touched on some wedding-based violence. 🤯 Coming to Patreon on December 1st! #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientHistory #History

🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE 🚨 Did you know US troops in Britain had their own law? Under American rules, rape meant hanging — but not in British courts. Mark Ellis lifts the lid on this forgotten clash of justice. ⚖️ Listen now 🎧 www.patreon.com/post... #WWII #TrueCrime 🇺🇸🇬🇧

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 Ever wondered about the origins of GPS and how it became such an integral part of our lives? Richard Easton is here to set the record straight on its history and debunk some common myths. #GPS #MythBusting #TechHistory 🎧 pod.fo/e/3266a5#GPS#MythBusting#TechHistory#History #Podcast

🚨 BOOK LAUNCH🚨 🚫💊 No secret hash dens. Just cold strategy and total commitment. Discover how the Assassins really operated — sober, deadly, and smarter than legend says. 🎙️ Dr. Steve Tibble tells all: 📖 Book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10... 🎧 Listen ! pod.fo/e/32457a @yalebooks.bsky.social

🚨 THIS WEEK TO SUBSCRIBERS🚨 Hijacked lorries, stick-ups, stolen goods by the ton — London’s blackout was payday for criminals. Mark Ellis exposes the huge underworld that thrived under the bombs. 💥 Listen now 🎧 www.patreon.com/post... #WWII #OrganisedCrime #Podcast 🚚🕵️‍♂️

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 💸 Missed deadlines. Budget blowouts. Internal turf wars. Richard Easton reveals how GPS almost didn’t happen at all — and why its rocky road to reality is classic Cold War chaos. #HistoryRage #GPS #BehindTheTech 🔧🛰️ Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/3266a5#HistoryRage#GPS#BehindTheTech#History #Podcast

Going to be a great show. Will there be stop motion skeletons? @nataliehaynes.bsky.social