Season 2
Pemulwuy, The Aboriginal Freedom Fighter
Pemulwuy was a member of the Bidjigal people, one of the Aboriginal tribes who lived on the east coast of Australia. When the British arrived to colonise his people's ancestral land he fought back. Over 12 years, Pemulwuy led and …
Lapulapu, The Apostate Of Mactan
The Life of Lapulapu, The Filipino National Hero
The Forgotten Colony Of Erik The Red
Eric The Red was a Norwegian farmer in the 10th century. After finding himself incompatible with the rules of civilisation he sailed west looking for a new place to call home in the frigid wastes of Greenland. Now, the ruins …
Valette and The Great Siege of Malta (Part 3)
After a heroic final stand, Fort St Elmo has finally fallen. With the Ottoman navy now streaming into the harbour, the Knights prepare for an assault on three fronts as both sides are pushed past their breaking point. Meanwhile, Valette …
Valette and The Great Siege of Malta (Part 2)
The enormous Ottoman fleet has just been sighted on the horizon of Malta, 'The Greatest Siege Of All Time' has begun! As Dragut, 'The Drawn Sword Of Islam' wrestles command from his underlings, the isolated Fort St Elmo endures one …
Valette and The Great Siege of Malta (Part 1)
"Nothing is more well known than the siege of Malta" - Voltaire In the year 1565 an enormous Ottoman fleet departed Constantinople heading for the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta. With around 40,000 troops onboard, the army was tasked with …
The Indian Renaissance of Ram Mohan Roy
Ram Mohan Roy was a Bengali man from the 19th century. After watching a widow burnt alive as part of a Hindu funeral ceremony, he dedicated his life to improving women's rights and restoring pride in Indian identity. He faced …
Afghanistan: Chatting with Madina
In this very special episode, I chat with the Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Granddaughter of Ahmad Shah Duranni, whose story I covered on our Afghanistan episode! Madina and I chat about her lineage, family and enduring legacy …
The Last Stand Of The Maya: The Tale Of Tecun Uman
Elliot tells the story of the destruction of the indigenous Mayan peoples of Guatemala and their leader, Tecun Uman. He shares first hand accounts of The Spanish conquest of The Kʼicheʼ kingdom and the brutal treatment of the Native Americans …
Bokassa I, The Cannibal Emperor Of Africa
We explore the life and legacy of Jean-Bédel Bokassa, better known as Emperor Bokassa. We examine his rise to power, his outrageous spending habits, and his fall from grace. We discuss his obsession with Napoleon and his lust for power …
Collaboration: Chatting With Ollie
In my first collaboration episode I chat with Ollie, an English guy who runs the 'History Emporium And Pals Podcast' We talk Alfred The Great, English History, Podcasting, Personal Passions and the white-washing of the history we get caught in …
Alfred The Great And The Last Kingdom (Part 2)
After a humiliating defeat, Alfred retreats to the swamps of Wessex and desperately tries to pickup the pieces of his shattered kingdom. Meanwhile, Viking Warlord Guthrum recruits more Danes to help subdue the troublesome realm. The fate of England balances …
Alfred The Great And The Last Kingdom (Part 1)
Alfred was the ruler of the Kingdom of Wessex in the 9th century. As the rest of England fell to Viking invaders he won a string of miraculous victories and pushed back the heathens. It seemed God stood with him, …