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  • 162: Raedwald, the Forgotten Warrior King From Dark Ages Britain
    Jan 9 2025

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    King Raedwald of East Anglia (reign 599-624 AD), an Anglo Saxon Bretwalda (sort of high king) is believed to be the man who was buried in the Sutton Hoo Ship.

    The ship and its treasures (many of which are on display in the British Museum) were discovered in 1939. The centre piece is an amazing warrior helmet.

    This is the story of Raedwald, the forgotten warrior king from Dark Ages Britain.

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    18 mins
  • 161: The Battle of New Orleans - USA v Great Britain, 1815
    Jan 8 2025

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    The battle of New Orleans fought between Great Britain and the USA on the 8th January 1815 resulted in a resounding American victory in which the British lost over 2,000 men killed, wounded or captured.

    And Whilst It was the last battle of the war of 1812, it was actually fought after the US and the British had already agreed a peace treaty.

    So, was this battle just pointless bloodshed?

    Here is a my British perspective.

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    20 mins
  • 160: British Fight The USA - The War of 1812
    Jan 7 2025

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    The War of 1812, was fought between the United States of America and Great Britain and was a spin off from the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.

    Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.

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    24 mins
  • 159: The Real Blackadder
    Dec 30 2024

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    Did you know that a real life Captain Blackadder went forth across no mans land during the First World War?

    As did a Lt. George, a Captain Darling and a Private Baldrick.

    This is their story.


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    17 mins
  • 158: The First Bomb Dropped On England
    Dec 20 2024

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    On Christmas Eve (24 December) 1914, Britain was bombed from the air for the first time.
    A lone German plane flew over the port of Dover and one bomb was dropped towards Dover Castle.
    It missed its target and landed in a civilian street.

    This is the story of that historic moment in Britain's history, when the first bomb was dropped on the island and what happened next.

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    13 mins
  • 157: Prince Albert: The Best King Britain Never Had?
    Dec 17 2024

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    Chris Green is The History Chap, telling stories that bring history to life.


    Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, has often be called the best King England (or Britain) never had.

    But who was Prince Albert and exactly what role did he play in British history?

    I recently told the story about how Prince Albert helped to prevent a war between the USA and Britain in the 1860’s.

    Loads of you got in touch asking me to tell a little bit more about him.

    So here is a brief overview of Prince Albert, his life, impact on Britain, and his legacy.


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    21 mins
  • 156: The Sinking Of HMS Prince of Wales & HMS Repulse: A Turning Point in WW2
    Dec 13 2024

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    48 hours after the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbour their aircraft delivered an equally devastating blow to the Royal Navy.

    On the 10th December 1941, the warships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by torpedoes launched by Japanese aircraft.

    It was the first time that warships defending themselves & sailing in open water had been sunk solely by an air attack.

    It would change naval warfare forever.

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    18 mins
  • 155: The Cato Street Conspiracy 1820
    Dec 10 2024

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    In 1820, a group of radical revolutionaries plotted to overthrow the British government.

    Their plan? To assassinate the entire Cabinet whilst at a dinner and spark a nationwide uprising.

    It was bold. It was desperate. And it was doomed.

    This is the story of the Cato Street Conspiracy—a tale of revolution, betrayal, and tragedy in the heart of Georgian London.

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    18 mins