Beastly History
Wild BeastThrilling tales of people and the wild.
Join journalist and natural history super-fan Michelle Douglass, as we uncover the juiciest, strangest and most gripping true stories from our planet’s past.
From perilous polar expeditions and extreme survival stories to animal myths, legends, and natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs - each month we dive into one unforgettable true tale, and expl... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NatureHistoryScience | |||
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Nellie Chapman has an extraordinary way of drawing a crowd. Born into the strange and spectacular world of 19th Century travelling menageries, she rises to fame as one of Britain's most celebrated lion tamers. Performing inside the cage with some of ... more
(Content warning: please be aware this episode includes discussion of suicide). It's 1140pm in the North Atlantic Ocean, April 14 1912, when Titanic lookout Fred Fleet first glimpses a hulking great mass of ice looming out of the darkness. He despera... more
Rory Carragh has a deadly reputation. He hunts wolves, and he’s very good at it.
Now he faces his toughest challenge yet. Two large wolves keep taking sheep in a remote mountain village, and the people are getting desperate. These elusive wolves are... more
It’s 1901. Writer Arthur Conan Doyle is on holiday when he first hears whispers of a chilling local legend - spectral hounds said to tear across the wilds of Dartmoor under cover of darkness.
A tale of an evil squire. A cursed family. And a pack of ... more
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I just listened to the wolf episode. I found it both fascinating and sad. I loved the history!
Apple Podcasts5TwigHuck
United States21 days ago - Amazing!
Please continue this interesting series. Such refreshing change from the usual podcast menu.
Apple Podcasts5Sad in Oz
Australia2 months ago - AMAZING PODCAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The second episode is my favorite but I love all of the episodes
Apple Podcasts5Wolf 🐺 lover, 6613United States2 months ago - Fantastic New Podcast
Love the presentation and insights. Can’t wait to watch this show grow as it has so much potential!
Apple Podcasts5Sprague51United States2 months ago - Enlightening & educational
Phenomenal story-telling paired with data-backed research. The guests they have on are extremely knowledgeable and give the podcast credibility
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | United States/Science/Nature |
Apple Podcasts | #63 | United States/Science |
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Beastly History offers immersive, narrative-driven explorations of historical true stories that intersect with natural history and science. Episodes blend rigorous research with storytelling, featuring expert guests who contextualize events within broader social history, ethics, and cultural impact. Listeners are drawn to richly reported tales—from animal history and exploration to legends—paired with thoughtful analysis that connects past worlds to contemporary ideas. The show stands out for its blend of lyrical storytelling, scholarly guests, and a curiosity-driven approach that makes complex history accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
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Beastly History launched 5 months ago and published 5 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Paul Lee
3. Kieran Hickey
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