
The global podcast dedicated to exploring history’s most iconic periods through the battles that shaped them. Featuring multi-episode series, we bring history to life in bitesize bursts, recreating real-life stories you can enjoy in a spare moment. Or if you want to listen for longer, just binge them back to back. For sponsorship and collaboration drop us a line at hq@bitesizebattles.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | EducationHistory | ||||

The series finale, the final end of the Angevin Empire.
It didn't start with a defeat, but a victory. King John's half-brother, William Longspee, sailed down the River Zwyn and found a French invasion armada. The battle that followed led inexorably ... more
The Lionheart was dead. His brother John was set to inherit the throne. Or was he? Because there was another with a claim - his nephew, Arthur of Brittany. The struggle between the two, and a brutal, sadistic murder, would see the beginning of the en... more
Richard the Lionheart faced the decision of his life - Jerusalem or his Kingdom? Saladin still held the former, his brother John threatened the latter.
Delaying any further risked becoming a King in name only, his Kingdom suborned and conquered. Wit... more
Jerusalem had fallen. All of Europe was aghast.
Muslim Saracens of the Ayyubid Dynasty had slaughtered a Christian army at Hattin, and then gone on to take the Holy City itself. Their leader, Saladin, swept all before him.
But Richard the Lionheart... more
Just discovered this podcast looking for one just centered around battles & military conflicts. Glad to see a handful of series on medieval England/Scotland as that’s my main area of interest. Would love to see the 1st & 2nd Barons’ War get covered.
I’ve gotten through “season 5” on the why wars happen and it honestly should be required listening. If I was a social studies teacher, I’d force my class to listen.
We need him to make some more!!
Great listens
Each series is superbly presented-atmospheric, making the listener part of the action and very well researched. Each rewarding episode will encourage the listener to discover more about the historical episode.
I found this guy on IG when he first started doing these. I really enjoy each & every podcast. He is also very interactive with his followers, which makes these even better! Great Job!
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The content primarily revolves around significant battles throughout history, enriching the narrative with detailed explorations of the figures, strategies, and political repercussions involved. Each episode is part of a multi-episode series that focuses on a specific historical period or figure, allowing listeners to gain in-depth knowledge while maintaining brevity and accessibility. Unique storytelling techniques immerse the audience in these formative events, capturing the essence of the human experience during tumultuous times.
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