History Cafe
Jon Rosebank, Penelope MiddelboeTrue history storytelling at the History Café. Join BBC Historian Jon Rosebank & HBO, BBC & C4 script and series editor Penelope Middelboe as we give history a new take. Drop in to the History Café weekly on Wednesdays to give old stories a refreshing new brew. 90+ ever-green stand-alone episodes and building...
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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1527: The pope is a prisoner of the marauding Spanish in Rome and yet Henry sends his man Knight on a madcap mission to ask Pope Clement VII for permission to marry a young woman he is already sleeping with. It’s the first of a whole series of crazy ... more
Did Henry break with Rome in order to seize power over the wealthy, ubiquitous church in England? We find that the dates don’t add up. Instead we look at why in June 1525 Henry promoted his illegitimate son Henry Fitzroy over the head of his heir Mar... more
In 2010 a document from 1527 was found in which Henry VIII admits to the pope that he is sleeping with the woman he wishes to marry instead of, or as well as, his Spanish wife Katherine. Very little of the traditional story can be believed. It’s Kath... more
Having considered the arguments in favour of defining Sir Isaac Newton as an early 'scientist', we now consider the other side of the coin.
Newton’s best-known breakthrough – the identification of gravity – belonged not to the latest tradition of E... more
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- gill boden
So many things in our collective past that who knew? Penelope and John are doing a magnificent job of telling us in bite sized pieces some of the stories that have never quite made sense.
Apple Podcasts5GillBoden
United Kingdom6 years ago - History made interesting
Being from the States I am enjoying learning about British history… But they do also cover events from American history…
Thank you for making history an enjoyable listen💜
Apple Podcasts5Dpooh70
United States6 years ago - Absolutely Great
We love these podcasts, witty, informative, and good to re-listen to as they have so much information. Please keep them coming, we can't wait for the next one.
Apple Podcasts5NantgwynfaenUnited Kingdom6 years ago - How Kennedy lost the cuban missile crisis
Informative and well set up, stupid musical interludes though.
Apple Podcasts3CharliemydogUnited Kingdom6 years ago - Absolutely spiffing
Uplifting, fascinating, and meticulously well researched. So many unexpected and gloriously funny treasures unearthed. Love the voices of Jon and Penelope too, absolutely spiffing, and the confidential tone too, thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Chelsea dietUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #193 |  Finland/History |
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What is History Cafe about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A historically focused show that revisits old events through fresh lenses, combining rigorous research with approachable storytelling. Episodes span early modern Britain, wars of the Roses, and modern economic policy, often reinterpreting familiar narratives by foregrounding overlooked sources, archival detail, and the social contexts behind big events. A notable strength is its ability to connect era-spanning topics—from Shakespeare and London's economy to Newton's alchemy and 20th-century neoliberalism—through engaging dialogue between two hosts who are clearly well-versed in historiography and public history. The format suits curious listeners who enjoy deep-dive history with clear, debate-driven discussions and accessible analyses for c... more
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