History Rage
Paul BavillThink history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version.
On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish.
Why listen? Because the truth i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 378 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Cold War Protest Songs, Punk Anthems, and Nuclear Pop Culture Collide
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The Blitz myth shattered: courage, crime, and chaos behind stoicism
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- Refreshing!!
This is a great podcast, some very knowledgeable guests give hugely interesting and refreshing insights in history.
Apple Podcasts5Damian, Ballybough
Irelanda month ago - As a semi professional podcast listener
There are many best things about History Rage. There is the wide variety of guests not just historians but authors, journalists, PHD candidates and fellow podcasters all with their own slant on discussing history. Some are big hitters like James Holland or Tracey Borman but could just as easily be someone discussing a very niche topic that you never knew could be so interesting. Armour for example is weirdly fascinating. But then so is world wars, Tudors, anti Tudors, Cold War, ancient pathways ... more
Apple Podcasts5Simon the Gardener
United Kingdom2 months ago - An okay show
A nice idea, but depends on the guests and held back by one of the hosts not being very good. He’s a bit cringe, tries too hard to be funny and interrupts the guests. This often results in awkward pauses, which isn’t great to listen too
Apple Podcasts3MathJ24United Kingdom7 months ago - Excellent history podcast with an unusual approach
Great podcast with loads of expert speakers ‘raging’ about false historical myths and trying to correct the record.
A real smorgasbord of topics from across history. Listen to get educated about some often uncomfortable events.
Keep up the great work Paul.
Apple Podcasts5ADF pqr YzxUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Unique
Great pod , fascinating topics
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Apple Podcasts | #211 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Sweden/History |
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What is History Rage about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A high-energy history podcast where professional historians debunk common myths and misperceptions across a wide range of topics, from aristocracy and Tudor politics to samurai warfare and vampire folklore. Episodes center on expert guests who challenge pop culture narratives, providing context, evidence, and entertaining storytelling. The format tends to feature deep dives, provocative takes, and lively banter between the hosts, making complex history feel fresh, rigorous, and occasionally cheeky. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on evidence-based myth busting, diverse historical themes, and guest-host dynamics that spark engaging conversations. The show is likely to appeal to curious listeners who want sharper takes on histo... more
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1. Marc Mierowsky
2. Magdalena Sanchez
3. Guy de la Bédoyère
4. Clifford Ismay
5. Rory Naismith
6. Antonia Senior
7. Breeze Barrington
8. Lucy Hughes-Hallett
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