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 | Daily | Episodes | 416 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryComedyComedy Interviews | |||
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Are you sure there is a single, "real" version of Achilles, Helen, or the Odyssey?
In this episode, classicist and author Emily Hauser (creator of Mythica) joins Paul Bavill to dismantle one of the biggest misconceptions in classical literature: the... more
The English Civil Wars were far messier than King versus Parliament
The English Civil Wars are often reduced to a simple clash: King versus Parliament, Cavaliers versus Roundheads, tyranny versus democracy. But as historian Jonathan Healey reveals, ... more
Think the Crusades were the defining conflict of the medieval Middle East? Think again.
In this opening special for the Gloucester History Festival, host Paul Bavill welcomes back Associate Professor of History at Nottingham Trent University, Dr Nic... more
Were Italian soldiers really cowards in World War Two? Think again!
In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by author, former journalist, and WWII enthusiast Karen Farrington to challenge the widespread myth of "Italian cowardice... more
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This is a great podcast, some very knowledgeable guests give hugely interesting and refreshing insights in history.
Apple Podcasts5Damian, Ballybough
Ireland4 months 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 Kingdom5 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 Kingdom10 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 Kingdom10 months ago - Unique
Great pod , fascinating topics
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Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #205 | Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
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A history podcast built around debunking myths and challenging popular narratives. Each episode brings historians, authors, and researchers to dissect myths from Roman slavery to the Cambridge Five, Titanic lore, and Tudor or WWII eras, often with a combative, but engaging, debate format. Listeners can expect rigorous context, crunchy anecdotes, and a preference for evidence over celebrity mythmaking, with a lively, occasionally cheeky host dynamic. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle uncomfortable or controversial angles and to foreground well-sourced storytelling from a broad roster of experts. This show is likely to appeal to curious history buffs who enjoy critical takes, counter-narratives, and episodes that pair scholarly ... more
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Recent guests on History Rage include:
1. Karen Farrington
2. Laura Bolick
3. Will Carver
4. Nick Higham
5. Thomas Smith
6. Chris Given-Wilson
7. Ian Breckon
8. Damien Lewis
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