
History’s Greatest Battles returns with a new run, focusing on that blood-soaked 15th-century struggle for the English throne: the Wars of the Roses. In the company of historian Lauren Johnson, Emily Briffett revisits five of the most gripping clashes of this dynastic showdown. Along the way, they spotlight the decisive moments and power players who flipped fate on its head, and explore what these... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | a year ago |
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April 1471: a thick, blinding fog smothered the fields near Barnet, swallowing banners, muffling orders and turning friend into foe. Opposing armies became disoriented – and then one mistake proved fatal.
In this third episode of our History’s Greate... more
In the bitter spring of 1461, the freezing fields of Yorkshire became a blood-soaked battlefield in which two rivals fought for the throne of a divided nation. But who would emerge victorious? In this second episode of our History’s Greatest Battles ... more
History’s Greatest Battles is back! This time around, Emily Briffett and historian and author Lauren Johnson will be chronicling the most momentous clashes of the Wars of the Roses. In this first episode, they explore 1455’s First Battle of St Albans... more
This new run delves into the Wars of the Roses, exploring the blood-soaked 15th-century struggle for the English throne. Across five dramatic episodes, Emily Briffett and historian Lauren Johnson offer expert insights into the decisive moments, power... more
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A fantastic with an in depth look at these hugely important battles. There is great context, an appropriate amount of detail, and all well told.
My only suggestion - more episodes please! 🙂
Thanks for the bonus pod. Perhaps it would help focus Adrian’s presentation if it was more question and answer format.
Great pods on Roman battles. Can’t go wrong with Adrian discussing Roman history!
Great job on the show maybe some ww1 episodes next?
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Focused on significant battles throughout history, this series particularly shines a light on military conflicts that have shaped the course of nations and empires. By engaging with well-known historians, the discussions often explore not only the battles themselves but also the broader implications of warfare, such as power dynamics, societal changes, and the impact of individual leaders' decisions. Listeners can expect deep dives into historical narratives that highlight the complexity of each event and the human experiences tied to them, making this series appealing not just to history enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the lessons that can be learned from the past. Notably, the podcast also examines the emotional and psycholog... more
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