History's Heroes
BBC Radio 4History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, 'History's Toughest Heroes' with narration from Ray Winstone, 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with nar... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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In 19th Century France, a young woman escapes a life of drudgery, faces her fears and finds worldwide fame as an aeronaut. Sophie Blanchard performs for Napoleon and eventually becomes the official aeronaut of the Restoration. But as her hot air ball... more
Alex von Tunzelmann meets Dr Eleanor Janega to discuss Eleanor of Aquitaine, the extraordinary medieval woman who became Queen of France, then Queen of England. Dr Janega is a broadcaster and historian who was named after the great queen. Looking at ... more
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine was in her 70s when disaster struck in the 1190s. Her sons were often at loggerheads and causing trouble. This time, her crusading son Richard the Lionheart had got into a spot of trouble and got himself kidnapped on his wa... more
When a nuclear programme threatens Eileen Kampakuta Brown's traditional land in Australia, she brings together a group of Aboriginal women to resist. Their campaign across the country in a two-door wagon will take them all the way to the 2000 Sydney ... more
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I love history's secret heroes especially because Helena Bonham Carter dose it and she is my favorite person in Enola homes: )
Please do more!
Apple Podcasts5Mrs giraffe
United Kingdoma month ago - Cannot listen to current host
I loved all of the previous iterations of this show, but can’t handle the narrator of History’s Toughest Heroes. I didn’t unsubscribe because I hope this series will end soon and the next host will have a pleasant voice and enunciate well, so I’m just deleting the current episodes as soon as they drop.
Apple Podcasts3Snow Biscuit
United States3 months ago - Race To The Bottom
Badly presented drivel. What is happening at Radio 4?
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States4 months ago - Histories Secret Heroes is a must listen!
Histories Secret Heroes was absolutely brilliant, I have listened and re listened to them all- please do another series!
Apple Podcasts5Melwel79United Kingdom4 months ago - Wonderful stories
These stories are brilliant bringing history to life. Please get rid of the awful drumming piano and background music as you can hardly hear the narrator which spoils every episode!
Apple Podcasts2sandy 4getmenotUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #232 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Chile/History |
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What is History's Heroes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content predominantly focuses on extraordinary historical figures, telling their remarkable stories of bravery, resistance, and pioneering activism. Topics such as heroism during wartime, groundbreaking feats by women in male-dominated fields, and critical contributions to society highlight a variety of eras and societal challenges. The storytelling is enriched by a diverse range of narrators who bring these narratives to life, offering insights into both well-known and lesser-known individuals who shaped history. Unique features include a series dedicated to secret heroes of World War Two, emphasizing acts of resistance that helped thwart fascism, alongside profiles of young heroes making their mark in pivotal moments in history.
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History's Heroes launched 3 years ago and published 86 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History's Heroes include:
1. Sally Smith
2. Sharon Wright
3. Dr. Eleanor Janega
4. Sarah Cockrell
5. Karina Lester
6. Alastair Dunne
7. Julia Alvarez
8. Heather Henez
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