
The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history. New episodes out Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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It was one of the deadliest diseases known to humankind. And just 50 years ago it was officially eradicated. But there’s someone missing from the story of smallpox.
A woman whose work was mocked. Who was branded a bad mother. And who helped bring in... more
If you looked at it, you wouldn’t bat an eyelid, but this red wine had something in it that today could land you in jail.
It was drunk and endorsed by presidents, royalty and even popes and made its maker a millionaire.
Dr Tim Madge tells Marc Fen... more
Before cinema, before Hollywood, before we even understood how to make pictures move, there was a man constantly reinventing himself. He was a bookseller, a photographer, an alleged fraud and eventually, a killer.
But in between scandals and aliases... more
As the Irish Revolution raged year after year, there was a space that the British didn’t expect to become places of revolution - prisons.
Jailed rebels became martyrs and Britain’s grip on Ireland began to weaken, pushing a revolution to boiling poi... more
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Fabulous episodes, but when I’m driving, it is impossible to find the next episode when it doesn’t automatically go to it; like it used to.
Excellent podcast, but Marc - why the intrusive music in the episode on horses and the creation of films?
Very distracting and annoying.
So many different stories and topics and each one is more interesting than the previous. Found this site by search for “history” podcast, now I listen to it 5 days a week as I’m doing my treadmill walking. Topics I never even considered before (the Edmund Fitzgerald, migrating birds in NYC on 9/11, just to name two) I find so interesting and informative, I 100% recommend and look forward to hearing more random subjects. It’s very professionally done, easy to follow, each topic draws me in. Thank... more
Love this podcast….it is such easy listening to historical information provided by an excellent host and his wonderful guest narrators. I have been bingeing on this series and I have recommended it to a number of my friends.
I came by this excellent podcast by listening to
Stuff the British stole, also presented by Mark Fennell. This is really good quality reporting, well presented and incredibly interesting. Mark does a great job at picking out the salient facts, and combines interesting banter and humour to create an excellent podcast. I highly recommend this.
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History-focused storytelling with a knack for turning surprising moments in the past into engaging narratives. Across episodes, the show covers a wide range of historical turning points, from technological leaps in cinema to pivotal social movements, uncovering how individuals, discoveries, and disruptions shaped our world. Guests range from scholars and journalists to activists and researchers, offering context-rich perspectives and vivid storytelling. It stands out for its accessible, well-researched approach and occasional dramatic recreations that help illuminate complex histories without sacrificing rigor.
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