Pax Britannica: A History of the British Empire
Samuel HumePax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After al... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Rhode Island gets a Royal Charter, and the rest of New England is ordered to play nicely with the Indians. Philip becomes Sachem, and Weetamoo turns the English love of lawsuits against them.
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How the Puritans converted the Indians, the origins of Harvard University Press, and the first bible in an American language.
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We get to grips with the history of King Philip's War, and set the stage for the conflict to come.
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- New subscriber
Fantastic to finally get a podcast dedicated to this topic. Love the size of episodes and thoroughly enjoying the dive into the civil war
Apple Podcasts5LewMcC
United Kingdom8 months ago - Predatory monetization
Some time in 2023 Sam found a new way to drive paid subscriptions - more annoying ads.
2 min in the beginning, 1.5 in the middle and 2 more in the end. 10% of each episode are moronic ads of other podcasts.
So i advise you to pay for subscription or stay away for good.
Good old days of mattress ads were better.
Apple Podcasts1Sharlei
Germanya year ago - Very well done
I like most of the topics. Regardless of the subject matter, the show is always thoughtful and reliably researched. Well done.
Apple Podcasts5Meteor_Night
United Statesa year ago - Very good
I recommend it. Very interesting and listenable.
Apple Podcasts5Haynel12United Kingdom2 years ago So many commercials
The show is unenjoyable because of so many commercials. Plus welcomes and thanks. Not worth it. Too bad.
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Apple Podcasts | #194 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #111 |  Hong Kong/History |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Austria/History |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Brazil/History |
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A narrative history podcast that explores the rise and fall of a global empire, with a focus on politics, diplomacy, war, and cultural exchange across centuries. Episodes blend deep archival insight with engaging storytelling, often featuring expert guests who illuminate complex periods and events. Noteworthy for its rigorous research, accessible narration, and a tendency to balance continental mainland history with imperial peripheries, making it appealing to both students and general history enthusiasts. A standout quality is the host's clear passion and dry humor, which helps contextualize dense material without sacrificing scholarly rigor.
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this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 254 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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