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Short History Of...

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World War II
French Revolution
British Empire
Roman Empire
Industrial Revolution
Queen Victoria
East India Company
Atomic Bomb
Boston Tea Party
Mary Queen Of Scots
Napoleon Bonaparte
Eleanor Roosevelt
Marie Antoinette
Stonehenge
Buckingham Palace
Butch Cassidy
Winston Churchill
Pride and Prejudice
Vietnam War
River Nile

History is full of the extraordinary. Each week, we'll transport you back in time to witness history's most incredible moments and remarkable people. New episodes Mondays, or a week early for Noiser+ subscribers. With Noiser+ you'll also get ad-free listening and exclusive content on shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started or hea... more

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In the early years of the twentieth century, long before James Bond stepped onto the page, one man was at work as a new kind of spy. He crossed borders as easily as he changed names, slipped between governments and criminal networks, and dealt in sec... more

The story of Franco’s rise to power and the painful, repressive regime he oversaw is fundamentally interlinked with that of the Spanish Civil War. A brutal three-year conflict that laid bare the ideological divisions of interwar Europe, it drew suppo... more

Sir Francis Drake is most famous for his role in defeating the Armada of 1588 and saving England from a Spanish invasion. By that point in his life, he was already a wealthy and famous seafarer: the first Englishman to sail around the world, knighted... more

The American singer-songwriter and musician Bob Dylan is one of the most important recording artists on the planet. A cultural icon, his work has had a profound influence on popular music since the 1960s. First gaining fame as a folk singer with song... more

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Peter Anderson
Professor of 20th century Spanish history at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: The Spanish Civil War
Caroline Janney
Professor Of History Of The American Civil War and Director Of The John L. Nau Centre For Civil War History
University of Virginia (as inferred from description)
Episode: The American Civil War (Part Two of Two)
Michael Ward
Theorist and author of Planet Narnia; expert guest
University of Oxford
Episode: C.S. Lewis
Richard Munson
Author of 'Tesla, Inventor of the Modern'
Episode: Nikola Tesla
Chris O'Leary
Author of two books about David Bowie
Episode: David Bowie
Peter Kastor
Professor of history at Washington University in St. Louis, and author of a number of books on the Louisiana Purchase.
Episode: The Louisiana Purchase
Edmund Hillary
Climber from New Zealand and organizer of the Everest expedition
Episode: The Conquest of Everest
Anna Keay
Former curator at the Tower of London, author of several books about monarchy, including the official illustrated history of the Crown Jewels.
Episode: The Crown Jewels
James Bulgin
Head of Public History at the Imperial War Museum and author of Nuremberg
Imperial War Museum
Episode: The Nuremberg Trial

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John Hopkins
Host and narrator with a long-standing presence across episodes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17k ratings
  • JA

    I love this podcast and prefer it to ‘The Rest Is History’. The narration is so atmospheric and really makes the subject come alive. Such a diverse range of topics. Thank you Noiser

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JEASFA
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent History Pod

    I stumbled across Noiser when I found The Real Vikings looking for an alternative to my usual sport based pods and am so glad I did.

    I love history and the detail and angles they look at various historical events in is exceptional. I’ve now binge listened to Titanic and D-Day, which were both excellent and am looking forward to the rest of Vikings and all the other content now I’ve subscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KH-UK
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Very good

    I love this podcast but that indeed add drives me crazy because it’s basically the same length as the actual podcast episode however it is a great podcast and well narrated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Bias noted

    I am disappointed by the left leaning bias of political histories.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Be Like Mary
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always interesting btpoics

    Hi all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eager leaner
    United States2 months ago

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Audiences note high-quality history storytelling with depth.
Listeners appreciate concise, well-researched histories and expert insights.
Listeners praise the host's soothing voice and clear narration.
Some feedback calls out the show's strong Western focus but remains positive overall.

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The Crown Jewels
Q: How does the episode address the changing perspective on the Crown Jewels?
It highlights both their historical significance and the modern debates surrounding their place, particularly in the context of post-colonial sentiments and their representation of a dynastic story.
The Crown Jewels
Q: What is the significance of the Crown Jewels in British history?
The Crown Jewels symbolize the monarchy and embody centuries of tradition, coronation ceremonies, and royal authority, reflecting the history of England itself.
Agatha Christie (Repeat)
Q: How did Agatha Christie’s personal life influence her writing?
Agatha's struggles, particularly her experiences during World War I and her tumultuous marriage to Archie, inspired deeper explorations of human psychology and the darker sides of relationships in her novels.

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2. Caroline Janney
3. Michael Ward
4. Richard Munson
5. Chris O'Leary
6. Peter Kastor
7. Edmund Hillary
8. Anna Keay

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