
Trapped History is a history reboot for everyone. It tells the stories of the forgotten – of the hidden heroes ignored by the history we were taught in school. We take our name from something the writer James Baldwin said: “People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” We want to break people free from those stories. Whether it is women's history, Black history, military history, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

Keith Lowe is one of our greatest historians of the Second World War and its aftermath. He joined us to share the story of Ben Ferencz, one of the Nuremberg prosecutors who made it his life's work to fight for peace. Search for Ben Ferencz and the Qu... more
Joris Lechene joined us to understand the life and afterlife of the great John La Rose, one of the leading lights of Black British cultural life from the 1960s to the 1980s. And a few years ago, he was in the news again as London's Black Boy Lane was... more
Anne Sebba breathed life into the story of the women of the French Resistance, in the brilliant The Women who Ran the Resistance: Anne Sebba on the Forgotten Heroines.
And in this Hall of Fame nomination, she does the same for the women of the death... more
Sathnam Sanghera joined us to find out all about Cornelia Sorabji, the first woman to graduate from an Indian university, the first woman anywhere to get a law degree – from Oxford at that – and the first woman to represent the accused in a criminal ... more
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Yes the show is interesting and the topics are wonderful - but please please please stop your guests gabbling. Clare talking about Agent Zoe is almost impossible to understand! Slow down a little!
I’m so enjoying these podcasts. Thoughtful and entertaining views of forgotten people in recent times.
Lots of counter narrative stories that give unexpected viewpoints on parts of history we think we know about
Loved the Adelaide Hall episode. And the others since are fascinating.
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This show centers on uncovering forgotten or underrepresented histories, brought to life by hosts who guide conversations with a rotating slate of historians, writers, artists, journalists, and cultural commentators. Episodes explore accountability, memory, and resilience across diverse eras and geographies, from wartime ethics to groundbreaking pioneers in sport, literature, and exploration. The format blends rigorous historical context with human stories, archival detail, and fresh perspectives, making it a compelling listen for curious minds who value nuance and overlooked narratives. A notable strength is its ability to connect archival history to contemporary discussions about memory, justice, and representation, often featuring guests... more
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Recent guests on Trapped History include:
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2. Xuan Phuong
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