Infiltrating the IRA: Murder & Espionage in Northern Ireland
With Operation Kenova back in the headlines, we look to the story of Frank Hegarty, an IRA member...
49:58
Infiltrating the IRA: Murder & Espionage in Northern Ireland
With Operation Kenova back in the headlines, we look to the story of Frank Hegarty, an IRA member...
49:58
The Financial Crashes that Changed the World
Over the last turbulent century, the global economy has suffered the shockwaves of recessions and...
42:02
She's the warrior queen who took on the mighty Roman Empire, but who really was Boudica?...
44:15
How did warfare work in Ancient Greece? The weapons and armour of the Greek hoplite are...
51:25
In the tempestuous waters of the 18th century, a revolutionary idea emerged from the depths of...
24:55
Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 10
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of...
01:01:24
By supporting the shows, you're not just preserving history; you're becoming a crucial part of...
05:35
Finding the longest set of footprints left by the first vertebrate
In 1992 off the coast of Ireland, a Swiss geology student accidentally discovered the longest set...
10:00
Paraguay adopts its second language
In 1992, Guarani was designated an official language in Paraguay’s new constitution, alongside...
09:12
Winifred Atwell: The honky-tonk star who was Sir Elton John’s hero
Winifred Atwell was a classically-trained pianist from Trinidad who became one of the...
09:21
The last eruption of Mount Vesuvius
The Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried Pompeii in 79AD is well known, but far fewer people know...
09:28
Pinyin: The man who helped China to read and write
In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China called Pinyin. It used the Roman...
10:04
Divorce ranches sprung up in the 1930s when Nevada relaxed its divorce laws. This unique and...
42:41
An obscenity trial that shocked Victorian Britain
In 1877, Annie Besant took the stand. She was on trial for selling an "obscene publication" – a...
35:15
“The Scale of Fetal Suffering in Late-Term Abortions” by Ariel Simnegar
This is a draft amnesty post. Summary. It seems plausible that fetuses can suffer from 12...
05:51
Beyond the Dambusters: Bomber Command’s War with James Jefferies
In this episode, we welcome James Jefferies to discuss the complex history of Bomber Command in...
46:31
Whiskey Rebellion 254: Rematch!
With both Biden and Trump cinching their party's nominations, Frank and David discuss the six...
52:14
After years of allegations and suspicion, those accused of so-called un-American political...
31:39
Despite a reward of $10 million, and extensive investigations by the FBI, none of the works have...
02:34
Introducing Leeds Love Month [Leeds Love Month special episode]
A quick introduction to our special series of episodes featuring recordings from the Leeds Love...
01:59
On the 16th of February, 2024, the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service announced that opposition...
30:45
Bullets & Blood: A Hollywood Epic - Part 9
The original Hollywood epic Bullets And Blood tells the sometimes unbelievable, but true tale, of...
32:21
In October 1975, 90% of women in Iceland took part in a nationwide protest over inequality....
09:25
Behind the Scenes Minis: Source Chasing and Measles Shots
Tracy mentions tracking down sources for quotes about Rebecca Crumpler during research. She and...
32:12
Gordon Greisman - The Devil’s Daughter
From Emmy-nominated screenwriter Gordon Greisman, The Devil’s Daughter is a noir thriller full of...
46:23
Season 07 Episode 16: Take Me Dancing Tonight
In the late 1960s, there were few better places to enjoy a night out in Glasgow than the...
39:27
359: Celtic Folklore: A Berry Good Day...for Murder?
Munachar and Manachar are two friends out for a fun day of berry picking, but when one commits...
39:41
Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. On February 29th, Revisionist History is returning with...
03:43
British Redcoats: everything you wanted to know
Was the Duke of Marlborough Britain's greatest ever military commander? How did Britain face down...
36:32
Episode 214: The Light and the Spirits
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music Abisme by Shida Shahadi...
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