

Single Malt History with Gareth Russell
Gareth Russell
Historian Gareth Russell's weekly podcast with demented and delightful stories from the past
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Sep 12, 2024 • 50min
Admired by three kings: The extraordinary life of Barnaby Fitzpatrick
From a childhood on an Irish mountainside to the banquets of Hampton Court Palace, Barnaby Fitzpatrick lived a remarkable life. Best friends to the Tudor boy-king, he dazzled the court of Catherine de Medici, rescued a relative from kidnapping, fought an emperor, impressed Philip II, and charmed Elizabeth I.

Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
The Unionists of Old Belfast
From the mysterious death of a marquess to one of the largest anti-independence rallies in Irish history, join me for a trip to 19th century Belfast.

Aug 29, 2024 • 32min
Henry V with Dan Jones
Dan Jones returns to Single Malt History to discuss his new biography, "Henry V: The astonishing rise of England's greatest warrior king."

Aug 26, 2024 • 58min
The House of Tudor (part 2)
From the downfall of Anne Boleyn to the reign of her daughter, Elizabeth I, join us in part 2 of "The House of Tudor."

Aug 22, 2024 • 54min
The House of Tudor (part 1)
They are one of Europe's most famous royal families, but are they worth their modern hype? Join me in part 1 of 2 on the House of Tudor, chronicling their extraordinary rise - from a handsome Welsh servant to a controversial English queen.

Aug 15, 2024 • 49min
The Last Catholic Queen of England
England's last Catholic queen, Mary-Beatrice of Modena, was detested by many of her husband's subjects, who accused her of orchestrating one of the greatest political cons in history. In later years, she was considered saintly by many who knew her. What was the truth behind Mary-Beatrice's remarkable career?

Aug 8, 2024 • 33min
The Kaiser's Childhood
The shocking childhood of Germany's last emperor, Wilhelm II.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Single Malt History contains details of medical experiments, which some may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised.

Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 24min
24 hours onboard the Titanic
24 mini-stories from the Boiler Rooms to the Grand Staircase onboard history's most famous ship.
With Jake Douglas (Lawrence Beesley), Joanne Doody (Kate Buss), and Ashley Montgomery (Mary Sloan).

Jul 17, 2024 • 42min
Six medieval kings and the rise of England
I'm joined from the University of Cambridge by Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, authors of the new critically acclaimed history "Arise, England: Six kings and the making of the English State," for a fascinating discussion on six individuals, two centuries, and the transformation of a country.

Jul 11, 2024 • 59min
Catherine Howard's reputation
Single Malt History is back with a new episode on how Queen Catherine Howard's reputation was shaped by Tudor merchants, Victorian professors, feminist revisionists, French novelists, the Me Too movement, and the silver screen.


