This Week In History
This Week In History
This week in history is an informative podcast that tackles some of the most interesting and important people and events from modern and ancient history.Your host is Dan "the viking" Gamblin who is a qualified historian and a former history teacher based in England.Feel free to contact me for any shows you might want to hear either on this page or via the podcast email.Twihpod@gmail.comHope you enjoy what we have to offer and tell your friends about us.Remember we all have history make yours great.
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 6min
TWIH 185 Boudicca
The British Heroine and one of the most famous warriors in British history we don't know much about her but what we do know is fascinating hope you enjoy learning about some Ancient History.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
TWIH 184 Abberfan mining disaster
This week we learn about one of the worst disasters to hit the UK and it could all have been preventable. A total Government mess up which cost the lives of almost a whole generation in the small mining town of AbberfanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 23min
TWIH 183 Ned Kelly
This week we are going downunder to Australia to talk about one of the most famous outlaws ever to live in the country. Welcome to the man the myth the legend that is Ned KellySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
TWIH 182 Interview with Scott Shane
This week we have a fantastic author on the show to talk about his new bookFlee North the untold story of a forgotten hero of the underground railroad Thomas Smallwood. The link is where to find this fantastic book.scottshane.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
TWIH 181 Alcatraz
This week we are talking about one of the most famous prisons in history but where did it all start and how did it finish?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 16, 2025 • 41min
TWIH 180 The Raft of the Medusa
This week we are looking at French history and the tragic story of the Medusa raft. Sailors abandoned at sea left to cannibalism and deathSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 28min
TWIH 179 American war of Independence British Perspective
This episode has been requested for a long time but its finally here. The British Perspective as to what happened during the American Revolution. Some facts may upset Americans Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 26, 2025 • 59min
TWIH 178 125 Random facts from history
This Week I have found some random facts from History some you may know some will definitely surprise you. ENJOY!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 21, 2025 • 29min
TWIH 177 The Survivor Josef Lewkowicz
This week we are joined by Rabbi Neftali to talk about his new book about a man who defied all odds in Nazi Germany to become a Hunter of those who wronged him. Read this amazing story at the link belowhttps://amzn.eu/d/63WK6EoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 16, 2025 • 42min
TWIH 176 DB Cooper
This week we are looking at the biggest unsolved mystery of the FBI and the story of the infamous DB Cooper who hijacked a plane and led them on a $200,000 chase and was never foundSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
