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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Apr 3, 2022 • 24min
TWIH 97 Douglas Bader
This Week we are talking about one of WW2s British flying aces but can a man really fly with no legs? Just listen to this story about Douglas Bader the legless spitfire aceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 29, 2022 • 57min
TWIH 96 Ivan The Terrible
This week we are talking about one of the most famous men in Russian history a man whos name is synonymous with fear Ivan the Terrible was he really that bad?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 25, 2022 • 1h 6min
TWIH 95 Donald Campbell
This Week we are talking about the speed demon known as Donald Campbell one of Brittan's most famous men. Disclaimer sound quality is poor on this episode due to technical issues apologies from Dan the Viking.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 21, 2022 • 53min
TWIH 94 Worst Jobs in WW2
Do you think you have a bad job? Just listen to some of the jobs available to you in the 2nd World War im sure we would reconsider what makes a god job if we were offered any one of these.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 18, 2022 • 33min
TWIH 93 Robert Smalls
This week we are learning about a man who has been lost to history. Robert Smalls an escaped slave who returned to buy his old masters house and run for congress. What a hero.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 4, 2022 • 33min
TWIH 92 Battle of Bamber Bridge
This Week we are looking at the battle of Bamber Bridge a battle that has been lost to the 2nd world war and the last battle ever to be fought on British soil between the Americans and the 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 18, 2022 • 24min
TWIH 91 Englands Oldest Pub
Ye Old Fighting Cocks Inn the oldest pub in England possibly the world founded in 793 what has the pub been through in its 1200 year 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
Feb 14, 2022 • 44min
TWIH 90 Elizabeth Bathory
This Week we are discussing one of the least know but bloodiest serial killers off all time. One of the main inspirations behind Vampires, Elizabeth BathorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 7, 2022 • 42min
TWIH 89 Henry VIII
This Week in History is he the most famous King in England or possibly even the world but what do you know about Henry 8thSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 31, 2022 • 31min
TWIH 88 Dunblane
This Week we are talking about the worst massacre in British history and what makes it worse is we still don't know why? I guess we never will the town of Dunblane will live forever in British memories RIPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
