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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Jan 24, 2022 • 56min
TWIH 87 HMS Thetis
This week in History we are looking at one of the worst disasters in British naval history definitely not an episode to be missedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 9min
TWIH 86 The Alamo
This week in history we are talking about one of the most famous pre civil war battles in history. The Alamo a battle integrated into Texan societySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 11, 2022 • 41min
TWIH 85 2021
Lets look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of yet another crazy year. 2021 the sequelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 19min
TWIH 84 Michael Wittmann
This Week in History we are looking at one of the most successful Nazi tank commanders during the 2nd world war Michael Wittmann was a name that fuelled fear into the hearts of Allied forcesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 20, 2021 • 49min
TWIH 83 Pearl Harbour
This Week in History we are talking about one of the most famous attacks in History and the attack that woke up the sleeping giant that is the USA. The Attack of Pearl Harbour will live in infamy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 14, 2021 • 44min
TWIH 82 Wreck of the Southern Mail Train 1903
This Week in History we have an episode I have been looking forward too for a long time Dad is back again with the wreck of the old 97 a fantastic train story with a tragic ending.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 5min
TWIH 81 Robert Falcon Scott
Learn about the life of Robert Falcon Scott, one of the most famous British explorers ever. Discover the challenges and delays faced during his Antarctic expedition, including getting stuck in ice and losing equipment. Explore the debate over makeup and command structure of the expedition, as well as the strategies employed by Scott and rival explorer Amundsen. Plus, hear about the companies that donated products for the expedition and the challenges in navigating the Antarctic terrain.
Nov 25, 2021 • 35min
TWIH 80 John Paul Jones Whitehaven Raid
This Week in History we are talking about one of the most famous naval heroes in US naval History John Paul Jones and his one man mission to bring the revolutionary war to the British shoresSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 10, 2021 • 44min
TWIH 79 The Pierrepoint's
This Week we are looking at a family occupation slightly different from the norm. The Pierrepoints are a family of British executioners.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 25, 2021 • 54min
TWIH 78 Teutteburg Forest
This week my Dad is back to talk about one of the most decisive battles in ancient history and one battle that shaped Europe as we know it the Romans would never be the same after the Teutteburg ForestSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
