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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Jul 29, 2024 • 39min
TWIH 165 Dr Robin Berstein interview
We are joined this week by a very special guest Dr Robin Bernstein who has agreed to share with us her amazing new book "Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America's Original Prison for Profit"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
TWIH 164 Battle of Waterloo
The most famous battle in history. Against the most famous general ever to live the two greatest powers in the world. Only one winner The Duke of Wellington or Napoleon. Join us for the story Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 23, 2024 • 45min
TWIH 163 The Black Tom Explosion
This week we are talking about one of the most famous structures in the world. An unwanted gift with a struggle to gain funding and nearly destroyed by an explosion. Do you know what this episode is about?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 17min
TWIH 162 The Donner Party pt2
This is part two of the Donner Party. Be advised this episode contains descriptions some may find upsetting.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 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
TWIH 161 The Donner Party pt1
This week we learn that not all dreams come true and some are worse than nightmares. Listeners please be aware this episode contains some descriptions that might be upsetting. Part 1 of the most famous family to travel the Oregon trailSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
TWIH 160 The Lost Battalion
This Week we are learning about true American hero's a story that ends in tragedy but is steeped in some of the most amazing acts of war that should never be forgotten. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 29, 2024 • 33min
TWIH 159 Lady Jane Grey
This week we will learn about one of the forgotten moments in Tudor England the 9 day Queen what really happened to Lady Jane Grey?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 23, 2024 • 51min
TWIH 158 2023 Year recap
Our yearly look back on the major events of the past 12 monthsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 29, 2023 • 20min
TWIH 157 The Eggnog Riot 1826
The great eggnog riot of 1826 at the military academy of West Point. Who knows what happened? This riot changed the history of West Point to what we know today. 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 24, 2023 • 1h 22min
TWIH 156 The Last Emperor of China
A different episode for this week, from a part of the world we have yet to talk about on the show. But what do we actually know about the last Emperor of China and the end of the Qing dynasty Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
