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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Oct 12, 2022 • 21min
TWIH 120 Lindisfarne 793AD
Have you ever wondered how the Vikings first landed in Britain and what they did to the monastery on Lindisfarne.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 8, 2022 • 37min
TWIH 119 UK Facts
This week let's look at some random facts from the UK something different hope 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
Oct 3, 2022 • 25min
TWIH 118 Norse Mythology part 3
This is part 3 of our Norse mythology trip this week we are focusing on the story of Loki and the Dwarves.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 27, 2022 • 38min
TWIH 117 Leopold II and the Congo
This week we will learn the truth that Belgium doesnt want you to know and the truth about what happened to the ten million people who died in the Congo. What do you really know about King Leopold II of Belgium?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 22, 2022 • 54min
TWIH Queen Elizabeth II
RIP Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth has served Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years she will be truly missed by the public.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 12, 2022 • 43min
TWIH 115 Phrases from the past
This week we will look at some of the most used phrases from our history but where do they come from?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 8, 2022 • 4min
RIP Your Majesty
It is with greatest respect that i give you a poem dedicated to the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IISupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 3, 2022 • 38min
TWIH 114 Siege of Vienna 1683
This week lets look at one of the most famous siege's of all time with the largest cavalry charge from the most successful cavalry unity ever to grace the battlefield. The siege of Vienna in 1683 is one of the most significant in European history and has been lost to time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 13, 2022 • 26min
TWIH 113 The Last stand of the Swiss Guard
This week we are talking about the forgotten sack of Rome in 1527 where 189 swiss guard fought and died on the steps to heaven to protect the head of the Catholic church.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 7, 2022 • 44min
TWIH 112 Robert E Lee
This week we are talking about possibly the most famous general in US history the man who fought for honour of his beloved state of Virginia Robert E LeeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
