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, 2022 • 34min
TWIH 111 Spencer Perceval
This week we are talking about the only British Prime Minister ever to be assassinated and to make matters worse he has been lost to history nothing but a foot note in the 19th century. Spencer Perceval Killed in the Houses of ParliamentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 17, 2022 • 40min
TWIH 110 Leon Czolgosz
This week we are looking at the third man to assassinate a President Leon Czolgosz the third man in 36 years too shake the foundations of US politics.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 9, 2022 • 33min
TWIH 109 Charles J Guiteau
This week we are talking about Charles J Guiteau the man who shot the 20th president of the United states James Garfield. Why did he do it what were his motives and was he really crazy?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 2, 2022 • 38min
TWIH 108 John Wilkes Booth
This Week we are looking at one of the first famous assassins the man who killed one of the most famous presidents of all time John Wilkes Booth. We will also take a look at the links between the two most famous assassinations in history Lincoln and JFKSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 22, 2022 • 51min
TWIH 107 Lee Harvey Oswold
This week lets talk about the man that took the shot that changed the modern world. But why did he do it? What were his motives? How much do we really know about Lee Harvey Oswold?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2022 • 20min
TWIH 106 Wojtek the Soldier Bear
This Week is a short episode but one its one you may never have heard before. I know id never heard of a soldier bear before.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 6, 2022 • 31min
TWIH 105 Norse Mythology pt2
The war of the Gods and a closer look at Loki this week in history we are back again talking about norse paganism 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
Jun 3, 2022 • 52min
TWIH 104 Pablo Escobar
Hero of a country or super villain drug lord? join us this week to find out the truth about the most famous man in the drug world Don Pablo EscobarSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 30, 2022 • 1h 6min
TWIH 103 Lady Be Good
This week in history we are learning together as my Dad joins us again for an episode to teach us about a true war tragedy the lady be good. Learn with me I learnt a lot from this episode.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 15, 2022 • 32min
TWIH 102 Norse Mythology Stories
This week we are looking at some Norse mythology stories as I have been asked about my religion a lot and thought I would answer with a podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-week-in-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
