This Week In History

TWIH 200 Russian Naval Blunder

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:51:29 +0000

This week we are talking about an even that has disappeared from history.

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TWIH 199 Lydia Litviyak (The White Lilly of Stalingrad)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:35:57 +0000

This week we are talking about the greatest female fighter pilot of all time a true pioneer of feminism and a ww2 fighter ace one of the best Russia had to offer.

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TWIH 198 Grimsby

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:53:27 +0000

My home town many have asked about it so here is some history of my little town in England

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TWIH 197 Hatfields & McCoys

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:46:03 +0000

One of the most famous family feuds in history but what started it and how long did it last?

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TWIH 196 The Battle of Goose Green

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:39:58 +0000

This week we are looking at one of the pivotal battles of the Faulklands war

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TWIH 195 Battle of Dien Bien Phu

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:45:10 +0000

We travel to Asia this week to a small country in sure many of you know, Vietnam. But what is this battle all about? Well this is the battle that ended an empire before the Americans Vietnam was occupied by another western country.

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TWIH 194 The Last Empress of France

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:40:47 +0000

We are joined by a fantastic author today Petie Kladstrup who is here to introduce you all to a woman lost through time Eugenie De Montijo the last Empress of France.

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TWIH 193 Katherine Parr

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:36:59 +0000

We are onto the final episode of Henry VIII and his wives and this week we talk about the queen that outlived the king. What became of the Queen of England once Henry died?

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TWIH 192 Catherine Howard

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:32:39 +0000

Episode 5 of our mini series where we look at the young beauty that lost her head and her crown.

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TWIH 191 Anne of Cleves

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:39:12 +0000

This week we are on episode 4 of the Queens of King Henry VIII and we are learning about the "ugly one" Queen Anne of Cleves

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TWIH 190 Jane Seymore

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:25:29 +0000

This week we are looking at the "one he loved."

The third wife of King Henry VIII Jane Seymore the woman he loved and the one who gave him a son.

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TWIH 189 Anne Boleyn

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0000

The second and probably most famous of the 6 wives of King Henry Anne Boleyn

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TWIH 188 Kathrine of Aragon

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:43:00 +0000

This week we are talking about Henry VIII first wife Kathrine of Aragon in our new series of the wives of king Henry

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TWIH 187 Auschwitz re-visited

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:55:12 +0000

Its been two years since me and Dad visited this place and we have decided on the 85 anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz we would re-visit in this special podcast.

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TWIH 186 Interview with Gabe Henry

Sun, 25 May 2025 18:07:18 +0000

A fantastic interview with Gabe to tell us all about his new book and the history of some of the strange words in the English language and how it has evolved throughout the years.

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TWIH 185 Boudicca

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:57:00 +0000

The British Heroine and one of the most famous warriors in British history we don't know much about her but what we do know is fascinating hope you enjoy learning about some Ancient History.

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TWIH 184 Abberfan mining disaster

Sun, 18 May 2025 17:50:53 +0000

This week we learn about one of the worst disasters to hit the UK and it could all have been preventable. A total Government mess up which cost the lives of almost a whole generation in the small mining town of Abberfan

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TWIH 183 Ned Kelly

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:48:33 +0000

This week we are going downunder to Australia to talk about one of the most famous outlaws ever to live in the country. Welcome to the man the myth the legend that is Ned Kelly

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TWIH 182 Interview with Scott Shane

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:12:00 +0000

This week we have a fantastic author on the show to talk about his new book

Flee North the untold story of a forgotten hero of the underground railroad Thomas Smallwood. The link is where to find this fantastic book.

scottshane.org

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TWIH 181 Alcatraz

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000

This week we are talking about one of the most famous prisons in history but where did it all start and how did it finish?

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TWIH 180 The Raft of the Medusa

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:31:00 +0000

This week we are looking at French history and the tragic story of the Medusa raft. Sailors abandoned at sea left to cannibalism and death

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TWIH 179 American war of Independence British Perspective

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:09:00 +0000

This episode has been requested for a long time but its finally here. The British Perspective as to what happened during the American Revolution. Some facts may upset Americans

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TWIH 178 125 Random facts from history

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:45:00 +0000

This Week I have found some random facts from History some you may know some will definitely surprise you. ENJOY!!!

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TWIH 177 The Survivor Josef Lewkowicz

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:35:00 +0000

This week we are joined by Rabbi Neftali to talk about his new book about a man who defied all odds in Nazi Germany to become a Hunter of those who wronged him. Read this amazing story at the link below

https://amzn.eu/d/63WK6Eo

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TWIH 176 DB Cooper

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:05:00 +0000

This week we are looking at the biggest unsolved mystery of the FBI and the story of the infamous DB Cooper who hijacked a plane and led them on a $200,000 chase and was never found

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TWIH 175 Final 7 Presidents of USA

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:07:00 +0000

The final 7 Presiedents

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TWIH 174 Fourth ten Presidents of America

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 22:58:00 +0000

31-40 Presidents

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TWIH 173 Third ten Presidents of America

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:57:00 +0000

Part 3

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TWIH 172 Second ten Presidents of America

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:56:00 +0000

Part two presidents 11-20

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TWIH 171 First ten Presidents of America

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:48:13 +0000

We have covered all the monarchs of England so now its time to cover all Presidents of the USA starting at number 1

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TWIH 170 Aaron Mahnke Cabinet of Curiosities

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:21:04 +0000

This week we are joined by famous author and tv producer of the famous hit Lore on Amazon award winning podcaster of Cabinet of Curiosities and amazing Historian Aaron Mahnke

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TWIH 169 Battle of the River Plate

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:03:00 +0000

The first real naval battle of the second world war resulted in a British victory without the British physically sinking a single ship. Propaganda and fake news one the battle for the British and New Zeeland Navy.

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TWIH 168 Pickets Charge

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:40:32 +0000

The defining moment from the battle of Gettysburg the charge that changed the civil war. What do you actually know about that fateful hour in US history?

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TWIH 167 The 47 Ronin

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0000

We are going to Japan this week for an episode about the 47 Ronin. A Japanese story passed down in history. This epic tale of vengeance is a truly fascinating one

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TWIH 166 Wilhelm Gustloff

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:10:00 +0000

Back to the sea this week with another nautical tale but this one has been lost to history do you know about the Gustloff and if so what do you know?

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TWIH 165 Dr Robin Berstein interview

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:59:00 +0000

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"

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TWIH 164 Battle of Waterloo

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:09:00 +0000

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

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TWIH 163 The Black Tom Explosion

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:51:32 +0000

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?

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TWIH 162 The Donner Party pt2

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:50:47 +0000

This is part two of the Donner Party. Be advised this episode contains descriptions some may find upsetting.

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TWIH 161 The Donner Party pt1

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:42:25 +0000

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 trail

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TWIH 160 The Lost Battalion

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:43:00 +0000

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.

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TWIH 159 Lady Jane Grey

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:53:00 +0000

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?

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TWIH 158 2023 Year recap

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:45:45 +0000

Our yearly look back on the major events of the past 12 months

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TWIH 157 The Eggnog Riot 1826

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:57:30 +0000

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.

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TWIH 156 The Last Emperor of China

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:13:00 +0000

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

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TWIH 155 Bonnie and Clyde (Dads version)

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:53:00 +0000

As many of you know i set my Dad a challenge to do an episode of Bonnie and Clyde to rival my own episode and we shall see who's is better. Personally I think this episode is fantastic what do you think

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TWIH 154 Operation Catapult

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:15:00 +0000

This week we are talking about a military blunder that is very rarely talked about where the British actually attacked and killed their allies.

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TWIH 153 WW1 Poems

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:08:47 +0000

This Week we are doing an episode for our fallen Hero's and looking at some of their experiences from the first world war.

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TWIH 152 Battle of Beersheba

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:44:00 +0000

The last successful cavalry charge in history 31st October 1917 the Australian light cavalry charged the the Ottoman defences at Bersheeba and their victory was a turning point in the 1st world war.

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TWIH 151 The Oregon Trail

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:33:15 +0000

What was the Oregon trail and why did over 400,000 Pioneers make the perilous 2000 mile journey across the plains to settle there?

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TWIH 150 Moorgate Tube Crash

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:10:08 +0000

This week we are talking about one of the most famous mysteries to ever hit central London. Why did it happen? We still dont know what caused the Moorgate Tube Crash.

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TWIH 149 USS Indianapolis

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:05:00 +0000

Dad joins us again this week to talk about an amazing story and a secret one at that one that the Majority of the US navy didnt even realise was happening

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TWIH 148 Holiday on Ice

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:51:37 +0000

Welcome Dad back for his newest episode on one of the worst sporting disasters forgotten to history.

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TWIH 147 George Washington

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Welcome back to This week in history with the founding father of the United States. Who was George Washington what did he do why was he elected the first president.

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Bonnie and Clyde Dans Version

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:25:42 +0000

This is my Version of this episode and Dads will be out shortly lets see whos is better?

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TWIH 146 Tower of London

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:08:18 +0000

Is this the most famous prison in the world? Is it the most famous castle in the world? Who knows but do you know the history of the Tower? No, then listen to the episode :)

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TWIH 145 Hanz Munch

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:42:19 +0000

Was the good guy of Auschwitz a really good guy or was he the best of a bad bunch listen and find out.

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TWIH 144 Anne Bonny

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Learn about one of the most famous pirates in history and yes she's a woman. At a time when women on ships were bad omens how did a young girl become so ruthless?

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TWIH 143 Norse Mythology pt4

Mon, 08 May 2023 20:13:36 +0000

Stories from the Poetic Edda about the most famous god in Norse Mythology Thor.

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TWIH 142 Alvin York

Fri, 05 May 2023 19:20:57 +0000

Have you heard of Alvin York? Have you heard the Sabaton song 82nd all the way?

No. Well now you can learn the story of one of the greatest American war heroes ever to live.

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TWIH 141 Yeoman Warders

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:14:00 +0000

Who are the Yeoman warders why are they called beefeaters. Find out this week

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TWIH 140 California Gold Rush

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:30:00 +0000

This week one of the most famous events in US history but how many of you actually know the story behind the most famous gold rush in history.

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TWIH 139 RMS Laconia

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:37:00 +0000

This week we are all learning together Dad is back again and i had no idea about this episode before it was recorded but wow what an incident. Not your normal war story

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TWIH 138 British Monarchy History

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:39:00 +0000

This week we are going through every British monarch from 1066 and William I all the way to 2023 and King Charles III

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TWIH 137 Oswald Mosley

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:14:15 +0000

This week we are talking about Hitlers man in England but who was Oswald Mosley, what made him famous.

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TWIH 136 Babe Ruth

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:58:00 +0000

This week we are talking about the original sporting superstar the man who changed the sport of baseball forever. Babe Ruth a man who still holds records over 100 years after his playing days.

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TWIH 135 Pilgrim Fathers

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The true story of how the pilgrim fathers really entered America and why they were not wanted by the British. The Men who founded America who were they and what did they do?

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TWIH 134 Eagle Day

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:43:00 +0000

The thirteen hours that saved Britain and the world the time in history when only one country stood alone against the one of the most evil powers in the world out numbered and out gunned but the Battle of Britain was won by the few to protect the many. This is the story of the RAFs finest hour

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TWIH 133 Major Allison Digby Tatham-Warter

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:52:00 +0000

This week we are talking about an unknown British war hero who had a very eccentric side in fact he walked into battle against the Nazis with an umbrella and a bowler hat.

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TWIH 132 Charles Lindberg Kidnapping

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 09:31:00 +0000

In this episode we are talking about one of the most famous crimes in US history but what happened to Charles Lindberg Jr?

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TWIH 131 Adolf Hitler

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:49:00 +0000

I think the title tells you all you need to know about this episode, but do you know everything?

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TWIH 130 Bobby Sands MP

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:42:19 +0000

Who was Bobby Sands what did he die for and why did the British system abandon a member of parliament to die in prison.

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TWIH 129 Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by two award winning Historians Authors and TV presenters to showcase their newest edition to their Historical collection the Nazi Conspiracy. Sit back and enjoy the episode

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TWIH 128 2022 Yearly Review

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 08:15:00 +0000

What a year 2022 highs and lows a year that will go down in history. A year that saw a new war and the death of the longest reigning monarch in British History

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TWIH 127 Christmas Truce 1914

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:42:11 +0000

This Week we are talking about one of the lost events from the great war a time of peace amongst the madness of war. The Christmas truce of 1914 what happened and why?

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TWIH 126 The Unkillable Soldier

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:11:27 +0000

Adrian Carton De Wiart one of the most amazing men to ever grace the British army but why was he called the unkillable soldier. Join us this week to discover one of the greatest forgotten heros.

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TWIH 125 Conspiracies Live

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:29:50 +0000

This was a live episode streamed on the Facebook page for this podcast please join us for more in the future.

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TWIH 124 Ilsa Koch

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:50:00 +0000

This week we are looking at the bitch of Buchenwald Ilsa Koch and her sadistic torture methods to kill young men

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TWIH 123 Gunfight at OK Corral

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This week we are looking at possibly the most famous 30 seconds in the history of the wild west but what really happened at the OK Corral?

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TWIH 122 Jon-Bennet Ramsey

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:34:29 +0000

The unsolved murder and one of the most famous murders in US history listen to the story the facts and the conspiracies with us this week as we look at the murder of Beauty Pageant Queen Jon-Bennet Ramsey

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TWIH 121 Shark On the Jersey Shore

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This Week we learn about the story that inspired the famous book and film and the story that changed peoples mind about these dangerous ocean predators.

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TWIH 120 Lindisfarne 793AD

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:20:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how the Vikings first landed in Britain and what they did to the monastery on Lindisfarne.

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TWIH 119 UK Facts

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:24:00 +0000

This week let's look at some random facts from the UK something different hope you enjoy.

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TWIH 118 Norse Mythology part 3

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:40:35 +0000

This is part 3 of our Norse mythology trip this week we are focusing on the story of Loki and the Dwarves.

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TWIH 117 Leopold II and the Congo

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:50:00 +0000

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?

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TWIH Queen Elizabeth II

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

RIP Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth has served Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years she will be truly missed by the public.

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TWIH 115 Phrases from the past

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0000

This week we will look at some of the most used phrases from our history but where do they come from?

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RIP Your Majesty

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:46:18 +0000

It is with greatest respect that i give you a poem dedicated to the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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TWIH 114 Siege of Vienna 1683

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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TWIH 113 The Last stand of the Swiss Guard

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 20:45:22 +0000

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.

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TWIH 112 Robert E Lee

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:06:59 +0000

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 Lee

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TWIH 111 Spencer Perceval

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:45:01 +0000

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 Parliament

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TWIH 110 Leon Czolgosz

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:00:03 +0000

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.

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TWIH 109 Charles J Guiteau

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:03 +0000

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?

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TWIH 108 John Wilkes Booth

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:02 +0000

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 JFK

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TWIH 107 Lee Harvey Oswold

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:31:56 +0000

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?

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TWIH 106 Wojtek the Soldier Bear

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:03 +0000

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.

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TWIH 105 Norse Mythology pt2

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:03 +0000

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.

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TWIH 104 Pablo Escobar

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:02 +0000

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 Escobar

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TWIH 103 Lady Be Good

Mon, 30 May 2022 21:46:44 +0000

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.

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TWIH 102 Norse Mythology Stories

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 101 Margaret Thatcher

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:36:03 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the most controversial PM's in British history The Iron Lady is still loved and hated by many British people even today. But why?

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TWIH 100 Ask the Host

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:30:03 +0000

This week me and Dad are answering some of the questions we have been asked over the past few weeks. Thank you so much everyone for your continued support 100 episodes cant believe we have made it this far

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TWIH 99 George III The Last King of America

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:30:28 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the First king of Australia and the last king of America. Known as the mad king but was he more than that? Founder of the royal arts British Library and Buckingham palace Britain's longest reigning King 60 years King George the 3rd.

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TWIH 98 Amelia Earhart

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:30:04 +0000

This Week lets learn about one of the most famous females of the 20th century a pioneer to women's aviation and one of the worlds finest mysteries of all time. Amelia Earhart what really happened?

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TWIH 97 Douglas Bader

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:30:02 +0000

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 ace

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TWIH 96 Ivan The Terrible

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:55:02 +0000

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?

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TWIH 95 Donald Campbell

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:50:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 94 Worst Jobs in WW2

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:45:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 93 Robert Smalls

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:25:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 92 Battle of Bamber Bridge

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:35:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 91 Englands Oldest Pub

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:03 +0000

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?

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TWIH 90 Elizabeth Bathory

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:05:02 +0000

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 Bathory

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TWIH 89 Henry VIII

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:50:02 +0000

This Week in History is he the most famous King in England or possibly even the world but what do you know about Henry 8th

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TWIH 88 Dunblane

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:00:03 +0000

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 RIP

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TWIH 87 HMS Thetis

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:02 +0000

This week in History we are looking at one of the worst disasters in British naval history definitely not an episode to be missed

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TWIH 86 The Alamo

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:02 +0000

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 society

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TWIH 85 2021

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:51:08 +0000

Lets look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of yet another crazy year. 2021 the sequel

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TWIH 84 Michael Wittmann

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:50:02 +0000

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 forces

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TWIH 83 Pearl Harbour

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:00:02 +0000

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.

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TWIH 82 Wreck of the Southern Mail Train 1903

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:30:01 +0000

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.

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TWIH 81 Robert Falcon Scott

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:14:11 +0000

This Week in History we are joined by Dad again to talk about one of the most famous British explorers ever Scott of the Antarctic

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TWIH 80 John Paul Jones Whitehaven Raid

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:55:45 +0000

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 shores

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TWIH 79 The Pierrepoint's

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:13:59 +0000

This Week we are looking at a family occupation slightly different from the norm. The Pierrepoints are a family of British executioners.

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TWIH 78 Teutteburg Forest

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:54:13 +0000

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 Forest

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TWIH 77 Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:26:42 +0000

This Week we are taking a look at possibly the most important event in modern History the assassination that changed the world as we know it how different would our world have been if this random royal from an empire that was new and small had lived ? No WW1 No WW2?

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TWIH 76 London Beer Flood

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:00:17 +0000

This week we are looking at the London Beer flood a natural disaster that took lives with beer.

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TWIH 75 Boston Molasses Flood

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:18:38 +0000

This week we are taking a look at the Boston Molasses flood a natural disaster or negligence?

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TWIH 74 Anneliese Michel

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:56:24 +0000

This week we are covering one of the most famous exorcisms of all time one that has been recorded and well documented and was the inspiration to the film the Exorcism of Emily Rose.
Anneliese Michel

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TWIH 73 9-11

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:18 +0000

This week I feel no show notes are necessary to describe the worst terrorist attack in human history.

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TWIH 72 Casey Jones

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:15:04 +0000

This Week we welcome back Dave Gamblin to the show with his story on one of the most famous railroad engineers in history the man the legend that is Casey Jones

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TWIH 71 Israel Palestine

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:21:40 +0000

This Week we are discussing one of the most controversial lands in the world the conflict behind Israel and Palestine

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TWIH 70 William Wallace

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:41:36 +0000

This Week we are discussing possibly the most famous man from Scottish history find out the truth behind the Braveheart name. Who was William Wallace was he a hero or villain?

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TWIH 69 The KKK

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:46:55 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the white supremacist group famous for terrorising the African American community for over a hundred years the KKK and its Democratic start to its racial WASP ideology.

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TWIH 68 Foxtrot 11

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:07 +0000

This week we will talk about one of the biggest man hunts in English history and the tragic story of how three Met police officers lost their lives on duty

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TWIH 67 American Airships

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:53:07 +0000

This Week we are joined by my Dad again for a special episode regarding the American attempt at the airships of the early 1900's

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TWIH 66 Torture Throughout History

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:01:54 +0000

This week we are talking about torture methods dating back as far as 200BC to modern day methods some are extremely barbaric not for the squeamish

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TWIH 65 Executions Throughout History

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:56:52 +0000

This week in History we are covering some of the worst execution methods throughout history some extreme ones have been used as recently as this century. Brutal episode not for the feint hearted.

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TWIH 64 Operation Sky Shield

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:13:40 +0000

This Week in History we are covering one of the biggest air operations in the world did America get Nuked by the British? Twice?

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TWIH 63 Oliver Cromwell's Head

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:24:14 +0000

This Week in History lets look at the 300 year journey of the decapitated head of Oliver Cromwell this fascinating story covers the results of regicide and what can happen if you mess with the crown of England

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TWIH 62 Oliver Cromwell

Sun, 30 May 2021 19:10:33 +0000

This Week in History we are covering the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell if you have not listened to the previous two episodes on the English civil war this is a follow on episode.

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TWIH 61 English Civil War pt2

Wed, 19 May 2021 22:46:39 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the second part to the English civil war the rise of Oliver Cromwell and the Demise of King Charles 1st

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TWIH 60 English Civil War Pt1

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:16:57 +0000

This Week in History we are covering the reasons for English civil war why did it start and what were the consequences?

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TWIH 59 CSS Hunley

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:00:07 +0000

This Week we are joined by my Father again to talk about one of the maritime mysteries from the American civil war the first ever submarine to sink an enemy ship the CSS Hunley

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TWIH 58 Witchfinder General

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:49:37 +0000

This Week in History we are talking about Matthew Hopkins the self confessed Witchfinder General. Who was he and why did he have such an extraordinary title?

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TWIH 57 Pendle Witch Trials

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:51:12 +0000

This Week in History we are talking about on of the most famous witch trials in British History. The Pendle witch trials of 1612

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TWIH 56 HRH Prince Philip

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:51:45 +0000

This Week in History we pay respect to His Royal Highness Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh who at 99 years old sadly passed away at Winsor castle last week.

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TWIH 55 WW2 Bombers

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:18 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at ww2 bombers as a carry on from last weeks ww2 fighters but which bomber is the best?

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TWIH 54 WW2 Fighters

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:40:31 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the most formidable fighters of the second world war which country had the best planes???

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TWIH 53 The Great Emu War

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:30:45 +0000

This Week in History we will be covering the Great Emu War a real war between Australia and Emu's

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TWIH 52 Jack the Ripper

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:43:45 +0000

This week in History we are joined by my Father again to talk about possibly the most famous serial killer of all time Jack The Ripper

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TWIH 51 Jim Jones

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:48:24 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at one of the most famous cults of all time headed by Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple of Jonestown

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TWIH 50 Mutiny On The Bounty

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:37:52 +0000

This Week in History we are covering the Mutiny on the Bounty and the amazing journey by captain Bligh and his crew 3618 miles without navigational equipment in a rowing boat.

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TWIH 49 War of 1812

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:04 +0000

This Week in History we are talking about the war of 1812 also known as the second war of independence. But who won the war was it a draw?

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TWIH 48 Operation Squabble

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:48:52 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at one of the most daring missions of the 2nd world war a solo flight into enemy territory, with a huge boost to French moral

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TWIH 47 Mary Rose & Vasa

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:16:22 +0000

This Week we will be looking at two of the most spectacular ship wrecks in History The Mary Rose King Henry VIII Flag ship and The Vasa the pride of the Swedish navy why did these ships sink and what makes them so famous now

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TWIH 46 Superbowl

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:23:45 +0000

This Week in History we are discussing one of the most watched sporting events in the whole world the Superbowl where is started and the names that made it famous

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TWIH 45 The Somme

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:30:12 +0000

This Week in History we will look at the bloodiest battle in British history and the most devastating battle of the great war. The battle of the Somme

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TWIH 44 Ragnarok

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:24:36 +0000

Quick episode lets talk about norse sagas starting with the end of all things Ragnarok

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TWIH 43 Dambusters

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:59:49 +0000

This Week in History we are covering one of the most daring raids in aviation history the Dambusters of 617 Squadron RAF Scampton

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TWIH 42 Brady United

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:17:00 +0000

This Week in History we are joined by Kris Brown Head of Brady United to talk about the history of Gun violence in the USA along with some political issues that are facing both the UK and the USA and consequently the rest of the world

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TWIH 41 2020 What a year

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:42 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at one of the most eventful years in human history and we all lived it. Some of the main events we have totally forgotten so lets jog your memory.

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TWIH 40 Christmas

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:11:11 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the most wonderful time of the year. ITS CHRISTMASSSSSS!!!!! But why do we celebrate the way we do where do our traditions come from and why is it celebrated on 25th of December?

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TWIH 39 Santa Claus

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 09:20:10 +0000

Who Is Santa where did the traditions come from who was the real St Nicholas and are have the stories changed throughout the centuries?

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TWIH 38 Battle of Midway

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:00:43 +0000

This Week we are looking at one of the most famous naval battles in the second world war Midway the turning point in US superiority over the Japanese

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TWIH 37 General Custer

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:32:04 +0000

This Week in History we are covering one of the most famous Generals in US history and his last stand at the Little Big Horn General George Armstrong Custer

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TWIH 36 Jim Bridger

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:50:26 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the Mountain man Jim Bridger and his life and how he shaped the America we know and love today.

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TWIH 35 Gunpowder Plot

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:44:06 +0000

Remember Remember the 5th of November Gunpowder Treason and plot. This Week in History we are looking at the plot to kill King James I in 1605, who were the men responsible and why did they make the plot.

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TWIH 34 Halloween

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:46:07 +0000

This week in History we are looking at the spookiest night of the year Halloween but where do our modern traditions come from?

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TWIH 33 Trafalgar

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:09 +0000

This Week in History we are joined by my father again to discuss possibly one of the most famous sea battles in all of history and the battle that left the Royal Navy as the most powerful and untouchable Navy for over 100 years

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TWIH 32 1066

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:27:35 +0000

This Week in History we are covering one of the most influential years in English history where we saw many claims to the English throne the end of the Vikings, the first Norman King and the Last Anglo Saxon king all in one year

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TWIH Bonus Norse Mythology

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 19:32:59 +0000

This Week is a bonus episode from my first taste of podcasting and covers Viking history and Norse Mythology from the gods to the beasts and everything in-between. Special thanks to Realm of the Supernatural Podcast

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TWIH 31 Lord Nelson

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:48:19 +0000

This week in History we are covering possibly the most famous Admiral in History Lord Horatio Nelson and his life right up to 1805 his major victories and defeats.

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TWIH 30 Know Your Host

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:28:40 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at ME this podcast is all your questions to me over the past few weeks into an episode so hopefully you will get to know me a little bit better.

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TWIH 29 The Battle of Quebec

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:39:48 +0000

This week in History we will be looking at the battle of Quebec and general James Wolfe a battle that is embedded in English and Canadian history.

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TWIH 28 Robin Hood

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:52:51 +0000

This Week in History lets have a look at possibly the most famous outlaw in History Robin Hood, was he a real man or a total myth was he really from Nottingham and did he fight for Good King Richard the Lion heart?

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TWIH 27 Mary Queen of Scots

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 21:34:53 +0000

This Week in History we will be covering the famous Scottish Monarch Mary Queen of Scots, her life her story her troubles and her death.

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TWIH 26 The Ashes

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:29:38 +0000

This week in History we are looking at the history of one of sports greatest rivalries between England and Australia in the Cricket series the Ashes. See how this rivalry started and how it has shaped the sport to the game we know and love

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TWIH 25 War of the Roses Part 2

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:04:56 +0000

This Week in History we are continuing our saga of the war of the roses paying particular attention to Edward IV and the Kingmaker Richard Neville Duke of Warwick

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TWIH 24 War of the Roses Part 1

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:39:42 +0000

This Week in History we will be covering one of the most troublesome times in British history the wars of the roses episode one will cover the Henry VI and his troublesome reign.

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TWIH 23 Battle of Balaclava

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:06 +0000

This Week in History we are covering the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean war which includes the famous charge of the light brigade.

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TWIH 22 Gettysburg

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:38:18 +0000

This Week in History we are covering the most famous battle of the American civil war Gettysburg.
The bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil.

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TWIH 21 Tutankhamun

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:17:38 +0000

This Week in History we will be looking at possibly the most famous Pharaoh in ancient Egypt Tutankhamun and his discovery by Howard Carter in 1922

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TWIH 20 Agincourt

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:39:39 +0000

This Week in History we are looking at the Battle of Agincourt. This battle was a defining moment in medieval warfare, could a tired English army of only 6,000 stand up to the might of 25,000 French knights.

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TWIH 19 USA vs UK

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:33:00 +0000

This week in History we are joined by Jess from Shoes Boos and Tattoos podcast to talk about some of the differences between the USA and the UK we also delve a little into the History of cockney rhyming slang and discuss some very topical issues that are facing the world right now.

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TWIH 18 Titanic

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:06:24 +0000

This Week in History we will be covering possibly the most famous ship in history the Titanic. This episode will look at the timeline and some of the stories from the passengers along with the consipracy stories behind the famous ship.

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TWIH 17 Walt Disney

Sat, 23 May 2020 19:45:29 +0000

This week in History we will be covering the Ledgend that is Walt Disney from what made him famous to the the troubles he had to deal with in his life and the darker side to his life.

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TWIH 16 Sporting Tragedies

Mon, 11 May 2020 20:55:42 +0000

This Week In History we will be talking about some of the biggest sporting tradgedies on earth and how an event that is meant to be joyful can turn sour very quickly.

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TWIH 15 The Red Baron

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:31:07 +0000

A new episode

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TWIH 14 Dunkirk

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:32:14 +0000

This Week in History we will be discussing the miricle of Dunkirk and the evacuation of the British troops when they were surrounded by Nazi forces from all sides. The British spirit and determination to rescue our boys from certain death.

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TWIH 13 The great fire of London

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:06:06 +0000

This week in History we will be talking about the Great fire of London in 1666 a fire that is famous to all English and a Fire that destroyed old London to the great city that rose from the ashes. Conspiracy or accident you decide

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TWIH 12 The Black Death

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:34:48 +0000

This week in History we will be discussing the Black Death that swept across Europe in the 14th century causing death and devistaion all over the world
We will also be looking at the Great Plague of London in 1665 and linking the disasters to the current situation we have worldwide.

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TWIH 11 R101

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:43:55 +0000

This week in history we are covering the British airship programe and the crash of the R101 airship along with the medium Eileen Garratt whos reading into the crash was unbelievable this episode is in colabiration with Realm of the Supernatura

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TWIH 10 JFK

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:28:20 +0000

This week in History we wil be discussing the 35th President of the US John F Kennedy his tenure his struggles and his assasination.

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TWIH 09 Edmund Fitzgerald

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:51:10 +0000

This Week in History we will be covering the SS Edmund Fitzgerald one of the greatest tradgedies to ever hit the great lakes of America and a Listener request for the RNLI lifeboat Solomon Browne another tradgedy from the British isles

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TWIH 08 Bismarck

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:25:41 +0000

This week in History we will cover the German Battleship Bismarck and its mission that almost cost Britain the war. Pure luck or skill how did the Bismarck sink?

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TWIH 07 Things you were not taught in school

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:09:42 +0000

This week in History we will be covering some of the wierd and wonderful facts from History that your teachers did not tell you in school. Also touching on some fantastic coincidences in History that will make you say OMG

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TWIH 06 Blackbeard

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:46:53 +0000

This week in History we are focusing on the golden age of piracy in particular looking at Edward Teach or Blackbeard

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TWIH 05 Auschwitz

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 20:58:27 +0000

This week in History we are looking at the biggest and most infamous Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, how it started and how it became so notorious.

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TWIH 04 The Day The Music Died

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:18:58 +0000

This week we are coving the day the music died and the death of three of the most influential men in rock n roll in the 1950's Buddy Holly Richie Valens and the Big Bopper

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TWIH 03 Queen Elizabeth 1

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:35:43 +0000

This week in history we are looking at the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st of England from January 15th 1559

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TWIH 02 Anglo Zulu war

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:34:34 +0000

This week in history we are looking at the Anglo Zulu war between the British and the Zulu Warriors January 11th 1879

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TWIH 01 The emancipation proclamation

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:33:28 +0000

This week in history we are looking at the Emancipation Proclamation Signed by Abraham Lincoln on 1st January 1863

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