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The History Chap Podcast
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Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
160 episodi
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Contenuto fornito da Chris Green. Tutti i contenuti dei podcast, inclusi episodi, grafica e descrizioni dei podcast, vengono caricati e forniti direttamente da Chris Green o dal partner della piattaforma podcast. Se ritieni che qualcuno stia utilizzando la tua opera protetta da copyright senza la tua autorizzazione, puoi seguire la procedura descritta qui https://it.player.fm/legal.
Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
160 episodi
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×Send me a message “Rule Britannia” is one of the most recognised songs that identifies Great Britain. But what is the history behind the song? In this episode you will discover: The little-known story of why it was actually written, The real person Britannia was modelled on, And why most people are singing the wrong words! Support my show by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message Almost wiped out by the Zulus, Losing half their men charging Sikh cannon with bayonets, Surrendered twice, captured twice, losing their colours... Were the 24th Regiment of Foot the unluckiest regiment in the British army? You decide, as we explore their heroic, bloody and forgotten charge ta the battle of Chillianwala in 1849. Support my show by becoming a Patron My other episodes about the British - Sikh Wars: 133 The Battle of Mudki - Opening battle of the 1st war 137 Ferozeshah 141 Battle of Aliwal 143 Sobraon - the Indian Waterloo? 151 Ramnagar - the opening battle of the 2nd Anglo Sikh War Further episodes about the 24th Regiment in the Anglo Zulu War: 104 The Battle of Isandlwana 107 Saving the colours at Isandlwana Support the show…
Send me a message King Raedwald of East Anglia (reign 599-624 AD), an Anglo Saxon Bretwalda (sort of high king) is believed to be the man who was buried in the Sutton Hoo Ship. The ship and its treasures (many of which are on display in the British Museum) were discovered in 1939. The centre piece is an amazing warrior helmet. This is the story of Raedwald, the forgotten warrior king from Dark Ages Britain. Support my show by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message The battle of New Orleans fought between Great Britain and the USA on the 8th January 1815 resulted in a resounding American victory in which the British lost over 2,000 men killed, wounded or captured. And Whilst It was the last battle of the war of 1812, it was actually fought after the US and the British had already agreed a peace treaty. So, was this battle just pointless bloodshed? Here is a my British perspective. Support my channel by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message The War of 1812, was fought between the United States of America and Great Britain and was a spin off from the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Support my channel by becoming a Patron Support the show
Send me a message Did you know that a real life Captain Blackadder went forth across no mans land during the First World War? As did a Lt. George, a Captain Darling and a Private Baldrick. This is their story. Support My Work, Become A Patron Support the show
Send me a message On Christmas Eve (24 December) 1914, Britain was bombed from the air for the first time. A lone German plane flew over the port of Dover and one bomb was dropped towards Dover Castle. It missed its target and landed in a civilian street. This is the story of that historic moment in Britain's history, when the first bomb was dropped on the island and what happened next. Support my show by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message Chris Green is The History Chap, telling stories that bring history to life. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, has often be called the best King England (or Britain) never had. But who was Prince Albert and exactly what role did he play in British history? I recently told the story about how Prince Albert helped to prevent a war between the USA and Britain in the 1860’s. Loads of you got in touch asking me to tell a little bit more about him. So here is a brief overview of Prince Albert, his life, impact on Britain, and his legacy. Support me by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message 48 hours after the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbour their aircraft delivered an equally devastating blow to the Royal Navy. On the 10th December 1941, the warships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk by torpedoes launched by Japanese aircraft. It was the first time that warships defending themselves & sailing in open water had been sunk solely by an air attack. It would change naval warfare forever. Support me by becoming a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message In 1820, a group of radical revolutionaries plotted to overthrow the British government. Their plan? To assassinate the entire Cabinet whilst at a dinner and spark a nationwide uprising. It was bold. It was desperate. And it was doomed. This is the story of the Cato Street Conspiracy—a tale of revolution, betrayal, and tragedy in the heart of Georgian London. Become A Patron Support the show…
Send me a message In an epic naval encounter on the 8th December 1914, the Royal Navy decisively defeated German admiral Maximilian von Spee. He along with 4 of his warships and 2,000 of his sailors were lost to the cold waters of the Atlantic. That’s over double the number of men killed in the Falklands War in 1982. Become A Patron Support the show…
Send me a message On the 3rd December 1854 British redcoats fought rebelling gold miners in Australia. The Battle of the Eureka stockade was the bloody finale between industrial and political unrest amongst in the mining community and the British authorities, which became a defining moment in Australian history. Become A Patron Support the show…
Send me a message On the night of the 26th November 1703 a storm hit southern Britain in which over 10,000 were killed, 13 Royal Navy warships were destroyed in the middle of a war with France, windmills caught fire, cows ended up in trees, and even the Queen had to flee for her life! This is the story of the Great Storm of 1703. Support My Show; Become A Patron Support the show…
Send me a message Just two years after the British victory in the First Anglo-Sikh war in India, the Sikhs squared up to the British all over again. This is the story about how the 2nd Anglo-Sikh War started and what happened when, on the 22nd November 1848, the two sides met at the Battle of Ramnagar Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. Become a Patron Support the show…
Send me a message On the 29th April 1916, after 140 day, the besieged British & Indian garrison at Kut in modern-day Iraq surrendered to the Turks. It was the biggest surrender of british forces since Yorktown 130 years before we’re But, why were the British were there? how did the siege end in defeat? and what happened to the garrison after Kut? Support Me By Becoming A Patron Books used to produce this episode include: "Kut: The Army of Death" - Ronald Millar My Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40WR8kS "Farewell The Trumpets" - James Morris My Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3UYkAD6 Support the show…
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