History Rage
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<p>Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version.</p><p>On <strong>History Rage</strong>, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish.</p><br><p>Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut down pub bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened.</p><p>🎧 Episodes drop every Monday.</p><p> 📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 2, 2026
318. The Fall of the Byzantine Empire was NOT inevitable with Laura Bolick
<p><strong>The Byzantine Empire didn’t have to fall—history simply chose differently.</strong></p><br><p>The fall of Constantinople in <strong>1453</strong> is often presented as the inevitable end of a decaying empire—but what if that narrative is completely wrong? In this episode of History Rage, historian and author <strong>Laura Bolick</strong> dismantles one of history’s most persistent myths: that the Byzantine Empire was doomed long before the Ottoman cannons fired.</p><br><p>Drawing on her book Saving Byzantium: The Struggle to Salvage an Empire, Laura reveals a world full of missed opportunities, fragile alliances, political infighting, and last-minute efforts that nearly changed history. Rather than a slow collapse caused by decadence, the Byzantine story is one of diplomacy, survival, and desperate attempts to rally Western support that very nearly worked.</p><br><p>At the heart of this story are two remarkable figures—Cardinal Johannes Bessarion and Isidore of Kiev—who risked everything to secure military aid from Western Europe. Their mission to unite the Orthodox and Catholic Churches was intended to bring the crusading forces that might have saved Constantinople. Incredibly, Ottoman commanders themselves nearly abandoned the siege before a final breakthrough changed the course of history forever.</p><br><p>This episode explores the deeper causes behind the fall of Byzantium, including Western complacency, internal European conflicts, and the dangerous assumption that great cities could never truly fall. It’s a powerful reminder that history isn’t predetermined—it's shaped by decisions, timing, and human choices.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, We Discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the fall of Constantinople was <strong>not historically inevitable</strong></li><li>How Western Europe failed to support Byzantium when it mattered most</li><li>The political and religious tensions between Orthodox and Catholic Churches</li><li>The role of crusades in late medieval diplomacy</li><li>How the Ottomans engineered one of history’s most remarkable sieges</li><li>What Byzantium’s fall teaches us about modern geopolitical complacency</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Laura Bolick</strong> is an art historian and researcher specialising in late medieval Byzantium and Renaissance intellectual culture. Her work focuses on the cultural survival of Byzantium and the figures who fought to preserve its legacy.</p><br><p><strong>Book:</strong> Saving Byzantium: The Struggle to Salvage an Empire</p><p>Buy from the History Rage Bookshop:</p><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781398122192" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781398122192</a></p><p>(Using this link supports independent bookshops and the podcast.)</p><br><p><strong>Follow Laura Bolick</strong></p><ul><li>Check your preferred bookseller for Saving Byzantium: The Struggle to Salvage an Empire</li><li>Look out for talks, articles, and appearances connected to Byzantine and Renaissance history</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow & Support History Rage</strong></p><p>Love bold historical debate and myth-busting scholarship? Here’s how to stay connected:</p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> https://historyrage.com</li><li><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> https://twitter.com/historyrage</li><li><strong>Facebook:</strong> https://facebook.com/historyrage</li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> https://instagram.com/historyrage</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the Podcast</strong></p><ul><li>Subscribe on <strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></li><li>Listen ad-free for £3/month via Patreon:</li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyrage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/historyrage</a></li><li>Share this episode with fellow history enthusiasts</li></ul><p>Your support helps keep historical myths under siege.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Episode Matters</strong></p><p>History often looks inevitable in hindsight—but as this episode reveals, the fall of Byzantium was anything but certain. From near-abandoned sieges to failed crusades and shifting alliances, the fate of Constantinople hung on fragile moments and human decisions. Understanding those moments doesn’t just reshape medieval history—it challenges how we think about the future.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 29, 2026
317. The Russians and Austro-Hungarians in WWI are not rubbish with Nicolai Eberholst | Great War Group Conference Special
<p>Think the First World War was just the Western Front and incompetent Eastern armies? Think again!</p><br><p>In this explosive episode of History Rage, First World War historian, Trustee of the Great War Group, and Ring of Fire co-author <strong>Nicolai Eberholst</strong> tears down the persistent myths surrounding the Russian and Austro-Hungarian armies. Nicolai breaks down why dismissing these powers as "bad armies" or useless corpses is wrong, proving how vital they were to the conflict.</p><br><p><strong>What You’ll Discover:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Russian Army:</strong> Beyond the "steamroller" and Tannenberg myths—how Russia inflicted devastating casualties and bound German forces until 1918.</li><li><strong>The Austro-Hungarian Empire:</strong> Why fighting a 1.3-front war with an 8-million-man army was essential for Central Power survival.</li><li><strong>Post-War Myths:</strong> How interwar bias, post-imperial storytelling, and Western-centric history buried the real story of the Eastern Front.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don't miss Nicolai speaking live at the <strong>Great War Group Conference</strong> from <strong>9th – 11th October</strong> at the <strong>Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds</strong>! Grab your conference tickets here: <a href="https://greatwargroup.com/product-category/conference/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://greatwargroup.com/product-category/conference/</a></p><br><p><strong>Recommended Episodes</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Episode 210:</strong> The Great War is a Global War (with Nicolai Eberholst & Alex Churchill)</li><li><strong>Episode 154:</strong> The Indian Army Contribution (with Adam Prime)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Books & Referral Details</strong></p><ul><li>Buy Ring of Fire: A New Global History of the Outbreak of the First World War at the History Rage Bookshop: <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781035903412" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9781035903412</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Information</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Guest:</strong> Nicolai Eberholst</li><li><strong>Social Media:</strong> @pikegrey1418</li><li><strong>Great War Group:</strong> <a href="https://greatwargroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://greatwargroup.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow, Contact & Support History Rage</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.historyrage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyrage.com</a></li><li><strong>X (Twitter):</strong> <a href="https://x.com/HistoryRage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/HistoryRage</a></li><li><strong>Patreon:</strong> Support us for £5/month for ad-free episodes, early releases, live streams, and the exclusive mug: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyrage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/historyrage</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 26, 2026
316. The B-17 Was Crap with Will Carver aka LordHardthrasher
Host Paul Bavill interviews aviation historian Will Carver, who argues the B-17 Flying Fortress's legendary status overshadows its battlefield limitations and the bravery of its crews.
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- What is History Rage?
<p>Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version.</p><p>On <strong>History Rage</strong>, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish.</p><br><p>Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut down pub bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened.</p><p>🎧 Episodes drop every Monday.</p><p> 📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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