The Smallpox Vaccine and the Compulsory Vaccination Acts: The Original Anti-Vaccination Movement?
Today I'm going to talk about how the first anti-vaccination movement developed, what it did, how people viewed it and the impact it had!
26 Jun 2020
Battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade
Many battles contain mistakes and often disasters, however today's episode may be the worst of all - sulking noblemen, ambiguous orders and the most disastrous cavalry charge in English history - make sure you tune in!
9 Jun 2020
The battle of Sinop
Today we're discussing the battle that turned a Russo-Ottoman scuffle into what we know as the Crimean War.
3 Jun 2020
The English Longbow
Today we'll be delving into the history of the English Longbow, a weapon that changed medieval warfare and caused England to become a European power.
29 May 2020
The Battle of Bannockburn
Scottish forces lead by Robert the Bruce face of Edward II in an attempt to prevent the relief of Stirling castle - we've got a crushing victory, questionable leadership and a mystery - make sure you tune in!
26 May 2020
The 1333 siege of Berwick
Today we'll be talking about the importance of a town on the Scottish border, terrible tactics and a brilliant leader and king in the making!
18 May 2020
The War of the triple alliance
The bloodiest inter-state war in Latin American history is today's topic - political debates, high death tolls and as always, I'm here with a debateable opinion!
13 May 2020
The Cisplatine war
Today's episode is about the Cisplatine war - underlying colonial tensions and a populace unhappy with its rulers led to a well organised and pretty successful rebellion!
8 May 2020
The black death
The deadliest plague in European history - how did it spread, what caused it and how to stop it, we'll be discussing all of these along with how wrong medieval people were!
6 May 2020
The Plague of Justinian
Today I'll be discussing our deadliest plague so far whilst making some interesting comparisons to modern day and giving you a YLSOED first!
5 May 2020
The Plague of Antonin
Today we'll be discussing the plague that crippled one of the greatest empires in the world - you don't want to miss this one!
4 May 2020
The Plague of Athens
Today I'll be talking all about the plague of Athens, an outbreak which contributed greatly to the downfall of Athens as a great power in the ancient world!
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