Blind History
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Blind History is a crash course in getting to know history’s greatest men and women - and by great we don’t always mean good. Hosted by Gareth Cliff and Anthony Mederer, this series will tell you what the history books sometimes leave out - the sordid stories, the less well-known details, some of the stuff they didn’t teach you at school. Each person will help you put a piece of the puzzle in place, and bring history to life.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Blind History episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Blind History for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Blind History episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Ep 1: Alexander the Great
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02/12/19 • 17 min
If you feel like an underachiever, compared to Alexander, you are. Before he had even turned 30, he had conquered all of the known world. A military genius, divinity, tyrant, poet and alcoholic, his story is full of surprising twists. Find out about his horse, his lovers, and his death on this episode of Blind History, where Alexander III of Macedon became known to history as Alexander the Great. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
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Ep 2: Shaka Zulu
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02/19/19 • 15 min
Shaka kaSezangakhona was Africa’s first imperialist. Before Shaka, there were tribes... after Shaka there was a kingdom. In this episode we trace the story of Shaka the warrior, the madman and the leader - because he was all three and more. The soil of our country is stained with the blood of his conquests, and the province of KwaZulu-Natal decorated with the glories of his achievements. You might love or hate him by the end of the episode, but you won’t be able to ignore him. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
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Saladin
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09/30/19 • 11 min
Saladin was the greatest Muslim warrior of the Middle Ages, and a man who recaptured Jerusalem from the Christians. He was also full of contradictions - honourable, yet cruel; warrior, yet peacemaker. Find out about this mysterious and powerful character in our latest episode of Blind History... proudly brought to you by Taylor Blinds & Shutters. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Bonus episode: Gareth interviews Anthony
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11/01/19 • 27 min
Anthony Mederer from Taylor Blinds & Shutters is in studio on The Gareth Cliff Show – find out how the podcast Blind History came about, where his love of history began, and the process he and Gareth go through to come up with such riveting episodes. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Tuthmosis III
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10/18/22 • 22 min
Unlike most great people from history, you can actually still look into the faces of some of the Pharaohs. At the Egyptian Museum of Civilisation, 22 mummies occupy a sanctified space, and represent over 3,000 years of recorded history. One of the most memorable is Tuthmosis III - while he was alive, his eyes looked out over the apex of Ancient Egyptian culture and power... and under his rule, they built the greatest temples, expanded the territory, and established a pantheon of gods.
Picasso
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01/26/22 • 27 min
Probably the most famous and successful artist of all time, this Spanish creative genius founded Cubism, produced thousands of works, and bedded many women. Perhaps his talent allowed us to see the world differently, but it is indisputable that his influence went much further than beautiful pictures. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Abraham Lincoln
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11/04/19 • 15 min
Stovepipe hats, four score-and-twenty speeches, and a bullet in the back of his head is what some people know about Abraham Lincoln. In fact this was the President who modernised the American economy, preserved the union and abolished slavery. Not bad for a life cut short by an assassin’s bullet. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Ep 10: Joan of Arc
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04/15/19 • 14 min
She was variously called the 'Maid of Orleans', Saint Joan, and the heroine of France. Ultimately she was burnt at the stake and condemned by her enemies as a heretic and lunatic. Joan died before her 20th birthday, but in that short life she succeeded in bringing France together, beating back the English, and securing her young king on his throne. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Ep 12: Queen Elizabeth I
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04/30/19 • 16 min
The Golden Age was named for Elizabeth I, the great virgin queen of England. During her reign, Shakespeare and Marlowe wrote masterpieces, Sir Francis Drake sailed across the world, the Spanish Armada was defeated, and England reached its apogee. At the centre of it all was Elizabeth, resplendent in jewels, makeup, finery and glory. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
Dr Emma Southon
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03/23/22 • 34 min
Dr Emma Southon specialises in Roman history, and has written some incredibly interesting - and very funny - books. As a bonus episode of Blind History, we managed to have a chat with her about Rome, Roman society, the role of women in Roman families, and many more salacious and unbelievable stories about what really happened outside of politics and war. Taylor Blinds & Shutters
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FAQ
How many episodes does Blind History have?
Blind History currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does Blind History cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Blind History?
The episode title 'Ep 2: Shaka Zulu' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Blind History?
The average episode length on Blind History is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Blind History released?
Episodes of Blind History are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Blind History?
The first episode of Blind History was released on Feb 4, 2019.
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