Hidden Histories
History Hit Network
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 Hidden Histories Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hidden Histories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hidden Histories 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 Hidden Histories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Sarah Goldsmith on the Grand Tour
Hidden Histories
05/07/21 • 26 min
Sarah Goldsmith talks about the Grand Tour as a rite of passage for young men. These young men went abroad to learn things about art and architecture. She also discusses the way the Grand Tour intersected with military rites of passage and how some grand tourists ended up at the Battle of Waterloo. To follow Sarah Goldsmith: @S_Goldsmith_
This was produced in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Follow their work here: https://twitter.com/ahrcpress
Producer: Peter Curry @petedoeshistory
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lord Byron and his Origins with Emily Brand
Hidden Histories
05/21/20 • 37 min
Emily Brand talks about the scandalous family of Lord Byron. They talk about Foulweather Jack, who couldn't find the right port in any storm, the Devil Byron, who squandered the family fortune and then outlived them all anyway, and finally Lord Byron himself, discussing his incestuous relationships and love for scandal.
Producer: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/04/19 • 40 min
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women of the Tower of London with Lauren Johnson
Hidden Histories
04/07/19 • 23 min
Lauren Johnson talks us through the other side of the Tower of London's history, looking at women who worked, lived and were imprisoned in the tower, from Eleanor of Provence to Lady Jane Grey.
For ad free versions of our entire podcast archive and hundreds of hours of history documentaries, interviews and films, signup to History Hit TV. Use code 'pod4' at checkout to get a 30 day free trial and your first 4 months for £4/$4.
Producer: Natt Tapley
Audio: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writing Historical Fiction and the Huguenots with Kate Mosse
Hidden Histories
03/04/19 • 33 min
Helen Carr chats to novelist Kate Mosse about the challenges of writing historical fiction, as well as the history of the persecutions of the Huguenots, all from the French Protestant Church of London, a refuge for fleeing Huguenots over the centuries.
For ad free versions of our entire podcast archive and hundreds of hours of history documentaries, interviews and films, signup to History Hit TV. Use code 'pod4' at checkout to get a 30 day free trial and your first 4 months for £4/$4.
Producer: Natt Tapley
Audio: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cannibalism and Corpse Medicine with Dr Richard Sugg
Hidden Histories
07/10/20 • 33 min
Helen takes a deep dive into some gory medical history with Dr Richard Sugg, professor of renaissance literature in Durham. They talk about all manner of wacky medical cures, such as blood consumption and powdered skull, and how these were used by royal surgeons and paupers alike to cure themselves of diseases or to manipulate their enemies.
Producer: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lighthouses with Tom Nancollas
Hidden Histories
04/01/19 • 31 min
Tom Nancollas talks about offshore lighthouses, the men who worked within them and the hardships they endured. Recorded in a lighthouse on the Thames, the Trinity Buoy Wharf, which contains Longplayer, a continuous 1,000 year long piece of music, made of Tibetan Bells.
For ad free versions of our entire podcast archive and hundreds of hours of history documentaries, interviews and films, signup to History Hit TV. Use code 'pod4' at checkout to get a 30 day free trial and your first 4 months for £4/$4.
Producer: Natt Tapley
Audio: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roman London and the Temple of Mithras with Daisy Dunn
Hidden Histories
08/29/19 • 24 min
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hidden History behind the House, with Mel Backe-Hansen
Hidden Histories
08/06/19 • 31 min
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Castle Series: Episode One, Leicester Castle with Tom Weir
Hidden Histories
07/07/19 • 23 min
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Hidden Histories have?
Hidden Histories currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does Hidden Histories cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Hidden Histories?
The episode title 'Cannibalism and Corpse Medicine with Dr Richard Sugg' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hidden Histories?
The average episode length on Hidden Histories is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hidden Histories released?
Episodes of Hidden Histories are typically released every 5 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Hidden Histories?
The first episode of Hidden Histories was released on Feb 27, 2019.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ