Pieces of History
Colum McGrath
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The Story of 1066 part 3
Pieces of History
09/16/20 • 47 min
Alex joins me again to conclude the Story of 1066. In this episode, we look at the reign of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror's preparations to invade England, and finally the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
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A Life in the CIA
Pieces of History
09/23/20 • 20 min
Joining me this week is Professor James Olson. Professor Olson served for over thirty years in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas in clandestine operations. He was very kind to discuss his entry into the organisation, the current threats that the United States face, his love of the Russian language, what it takes to become a spy, and the relationship between the CIA, the FBI and the NSA.
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The Story of 1066
Pieces of History
09/09/20 • 42 min
Joining me this week to discuss the Story of 1066 is Alex Dymond. Alex specialises in England and France from the 9th to the 12th centuries and is currently completing a doctoral thesis on the estates of the dukes of Normandy and the kings of England, 911 - 1135 at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
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The Story of 1066 part 2
Pieces of History
09/13/20 • 42 min
Alex joins me again to continue the Story of 1066. In this episode we look at The Kingdom of Wessex and King Alfred; Alex explains who The Witan are; The Danegeld; Æthelred and the Kingdom of England as well as the early years of Edward the Confessors reign.
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Episode Five - The StB
Pieces of History
06/10/20 • 30 min
Spies, kidnappings, informants, phone tapping, blackmail, murder – The StB did it all. Join me as I delve into the murky history of the Czech Secret Service during the Cold War.
Episode Four - New Amsterdam
Pieces of History
06/03/20 • 20 min
Welcome to episode four of Pieces of History. This week, I look at the origins of New Amsterdam and how it grew and developed into one of the most important trading areas of the New World.
Abhartach, The Irish Vampire
Pieces of History
08/12/20 • 24 min
I am joined for this bonus episode by Madeline McCully. Madeline is an award-winning oral historian and storyteller and creator of derryghosts.com.
Episode Six - King Leopold's Congo
Pieces of History
06/17/20 • 26 min
Explorers, colonisation, plunder, slavery, exploitation, and the crumbling of an empire. Join me as I look into the dark history of King Leopold's Congo.
Episode Seven - The Habsburgs and the Netherlands
Pieces of History
07/01/20 • 30 min
This week, I am joined by author Heather Darsie to discuss topics such as The Reformation, Martin Luther, Charles V of Spain and Margaret of Parma to name but a few.
Episode Nine - The Gaelic Athletic Association
Pieces of History
07/08/20 • 44 min
Joining me to discuss the formation and early history of the Gaelic Athletic Association is Dr Richard McElligott from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pieces of History have?
Pieces of History currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Pieces of History cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Pieces of History?
The episode title 'The Story of 1066 part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pieces of History?
The average episode length on Pieces of History is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pieces of History released?
Episodes of Pieces of History are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Pieces of History?
The first episode of Pieces of History was released on May 3, 2020.
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