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78 - Local History versus World History
Time for another argument on the podcast, and this week we look at the scale of history. Greg cha...
77 - Fast 5 with Jem - Reenactments
This week Jem looks at the historical merits of re-enactments. Are they more entertainment than h...
76 - Historical Holidays
It is nearing the end of the school summer holidays, and Greg's busiest season of shows, and so h...
75 - Fast 5 with Greg - Sudeley Castle
Still continuing on his summer tour - despite car problems, and thanks to help from the AA - Greg...
74 - Does the Royal Navy live up to the hype?
After a couple of episodes paying each other excessive compliments, Greg and Jem get the podcast ...
73 - Fast 5 with Jem - Museums
It's Jem's turn for a fast 5 episode this week, and he is talking about museums. Jem starts off w...
72 - Nationalism... What is it really?
In the wake of the 'Brexit' debate (yes, we will stop using that as an easy excuse for episode to...
71 - Fast 5 With Greg - Misattributed Quotes
Inspired by finding a quote misattributed to Winston Churchill, Greg looks into the pitfalls of r...
70 - Quack Medicine with special guest Jo Clyne!
For our 70th episode we are glad to welcome historian and magician (among a whole host of other t...
69 - Fast 5 with Jem - Suleyman's Titles
Today Jem explores what has got to be the coolest job title in history. Not only would it take up...