The History Chap Podcast
Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
Episodes
179 episodes
182: The Battle of Ashdown, 871 - Alfred The Great's First Victory
In early 871, Wessex stood on the brink. The Great Heathen Army—an alliance of Viking warriors—had already devastated Northumbria and East Anglia, and now turned its full fury toward the last unconquered Anglo-Saxon kingdom. After a Viking vict...
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181: The Viking Great Heathen Army Invades England
In the year 865, a new and terrifying force arrived on English shores—not a raiding party, but a full-scale invasion. The Great Heathen Army, a coalition of battle-hardened Viking war bands, swept across the land with ruthless efficiency. ...
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180: The Bravest Man To Ever Wear A Redcoat?
Major General Robert Rollo Gillespie was described the by historian of the British Army as "the bravest man to ever wear a redcoat".But who was he and what did he do?Become ...
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179: The Viking Attack on Lindisfarne 793
In the year 793, the monks at Lindisfarne—one of the holiest sites in Anglo-Saxon England—were attacked by Viking raiders.It heralded the start of growing Viking raids and then invasions that would bring Anglo Saxon England to its knees....
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178: The War of the Golden Stool
In 1900, the British Empire launched what would become the final and most dramatic chapter in a decades-long struggle with the Ashanti people of West Africa—the War of the Golden Stool. Also known as the Fifth Anglo-Ashanti War, this conflict w...
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177: Titanic to Dunkirk: The Incredible Story of Charles Lightoller
Charles Lightoller was the most senior officer to survive the sinking of the Titanic — and nearly three decades later, he took his own small boat to rescue soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk.
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176: The Fighting Bradfords (Britain's Most Decorated WW1 Family)
The ‘Fighting Bradford’s” were 4 brothers from the north East of England who served in the First World War.The 4 brothers, 3 of whom were killed, were awarded 2 Victoria Crosses, 1 DSO, 2 Military crosses and numerous Mentions in D...
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175: "The Man Who Would Be King" Film vs History
In this episode I look at "The Man Who Would Be King", a story by Rudyard Kipling and made into a film in 1975 starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine.A ripping adventure yarn set on the wild frontiers of British India.But, was th...
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174: The Last Invasion of Mainland Britain 1797
The almost comical story of the last invasion of mainland Britain in 1797. Other podcast that you might enjoy:Battle of Trafalgar
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174. British History in this Week: 10th March (Recording of live Show)
This is a recording of the weekly live show for Patrons that is broadcast on YouTube.It is more informal and slightly more spontaneous than my usual episodes.
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173: The Forgotten Hero of Isandlwana: The Story of Samuel Wassall VC
Amid the chaos of the British defeat at Isandlwana on January 22, 1879, 22-year-old Private Samuel Wassall of the 80th Regiment displayed extraordinary bravery. As the Zulu warriors overran the British camp, Wassall, already escapin...
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172: The Last Pagan King in England - Penda of Mercia
Penda of Mercia, the last pagan king in Anglo-Saxon England.A warrior king who was largely written out of history by Christian monks.You might also enjoy the story of ...
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171: The Oldest Victoria Cross Recipient Ever!
William Raynor VC is the oldest Victoria Cross recipient ever.He was 61 years and 10 months old when he was awarded his Victoria Cross during he 1857 Indian Mutiny (Revolt / Great Mutiny).
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170: Gujrat, the Battle That Changed India: Sikhs vs British
The Battle of Gujrat - the final battle between the Sikhs and the British,The British victory brought to a close the 2nd Anglo Sikh War and resulted in the annexation of the Punjab.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling storie...
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169: Was General Percival Real to Blame for the Fall of Singapore 1942?
On the 15th February 1942, the British surrendered the island of Singapore to the Japanese.85,000 British, Australian, Indian and local troops were taken prisoner.It was the largest ever surrender in the history of the British arm...
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168:Shakespeare, Russian Slaves & the British Empire's "Great Game" in Asia
The Long Lost Relative of William Shakespeare who played a key role in the Great Game between the British & Russian Empires in the 1840's.Support My Show By Becoming a Patron
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167: The Craziest Land Swap in History? Manhattan for a tiny island in Indonesia
Would you swap a tiny island just 1 mile (or 3 kilometres) square for New York City?Crazy though that sounds, that is exactly what the British and the Dutch did in 1667.In a peculiar twist in history, the Dutch swapped their settl...
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166: The Barbary Pirates & England's White Slaves
The little known story of the Barbary pirates and England's White Slaves.Become A PatronDid you know that at the same time that the British were in...
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165: Heligoland, the Tiny Forgotten Outpost of the British Empire.
Measuring less than one square mile, the island of Heligoland in the North Sea, just 30 miles off the north German coast, is an easily forgotten British colony.But, this Frisian (not German) peaking island of 3,000 inhabitants was part of t...
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164: Rule Britannia - Discover the History Behind the Song
“Rule Britannia” is one of the most recognised songs that identifies GreatBritain.But what is the history behind the song?In this episode you will discover:The little-known story of why it was actually wri...
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163: The Unluckiest Regiment In The British Army?
Almost wiped out by the Zulus, Losing half their men charging Sikh cannon with bayonets, Surrendered twice, captured twice, losing their colours...Were the 24th Regiment of Foot the unluckiest regiment in the British army?You de...
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162: Raedwald, the Forgotten Warrior King From Dark Ages Britain
King Raedwald of East Anglia (reign 599-624 AD), an Anglo Saxon Bretwalda (sort of high king) is believed to be the man who was buried in the Sutton Hoo Ship. The ship and its treasures (many of which are on display in the Br...
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161: The Battle of New Orleans - USA v Great Britain, 1815
The battle of New Orleans fought between Great Britain and the USA on the 8th January 1815 resulted in a resounding American victory in which the British lost over 2,000 men killed, wounded or captured.And Whilst It was the last battle o...
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