
Textbook dummies
Two guys with a passion for all things history
Episodes
15 episodes
1066 The Battle of Hastings
On the 14th October 1066, England changed for ever. On this episode join us as we look at the Battle of Hastings, Like Comment and subscribe and share with others
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5:34

The Zulu war
In this episode, we dive into the dramatic and brutal conflict between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. From the causes of the war and the ambitions of British colonial expansion, to the power and organ...
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9:14

The 7 years War
Join us for the latest episode of Textbook Dummies, on this episode we take a look at a forgotten global conflict, the 7 years war
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:33

Franco-Prussian war
Europe, 1870. An ambitious Prussian chancellor. A weakened French emperor. A telegram that changed history. It began with a diplomatic insult—and ended with the fall of an empire, the birth of a nation, and a legacy of bitterness that wou...
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Episode 12
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8:31

The war of the roses
Step into the blood-soaked corridors of power in a gripping historical podcast that unravels the brutal civil war that tore England apart. From the rival claims of Lancaster and York to the decisive battles of Towton, Barnet, and Bosworth...
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11:15

The English Civil War
Step into one of the most turbulent periods in British history with Divided Kingdom. This podcast dives into the causes, battles, and aftermath of the English Civil War, from the clash between King Charles I and Parliament to Oliver Cromwell's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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11:17

R.M.S TITANIC
In this episode of Text Dummies, we delve into one of the most catastrophic maritime disasters in history: the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Join us as we recount and relive the events of that fateful voyage.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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5:47

The Black Death
In this episode of Textbook Dummies, we examine the Black Death. In the 1340s, the world changed and not for the better. Join us as we explore the global pandemic that affected the world.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:30

The Suez Canal Crisis
In this episode, we dive into one of the most dramatic geopolitical confrontations of the 20th century: the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956. Learn how Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's bold move to nationalize the vital waterway ignited a showd...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:36

The Falkands War
In this episode of Textbook Dummies, we journey to the South Atlantic, where Britain faces off against a determined Argentina in the high-stakes conflict of the Falklands War.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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9:35

The Magna Carta
Join Us for the Debut Episode of Textbook Dummies!In our first journey, we’re heading back to the year 1215 to uncover the events that led to the creation of the Magna Carta. Discover how this h...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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3:55

The great fire of London
In the first episode of 2025 we head back to 1666 and look back at the events and aftermath of the Great Fire Of London
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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6:30

Intro
A brief Introduction the who the textbook dummies are and what you can expect from this podcast series
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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