Here at Present History, we create historical content with the rigour and integrity of an academic, while being engaging, exciting and interesting for the general public.
Behind the legend of St George lies a real man - an elite Roman soldier, a bold Christian martyr, and a symbol of resistance that echoed through the Crusades to modern England.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. This year marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, where over a million innocent lives were taken. As we remember the victims and honour the survivors, we work to build a better future.
The first episode of the brand new Dark Britain season drops TONIGHT at 4pm!
We had the privilege and pleasure to sit down with @SimonElliott20 to discuss the fascinating and thrilling story of Roman Britain’s Pirate King!
After a short hiatus... we are back. Dark Britain returns.
12/09/24.
Dark Britain, the podcast that looks back on, and tells the stories of the darker parts of Britain’s history. It's historical true crime, if you will.
We want to introduce you to a new kind of British historiography; a new way of doing British History. This is a British history with all the dragons, witches, ghosts, monsters, giants and legendary heroes gathered in.
New Tales of Albion episode OUT NOW!
It has never failed to deliver drama, intensity and truly lives up to the reputation as the longest lasting and greatest rivalry in international football. Here's a short history of the oldest rivalry in football: England vs Scotland.
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Introducing… ‘Tales of Albion’, a brand new podcast coming to Present History!
We will open the tomes of the ancients, the annals of the heroes, the lore of the monsters, to understand who we are and where we’ve come from.
https://t.co/o2FilIv8gU
From its earliest formation, to the Second World War, this island has seen occupations and invasions, kings and queens, uprisings, bombings, war and peace; saints and sinners, devils and angels. This is a short history of the Isle of Wight: Britain's little friend.
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Music has always been able to elicit powerful emotional reactions in its listeners, and this was utilised to an impressive degree by those artistes and music halls that rallied to the war effort. Find out how in the new episode of the Present History Podcast.
Out now!
How were the stories of King Arthur and St George used to form, impact, and control British culture?
@zacharypeatling explores this construction of British cultural identity, and how it was mobilised during the First World War.
4pm, on the Present History Podcast!