Welcome back ragers, to another electrifying episode of History Rage, live from the Gloucester History Festival! Today, host Paul Bavill is joined by medieval historian and host of the "Going Medieval" podcast, Matt Lewis. Prepare for an eye-opening discussion as Matt dismantles the long-held myths surrounding the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.

Rethinking the Peasants' Revolt: Matt Lewis sets the record straight, exposing the misleading term "Peasants' Revolt" and revealing the diverse social classes involved in this historic uprising.

• Understanding the mediaeval definition of a peasant and why it's a misnomer for this revolt.
• The role of free and unfree people, and the different classes that participated in the revolt.

The True Nature of the Revolt:

• How the revolt was a targeted effort to destroy legal records and end serfdom.
• The significant involvement of minor gentry, countryside landowners, and skilled tradesmen.
• The strategic and militarised organisation of the revolt, influenced by the Hundred Years War.

Legacy and Misconceptions:

• The impact of the revolt and how close it came to achieving seismic social and political change.
• The government's effort to paint the revolt as a mindless mob and the subsequent harsh retribution.
• How the revolt's true objectives and near-success have been obscured by history.

Guest Information:

• Matt Lewis's book: "The History Hit Guide to Mediaeval England"
• Catch Matt's talk or get a digital pass from the Gloucester History Festival: www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk.

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Welcome back, ragers, to day four of the Gloucester History Festival! Today, host Paul Bavill is joined by author and historian Clare Mulley for a riveting discussion about the often-overlooked Polish resistance during World War II. Clare, known for her work on women in the resistance, delves into the remarkable life of Elzbieta Zawacka, the subject of her book "Agent Zo." Join us as we rage against the historical neglect of Eastern European resistance and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women like Elżbieta.

Spotlight on Polish Resistance:

• Clare Mulley shares the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the only woman to serve as an emissary of an Allied army and the sole female courier to traverse nearly a thousand miles of occupied territory during WWII.
• Uncover the harsh realities and heroics of the Polish Home Army, the largest underground resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Europe.
• Examine the strategic importance of the Warsaw Uprising and the continued struggle against Soviet-imposed communism post-WWII.

Raging Against Historical Neglect:

• Clare's frustration with the Western focus on the French resistance while Eastern European efforts, particularly in Poland, remain underappreciated.
• The critical role of Polish women in the resistance, from intelligence gathering to frontline combat, and the systemic erasure of their contributions.

Elzbieta Zawacka's Legacy:

• Elżbieta's daring missions, including her parachute jump into Nazi-occupied Poland and her relentless fight within the Warsaw Uprising.
• Her post-war imprisonment and torture under the Soviet regime, and her continued resistance, educating young women and supporting the Solidarity movement.

Guest Information:

• Clare Mulley's book: "Agent Zo"
• Catch Clare's talk live or on-demand at the Gloucester History Festival: www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk.

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Dive deep into the sweltering heat and relentless terrain of the Burmese jungle with this explosive episode of History Rage. Host Paul Bavill welcomes the fiercely passionate Jack Bowsher, historian and author of "Forgotten Armour," to blast through the misconceptions of the Burma Campaign during World War II.

The Jungle Myth Debunked:

- Jack ignites the conversation with a fiery critique of the pervasive myth that the Burma Campaign was solely an infantry slog through monsoon jungles, revealing the untold story of diverse geographical combat and the pivotal role of armoured units.

Tanks Take the Spotlight:

- Discover how the reliable and robust American-designed tanks like the Stuart, Lee-Grant, and Sherman became the unsung heroes, mastering the art of bunker busting and altering the course of the campaign with their formidable presence.

Japanese Resistance Outmanoeuvred:

- The episode exposes the Japanese army's failed attempts to adapt to the armoured onslaught, as their outdated anti-tank tactics and desperate measures crumbled against the Commonwealth's mechanized might.

Infantry-Tank Synergy:

- Jack recounts tales of extraordinary combined operations, where the precise coordination between Commonwealth infantry and tanks led to decisive victories, from the bloody tennis court at Kohima to the strategic thunder run to Meiktila.

Forgotten Armour Unveiled:

- Get a tantalizing preview of Jack's upcoming book, "Forgotten Armour," which promises to deliver a riveting account of tank warfare in Burma, painting the war from the cramped interior of a tank.

Join us as we peel back the layers of history's overlooked battles and pay homage to the steel beasts that broke the back of the Japanese army. For those hungry for more, follow Jack on Twitter @historybowsh and mark your calendars for the release of "Forgotten Armour" this summer.

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This week we are joined by Historian, Author of "The Invetion of Ecocide" and Director of the CalTech Heritage Project, David Zierler. David comes to rage about the use of herbicides and defoliants like Agent Orange was a pointless tactic in the Vietnam War and a catastrophic outcome for US soldiers, Vietnamese civilians and where responsibility lies.

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This week we are joined by the Historian of Anglo/French relations and Author, Chris Kempshall, who charges onto the rage train to argue that THE FRENCH ARE NOT CHEESE EATING SURRENDER MONKEYS.

We'll be talking about the horrific realities of Verdun, how the French have a truly impressive victory rate that is a contender with all the superpowers and how nobody could celebrate a victory over France if they truly lacked military might and courage.

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This week we are joined by the Curator of the Surgeons Hall Museum, Louise Wilkie, and she joins Paul and Kyle to rage that ROBERT LISTON'S 300% FATALITY OPERATION IS A MYTH.

We'll be talking about the gruesome realities of Victorian Surgery, how pioneering Liston was as well as the murkier side of medicine and crime that he was involved in. But mostly how he didn't kill three people in one operation.

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This week we are joined by the Historian, Author, Novellist and trustee of the Cromwell Association Miranda Malins, and she joins Paul and Kyle to rage that CROMWELL DIDN’T CANCEL CHRISTMAS!.

We’ll be talking about the areas of Cromwell’s reputation that he doesn’t deserve, and those that he does, what the Royals think of him now and how the whole period is nowhere near as black and white as people think..

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This week we are joined by Historian, Presenter and 50% of the excellent History Tellers, Stephen “Abs” Wisdom who joins us to rage JUST SHUT UP ABOUT FAKE MOON LANDINGS.

We’ll be talking conspiracies, Kubrick, and all the nonsense as well as highlighting the massive achievements of men and women in the Apollo Program who didn’t go to the moon but made it happen.

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This week we are joined by Professor of History at Aberystwyth University and author of “Nikola Tesla and the Electrical Future”, Iwun Morus who comes to Paul and Kyle to rage that "NIKOLA TESLA IS NOT AN OVERLOOKED GENIUS"

So we'll be talking all about how to make it as a Victorian scientist, the realities about the 'Current War' and how Tesla buys into his own myth making.

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This week we are joined by Historian, Research Fellow at Kings College London, Washington Post columnist and author of “Blood and Iron – the rise and fall of the German Empire”, Katja Hoyer who kicks off Series 6 raging that PRUSSIA IS NOT EVIL

We’ll be talking about Prussia’s reputation as a militaristic warmonger, the fact that wider Germany was also complicit in wars all the way back to Waterloo and also potatoes, we should never forget potatoes..

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The Series 6 trailer is here. Starting on 6th March on General Release we'll be bringing you Authors Katja Hoyer, Iwun Morus, Miranda Malins, Chris Kempshall, David Zierler and Robbie MacNiven, Museum Professionals Gavin Clarke and Louise Wilkie, Documentary Producer Steve Darlow and Historical Performer Stephen ‘Abs’ Wisdom

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This week we are joined by Historian and Author of “One Day in August: Ian Fleming, Enigma, and the Deadly Raid on Dieppe”, David O’Keefe who joins us to rage that DIEPPE WAS NOT A TRAINING RUN FOR D-DAY

We’ll be debunking the myth of Dieppe opening a second front, appeasing the Russians and being a training exercise in amphibious operations and look into why Operation Jubilee was even on the cards.

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This week we are joined by Historian and Podcaster Dave Robertson from the “For You The War Is Over” podcast and he has come on to rage that EVERYTHING WE THINK ABOUT PRISONER OF WAR ESCAPES IS WRONG.

We’ll be talking a distinct lack of tunnels, the differences in escaping when not an officer, or in the Far East and how to plan and make the perfect escape.

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Embark on a historical odyssey with us as we unravel the tangled web of patron saints and national identities in the latest episode of History Rage. Our returning rager, Frances Young, a scholar of religious history and folklore, sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding patron saints, particularly those tethered to nations. Join us as we dissect the myths, explore the evolution of these religious figures, and their profound impact on cultural and national identity.

Patron Saints and National Identity:

- The misconception of a singular, official patron saint for each nation.

- How medieval societies understood and engaged with the cult of saints.

- The influence of patron saints on the formation of national identity.

Saints and Their Surprising Patronages:

- The curious associations of saints with various causes and professions.

- The role of martyrdom and relics in shaping the veneration of saints.

- The fluidity and informality of saints' patronages over time.

Saints in the Fabric of National Identity:

- The enduring legacy of St. Patrick and his synonymous relationship with Irish identity.

- The integration of saintly figures into royal dynasties and their impact on legitimacy and succession.

- The role of saints in the devotional formation of national consciousness.

Saint George vs. Saint Edmund:

- The historical shift from St. Edmund to St. George as England's prominent patron.

- The influence of the Reformation and state iconography on this transition.

- The reality of multiple patron saints co-existing within a nation's history.

Francis Young's Call to Rethink Patron Saints:

- Challenging the rigid notions of patron saints and embracing their folkloric nature.

- Recognizing the people's role in shaping the cult of saints through popular religion.

- The importance of acknowledging the multiplicity of patron saints in reflecting a nation's complex identity.

For further enlightenment, delve into Francis Young's profound works on St. Edmund and other aspects of religion and folklore, available through the History Rage bookshop. Follow his prolific musings on Twitter @DrFrancisYoung and engage with the vibrant discussion.

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This week we are joined by the Archaeologist and Osteologist Lauren McIntyre who rages to Paul and Kyle that MEDIEVAL PEOPLE ARE NOT SHORT and also that they didn’t all die at the age of 30.

We’ll be talking how much of a life story you can actually determine from human remains, and the surprising lack of change in the body in the past 2,000 years.

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This week we are joined by the Historian, Author and Executive Director of the Juno Beach Centre, Alex Fitzgerald-Black and he is raging that D-DAY IS NOT THE LARGEST INVASION IN HISTORY.

We’ll be talking specifics about where Overlord fits into the scale of invasions, amphibious operations and Combined Operations, we’ll also be talking the importance of Juno Beach and the Canadian contribution to D-Day and beyond.

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This week we are joined by the Professor of Social and Community History at the University of Birmingham and author of “Peaky Blinders: The Real Story”, Carl Chinn. Carl joins Paul and Kyle to rage that THE PEAKY BLINDERS ARE NEITHER GLAMOROUS, ORGANISED OR EDWARDIAN.

We’ll be talking about the crimes they committed and against who, how they stem from street fighting gangs and thugs and how the First World War didn’t make most of them violent as they didn’t go…. And there’s no razor blades in caps either.

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This week we are joined by the Military Historians and Podcasters, Robbie McGuire and Matthew Moss from the awesome Fighting on Film podcast. They have come to us to rage that DETAILS DO MATTER and that what we see in a war movie reflects how much care has gone into the subject matter.

We’ll be talking Dunkirk, Journey’s End, Atonement and Hamburger Hill to name a few.

You can and should get into Fighting on Film. You can find their website here. Just please keep listening to us as well 😊 and you can follow them on Twitter @FightingonFilm.

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This week we are joined by the Historian, Author and Youtuber, Josh Provan who has come on to rage that WHAT IF’S AND COUNTERFACTUALS ARE POINTLESS and that we have taken these well beyond the parlour game they should be.

We’ll be talking Samurai vs Knight, justifications for an outcome people won’t accept and in some cases where people bang on about a ‘What if’ that actually happened.

You can see and hear more of Josh’s work by subscribing to his YouTube Channel, Adventures in Historyland, you can buy his book “Wild East: The British in Japan 1854-1868” from the History Rage Bookshop and you can follow him on Twitter @LandofHistory

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This week we are joined by the Royal Historian, Literary Agent and author of “The Traitor King”, Andrew Lownie who has come on to settle several rages but mainly that EDWARD VIII WAS NOT A NAZI DUPE but an active intriguer with the Nazis. As well as to flatten the idea that he and Wallis Simpson shared this epic love story that would culminate in the sacrifice of a throne.

We’ll be talking how the Duke of Windsor engaged in plots against Churchill, Chamberlain, George VI and Britain. How we can breathe a heavy sigh of relief that he didn’t get to the throne.

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This week we are joined by the Curator of Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker in Cheshire, Lucy Siebert. Lucy joins us to rage that “PROTECT AND SURVIVE ISN’T SHIT”, and about Nuclear Civil Defence through the 1960s and beyond.

We’ll be talking the pros and cons of both the pamphlets and the public information films as well as the darker purposes and plans involved. We talk preservation of the state vs preservation of the people, the impact of nuclear attack and whether anything like Protect and Survive would be successful today.

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This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Roger Moorhouse. Historian, broadcaster and author of “First to Fight”, “The Devil’s Alliance” and “Berlin At War”. He has featured in several documentaries including “Hitler’s Circle of Evil” and he joins us to talk about the almost eternal myth that the Polish Army charged tanks with Cavalry at the outbreak of World War 2.

Aside from this being total nonsense he tells us about how the Poles were not a defunct outdated force, how they were fighting a war on two fronts, the airforce wasn’t destroyed on the ground and that they stalled the German offensive in many places.

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The Series 5 trailer is here. Starting on 19th December on General Release we'll be bringing you Authors Roger Moorhouse, Andrew Lownie, Carl Chinn, and David o'Keefe, Museum Professionals Lucy Siebert and Alex Fitzgerald-Black, Podcasters Robbie McGuire, Matt Moss, and Dave Robertson, Archaeologist Lauren McIntyre and YouTuber Josh Provan.

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This week we welcome Historian, and author of "Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders" and "The House of Beaufort - The Bastard Line That Captured The Crown", Nathen Amin who joins us to rage that Henry VII had a perfectly legitimate claim to the throne of England.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how primogeniture is less important than people think, how Henry comes to the throne in the same way as Edward IV and that you can call Henry many things but a coward? Come on!.

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'History Rage' invites you back to the tumultuous landscape of World War II with Dr. Waitman Beorn, as he vents his frustration over the egregious comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis, and the shocking survival of Holocaust denial. Explore the broader scope of the Nazi genocidal project, the heart-wrenching tales of resistance, and the vexing questions surrounding the Allies' response to the Holocaust. This episode is a profound reflection on the responsibilities of historians and the enduring impact of the past on the present.

1. Introduction:

  - Delve into a comprehensive discussion on WWII and the Holocaust.

  - Gain insights from experts as they analyse historical events and perspectives.

2. Understanding Perspectives:

  - Explore the challenges faced by leaders of Jewish councils in Nazi-occupied territories.

  - Learn about the difficult decisions they had to make to protect their communities.

3. Escape and Resistance:

  - Uncover the strategies employed by prisoners to evade capture and survive.

  - Hear inspiring stories of resilience and bravery amidst adversity.

4. Allies' Response and Controversies:

  - Examine the Allies' knowledge of the Holocaust and their potential interventions.

  - Debate the ethical dilemmas surrounding the bombing of Auschwitz and organised rescue efforts.

5. Role of Institutions:

  - Discuss the actions, or lack thereof, taken by institutions like the Catholic Church during WWII.

  - Explore the potential impact of institutional intervention on the outcome of the Holocaust.

6. Conclusion:

  - Reflect on the importance of public history in understanding and commemorating the Holocaust.

  - Discover avenues for further exploration through podcasts, books, and events related to WWII history.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of WWII and the Holocaust from diverse perspectives, shedding light on this dark chapter of human history.

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This week we welcome Historian of religion and belief, award winning author and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Dr. Francis Young who joins us to rage that Medieval Paganism didn't go underground in the Middle Ages.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how the 'Green Man' is invented in the 1930s, how Christianity is just as weird as anything Paganism might offer and how clinging to this myth is actually damaging our understanding of religion and the medieval period.

If you'd like to know more about this subject then why not buy a copy of one of his books from the History Rage Bookshop.

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This week we welcome Former Assistant Curator of the Royal Engineers Museum, current Curator of the Royal Logistics Corps Museum and absolute Napoleon groupie Sam Jolley

Sam has come to rage at Paul and Kyle about how there is a whole load more to the Royal Engineers than building bridges in World War 2. There's a VC for extreme carpentry, there are armed floating tractors, super gas, giant molotov cocktails and a huge number of places where 300 years of Sapper history has left its mark.

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This week we're staying in 17th Century as we welcome Historian, and author of "Fighting for Liberty", Steve Carter who joins us to rage that the Monmouth Rebellion was not some rag tag bunch of peasants armed with pitchforks.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about the backers, the plan and the impressively advanced equipment that Monmouth lands with and how the rebellion falls apart, not because of a shoddy army, but because of the role of intelligence and information.

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This week we welcome 17th Century Historian, and History Hack Regular, Charlotte White who joins us to rage that it's about time we shut the **** up about the damned Tudors.

She talks to Paul and Kyle about how the Stuarts have all the drama, glamour, intrigue and everything you want from fascinating history, way ahead of just Henry VIII and his collection of wives. How Charles II changes the country and leaves a mark we still have today.

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This week we welcome Historian, Author  and host of the Condensed Histories Podcast Jem Duducu who joins Paul and Kyle to rant that we just don't treat the Crusades with enough attention to detail.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how the last Crusade was as late as the 1930s, how some Crusades were Christian against Christian and how some even had Christians and Muslims fighting on the same side.

In short, the Crusades are a lot more than just heading off to the Middle east to kick in some Muslims.

If you'd like to know more about this subject then you can start by listening to the Condensed Histories Podcast on all major podcast platforms.

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This week we welcome 17th Century Historian, and author of "The Solemn League and Covenant of the Three Kingdoms and the Cromwellian Union 1643-1663", Dr. Kirsteen MacKenzie who joins us to rage that the English Civil War is far from English and should be referred to as the 'War of Three Kingdoms'.

She talks to Paul and Kyle about how Scotland and Ireland reacted when their monarch was executed by Cromwell, and how the Scottish Covenanters were key in the whole conflict.

If you'd like to know more about this subject then why not buy a copy of her book from the Routledge Publishing.

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This week we welcome Canadian Military Historian, and YouTuber, Brad St.Croix who joins us to rage that Canada was not born in the First World War.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how Vimy Ridge is misplaced as the defining moment in Canadian National Identity and how there were riots as a result of this battle.

If you'd like to know more about this subject then you can subscribe the Brad's YouTube channel OTD In Canadian Military History.

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This week we welcome Historian, Broadcaster and author of "The Phoney Major", Gavin Mortimer who joins us to rage that David Stirling is not the 'father of the S.A.S'.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how David Stirling took advantage of the death of Paddy Mayne to recast his own history.

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We have a bonus episode for you to kick off Season Four. We are joined by head of Cold War and Late 20th Century Conflict from Imperial War Museums Duxford, Paris Agar. Paris is here, at the 70th anniversary week of the start of British nuclear testing to rage that the world has detonated far more unclear weapons than Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Paris talks about how Britain was involved in nuclear weapons right from the start of the Manhattan Project. She talks about the US splitting and severing ties with Britain leading Britain to develop her own and what the impact of our own nuclear tests have been.

You can find out more about this fascinating era by searching the online oral histories though IWM Collections online and you can get information on all the Imperial War Museums at their here.

Further to this, anyone who wishes to engage with, or support, the work of the British Nuclear Test Veterans Association can do so at their website here.

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This week we welcome Science Historian, Lecturer  at Falmouth University and author of "Racing Green: How Motorsport Science can Save the World", Dr. Kit Chapman who joins us to rage that people in the Middle Ages knew the earth was spherical.

He talks to Paul and Kyle about how this was worked out over 2,000 years ago, how the church is not a barrier to science in Western Europe, how alchemy has already been achieved and a man that keeps 2,000 litres of his own urine in his cellar.

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Strap in for a tempest of truth as History Rage returns with Series 13, unleashing a torrent of untold tales and myth-busting fervor that will challenge what you thought you knew about history. Our cadre of impassioned historians bring their expertise to the fore, tackling misconceptions and falsehoods that have long skewed our understanding of the past.

Unraveling Historical Misconceptions:

- The Holocaust and its complex legacy, often wielded as a rhetorical weapon in contemporary debates with Waitman Beorn

- Debunking the myth of national patron saints and their perceived official status in society with Francis Young

- Rethinking warfare beyond the stereotype of monsoon-mired infantry, revealing a more nuanced reality with author Jack Bowsher

- The unexpected truth about early Quakers, shattering the image of peaceful simplicity with Dr. Erica Canela

Dispelling Myths of the Middle Ages:

- The idea that medieval women were solely homemakers is dismantled, revealing their diverse roles in society with Eleanor Janega

- Confronting the misconception of medieval Europeans' diet, exposing the fallacy of their supposed love for spoiled meats with Thom Ntinas of the Delicious Legacy Podcast

Revisiting Historical Figures:

- Correcting the portrayal of Antonio Salieri, often cast as a bitter rival to Mozart, and revealing the man behind the myth with Musicologist Dr. Kristin Franseen of Concordia University

- Reassessing the Viking image, stripping away the blood-soaked caricatures to reveal a more complex society with Alex Harvey

Challenging Historical Narratives:

- Questioning the singular focus on Palestine in discussions of Zionism's history with author Rachel Cockerell

- Shining a light on the Indian Army's extensive and often overlooked contributions beyond the Western Front in World War I with Dr. Adam Prime of the Western Front Association

Join us as we stoke the fires of inquiry with ten more episodes featuring fiery historians ready to set the record straight. Series 13 drops on General Release on July 29th. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the historical fury flow!

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Well welcome back.... we're not gone long, but just to give you a taste of what's coming up in our fourth helping of rage. We bring you Authors Kit Chapman, Gavin Mortimer, Steve Carter, Francis Young, Kirsteen MacKenzie and Nathen Amin. Podcaster Charlotte White and Jem Duducu, Museum Curator Sam Jolley and YouTuber Brad St. Croix.

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This week we welcome Buildings Archaeologist and Heritage Consultant  Dr. James Wright who joins us to rage about the favourite myth of the tour guide, the idea that spiral staircases all go clockwise.

He talks Paul and Kyle about the actual history of this myth, how many castles have anti-clockwise newells, and how when battle reaches the stairs the game is up.

If you'd like to know more then you can check out James' excellent mythbusting blog at triskeleheritage.com and you can follow James on Twitter @jpwarchaeology

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This week we welcome WW2 historian, Research Fellow at Oxford University and author of "A War of Empires"  Dr. Rob Lyman who joins us to rage that we overlook and misunderstand the contribution of India and her people to the fight against the Japanese.

He talks Paul and Kyle about how they didn't fight for Britain, how they were completely seperate from the British Army and why India herself got into this fight.

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This week we welcome SOE historian, event professional and author Dr. Kate Vigurs who, after a long time studying SOE in France wants to rage that there are men in SOE as well. A lot of them, and they're getting overshadowed.

She talks Paul and Kyle about how SOE set up the BBC radio codes, how SOE managed to get the co-operation of French businessmen to blow up their own factories and how they shared the grisly fate that we remember the women for.

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You can follow Kate on Twitter @historical_kate and see where you can see her demonstrate and perform by checking out www.historysmaid.co.uk

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This week we welcome historian, podcaster, blogger and co-founder of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Chairty Marcus Cribb who wants to take apart the idea that Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington is a defensive General who fights the easy way..

He talks about his spectacular attacks at Assaye and Salamanca, about his intelligence networks and how he faced down King George IV.

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This week we welcome historian, author and lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the University of Northumbria Dr. Waitman Beorn who joins Paul and Kyle to discuss Wehrmacht war crimes, how the Wehrmacht is up to its neck in the atrocities across occupied territory and how those who choose to re-enact SS really need to explain some things.

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This week we welcome historian and broadcaster Lucy Betteridge-Dyson who wants to take apart the war horse, the cavalry and their role and reputation in the First World War.

She talks to us about how the cavalry are far from an outdated institution, that they are vital, and that animal sacrifice was never forgotten.

You can follow Lucy on Twitter @LMBD1418 and read her many blogs and articles at www.lucybetteridgedyson.com.

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This week we are taking a journey behind the dressing screen with material, culture and fashion historian Dr. Sarah Bendall of the Australian Catholic University.

Sarah is coming on to rage that the corsets we see in all the films are not dangerous, not torturous and definitely not oppressive.

You can follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahABendall and see much much more of her work by visiting her blog here:

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This week we welcome podcaster, blogger and History Hack regular Matt Bone who comes on to take the iconic Spitfire down a peg or two. in so much that while it is an excellent aircraft we have romanticised it well beyond its merit, and it has some serious flaws.

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This week we are joined by podcaster, YouTuber and Historical Map Illustrator Cassidy Cash who takes us down the murky alleys of Tudor theatre and takes on the eternal conspiracy and rumour that Shakespeare did not write his plays.

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In this fiery episode of History Rage, prepare to have your perceptions of the 1936 Berlin Olympics incinerated as returning provocateur Guy Walters ignites a historical inferno. Delving deep into the spectacle that was both a sporting and Nazi extravaganza, Guy dismantles the myth of Jesse Owens' victories as a blow to Hitler's Germany. He exposes the harsh reality of American attitudes towards Owens upon his return, the political machinations behind the scenes, and how the games were a resounding propaganda success for the Third Reich. Get ready to confront uncomfortable truths about the intersection of sports, politics, and racism, and how the Berlin Games set the precedent for the modern Olympics as a global stage for national showcase and diplomatic manoeuvring. This episode is a marathon of revelations, sprinting past simplistic narratives to reveal the complex legacy of the 1936 Olympics and the dangerous illusion of sport being above politics.

Episode Highlights:

- Guy Walters' Return: Guy brings his expertise back to History Rage with a focus on interwar Germany and the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

- The Myth of Jesse Owens: Guy debunks the popular belief that Jesse Owens' triumphs humiliated Nazi Germany and Hitler.

- Political and Propaganda Triumph: An exploration of how the Olympics served as a successful political and propaganda tool for the Nazis.

- America's Reaction: A look at the contrasting treatment of Jesse Owens versus white athletes in America post-Olympics.

- The First Modern Olympics: Guy explains why the Berlin Games were the first to truly harness the Olympics as a global event and a showcase for the host nation.

- The Olympic Pause: Insights into how Nazi Germany sanitized its image during the games to hide signs of anti-Semitism and other discriminatory practices.

- The Impact of Non-Boycott: The implications of the world's participation in the Berlin Games and what a potential boycott might have meant for Hitler's regime.

Join us as we race through a track of historical distortions and cross the finish line with a clearer understanding of one of the most controversial Olympic Games in history.

Links:

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To kick of Series 3 we welcome Broadcaster and Historian Alex Churchill and First World War historian and Tutor Andy Lock, and they are here to let fly (and they do) that the First World War is not Lions Led By Donkeys, that the history is not the poetry, that Franz Ferdinand's assassination was the excuse, not the cause of the war.

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Well welcome back.... we're on a short break at the moment for the Chalke Valley History Festival and History Rage Live... but just to give you a taste of what's coming up in our third round of rages.

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This week we are joined by a true Giant of Military History. Paul and Kyle welcome Military Historian, Author, Security Consultant, and Founder of the 'Saucer Protection League' Professor Peter-Caddick Adams.

Peter comes on to rage that the Third Reich is not the technological powerhouse that they are given credit for, so for all their science, the technology was misplaced, mis-directed and not backed up with anything that could win a war.

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