History Rage – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

Don't forget to leave a review for History Rage on Apple, Podchaser, Amazon, or wherever you can! And join the 'Angry Mob' on Patreon for early episodes, prize draws, and the History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage.

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage or Paul individually @PaulBavill and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

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If you want to get in touch with History Rage then email historyragepod@gmail.com

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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.

If you’d like to know more about this subject, then you can start by buying the excellent book “The Invention of Ecocide” from the History Rage Bookshop. You can, and should, also David on Twitter @ZierlerDavid

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

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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.

If you like this then you can follow him on Twitter @chriskempshall  and you can but any and all of his books at the History Rage Bookshop 

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage

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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.

If you like this then you can follow the museum on Twitter @SurgeonsHall and you can visit the Surgeons Hall Museum web site at https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ 

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage

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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..

If you like this then you can buy any and all of Miranda’s books at the History Rage bookshop and you can follow her on Twitter @MirandaMalins

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage

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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.

If you’d like to see Abs in action then you can see the History Tellers at History Festivals all across the country and you can check their website and calendar here, and you can, and should, also them on Twitter @Hist_Tell

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

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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.

If you'd like to know more than you can read any and all of Iwun's books from the History Rage Bookshop and you can follow him on Twitter @irmorus1 

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

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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..

If you’d like to know more about this subject, then you can start by buying the excellent book “Blood and Iron” from the History Rage Bookshop. You can, and should, also Katja on Twitter @hoyer_kat

You can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.

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