Best Imagine Alba Podcasts (2024)

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Discover Your Scottish Ancestry 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

Are you descended from a powerful clan chief, royalty or even a saint? In this episode, we explore how to research your Scottish ancestors, and what surprises might be in store for you. If you love Scotland, join us as we…Imagine Alba.By Imagine Alba

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Kilmartin Glen By Michelle Of Imagine Alba 17:01

2+ y ago17:01

17:01

Kilmartin 5,000 years, with cairns, standing stones, carved rock, stone circles, forts and castles. It has one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scottish Curling 12:51

2+ y ago12:51

12:51

Curling is one of Scotland's national sports, but was it invented here, and how do you play? As we cheer on the Scottish led Curling Team GB compete at the 2022 Olympics in Bejing, we "hurry hard" and imagine...the very Scottish past time of curling. Find extras on this episode at https://buff.ly/3AUQvt6…

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Kilmartin Glen 16:44

2+ y ago16:44

16:44

Kilmartin Glen in Argyll is ground zero for one of Britain's most important archaeological landscapes. Join us as we explore 5,000 years of Scottish history.By Imagine Alba

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The Bagpipes of Freedom by Mike Corradi 27:21

2+ y ago27:21

27:21

A tale of an unlikely British hero in 1945 from Mike Corradi of A History of Italy podcast https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Elizabeth's Tilbury Speech in Film by Sean Lang 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

47:33

Elizabeth has been a favourite subject for film makers; but the way her famous Tilbury Speech has been represented has been affected by the period in which the film was made https://seanlangtheatre.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Pre-History of the BBC by Paul Kerensa 35:47

2+ y ago35:47

35:47

Paul Kerensa of the British Broadcasting Century podcast gives an engaging and brisk march through the early years of British Broadcasting. https://bbcentury.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Genius of Horatio Nelson by Adam Preston 31:57

2+ y ago31:57

31:57

Nelson was an extraordinary mix – described by N A M Rodgers as ‘Vulnerable and weak as a man, Nelson was also a leader of unequalled ardour, courage, generosity and professional genius’. We hear about Nelson’s military genius, and your chance to support a new TV project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Christopher Marlowe By Philip Rowe 50:19

2+ y ago50:19

50:19

Playwright and Wunderkind Christopher Marlowe and his short life, ended as mysteriously as it was lived. Philip Rowe of the History of European Theatre podcasts is here to tell you more – and let you know about his podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Renaissance Warfare by Ben Jacobs 50:29

2+ y ago50:29

50:29

Ben Jacobs talks about how the demands and costs of Renaissance warfare changed the nature of Europe for ever https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Highland Clearance: The Ballad of Arichonan Part 2 17:47

3+ y ago17:47

17:47

In Part 2 of our podcast, A Highland Clearance: The Ballad of Arichonan, we tell how one community fought back in the story of Argyll, Scotland's notorious clearance riot. Find out more about the Highland Clearances, see images and get extras on the podcast at https://bit.ly/3pamkXJBy Imagine Alba

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A Highland Clearance: The Ballad of Arichonan 19:24

3+ y ago19:24

19:24

We discuss one of the most notorious chapters in the history of Scotland, the Highland Clearances, through the experience of one Argyll community. Find extras at https://buff.ly/37ZzHmPBy Imagine Alba

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Did Scotland Invent Halloween? 14:30

4+ y ago14:30

14:30

Transylvania may have Dracula and Salem may have witches, but is Scotland arguably the home of Halloween? On this episode, we explore how a Gaelic harvest festival transformed into an $8 billion dollar spooktacular holiday as we…imagine Halloween. For extras on this episode, visit https://www.imaginealba.com/podcast…

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Thomas Cromwell with Diarmaid MacCulloch 47:58

5+ y ago47:58

47:58

Diarmaid MacCulloch brings wonderful scholarship, wit and humanity with a delightfully fresh biography of Thomas Cromwell, shot through with new insights. And I got to meet him! Here is what we talked about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thomas Cranmer with Diarmaid MacCulloch 49:03

5+ y ago49:03

49:03

Cranmer's reputation has run from dishonest, ambitious politician to gentle, moderate Anglican. Prof. Diarmaid MacCulloch shed light on the life and motivations of the man central to the English Reformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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History of the Vikings with Noah Tetzner 26:51

5+ y ago26:51

26:51

The History of Vikings features in depth discussions with world-class scholars from Oxford, Harvard, and Yale University, and dives into Norse Mythology and Viking history. From myths and raids, to wooden longboats and the farmstead, Noah Tetzner helps you discover the Vikings and their world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Lady Jane Grey and Nicola Tallis 55:23

5+ y ago55:23

55:23

I chat with historian Nicola Tallis about the life, times and death of Lady Jane Grey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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William the Marshal with Elizabeth Chadwick 39:44

5+ y ago39:44

39:44

Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of William Marshal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eleanor of Aquitaine with Elizabeth Chadwick 38:23

5+ y ago38:23

38:23

Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine. T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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God, Praise and Glory 33:00

5+ y ago33:00

33:00

Sam Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era – the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit of piracy/privateering thrown in for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roman Baths 3 Worship 35:26

5+ y ago35:26

35:26

Discussing what the Roman Baths can tell us about Religious worship in the Roman world, and introducing two of the Roman Baths' most illustrious characters - the Goddess, Sulis Minerva, and the Gorgon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roman Baths 2 Day to Day 35:25

5+ y ago35:25

35:25

The second episode in our series looks at how the Roman Baths operated day to day, the infrastructure and technology, how they were managed, what went on when visitors entered the precinct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roman Baths 1 History and Discovery 43:09

5+ y ago43:09

43:09

This is the first of three special episodes from the wonderful Roman Bath Museum at Bath. Experts from the museum talk about Bath's history, from before Rome to Georgian Bath to the current day - and the drama of the rediscovery of the Roman Bath and Temple complex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Henry VIII Abroad 42:06

6y ago42:06

42:06

Zack returns! Yay! Zack, of the 'When Diplomacy Fails' Podcast survey's Henry VIII's foreign policy and weighs it up - is the word policy too complimentary? To find out more about Zack and his podcast, go to www.wdfpodcast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Roanoke by Joel Kindrick 31:58

6y ago31:58

31:58

In 1585, a colony was established at Roanoke, sponsored by Walter Raleigh. Find out what happens from historian and Birkenstock wearer Joel Kindrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Robin Hood by Glen Longwell 26:27

6y ago26:27

26:27

I always wanted to look at the legends of Robin Hood and try to sort fact from fiction - and never got round to it. But Luckily here is Glen of the Glen and Dean show, just just that very thing for the history of England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Scottish Wedding: Marriage Traditions in Scotland 20:44

6+ y ago20:44

20:44

On this episode, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with an exploration of wedding traditions in Scotland. We share the ways couples here tie the knot (literally!) and other unique Scottish customs, plus tips on planning your own Scottish wedding, from the blackening ceremony to the wardrobe to the last dance. Thanks for listening! For extras on this epi…

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Robert Burns Night 17:09

6+ y ago17:09

17:09

On this episode, we explore the Scottish tradition of Burns Night with our own Ode to Rabbie. Plus we preview Glasgow's Celtic Connections, one of Europe's leading trad and roots festivals. Thanks for listening, and please visit the page for this episode on our website for more information, including recipes, poems and photos. Find extras on this e…

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Winter Celebrations in Scotland 14:27

6+ y ago14:27

14:27

Welcome to the Imagine Alba Festcast! Scotland celebrates all winter long, with unique celebrations that kick off with fireworks on Bonfire Night on November 5 and culminate in Burns’ Night on January 25. On the special holiday episode of the Imagine Alba podcast, we are going to share the highlights of the festive season, so that whether you are S…

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An Introduction 9:03

6+ y ago9:03

9:03

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, answer the question "Why Scotland" and talk about what you can expect on the podcast. Thanks for listening! Visit http://bit.ly/2DHUqyZ for extras on this episode.By Imagine Alba

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The Fall of Anne Boleyn by Claire Ridgway 22:53

7y ago22:53

22:53

The fall of Queen Anne Boleyn and who was responsible has, as Claire Ridgway remarks, always divided historians and probably always will. Here Claire discusses some of the theories - and the view she has developed over years of careful study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Progress of the Tudor Court by Natalie Grueninger 25:25

7y ago25:25

25:25

Every year Henry took his court on a progress through the English countryside. Find out why and what he did from Natalie Grueninger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Tower of London by James Holdstock 44:07

7y ago44:07

44:07

James Holdstock is a big fan of The Tower of London; he talks about a fortress which has a history as winding, bloody, mysterious and inspiring as England's, and is a must for any visitor to the capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Witchcraft in Tudor England by Sam Hume 36:39

7y ago36:39

36:39

The 16th and 17th centuries saw a surge in worry about witchcraft through most of Europe. Sam gives us a survey of how fear of witchcraft affected England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The End of Roman Britain by Ed McWatt 14:48

7y ago14:48

14:48

Children's author Ed McWatt and his perspective on the Roman Brexit - Rexit you might say, and how the end of Roman Britain might have felt to those at the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jane Shore by James Boulton 44:46

8y ago44:46

44:46

Jane Shore lives among the list of the most famous mistresses - along with the likes of Roseamund Clifford, Alice Perrers. Like Alice, Jane lives and loved at the very centre of political power for a while - but unlike Alice, left an attractive reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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King Arthur by David McLain 26:42

8y ago26:42

26:42

Arthur, King of the Britons. A story that defined the medieval story of Chivalry and represented history, not a story to the likes of Edward III Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Fall of Constantinople by Paul Vincent 32:16

8+ y ago32:16

32:16

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 is one of the most momentous events in world history. Sure, the power of the Roman Empire had long since faded; but here at last was the end of the story that had started with Romulus and Remus on the mountainside in Latium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wycliffe, Hus and Bohemia 58:49

9y ago58:49

58:49

This week a guest episode on Wycliffe, Hus and their influence on the history of Bohemia. With many thanks to Pete Collman from the Bohemican Podcast, and Travis Dow of the History of Germany podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Grace Dieu and Henry Vth's Proto-Royal Navy by Brandon Huebner 39:19

9y ago39:19

39:19

Henry Vth was the first monarch since Richard the Lion Heart to pay much attention to the English fleet. The experience of putting maybe as many as 1,500 ships onto the water to transport his army of 1415 to France made him realise that he needed a new solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The pilot of Miura by Isaac Myers 26:09

9+ y ago26:09

26:09

The story of an English Pilot in Japan in 16th century - the story behind Shogun by James Clavell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christopher Colombus by David McLain 39:15

9+ y ago39:15

39:15

No excuses really - nothing to do with English History at all. But hey, we enjoyed David's Shakespeare episode, so here's a chance for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Romans in Britain Pt 2 by Richard Norton 32:18

9+ y ago32:18

32:18

From Hadrian to the fall of the western Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Romans in Britain Pt 1 by Richard Norton 27:15

9+ y ago27:15

27:15

For some reason, don't know why, my interest in English and British history starts with the Anglo Saxons. Not before. Don't ask me why - no idea. I love Ancient Greece, Rome etc etc - but no interest in the British stuff. Sorry. Fortunately, Richard Norton does! yay! so here we are, part 1 of a 2 part overview of the Romans in Britain by Richard No…

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Britain, Jamaica and the 70s by Roifield Brown 11:36

10y ago11:36

11:36

A bit of a change of pace for our guest episode this week - here's Roifield Brown, author of the 'How Jamaica conquered the world' podcast, with an episode about Britain in the 70s and the impact Jamaica had on us all. The music is great, by the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Poet and the Mistress by Carrie Palmer 10:30

10+ y ago10:30

10:30

The interwoven lives of Geoffrey Chaucer and Katherine Swynford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shakespeare by David McLain 56:26

10+ y ago56:26

56:26

David McClain here gives us all a fascinating hour on some hack called William Shakespeare who wrote some plays in the 16th/17th Century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Avignon Papacy by Stephen Guerra 26:15

11y ago26:15

26:15

The Story of the early 14th Century papacy and their exile in Avignon - a guest episode from Stephen Guerra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sharyn Eastaugh The Templar Knights 20:33

11y ago20:33

20:33

The Templar Knights are endlessly fascinating; a glamorous and powerful order of warrior monks, with all kinds of mystique. In a guest episode, Sharyn Eastaugh gives a potted history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cult of Thomas Lancaster by Hannah Kilpatrick 38:07

11+ y ago38:07

38:07

Medieval man loved their saints. Remember the Anglo Saxons? Saints popping up all over the place. The Martyrdom of Thomas Beckett I suppose is reasonable, but cult of Simon de Montfort and bit more odd. Edward II, unpopular though he is, also had a period of saintliness. In this episode, Hannah looks at the afterlife of Thomas of Lancaster - how a …

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