Best Henry Holland Podcasts (2024)

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1066: the battle for England | 1. Vikings, Normans and rebellious Anglo-Saxons 47:56

3h ago47:56

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The roots of the Norman Conquest of 1066 can be traced all the way back to 1016 – when England was hit by an earlier foreign invasion. This time, the assault came from Denmark and the forces of Cnut. In the first episode of our new series on 1066, Marc Morris talks to David Musgrove about how the events of the early 11th century set the scene for t…

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Brandon Mullins of Across Five Aprils 36:23

16h ago36:23

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Chapter 539 - "(Music) Should Make Somebody Happy" ...as read by Brandon Mullins of Across Five Aprils Today we welcome Across Five Aprils vocalist Brandon Mullins to the podcast! Brandon chats about moving around and trying to find home, getting into hardcore, how he came to join Across Five Aprils, the band’s experience with Victory Records, reun…

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Churchill's prewar crisis meetings 37:48

1h ago37:48

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In the run-up to the Second World War, Winston Churchill's Kent home, Chartwell, was transformed from a cosy country pile to an informal Home Office, as the politician invited influential guests to come for dinner, drinks.... and off-the-record discussions. From 'Lawrence of Arabia' to Albert Einstein, Katherine Carter tells Ellie Cawthorne how the…

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Henry VII: life of the week 58:20

35m ago58:20

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Henry VII has gone down in history as the miserable miser who, rightly or wrongly, seized the English Crown from the hands of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth. But, according to historian and author Nathen Amin, Henry's rise to power was unprecedented – and his rotten reputation blown out of proportion. In this 'Life of the week' episode, Nath…

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Tokyo 1946: the war crime trial that shaped Japan's future 48:15

1h ago48:15

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In 1946, as Japan stood in ruins at the end of the Second World War, an international trial was launched in Tokyo. It was a mammoth legal and political undertaking that lasted more than two years, as top Japanese leaders were tried by a panel of 11 international judges for war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes against peace. Historian Gary…

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The Stuarts: everything you wanted to know 41:57

15m ago41:57

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What do we know about James I's sexuality? How did Charles I squander his throne? How successful was the 'Glorious Revolution'? And why is the turbulence of the 17th century still overshadowed by the Tudors? In today's Everything you wanted to know episode, Anna Keay answers your queries on the Stuart dynasty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced b…

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Elliott Mags 30:28

1h ago30:28

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Chapter 538 - "Not Trying To Make Anything Specific" ...as read by Elliott Mags Today we welcome Elliott Mags to the podcast! Elliott released his latest record, Creator, back on August 26th with Smartpunk Records. Elliott talks about how being home schooled allowed him time to explore creative endeavors, the disappointment of his band breaking up …

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Hidden environmental histories of the last 500 years 36:51

12h ago36:51

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From the Mongol expansion to the world wars, and from colonialism to the slave trade, the biggest historical events of the past 500 years have reshaped not only human history, but also the natural world around us. Sunil Amrith tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how colonialism, war and exploitation have gone hand in hand with the destruction of natur…

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Ancient Egypt | 5. a lost world? 51:45

7d ago51:45

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Why are we still so obsessed with ancient Egypt? In this fifth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price for a final time to explore the enduring legacy and influence of ancient Egypt – from the 'Egyptomania' that gripped Victorian Britain to key discoveries that have shaped our…

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Nick Holland of Wounded Touch 24:43

14m ago24:43

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Chapter 537 - "Life Is A Lot More Interesting Looking At It Through A Different Lens" ...as read by Nick Holland of Wounded Touch Today we welcome Wounded Touch vocalist Nick Holland to the podcast. Wounded Touch recently released Traumatic Entanglement, a split ep with fallfiftyfeet! Nick talks about the local scene as a hangout for everyone, the …

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Congo, Cold War & CIA plotting: the 1961 assassination that shook Africa 40:09

2h ago40:09

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Soon after gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the new Republic of the Congo was rocked by the assassination of its young firebrand leader, Patrice Lumumba. Stuart A Reid unpicks this story in his Cundill History Prize-shortlisted book The Lumumba Plot. He speaks to Elinor Evans to unravel the tumult that followed independence and the devast…

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Viking trade, Titanic and Olympic rings: history behind the headlines 51:08

7d ago51:08

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Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the historical news stories that have made headlines this month In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the history behind a row about the Olympic rings staying on the Eiffel Tower, Viking-era treasure that offers new insights about g…

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How ancient India transformed the world 43:19

10d ago43:19

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From the Roman economy and Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the numerical system we use today, ancient India was one of the great seedbeds of human civilisation. Indian art, religion, technology and ideas were exported across a vast territory, influencing several Eurasian cultures. Speaking to Danny Bird, bestselling historian William Dalry…

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The Hittites: everything you wanted to know 50:39

14m ago50:39

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The Hittites were one of the most powerful civilisations in the Near East, building a vast empire that encompassed much of modern-day Turkey. But aside from a few vague references in ancient texts, proof of their existence was not established until the 20th century, when the discovery of more than 10,000 clay tablets laid bare the story of the Hitt…

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Seamus Menihane of My Fictions 26:28

4h ago26:28

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Chapter 536 - "We All Like It, Let's Run With It" ...as read by Seamus Menihane of My Fictions Today we welcome My Fictions drummer Seamus Menihane to the podcast! The new My Fictions record, Touch of Glass, came out on August 23rd with 1126 Records! Seamus talks about the impact of the VFW Hall scene, My Fictions sound and joining Topshelf Records…

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The Iranian embassy siege: an SAS hostage drama in London 41:01

9h ago41:01

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In May 1980, TV coverage of the world snooker final was interrupted by live footage of men in black balaclavas abseiling down the walls of the Iranian Embassy in London. This was Operation Nimrod, a daring SAS plan to free dozens of hostages who'd been held captive in the building for almost a week by a group of gunmen. In his new book, bestselling…

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Ancient Egypt | 4. religion and death 46:26

13d ago46:26

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Nothing is more synonymous with ancient Egypt than mummification. But why was this postmortem practice actually performed? And what other rituals and beliefs surrounded death in the ancient civilisation? In the fourth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Campbell Price meet the pantheon of Egypt’s gods and goddesses and t…

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Timo Bonner of Alleviate 25:07

2d ago25:07

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Chapter 535 - "Release The Best Music You Can Possibly Do" ...as read by Timo Bonner of Alleviate Today we welcome Alleviate and Our Mirage vocalist Timo Bonner to the podcast. Alleviate released DMNS back on August 23rd with Arising Empire Records! Timo talks about the musical influence of his father, growing up with a strong music scene, forming …

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Native Americans: a history of power and survival 37:42

2d ago37:42

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The story of Native American societies decimated by European arrival is a familiar one. But, while undoubtedly important, that’s only one part of the story. In her new book Native Nations, Kathleen DuVal looks back at 1,000 years of the history of North America's Indigenous people to uncover a richer, more complex picture. The book is shortlisted f…

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel: life of the week 44:54

9d ago44:54

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From pioneering railways and awe-inspiring bridges to ocean-spanning passenger ships and flatpack hospitals, there was no engineering challenge too ambitious for Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The impressive creations of this cigar-chomping polymath changed the face of Victorian Britain, but, as Tim Bryan tells Ellie Cawthorne in today's 'Life of the wee…

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The 1943 battle of Kursk – and its present-day echoes 54:39

4d ago54:39

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Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war have seen Kursk make headlines – provoking parallels with the Second World War battle that took place in the region. But are such links helpful? And how important was the 1943 clash to the wider war? Matt Elton caught up with historian and author Peter Caddick-Adams to find out more. Listen to a 2022 co…

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Medieval torture: everything you wanted to know 29:28

9d ago29:28

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Why were people tortured in the Middle Ages? Was it ever legal? Did the infliction of physical pain play as large a role in medieval prosecutions as we might think? And did anyone actually experience the deadly embrace of the Iron Maiden? Speaking to Charlotte Hodgman, historian Professor Hannah Skoda answers a range of listener questions on tortur…

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Henry Cox of Boston Manor 31:49

20d ago31:49

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Chapter 534 - "A Big Explosion Of Energy and Positivity" ...as read by Henry Cox of Boston Manor Today we welcome Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox to the podcast. The new Boston Manor record, Sundiver, is out today on Sharptone Records. Henry talks about his local music scene, how fatherhood and the pandemic reshaped the band, how touring has change…

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Medieval documents in danger 46:11

15d ago46:11

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Just how far does our understanding of the medieval past rely upon written sources? And what happens when these precious fragments of knowledge are destroyed? Taking in shocking cases of destruction and disaster, Robert Bartlett tells Emily Briffett about the material that has been lost down the centuries, and the heroic efforts made by scholars an…

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Ancient Egypt | 3. culture 50:48

8d ago50:48

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What would an average ancient Egyptian citizen's relationship have been with the pyramids? Why did they wear gooey wax cones on their heads? And what was it like to attend an Egyptian religious ritual? In this third episode of our series Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Egyptologist Campbell Price delve into the vibrant world of…

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Maria Lessing from Future Palace 22:25

9d ago22:25

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Chapter 533 - "I'm Pretty Excited" ...as read by Maria Lessing from Future Palace Today we welcome back to the podcast, Maria Lessing from German post hardcore band Future Palace! The new Future Palace record, Distortion is out this Friday, September 6th, on Arising Empire Records! Maria and I dive into the new record, when the writing started, the…

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Our 10,000-year quest for equality 36:40

9d ago36:40

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Were hunter-gatherer societies among the most equal in history? What impact did the French and American Revolutions have on the concept of equality? And has equality been on the retreat over the past three decades? Darrin M McMahon, author of Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea, talks to Spencer Mizen about humanity's enduring obsession with e…

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Michelangelo: life of the week 33:36

10d ago33:36

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From his famed statue of David to the extraordinary paintings that adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s work still inspires awe. In this episode, Professor Catherine Fletcher speaks to Rachel Dinning about the life, legacy and extraordinary artistic output of the Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect and poet. Hear Catherine F…

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The Battle of Meggido: ancient Egypt's greatest victory? 32:02

11d ago32:02

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The battle of Megiddo is one of the most important battles you've (probably) never heard of. When an army led by Pharaoh Thutmosis III clashed with a coalition of enemy forces 35 centuries ago, Egypt's status as a regional superpower was on the line. Luckily for the Egyptians – as Nicky Nielsen tells Spencer Mizen - Thutmosis had a few surprises up…

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