The History Chap Podcast
Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
Podcasting since 2021 • 192 episodes
The History Chap Podcast
Latest Episodes
195: When Britain Fought Russia: The Tsar's Fatal Miscalculation
Why did Britain end up fighting Russia in the Crimean War, 1854-56?Chris Green, is the History Chap; telling forgotten stories from British history.Become A Patron
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194: The Victorian War That Still Haunts Iran Today
The story of the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-57 which still shapes Iranian attitudes towards Britain and the West.History casts a long shadow.Become A Patron
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193: Britain's Most Remote Colony: The Forgotten British Garrison Of Tristan da Cunha
In this episode, I uncover the remarkable story of Tristan da Cunha — a volcanic speck in the South Atlantic Ocean that became a strategic outpost during the final chapter of the Napoleonic Wars.
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192: Wellington's First & Hardest Victory - The Battle of Assaye 1803
Most people know the Duke of Wellington for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo. But when asked which battle truly tested him, Wellington didn’t name Waterloo. He said Assaye.Fought in the blistering heat of central India in 1803, the Battle...
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