History Rage

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14. Waterloo is not all it's cracked up to be with Zack White Mar 14, 2022

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This week we go 19th Century with Paul and Kyle talking to historian, podcaster and Chair of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity Zack White who argues his case that the Battle of Waterloo is not what it is cracked up to be at all.
You can follow Zack on Twitter @ZWhiteHistory and you can engage with the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity at present by following them @NRWGCharity
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13. The Great Escape was not that great with Guy Walters Feb 28, 2022

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This week sees Paul and Kyle talking to author, journalist, historian and Yesterday TV channel regular Guy Walters who has an axe to grind with Sqn Leaser Roger Bushell and the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III. It turns out the Great Escape might not be so great after all.
You can buy Guy's book "The Real Great Escape" via Amazon by clicking here, and the other book he refers to, Hunting Evil here and you can follow him on Twitter @guywalters
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12. The Cold War is a real war with Ian Sanders Feb 14, 2022

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This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Award Winning Podcaster Ian Sanders of Cold War Conversations who gets annoyed that the Cold War is not treated like a "proper war" despite the casualties, the battles and all the proxy conflicts.
In this episode Ian talks about flashpoints and incidents that are much more dangerous than anything we'd seen in prior wars but also the popular culture and the downfall of empires.
You can follow Cold War Conversations on Twitter @ColdWarPod and you can listen to Cold War Conversations, as well as subscribe at their website www.coldwarconversations.com
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11. White Gloves Kill Books with Rhian Isaac Jan 31, 2022

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WELCOME TO SEASON TWO!!!
We start things off this week with Curator of Special Collections for Leeds Central Libraries, Rhian Isaac and she joins us to rage like hell that white gloves have no place in the safety of historic documents and they should be binned.
In this episode Rhian also tells us about the fascinating historic documents she holds, how the works of Dickens were pirated, and how the library offers a unique take on speed dating.
You can follow Rhian on Twitter @RhianIsaac1 or Leeds Libraries themselves @leedslibraries and do check out the Secret Leeds Blog which is discussed in the episode.
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10. The Battle of Britain was not a close run thing with James Holland Jan 01, 2022

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SEASON FINALE! This week Paul and Kyle get World War 2 author, historian, podcaster and Director of Chalke Valley history Festival James Holland on, and barely get a word in. James' pet hate? It's the myth that the Battle of Britain was some sort of close call. James will tell you how this is not the case.
You can follow James on Twitter @James1940 and you can follow the Chalke Valley History Festival @CVHISTORYFEST.
You can browse and buy James' huge range of books through his page on the History Rage bookshop.
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9. SOE Should not eclipse all other intelligence stories with Helen Fry Dec 20, 2021

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This week Paul and Kyle welcome best-selling author, Ambassador for the National Centre for Military Intelligence, President of the Friends of the National Archive and Honorary Member of the Association for Jewish Refugees, Dr. Helen Fry and Helen wants to rant about SOE grabbing all the attention when other intelligence operations such as the secret bugging of German POWs is so overlooked.
She also wants to rage about punctuation but we have to stop her there...
You can follow Helen on Twitter @DrHelenFry and you can buy any or all of her numerous books by going direct to her page at the History Rage Bookshop.
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Trailer - The Intro to History Rage Dec 13, 2021

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Thank you for you interest in History Rage. We are the podcast that invites historians to get angry about the myths people should just stop believing.
Not sure? Here are some samples of episodes so far.

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8. VE Day is not the end of the war with Annabel Venning Dec 06, 2021

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This week Paul and Kyle welcome journalist, historian and author of "To War With The Walkers", Annabel Venning, and Annabel is getting royally annoyed by VE Day, attitudes to the Far East and too many overlooked conflicts.
In doing so she tells many of her family's personal stories and experiences. It's haunting, and eye-opening stuff.
You can follow Annabel on Twitter using the handle @AnnabelVenning
You can buy Annabel's book "To War With The Walkers" by clicking the link here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Walkers-Soldiers-Familys-Extraordinary/dp/147367932X/
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7. Omaha Beach was not a disaster with Paul Woodage Nov 22, 2021

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This week Paul and Kyle are joined by Paul Woodadge, Second World War Historian. Normandy Tour Guide and Owner/Operator/Commander-in-Chief of the WW2TV YouTube channel....
... and what annoys Paul the most is people thinking Omaha Beach was a catastrophe and a disaster.
You can follow Paul on Twitter @WW2TV and do subscribe to the excellent livestreams on the WW2TV YouTube Channel.
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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6. Auschwitz has a history before the Final Solution with Alina Nowobilska Nov 08, 2021

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This week Paul and Kyle welcome Second World War, Holocaust Historian and former Auschwitz Guide Alina Nowobilska. Today, Alina wants to rage that Auschwitz was not built to be a Jewish Death Camp and its history prior to 1942 is even darker.
WARNING: This episode deals with some very dark topics. Listener discretion is advised.
We discuss an image used by many holocaust deniers at about 33 minutes. For those listeners who want to see the image Alina is debunking you can do so at this link:
https://i.redd.it/cqiat332tfc51.jpg
You can follow Alina on Twitter - @WW2girl1944 and you can follow more of her work at the Pilecki Institute at @ThePileckiInst

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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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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