Restless Times in History
From the daring escapes of would-be-queens to impossible feats of ordinary people in the past - this podcast covers it all, from chaos and conflict to little known facts that changed the world.
"Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too"
Marcus Aurelius
Image: Tim Hill
Episodes
Sep 1, 2022
Sep 1, 2022
19 min
How an unrepentant warrior and sworn enemy of Rome was spared certain death, by telling the emperor “You and I could have been friends!”
Aug 24, 2022
Aug 24, 2022
17 min
Did any Spartans survive the Battle of Thermopylae – Yes. What happened to them - Nothing good! This podcast delves into the tumultuous lives of 3 Spartan warriors – and the fate of a foolhardy traitor.
Aug 14, 2022
Aug 14, 2022
25 min
Part 7 - The hard won conclusion to the 12th Century historical period, known as The Anarchy
Aug 14, 2022
Aug 14, 2022
18 min
The penultimate episode of the history of The Anarchy
A King in February, a prisoner in March. A desperate Empress besieged in September, a would-be-queen hailed for her courage in December. What a year, 1141!
Darkness has found a home in the anarchy of England - who will put an end to the chaos?
Aug 14, 2022
Aug 14, 2022
20 min
Triumph is a fickle thingSo, so tantalizing close to victory! But chance and fortune can destroy the best laid plans.
Aug 10, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
15 min
What were the circumstances, that led to that historical period in English history known as The Anarchy?
In this episode: A shipwreck on a cold, November's night changes the course of English history.
Aug 7, 2022