Episodes

  • Episode 9 - Pirates

    Episode 9 - Pirates
    Jul 7 2022
    Holl & Gibby return after a long break to discuss infamous lady pirates Grace O'Malley & Ching Shih (Zheng Yi Sao).

    Check out our Insta page for piccies @yourehistory
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 8 - Christmas 2021!

    Episode 8 - Christmas 2021!
    Dec 24 2021
    Gibby covers the Austrian legends of Krampus & Frau Perchta, while Hollie explores the Pagan origins of Christmas Day and the festive period in this Christmas special episode.

    Check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram for accompanying pictures
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    44 mins
  • Episode 7 - Ireland

    Episode 7 - Ireland
    Dec 18 2021
    Holl and Gibs discuss the legend of the Dobhar-chú and the history of Ireland's favourite tipple, Guinness.

    Interim music: Slainte - Kesh Jig, Leitrim Fancy
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    56 mins
  • Episode 6 - Sheffield Again

    Episode 6 - Sheffield Again
    Oct 2 2021
    This week Gibby covers the grim tale of the Wardsend Cemetery Grave Robbing and Riots (listener discretion, it's a bit gross) while Hollie covers the incredible feel good story of Lizzie the Elephant, a wartime steel worker.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 5 - Faithful Animal Companions

    Episode 5 - Faithful Animal Companions
    Aug 20 2021
    This episode is all about famous faithful animal companions from history. Hollie covers Togo, the hero sled dog from Alaska, and Gibby tells us the sad but beautiful story of Hachikō, the most loyal dog in Japan.

    Check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram for photos of these sweet fur baby angels
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    53 mins
  • Episode 4 - Badasses

    Episode 4 - Badasses
    Apr 22 2021
    Both stories today are from WW2, Gibby tells the badass story of Simo Häyhä, a Finish sniper and Hollie covers Nancy Wake, a NZ born Aussie fighting for the French Resistance.

    We promised a picture of Holl's new dog, Douglas, so here he is: https://imgur.com/a/iQdiuYy

    Special thanks to Sabaton the band responsible for the interlude music written for Simo Häyhä, check them out if you enjoyed. Song: "Sabaton - White Death"

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 3 - LGBTQ+ History

    Episode 3 - LGBTQ+ History
    Feb 28 2021
    In this LGBTQ+ History Month special Hollie covers the Stonewall Riots and Gibby looks into the legendary Alan Turing. For photos, check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram.
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Episode 2 - Archaeological Finds

    Episode 2 - Archaeological Finds
    Feb 25 2021
    In today's episode Gibby kicks off with the legendary Tutankhamun, while Hollie covers the Lindow Moss body discoveries. For accompanying pictures, check out our @yourehistorypodcast instagram page.
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    2 hrs