
History Rage Podcast
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#HistoryRage is a #podcast by @PaulBavill where historians get angry about that one 'fact' you wish people would stop believing.
Weekly episodes every Monday
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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE Forget the banana skirt 🍌💃 Josephine Baker was a fearless WWII spy, activist & icon. Time to ditch the stereotype and embrace the full story. 🎙 With Prof. Hanna Diamond #HistoryMatters #WWII #JosephineBaker #HiddenFigures Listen now 🎧


Despite what we learnt in school, there are important historical perspectives that so many of us missed out on. Shalina Patel and Jo Durrant will be at The Museum in the Park for a riveting conversation on the figures we should know more of. Info: bit.ly/3HB0gUA


Josephine Baker didn’t wait for the civil rights movement to begin. She was already raising her voice in WWII—for the Black soldiers doing the hardest jobs without recognition. 🎙️ Hanna Diamond 🎧 Listen now: patreon.com/posts/beyond-b… #JosephineBaker #WWII #CivilRights

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 More Than a Warrior 🩸❤️ Reg Seekings was fearless, but he was also fiercely loyal. Historian Tony Rushmer Tony Rushmer uncovers the side of him that history often forgets—one of deep camaraderie and unwavering devotion. #SAS #WWII #HistoryMatters Listen now 🎧


🚨 THIS WEEK TO SUBSCRIBERS🚨 A celebrity hiding in plain sight 👀✨ Josephine Baker used her fame to pass secrets and dodge suspicion—she was the spy no one saw coming. 🗣 Prof. Hanna Diamond explains all #Espionage #WWII #BlackHistory #JosephineBaker Listen now 🎧


She crossed more than borders—she crossed boundaries. Josephine Baker could connect with powerful men and the women hidden from view. That’s how she uncovered truths no spy school could teach. 🎙️ Prof. Hanna Diamond 🎧 Listen now: patreon.com/posts/beyond-b… #JosephineBaker #WWII

Rejecting the Rank 🚫🎖️ Some men chase titles. Reg Seekings ran from them. When offered an officer’s commission, he flat-out refused. Why? Historian Tony Rushmer Tony Rushmer explains the mindset of an elite soldier who chose action over status. ⚔️ #SAS #WWII #Leadership Listen



🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1776, American Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Celebrate #4thJuly with Series 6's Dr. Robbie MacNiven as he debunks the myth of rebels as guerrillas picking off musket lines from the woods. 🎙️ #OTD #OnThisDate #History #Podcast #America Listen now at: pod.fo/e/17a6b5


🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 She sang, she danced... and she spied on the British 🇬🇧😳 Josephine Baker’s loyalty to Free France meant even allies weren’t off limits. 🎤 Prof. Hanna Diamond #WWII #Declassified #JosephineBaker #HistoryUntold Listen now 🎧


💥 Huge thanks to author & historian Mark Ellis for joining me today to rage that there was a MASSIVE crime boom during #WWII — and no amount of 🇬🇧 “Keep Calm and Carry On” could cover it up! 🧨🕵️♂️ We dug into: 🔫 The Piccadilly Paratroopers ⚖️ The two-tier US/UK legal system



While others were interrogated, Josephine Baker walked through borders with ease. Her fame made her untouchable—and the perfect spy. 🎙 Prof. Hanna Diamond reveals how celebrity became camouflage. 🎧 Listen now: patreon.com/posts/beyond-b… #JosephineBaker #WWII #WomenInEspionage

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 A Bullet for Keeps 🎯💍 Shot in the skull, survived, and turned the bullet into a brooch for his wife. Reg Seekings’ war stories are the stuff of legend. Historian Tony Rushmer Tony Rushmer shares this incredible tale of resilience. #WWII #SAS #HistoryGeek Listen


One week on from Chalke History Festival and I'm missing it already - but our historians are here to keep you going. Here, Dr Eleanor Janega recommends her choice of book you should read before you die. Join the mailing list for next year's festival here: chalkefestival.com

Discover the chaotic aftermath of the Second World War and the seeds of the Cold War in this engaging episode. Historian Giles Milton shares insights on how misconceptions shape our understanding of history. Don't miss it! #HistoryRage #ColdWar #GilesMilton

🚨 NEXT WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS🚨 Dive into the fascinating yet often misunderstood history of the Holy Roman Empire! Join us as historian Dirk Hoffman Beckin of the History of the Germans Podcast Podcast challenges the lazy quip that 'the Holy Roman Empire is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an


She spied for the French Resistance. She marched for civil rights. So why are we still talking about her banana skirt? 🎙 Prof. Hanna Diamond tears down the myth. 🎧 Listen now: patreon.com/posts/beyond-b… #JosephineBaker #WWII #CivilRights #HiddenFigures #WomenInHistory