Mark lives in New Zealand and works as a clinical psychologist. He has a passion for history, and collecting and painting Ancient and Napoléonic miniatures.

1960s American folk music

Apr 21st, 2017 10m 7s

Why did traditional folk music regain popularity in the 1960s? Was it because people were dissatisfied?

announcement

Apr 19th, 2017 31s

announcement by History Podcast 1792 - 1815 (+ USA history)

interview with Maggie Roberts

Apr 7th, 2017 1h 5m

Maggie lives in Tennessee and has a passion for both reenactment and fashion of the late 18th and early 19th Century; she discusses the various aspects and influences upon couture and military dress of the era...

June 1794 - The Glorious First of June

Apr 1st, 2017 11m 16s

Finally both the British and French fleets have something to smile about - a fleet engagement in which the British take six prizes but the French secure the arrival of a much needed convoy of wheat...

interview with Albert Roberts

Mar 24th, 2017 52m 39s

Albert lives in Tennessee and is one of the co-founders of HMS Acasta, a reenactment group of the Royal Navy of the early 1800s. He talks about his two impressions (ship's doctor and Bosun), the pursuit of authenticity, and other reenactment in

women at war

Mar 19th, 2017 8m 21s

Women are found in all armies and navies; with the French they continue a long tradition of women at arms

interview with Michelle Spano

Mar 10th, 2017 1h 44m

Michelle lives in Queensland, Australia, and reenacts Brunswick hussars, cuirassiers, and mounted troops of many other eras. She discusses her passion for horses, tropical birds, and her experiences with reenactment.

May 1794 - Carnot

Mar 5th, 2017 9m 59s

The severe yet gentle Lazare Carnot is by now seen as the main force behind the French Army. Through the levee en masse and an openness to men of talent his influence has already brought success...

interview with Scott MacScott

Feb 24th, 2017 37m 22s

Scott lives in New York state and reenacts Alexander Hamilton and American Colonial history. He talks about himself and his tours...

May 1794 - sedition in Britain

Feb 18th, 2017 9m 11s

The British government suspends habeas corpus and begins to make arrests...

May 1794 - the infernal columns

Feb 12th, 2017 10m 39s

With the Royal and catholic army destroyed the French send twelve columns (the infernal columns) through La Vendée in a murderous sweep. In reaction the chouannerie expands...

interview with Paul Lindsay Dawson

Feb 3rd, 2017 1h 34m

Paul lives in Wakefield, Yorkshire, and is a reenactor, author, and equitation coach. He discusses various aspects of his research on ‘well known but little researched regiments’ and interest regarding the myths of the era.

May 1794 - the failure of Mack's plan

Jan 28th, 2017 13m 18s

The Austrian General Mack (von Leiberich) formulated a plan of a march on Paris; it started well with the capture of Landrecies then the French replied in force...

interview with William Lincoln

Jan 21st, 2017 45m 23s

Bill lives in Sydney, Australia, and owns Corps Sutler, a business that makes and provides re-enactors and production crews with researched, authentic, and accurate historical reproductions. He discusses the process of making such valued items.

myths of the Gettysburg Address (part two)

Jan 15th, 2017 10m 47s

President Lincoln's Address highlighted a new 'Middling' style of delivery, opposed to the conventional 'Classical' style...

April/May 1794 - Dugommier in the Pyrenées

Jan 8th, 2017 10m 11s

After a successful conclusion of the Siege of Toulon Jacques François Coquille Dugommier becomes commander of the Armée des Pyrénées Orientales...

'Total Politics' and the French Revolution

Dec 31st, 2016 9m 58s

The turmoil of the French Revolution swept away both the ancien regime and notions of non-involvement in politics of ordinary people...

March 1794 - HMS Zebra

Dec 26th, 2016 12m 19s

After a failed attempt to take Martinique in 1793 the British return early 1794. It happens to be the valiant action of the crew of the sloop HMS Zebra that help win the island...

April 1794 - the Emperor takes command

Dec 1st, 2016 9m 44s

Due to petty jealousies amongst the coalition forces Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Hungary and Bohemia (Austria), takes over command of forces in the north...

April 1794 - the death of Danton

Nov 24th, 2016 12m 55s

Both Danton and Desmoulins are arrested and guillotined without warning; many cannot believe it. The Jacobin Club totally unravels.

interview with Chris Maine

Nov 17th, 2016 56m 57s

Chris is a re-enactor and Napoléonic collector who lives in Virginia. He is a member of 3eme Regiment de Cuirassiers. He discusses the role of heavy cavalry, his collections and event experiences - including his involvement in the 200th Anniver

March 1794 - (re)birth of the US Navy

Nov 10th, 2016 13m 14s

Algerian corsairs and French privateers caused the US to reinstate a naval establishment in March 1794. Initially six frigates the design of Joshua Humphreys ensured this small fleet was very powerful indeed....