Age Of Victoria Podcast

Shades of McGonagall!! Actually a quick update on plans for October/November plus some poetry. Good to be back. The post Minisode 006 Upcoming episodes and poetry appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Europe was at war. The fate of nations and armies hung in the balance. As people made hard choices, Napoleon began his attack. He planned to beat the Prussians, but that meant Marshal Ney had to face the British and their allies. Here was a chance for swift and decisive victory, but was Ney the […] The post Episode 005 Quatre Bras – the chance to change history appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The story of the most distinctive clock and bell in the world. Learn how a tragic fire, and a  brilliant Victorian rotter, gave us the iconic Big Ben. This minisode details the great fire at Westminster, the rebuilding, commission of the clock, the troubles with building, and the great scandal that came afterwards. People were […] The post Minisode 005 Big Ben appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

A quick minisode announcing our new twitter address, musing on topics, and why I’m not covering Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for a “This day in history slot” my discovery of the war in California on this day in history (07/07/1846), and the battle of Monterey. the importance of little things. Enjoy and please visit the […] The post Minisode 004 Say what about California? appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

In the trouble world of 1815, there can be no peace in Europe. Napoleon must go to war. Join me in discovering how the storm clouds of war that had gathered over Europe finally broke. This episode covers An introduction to the position of the forces on 14 June 1815 How the armies began their […] The post Episode 004 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte marches to war! appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

A heatwave is gripping Britain in June 2017. That can mean only one thing – ICE CREAM TIME! But how did the Victorians make it? Was it really brought to Britain by an European immigrant, or did the Americans invent it first? Also include is news about how to get transcripts of the show. Enjoy […] The post Minisode 003 Victorian Ice Cream appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Join me for another mini window into the curiosities of the Victorian age as we see how drinking coffee can help you find an unlikely hero. Adventurer, rogue, gambler, dualist, womaniser and civil servant; no not me……Max Havelaar. The post Minisode 002 The adventures of Max Havelaar appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This is the first mini-episode “Minisodes” These will be mini releases to give listeners extra content between the main episodes. They will cover various topics that interested me, caught my eye, or don’t fall in the neat chronology of the main show. They will also include community news and announcements. They will very much be […] The post Minisode 001 Musings on service & Dickens appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode covers the British army in 1815, its tactics, weapons and organisation. It also explains how it differs from the other European period. I start with a general explanation of the cost of living and the Royal Navy. I then deal with British Officers, commissions and recruitment. Finally there’s […] The post Episode 003 The British Armed Forces in 1815 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

In this episode I indulge my passion for Napoleonic history, and explore my fascination with Napoleon. I cover the great gamble of his return from exile, his struggles, the options available to him, and that magnificent instrument of war…..the French Army. This show covers The benefits and cost of ambition. […] The post Episode 002 Napoleon and the French Army in 1815 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This is the first full episode. It covers the situation in Europe in 1815, and gives a feel for life in Britain on the eve of the great events of the last campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. What does the term Victorian mean? History as a spectrum. What will the […] The post Episode 001 Britain & Europe in 1815 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

A quick explanation about the Age of Victoria Podcast, release schedule, contact details, why I’m podcasting and what is going to be covered. The post Episode 000 Introduction appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.