AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST

Episode Summary It's the 8th anniversary of The Age of Victoria Podcast! Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham as he celebrates […] The post 8TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – A FLASHY CELEBRATION appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

INDIA SERIES 10 In this episode of The Age of Victoria Podcast, your host Chris Fernandez-Packham takes a deep dive […] The post EP063: Are We Nearly There Yet? appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

INDIA SERIES 09 Episode Summary:The British Empire does not take humiliation lightly. In this episode, we follow the Army of […] The post EP062 SHALL WE NOT REVENGE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

India Series Part 8 Happy 2025, and welcome back! In this episode, we conclude our deep dive into the 1st […] The post EP061 DON'T CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Get ready for a holly-jolly dive into Christmas history! In this special episode, I unwrap how the Victorians shaped the modern holiday, turning it into a celebration of family, charity, and festive cheer. From Prince Albert's Christmas trees to the rise of Santa Claus, discover the origins of the traditions we know and love today. […] The post CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2024 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

India series part 7 Episode Summary:In this dramatic episode, we unpack the chain of events that led to the catastrophic unraveling of British occupation in Kabul during the First Anglo-Afghan War. From strategic blunders to leadership failures, General Elphinstone's indecision turns a precarious situation into full-scale disaster. Listen to the cautionary tale of how poor […] The post EP060 Agent Down! Catastrophe in Kabul appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode continues the exploration of the Anglo-Afghan War, focusing on the British occupation and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. Key topics covered include: Death of Sir Henry Durand: The episode begins by discussing the tragic death of Lt. Henry Durand, a prominent British officer, who was crushed by an elephant while passing through a […] The post EP059 INDIA SERIES 06 THE QUAGMIRE OF OCCUPATION appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode focuses on the continuation of the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1839. Here are the key things I cover: The post EP058 ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH DEAR FRIENDS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Welcome to the podcast! I'm recording this episode on the 1st Anglo Afghan War while dealing with selling my house and going through a divorce. The podcast is a great escape for me during these difficult times. Quick housekeeping: I'm pleased to welcome new patron Matt Anderson as a Loveable Chimney Sweep. Update on transcripts: […] The post EP057 FORWARD MARCH TO THE PASS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Introduction: Segment 1: Is Sherlock Holmes Real? Segment 2: The Core of Sherlock Holmes' Character Segment 3: My Top 5 Sherlock Holmes Movies and TV Series Closing: Outro: The post 7TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL “SURELY HOLMES?” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

SHOWNOTES: EP056 INDIA SERIES 03 THE AFGHAN FRONTIER Introduction Main Topic: The Borders of Victorian India and Afghanistan Geography of Afghanistan If you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at ageofvictoriapodcast@gmail.com, follow me on twitter @ageofvictoria, visit the website at www.ageofvictoriapodcast.com. The show also has a […] The post EP056 INDIA SERIES 03 THE AFGHAN FRONTIER appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

In today's episode, I'm taking you on a journey back in time to explore the Honourable East India Company (EIC), focusing on its monumental role during the Victorian era. We'll dive deep into its interactions with the Mughal Empire, its profound influence on art, the Maratha Wars, and the governance under Governor Hastings. Join me […] The post EP055 INDIA SERIES 02 THE ORIGINAL CORPORATE RAIDERS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

In this year's festive episode, dive into the enchanting world of Victorian curiosities and captivating storytelling. First, join me for a mesmerising 10-minute journey through intriguing Victorian trivia, unraveling captivating tales from an era of innovation and eccentricity. From lesser-known facts to enthralling historical anecdotes, this brief exploration sheds light on the unique essence of […] The post CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2023 “The phantom rickshaw” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

To become a patron on Patreon, CLICK HERE Join me as I embark on a captivating journey through India's vibrant history and cultural intricacies during the Victorian era. Join me as I start uncover the complexities of the Victorian's in India. Delve into some fascinating transformations of place names that shaped India's identity during this […] The post EP054 INDIA SERIES 01 THE BASICS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

In this episode I'll delve into the fascinating world of Prince Albert, the consort to Queen Victoria. I'll explore his significant role in transforming Buckingham Palace, his artistic endeavors, his influential involvement in redecorating the Houses of Parliament, and the controversial dismissal of Baroness Lehzen. In the early 19th century, Buckingham Palace was in a […] The post EP053 ALBERT THE ROYAL MAKEOVER EDITION appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

I'm excited to take you on a journey through time today as we cover Queen Victoria's first pregnancy & child. Together, we'll delve into the intriguing world of historical events, focusing on the remarkable early reign of Queen Victoria and the dramatic affairs that unfolded during this era. Recap  Starting with a recap of the […] The post EP052 “A PRETTY LITTLE PRINCESS” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Celebrating 6 years of the podcast. I delve into the world of detectives in England during the 1840s. It's time to explore the fascinating development of Victorian detective work, and how it was used to solve some of the most notorious crimes of the era, including the Bermondsey Horror. I begin by looking at the […] The post ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 2023 “THERE SIMPLY MUST BE A CORPSE” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This is the final episode in the series on Charles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle. I delve into Darwin's impressions of Australia and the European contact history during his visit in 1835. Episode Highlights: If you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at ageofvictoriapodcast@gmail.com, […] The post EP051 DARWIN DOWN UNDER appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This is episode four of series on Charles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle. Darwin arrived in Tahiti in November 1835 and spent a month there. He was struck by the beauty of the island and its people, whom he described as “the finest race of savages in the world.” He was particularly impressed […] The post EP050 DARWIN IN PARADISE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The world can be a dangerous place. For explorers like Darwin to see the treasures of nature, they had to go boldly to the ends of the world. Join me as Darwin sails into savage and stormy seas, and find breathtaking beauty. Intro.  The lonely lands of Tierra Del Fuego. Isolation. A fragile speak on […] The post EP049 DARWIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

January is here, and we are all feeling poor after Christmas. Time to talk about money. This is the first in a series of minisodes on Victorian money. To get things started we are looking at Victorian Coins. The age of gold, silver, sound money, and not having two farthings to rub together If you […] The post MINI021 VICTORIAN MONEY – COINING IT IN appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Christmas is here, so we really need to watch Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” but how to choose the best version? Sentimental? Accurate? Musical? This episode has got you covered; If you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at ageofvictoriapodcast@gmail.com, follow me on twitter @ageofvictoria, visit […] The post CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2022 – WHAT TO WATCH appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Darwin's great voyage of discovery continues. The ancient past was a vast mystery, with many claiming that God alone was the explanation for all things. As Darwin travelled and jotted his observations in his little notebooks, he began to lift the veil on the ancient past. New species, now long vanished, were discovered. Darwin began […] The post EP048: A BIT OF SLOTH appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Darwin, and his Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection; in this podcast we've covered the creation of the new settler Empire and the transition to the new energy form of coal & steam, then the railways, but Darwin had a bigger impact on civilisation than even those. This episode is the start of a series […] The post EP047 DARWIN BEGINS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Just for fun, here's a fiendishly difficult pub quiz which has been requested by many listeners. Good luck! The post PUB QUIZ 0CT 2022 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a momentous event in modern British history. This special episode contains some facts about her life, reflections on events, thoughts about King Charles III, the Royal Finances, the constitution, national decline, the Commonwealth, and possibilities for the future. This episode covers; Intro  Birth, coronation & television WW2 & […] The post SPECIAL: DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a momentous event in modern British history. This special episode contains some facts about her life, reflections on events, thoughts about King Charles III, the Royal Finances, the constitution, national decline, the Commonwealth, and possibilities for the future. This episode covers; Intro  Birth, coronation & television WW2 & […] The post SPECIAL: DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The essential guide to the Victorian class system. There was more to being middle class than drinking tea, and the working class weren't all up the Chimney. From the well dressed footman, to the Haymarket prostitute, to the pie seller, and duke. All of Victorian life is here. This episode covers.  Intro.  A discussion of […] The post EP046 A TOUCH OF CLASS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The essential guide to the Victorian class system. There was more to being middle class than drinking tea, and the working class weren't all up the Chimney. From the well dressed footman, to the Haymarket prostitute, to the pie seller, and duke. All of Victorian life is here. This episode covers.  Intro.  A discussion of […] The post EP046 A TOUCH OF CLASS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This much requested episode deals with the important but fun topic of women's clothes and fashions in the 1840s. If you want to understand how a Victorian woman dressed and why, this is the episode for you.  This episode covers.  Intro & reviews. The importance of dressing well. We don't do business casual.  Victoria, a […] The post MINI020 WOMEN GETTING DRESSED 1840s style appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This much requested episode deals with the important but fun topic of women's clothes and fashions in the 1840s. If you want to understand how a Victorian woman dressed and why, this is the episode for you.  This episode covers.  Intro & reviews. The importance of dressing well. We don't do business casual.  Victoria, a […] The post MINI020 WOMEN GETTING DRESSED 1840s style appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode deals with the real and harrow position for women during with contraception, pregnancy, and abortion in the Victorian era. Campaigners like Annie Besant attacked the patriarchy, and fought for the right to be heard. Women risked their lives getting dangerous abortions, in constant fear of the law, whilst the great scandal of the […] The post EP045: THE GRAVEST CHOICE – VICTORIAN ERA ABORTION appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode deals with the real and harrow position for women during with contraception, pregnancy, and abortion in the Victorian era. Campaigners like Annie Besant attacked the patriarchy, and fought for the right to be heard. Women risked their lives getting dangerous abortions, in constant fear of the law, whilst the great scandal of the […] The post EP045: THE GRAVEST CHOICE – VICTORIAN ERA ABORTION appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This anniversary is a memorable event and naturally deserves to be photographed by the paparazzi. But what was the story of the invention of the photograph, and how did it become a Victorian icon? A story filled with invention, persistence, a lot of daring do, and possibly holding back some manly tears. Not to mention […] The post 5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – SAY CHEESE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This anniversary is a memorable event and naturally deserves to be photographed by the paparazzi. But what was the story of the invention of the photograph, and how did it become a Victorian icon? A story filled with invention, persistence, a lot of daring do, and possibly holding back some manly tears. Not to mention […] The post 5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – SAY CHEESE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Our dive under the covers continues. How did sex and religion come together in the Victorian era? How was the bible such an influence on men & women's sexuality? Should a religious Victorian be having sex? Some evolutionary pitfalls, social problems and a couple of wedding nights to talk about. This episode covers. Intro & […] The post EP044 SEX RELIGION AND WEDDING NIGHT BLUES – VICTORIA SEX PT2 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Our dive under the covers continues. How did sex and religion come together in the Victorian era? How was the bible such an influence on men & women's sexuality? Should a religious Victorian be having sex? Some evolutionary pitfalls, social problems and a couple of wedding nights to talk about. This episode covers. Intro & […] The post EP044 SEX RELIGION AND WEDDING NIGHT BLUES – VICTORIA SEX PT2 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Why yes, we will be asking what Victoria did with Albert. We will be asking about the how's and why's of Victorian sex & sexualities. There's a lot to say, so we are getting started with just how reserved were they really, and did the have a lot of sex? This episode covers. Intro & […] The post EP043 VICTORIAN SEX PT1: GETTING DOWN TO IT. appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Why yes, we will be asking what Victoria did with Albert. We will be asking about the how's and why's of Victorian sex & sexualities. There's a lot to say, so we are getting started with just how reserved were they really, and did the have a lot of sex? This episode covers. Intro & […] The post EP043 VICTORIAN SEX PT1: GETTING DOWN TO IT. appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

What could be more of a traditional Victorian Christmas than carols by candlelight with an orchestra, piano and harp? Quite a bit actually. Victorian piano's were a late addition and the carols were a really new thing. Find out how carols and piano's go together like new age German synth and wannabe edgy 20 somethings. […] The post CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2021 – TICKLING THE CHRISTMAS IVORY appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

What could be more of a traditional Victorian Christmas than carols by candlelight with an orchestra, piano and harp? Quite a bit actually. Victorian piano's were a late addition and the carols were a really new thing. Find out how carols and piano's go together like new age German synth and wannabe edgy 20 somethings. […] The post CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2021 – TICKLING THE CHRISTMAS IVORY appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Marriage isn't easy, even in the early days, especially a royal marriage. It's even harder if you are an intellectual who dabbles in cutting edge music, but your wife only thinks of you as a sex object. It wasn't easy being Albert. Victoria had a lot of on her plate too, what with being a […] The post EP042 EARLY DAYS OF A ROYAL MARRIAGE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Marriage isn't easy, even in the early days, especially a royal marriage. It's even harder if you are an intellectual who dabbles in cutting edge music, but your wife only thinks of you as a sex object. It wasn't easy being Albert. Victoria had a lot of on her plate too, what with being a […] The post EP042 EARLY DAYS OF A ROYAL MARRIAGE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

An ancient tradition, but surely one that the Victorians didn't celebrate? Wrong, they did celebrate. Oh boy was it a big dangerous, flaming drunken party of a holiday. Join me to explore a Victorian Halloween. This episode covers Intro & reviews. The birth of Halloween. The ancient rites. Religion & superstition. The loss of the […] The post HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2021 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

An ancient tradition, but surely one that the Victorians didn't celebrate? Wrong, they did celebrate. Oh boy was it a big dangerous, flaming drunken party of a holiday. Join me to explore a Victorian Halloween. This episode covers Intro & reviews. The birth of Halloween. The ancient rites. Religion & superstition. The loss of the […] The post HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2021 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

With the hardships of the voyage across the ocean over, the settlers had to build a life in South Africa. An unsettled land, with slavery, war, opportunity, growth and social conflict, early colonial South Africa was no paradise for the rich and idle of Britain. For the lucky and hard working, their were opportunities and […] The post EP041 ROOTS OF BLOOD appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

With the hardships of the voyage across the ocean over, the settlers had to build a life in South Africa. An unsettled land, with slavery, war, opportunity, growth and social conflict, early colonial South Africa was no paradise for the rich and idle of Britain. For the lucky and hard working, their were opportunities and […] The post EP041 ROOTS OF BLOOD appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

An empire lives on the backs of people; its own or those it conquers. For the British, South Africa needed colonists to clear the forests, build the farms, and man the armies. But getting them from Britain to South Africa was no easy task. Learn about the hard start to a colonists voyage from the […] The post EP040 ACROSS THE SEAS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

An empire lives on the backs of people; its own or those it conquers. For the British, South Africa needed colonists to clear the forests, build the farms, and man the armies. But getting them from Britain to South Africa was no easy task. Learn about the hard start to a colonists voyage from the […] The post EP040 ACROSS THE SEAS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The story of the British Empire in South Africa continues. The first battles were being won, but the cost was blood on the soil, spilt by the British and shed by the native peoples as well as the soldiers in red. This episode covers Intro & reviews. Col Graham and the imperial mindset. Warfare is […] The post EP039 BLOOD ON THE LAND appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The story of the British Empire in South Africa continues. The first battles were being won, but the cost was blood on the soil, spilt by the British and shed by the native peoples as well as the soldiers in red. This episode covers Intro & reviews. Col Graham and the imperial mindset. Warfare is […] The post EP039 BLOOD ON THE LAND appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.