You Learn Something Old Every Day

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History podcasts by an aspiring historian, for aspiring historians! Episodes released weekly on a Friday!

Alexander Ismail


    • May 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    The Smallpox Vaccine and the Compulsory Vaccination Acts: The Original Anti-Vaccination Movement?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 24:27


    Today I'm going to talk about how the first anti-vaccination movement developed, what it did, how people viewed it and the impact it had!

    Battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 79:54


    Many battles contain mistakes and often disasters, however today's episode may be the worst of all - sulking noblemen, ambiguous orders and the most disastrous cavalry charge in English history - make sure you tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The battle of Sinop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 24:33


    Today we're discussing the battle that turned a Russo-Ottoman scuffle into what we know as the Crimean War. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The English Longbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 52:21


    Today we'll be delving into the history of the English Longbow, a weapon that changed medieval warfare and caused England to become a European power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Battle of Bannockburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 19:46


    Scottish forces lead by Robert the Bruce face of Edward II in an attempt to prevent the relief of Stirling castle - we've got a crushing victory, questionable leadership and a mystery - make sure you tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The 1333 siege of Berwick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 28:15


    Today we'll be talking about the importance of a town on the Scottish border, terrible tactics and a brilliant leader and king in the making! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The War of the triple alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 43:03


    The bloodiest inter-state war in Latin American history is today's topic - political debates, high death tolls and as always, I'm here with a debateable opinion! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Cisplatine war

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 21:48


    Today's episode is about the Cisplatine war - underlying colonial tensions and a populace unhappy with its rulers led to a well organised and pretty successful rebellion! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The black death

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 21:40


    The deadliest plague in European history - how did it spread, what caused it and how to stop it, we'll be discussing all of these along with how wrong medieval people were! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Plague of Justinian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 22:20


    Today I'll be discussing our deadliest plague so far whilst making some interesting comparisons to modern day and giving you a YLSOED first! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Plague of Antonin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 21:01


    Today we'll be discussing the plague that crippled one of the greatest empires in the world - you don't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Plague of Athens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 18:10


    Today I'll be talking all about the plague of Athens, an outbreak which contributed greatly to the downfall of Athens as a great power in the ancient world! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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