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Our recap episodes, which offer a synthesis of our 1792-1804 coverage one year at a time, have reached 1798 - a year in which Napoleon Bonaparte leads an astonishingly bold expedition to capture Egypt for France, which is going astonishingly badly by the end of the year. Chris Sloan talks presenter Alex Stevenson through specific key clips he's picked out from our old episodes grouped around four themes which, we argue, help frame the period and shape our understanding of it in a whole new way. We hope this will provide a helpful refresh for longstanding listeners - whilst at the same time offering an 'entry ramp' to the podcast for those who want to get up to speed relatively easily before we crash full-speed into the intensity of the Napoleonic Wars.This episode covers a 12-month period simply dominated by the Egyptian gambit. Dreams of becoming another Alexander the Great seem to be turning into a mirage as elusive as that seen in the dust of the Egyotian desert, with Horatio Nelson destroying the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile and unrest and disquiet in Cairo to deal with in the Upper Nile. This year also sees more developments across all our ongoing storylines. France continues to bully Italian politics; the Revolution continues to sort-of grind on with the Coup of Floreal; there is a major intervention against the Swiss; and, above all, the Irish attempt to secure indepedence from the British is dealt with in a grimly decisive fashion. This is a year in which Napoleon grabs all the headlines - but let's not forget just how important 1798 was for Ireland, too.Help us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly
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fWotD Episode 3286: Maurice Suckling Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 4 May 2026, is Maurice Suckling.Captain Maurice Suckling (4 May 1726 [O. S. 23 April 1726] – 14 July 1778) was a Royal Navy officer and politician best known for starting the naval career of his nephew Horatio Nelson and for serving as Comptroller of the Navy from 1775 until his death. Suckling joined the Royal Navy in 1739 and saw service in the English Channel and Mediterranean Sea during the War of the Austrian Succession. With the support of relatives including Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole, Suckling was promoted quickly and received his first command in 1754. At the start of the Seven Years' War in 1756 he was promoted to captain and given a command on the Jamaica Station. There he played a major part in the Battle of Cap-Français in 1757 and fought an inconclusive skirmish against the French ship Palmier in 1758 before returning to Britain in 1760.Suckling was employed in the aftermath of the capture of Belle Île in 1761, destroying French fortifications on the Île-d'Aix, and went on half pay at the end of the war in 1763. He was given his next command during the Falklands Crisis of 1770, and took his nephew Nelson with him. Despite having misgivings over Nelson's suitability for the navy, Suckling supported him and saw him translated into several more active ships to further his naval education when Suckling himself moved to command a guard ship. Suckling left his ship in 1773 and was initially rebuffed in his attempts to gain fresh employment with the navy because of the ongoing peace, but in 1775 John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, the First Lord of the Admiralty, appointed him Comptroller of the Navy.Suckling oversaw the Royal Navy's mobilisation when the American Revolutionary War began. In 1776 he was also elected Member of Parliament for Portsmouth. Suckling was able to use his powerful position to again assist Nelson, forming part of the board that passed him for promotion to lieutenant in 1777. Suckling continued throughout the period to assiduously attend meetings of the Navy Board, but was increasingly hampered by a long-term illness that caused him considerable pain. He died unexpectedly on 14 July 1778.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:04 UTC on Monday, 4 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Maurice Suckling on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.
(Host: Jessica) On the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis, sugar, slavery, and empire shaped the childhood of future Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and the early married life of naval hero Horatio Nelson. From bustling Charlestown streets to windswept plantation estates, this episode of Footnoting History uncovers how a so‑called “forgotten spot in the Caribbean” became the backdrop for global stories of revolution and war. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com
Send me a messageIn the summer of 1794, Horatio Nelson lost the sight in his right eye on a small Mediterranean island. That island was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. And for two years — it was British.This is the story of the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom 1794-1796.Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life.Get my Free weekly newsletterSupport My Work - Make A Donation - Buy Me A CoffeeorSupport the show
Horatio Nelson. Glorious victory. Britain “ruling the waves.” We've all heard the legend — but what if the real story of Trafalgar is far more complicated… and far less heroic… than we've been led to believe?In this episode of History Rage, three-time returning rager Dr Zack White tears apart centuries of patriotic mythmaking to reveal the uncomfortable truths behind Britain's most celebrated naval battle. From propaganda to psychology, from invasion fears to Victorian moralising, Zack makes the case that Trafalgar's fame owes more to storytelling than strategy.Discover why Napoleon had already abandoned his invasion plan before the battle… why Nelson himself was disappointed… why the French and Spanish navies were nowhere near as formidable as we imagine… and how Victorian historians rewrote the whole saga to craft a national legend of heroic sacrifice and divine destiny.This episode is a masterclass in myth-busting — bold, funny, furious and absolutely packed with historical insight.What You'll LearnWhy Trafalgar did NOT end the French invasion threatHow Nelson's death became the backbone of a nation-building mythThe real state of the French and Spanish fleetsHow British naval supremacy was already secured before TrafalgarWhat actually changed the balance of power in the Napoleonic WarsWhy Victorian writers reshaped Nelson's story — and erased the uncomfortable bitsHow propaganda shaped the way Britain remembers its “great men”Why battles like Copenhagen and the Nile mattered just as much — if not moreAbout Our Guest: Dr Zack WhiteDr Zack White is a historian, broadcaster and host of The Napoleonic Wars Podcast, exploring every corner of the era from major battles to the strangest personalities.Follow & Contact Zack:
Now, When people think of the British Army in the age of Napoleon, they usually picture the big stuff - Waterloo. Salamanca. Lines of redcoats smashing French columns. But that was only part of the story. Because the British Army of this era was not just fighting set-piece battles in Spain and Belgium. It was everywhere. Corsica. Egypt. The Low Countries. Strange little expeditions, half-forgotten raids, awkward amphibious landings, sieges, disasters, and operations that now sit in the shadows of the more famous campaigns. And some of them are extraordinary. In this episode, I'm joined once again by historian Steve Brown - he is a Goliath of British military history of the Napoleonic era and his books are incredible . Today he is digging into three neglected actions: the invasion of Corsica in 1794, the Ostend raid of 1798, and the Fraser expedition to Egypt in 1807. They may be obscure, but they are anything but dull. We've got Horatio Nelson losing the sight in an eye, British troops smashing their objectives and then being wrecked by the weather and Highlanders and Swiss soldiers ending up in Egyptian slave markets. So put the big battles out of your mind for a bit and grab a brew. I started off by asking Steve what made him want to research these obscure corners of the Great War against France. Buy Steve's books here - https://amzn.to/4rlq6x1 Join my Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/RedcoatHistory
‘…freedom of the OCEAN!'Napoleon Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson & the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 To help support this Podcast & get exclusive videos every week sign up to Neil Oliver on Patreon.comhttps://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Gold Bullion Partners,for more info about buying gold & silver go to this affiliate link,https://goldbullionpartners.co.uk/download-our-complimentary-guide-neil-oliver/ To Donate,go to Neil's Website:https://www.neiloliver.com Shop:https://neil-oliver.creator-spring.com Neil Oliver YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Neil-Oliver Rumble site – Neil Oliver Official:https://rumble.com/c/c-6293844 Instagram - NeilOliverLoveLetter:https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcasts:Neil Oliver: News Comment HistoryNeil Oliver: HistoryNeil Oliver: InterviewsAvailable on all the usual providershttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-news-comment-history/id1513737418https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-history/id1871225730https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-oliver-interviews/id1869660872 #NeilOliver #NapoleonBonaparte #HoratioNelson #BattleofTrafalgar #Napoleon #Nelson #history #travel #culture #ancient #historyfact #explore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A church message focused on Jesus as King and a challenge sparked by a previous talk about the church “building too much with empire and not enough with Kingdom.” John Hulse contrasts two mindsets—separation (scarcity, certainty, perfection/measurement, self-centeredness) and connection (enough, mystery, fallibility)—and says believers often read Scripture through a separation lens. Using Matthew 6:32–33 and Mark 1:14–15, he reframes righteousness and repentance as God's “way of doing and being right” and repentance as changing one's inner self and old way of thinking, not merely moral performance. John discusses identity and purpose, includes Horatio Nelson's Trafalgar prayer as an example of knowing one's “just cause,” and argues fear and perfectionism can keep people from living Kingdom. The message calls the church to recognize a kairos “now” season, examine where they are building empire versus kingdom, and become doers of the word by renewing their minds, trusting God's provision, and seeking first His Kingdom.00:00 Lifting Up Jesus & Why We're Talking Kingdom Today00:55 Empire vs. Kingdom: The Challenge That Both Excites and Scares05:44 Two Mindsets: Separation vs. Connection (Seeing Through the Lens)08:16 Spotting Separation: Scarcity, Certainty, Perfection & Self-Centered Living13:23 Seek First the Kingdom: Righteousness, Scripture, and the Mindset Shift17:55 Does Sin Separate Us? Rethinking Righteousness (Edgy but Necessary)23:10 Nelson's Prayer, Mark 1, and What Repentance Really Means31:13 Identity, Purpose & Your ‘Just Cause'—Living Kingdom Without Perfectionism36:03 Kairos ‘Now' Season: Practical Questions to Build Kingdom, Not Empire40:21 Final Prayer: Changing Our Minds to Live in Kingdom Connection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelson's coffin was placed on a grand funeral car designed to resemble HMS Victory for its final journey to St Paul's Cathedral and subsequently interred in the crypt, joining a small number of national figures accorded this ...
Naval commander Horatio Nelson became the first non-Royal to receive a full British state funeral on 9th January, 1806, when tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of London to pay tribute to their fallen hero - including, surprisingly, his defeated counterpart, French admiral Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve. The anticipation for the burial was fuelled by the nationalistic fervour that developed during the two months it took from news of Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar to his body arriving back in Britain. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly pick apart ‘Kiss Me Hardy'; explain how it was his earlier success at the Battle of the Nile that cemented his reputation as a household name; and pore over his commemorative funeral merch, from Union flags to anchor earrings… Further Reading: • ‘Nelson's funeral' (Royal Museums Greenwich): https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/nelsons-funeral • 'Horatio Nelson: Britain's Famous Admiral' (The Collector, 2021): https://www.thecollector.com/horatio-nelson-britain-famous-admiral/ • ‘1805: The Battle That Shattered Napoleon's Invasion Plans' (Timeline, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-po6WQ-wDd0 This episode first aired in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ein Draufgänger war Horatio Nelson, ein Nationalheld ist er bis heute. Mit 47 Jahren starb er bei Trafalgar - am 9.1.1806 wurde er in St. Paul's Cathedral beigesetzt. Von Heiner Wember.
Admiral Nelson instilled in his sailors a martial spirit that in many battles saw them prevail against superior odds. Dr Martin Robson discusses Nelson's legacy with us. Widely considered one of the greatest admirals, alongside Admiral Yi Sun-sin, (Season 4, Episode 6) - Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805) advised: 'No captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of an enemy'. His legacy is multi-faceted, but in this episode, we seek to explore his leadership style, which might today be seen as pre-empting mission command, and his ability to create a warrior culture that delivered victory. Dr Martin Robson helps us explore how Nelson instilled this culture and what lessons in leadership remain for us today. Dr Robson is an associate professor at the University of Exeter Strategy and Security Institute, specialising in the use of history and strategic theory of the past for today. He is also a member of the Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy. He holds a PhD from the Department of War Studies, King's College London, and has experience working at the United Kingdom Defence Academy. He is the author of two volumes in the prestigious A History of the Royal Navy series, covering the Napoleonic Wars (2014) and the Seven Years War (2015), published by IB Taurus. Further Reading Martin Robson, A History of the Royal Navy: Napoleonic Wars, IB Taurus, 2014. Alfred Thayer Mahan, The Life of Nelson: The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Power, Little Brown, 1899. Available at: https://archive.org/details/lifeofnelsonembo01maha John Sugden, Nelson: A Dream of Glory, 1758-1797, Random House, 2005. Andrew Gordon, The Rules of the Game: Jutland and British Naval Command, John Murray, 1996.
How did the British fleet prepare for war, on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar? With the flags of both fleets flying and both Nelson and the French admiral Villeneuve glittering in their uniforms, how did the two fleets finally collide? Amidst the rivers of blood, the blast of canons, the flying splinters, and the swirling smoke, how did Nelson's ships and sailors fare? And, cornered by three enemy ships, what would be the fate of Nelson aboard his Victory…? Join Dominic and Tom as they reach the glorious, tragic climax of their epic voyage through the life and battles of Horatio Nelson, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. _______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Learn more at https://www.uber.com/onourway _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With fears that the powerful Danish fleet would join with the French against the British, what great gamble did Horatio Nelson take? After taking the drastic decision to attack the Danish fleet in their own harbour, what challenges did Nelson and his men face? How did the bloody Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 then unfold? And, what would be the consequences of this epic naval clash for Britain, Napoleon's France, and Nelson himself? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the First Battle of Copenhagen, in the next dramatic phase of Nelson's triumphant, though very dangerous, career… ______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply**Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Search Vanguard to find out more. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax rules apply. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spolupracovník Postoja Andrej Žiarovský a redaktor Lukáš Krivošík sa rozprávajú o námornej bitke pri Trafalgare. Došlo k nej 21. októbra 1805. Britskej flotile velil legendárny admirál Horatio Nelson, ktorý v nej tiež prišiel o život. Vďaka víťazstvu nad francúzsko-španielskym loďstvom sa Británia na nasledujúce storočie stala neohrozenou vládkyňou morí. Horatio Nelson bol už za svojho života spoločenskou celebritou. V relácii sa dotkneme aj niekoľkých jeho víťazstiev pred Trafalgarom. Táto relácia vznikla vďaka našim podporovateľom. Pridajte sa k nim, prosím, teraz aj vy na: https://podpora.postoj.sk/podporte-najsilnejsie-konzervativne-medium?referral_source=youtube&referral_campaign=youtube&referral_content=ziarovsky&utm_source=youtube. Ďakujeme.
A new MP3 sermon from Frontline Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Admiral Horatio Nelson - The Battle of Trafalgar Subtitle: Reformation Society Speaker: Peter Hammond Broadcaster: Frontline Fellowship Event: Special Meeting Date: 10/17/2025 Length: 61 min.
After two years at sea, what happened when Horatio Nelson - now Britain's most celebrated naval commander - finally returned home, to his wife and father? Following his involvement in the poisonous politics of Naples, his terrible treatment of the Jacobite rebels, and starting an affair with the notorious Lady Emma Hamilton, how was Nelson received? And, with the storm clouds of war gathering above the Baltic, in what heroic way would Nelson next be called to serve his country? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss Nelson's controversial return to Britain, his relationship with Emma Hamilton, and the road to the legendary Battle of Copenhagen… _______ Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Search Vanguard to find out more. When investing, your capital is at risk. Tax rules apply. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What happened when the heroic Horatio Nelson, victor of the Battle of the Nile, sailed into the seething city of Naples? Why would his meeting with the glamorous celebrity, Lady Emma Hamilton, shape the rest of his life? And, why would his decision to lend his support to the foolhardy Neapolitan campaign to “liberate all of Italy” from the formidable French, prove to be one of the most controversial episodes of Nelson's career? Join Dominic and Tom as they voyage deeper into the life of Nelson, and the incident that nearly destroyed his reputation forever…. Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply**Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who was Emma Hamilton, Horatio Nelson's strikingly beautiful, and famously fashionable mistress? How did she raise herself up from dire poverty, to become a model, actress, dancer, and even an international celebrity? And, why was theirs one of the most famous love affairs of all time? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss one of history's most remarkable woman - Lady Emma Hamilton - and explore her celebrated relationship with one of Britain's greatest, and most tragic heroes. Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November. Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Exec Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
La batalla de Trafalgar, también conocida como el combate de Trafalgar, fue una batalla naval que tuvo lugar el 21 de octubre de 1805, en el marco de la tercera coalición iniciada por Reino Unido, Austria, Rusia, Nápoles y Suecia para intentar derrocar a Napoleón Bonaparte del trono imperial y disolver la influencia militar francesa existente en Europa. La batalla de Trafalgar se produce frente a las costas del cabo de Trafalgar, en Los Caños de Meca, localidad del municipio gaditano de Barbate. Dicha batalla naval está considerada como una de las más importantes del siglo XIX, donde se enfrentaron los aliados Francia y España (al mando del vicealmirante francés Pierre Villeneuve, bajo cuyo mando estaba por parte española el teniente general del mar Federico Gravina) contra la armada británica al mando del vicealmirante Horatio Nelson, quien obtuvo la victoria. En la actualidad, la céntrica plaza londinense de Trafalgar Square conmemora dicha victoria. Los acontecimientos históricos que precedieron a esta batalla se han de encontrar en el intento frustrado por parte de Napoleón de invadir las islas británicas, en el que la escuadra franco-española debía distraer a la flota británica y alejarla del canal de la Mancha para dirigirla hacia sus posesiones en las Indias Occidentales. Este plan de distracción fracasó, y se agravó con la consiguiente derrota de Finisterre (22 de julio de 1805). Tras esta derrota, la flota se dirigió al puerto de Cádiz, de donde zarparía el 19 de octubre hacia Trafalgar. La flota franco-española se vio bloqueada en Cádiz por Nelson, y en septiembre Napoleón ordenó a Villeneuve navegar a Nápoles para despejar el Mediterráneo del hostigamiento de los buques británicos, pero no obedeció esta orden, permaneciendo en puerto. A mediados de octubre, conociendo las intenciones de Napoleón de sustituirle por el almirante François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros y enviarle a París para pedirle cuentas por sus acciones, se adelantó a la llegada de su reemplazo y partió de Cádiz con la flota combinada el 18 de octubre. El total de 34 buques se encontró entonces con la flota de Nelson cerca del cabo de Trafalgar, y el 21 de octubre tuvo lugar un encuentro naval: la batalla de Trafalgar, donde la flota franco-española fue derrotada por la Armada Real británica. Nelson fue herido de muerte durante la batalla, convirtiéndose en uno de los más grandes héroes de guerra de Gran Bretaña. Villeneuve y su buque insignia, el Bucentaure, fueron capturados por los británicos junto con otros muchos buques españoles y franceses. Por su parte, el comandante Pierre-Étienne-René-Marie Dumanoir decidió huir con cuatro navíos en los primeros compases de la batalla. El almirante español Gravina logró alejarse del campo de batalla con parte de la flota, pero sucumbió meses más tarde por las heridas sufridas durante la batalla. Los barcos capturados por la flota inglesa fueron llevados hasta el puerto de Gibraltar. Sin embargo, la fuerte tormenta que se desencadenó en las aguas del estrecho pocas horas después de la batalla, hizo que algunos barcos, dado su malogrado estado, se fueran a pique en las costas gaditanas u onubenses ante la imposibilidad de resistir el remolque. Navíos como el Neptuno y el Santa Ana pudieron ser recuperados gracias a la acción de Julien Marie Cosmao-Kerjulien, quien regresó a aguas de Trafalgar con una flota de seis barcos dos días después. El viernes 21 de octubre de 2005, en el bicentenario de la batalla, se celebró en aguas de Trafalgar una ceremonia en el recuerdo de los caídos aquel día con representantes de España, Francia y Reino Unido. El entonces ministro de Defensa español José Bono arrojó al mar seis coronas de laurel desde el portaaviones Príncipe de Asturias, en un acto en el que fue escoltado por las fragatas francesas Montcalm y la británica HMS Chatham.
Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking drinking Horatio Nelson' embalming fluid made with brandy, with camphor and myrrh. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson - Wikipedia Camphor overdose: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Nelson: A Personal History: Hibbert, Christopher: 9780201624571: Amazon.com: Books Christopher Hibbert - Wikipedia
Lady Hamilton, née Emma Hart, incarne le destin d'une femme hors du commun, dont la beauté et l'esprit ont marqué l'histoire. Courtisane, elle devient l'amante du célèbre amiral Horatio Nelson, avec qui elle entame une liaison passionnée et controversée. Femme de caractère, elle influence les événements politiques de son époque, mais ses ambitions et sa vie tumultueuse l'éloignent peu à peu des sommets. De la gloire à la déchéance, Lady Hamilton reste une figure fascinante, symbolisant à la fois l'ascension fulgurante et la chute tragique d'une femme dans un monde dominé par les hommes."Secrets d'Histoire" est un podcast d'Initial Studio, adapté de l'émission de télévision éponyme produite par la Société Européenne de Production ©2024 SEP / France Télévisions. Cet épisode a été écrit et réalisé par Vincent Mottez.Un podcast présenté par Stéphane Bern. Avec la voix d'Isabelle Benhadj.Vous pouvez retrouver Secrets d'Histoire sur France 3 ou en replay sur France.tv, et suivre l'émission sur Instagram et Facebook.Crédits du podcastProduction exécutive du podcast : Initial StudioProduction éditoriale : Sarah Koskievic et Mandy Lebourg, assistées de Marine BoudalierMontage : Camille Legras Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.
Rachel Blackman-Rogers and Catherine Scheybeler, both of King's College London, join Alex Stevenson for an in-depth look at one of Horatio Nelson's most famous formative battles. The Royal Navy in the 1790s was always going to do well against the Spanish Navy, but it was Nelson's decisive use of initiative - and then the double-boarding to capture not one but two Spanish ships his Captain had become entangled with - which marked this battle out. This episode also features written contributions by Rif Winfield, co-author of Pen and Sword's Warships In The Age of Sail series. Thank you to Rif for taking part. You can read Rif's contributions in full on Patreon.Help us produce more episodes by supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly on Patreon: patreon.com/napoleonicquarterly
This podcast episode explores the leadership lessons of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, drawing parallels between his naval strategies and modern business leadership. Host Bradley Hartmann and guest Paul Redwood discuss Nelson's innovative tactics, courage, and ability to lead from the front during the Battle of Trafalgar. The episode emphasizes Nelson's key leadership traits: technical mastery, willingness to take risks, and trust in his team. For listeners, particularly those in sales and leadership roles, the podcast offers actionable insights on navigating uncertain economic times. The main takeaways include: •Developing a clear, consistent organizational narrative •Leading by example, from the front •Being innovative and adaptable •Engaging directly with challenges rather than avoiding them •Trusting and empowering team members The episode uses Nelson's maritime leadership as a metaphor for modern business challenges, encouraging leaders to be proactive, strategic, and courageous in their approach to competition and market uncertainties. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.
The Battle of the Nile of 1798 was one of the most important naval battles that has ever been fought. This episode presents an introduction explaining the context of the battle and is followed by a reading of an account written by Captain Samuel Hood of HMS Zealous. The battle was fought at a key moment of French expansion. The French army, led by Napoleon, had been landed in Egypt by a huge French flotilla, protected by a powerful naval force. A British squadron, led by Horatio Nelson, caught them at Aboukir Bay and inflicted a devastating defeat. The result was that Napoleon's army was stranded and Nelson's fame burned more brightly than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emma Hamilton (c. 1765 –1815) was an English model, maid, and dancer. She was the mistress of a series of wealthy men. She was the muse of painter George Romney and featured in more than 70 of his paintings. She had a very public affair with a war hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, that scandalized British high society. For Further Reading: Emma Hamilton: Seduction & Celebrity The love story of local-born Horatio Nelson & Emma Hamilton EMMA HAMILTON: Artist’s Muse The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton Lady Emma Hamilton This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 1st of August 1798 saw the British fleet sailing towards Alexandria into a land of classical history and mythology, the sun setting like blood over the River Nile and French flags flying over the city. The scene could not be more perfectly suited to the cataclysmic battle that would soon take place there, in which Horatio Nelson would guild his legend forever. Charged with leading a squadron of fourteen ships into the Mediterranean to find Napoleon Bonaparte and his vast fleet, Nelson had chased him all the way to Alexandria which the French had seized along with the rest of Egypt. At last, lookouts spot the masts of Napoleon's ships - a moment of near transcendent excitement for Nelson and the men of his fleet. At last, it seemed, the moment had come for their battle of total annihilation in all its gore and glory. Wary of this, the French commanders urged Bonaparte to withdraw, but in his hubris the French general refused. So it was that the greatest naval battle of the 18th century began, to the thunder of cannons, screaming sailors, and the chaos of gun smoke, soot, splinters and blood…. Join Dominic and Tom as they describe one of the most decisive and dramatic moments of both naval history and Horatio Nelson's life: the Battle of the Nile. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the wake of the Battle of Cape St. Vincent in 1797, Horatio Nelson, though a much acclaimed public hero for his bravery during the battle, is in the doldrums. Having led a harebrained attack on Tenerife, Nelson must now contend with the loss of his arm. Upon returning to England, famous and lauded, Nelson declared his intention to retire to a cottage in the countryside to recover. However, carrying on the tide from France came murmurings that that the French were amassing an enormous force of soldiers and ships. The supreme commander of this formidable host: a Corsican by the name of Napoleon Bonaparte. It seemed that at last, the monumental struggle for which Britain had been grimly preparing up for so long - a total struggle of apocalyptic proportions - was in the offing. And with it, Nelson, the man of the hour, was given command of the squadron charged with finding the vast French fleet and hunting down the formidable Napoleon. Nelson's hour of glory had finally arrived. Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the aftermath of the Battle of St. Vincent, Nelson's burgeoning legend and emotional turmoil, and his thrilling hunt for Napoleon Bonaparte. _______ LIVE SHOWS *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It is 1793 and France has declared war on Britain, meaning that the British navy must serve as both sword and shield to Europe. Horatio Nelson is at this time a slim and sickly 34 year old captain who nevertheless burns with the zeal to serve his king and country, and has recently taken over command of the impressive Agamemnon. Meanwhile, the British navy has taken Toulon by the summer of 1793 through diplomatic means - its foothold in the Mediterranean - but is struggling to hold it. Upon arriving in the city Nelson is shocked to find it besieged by the French, under the leadership of one Napoleon Bonaparte - the first time that these two titanic rivals of history will brush shoulders, but not the last. At last the city falls to the French, and the British must go in search of another Mediterranean base. They settle upon Corsica - Bonaparte's homeland. It is there, on the morning of the 12th of July that during the siege of Calvi that Nelson is struck in the face by a spray of stone and shrapnel, severely blinding his left eye forever more. Will this critical injury prematurely end his promising career? Just as a great armada of Spanish and French ships gathers on the horizon, heralding the coming one of history's bloodiest naval battles... Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the Siege of Toulon, Nelson's heroic early forays into the Mediterranean, and the dramatic aftermath of his first near fatal injury. _______ LIVE SHOWS *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's 1758 and Britain's greatest naval commander has just been born. The young Horatio Nelson has inherited his father's love of god and his mother's hatred of the French. At age 12, he leaves Norfolk for a life on the high seas. As a teen, Nelson narrowly avoided death on multiple occasions. He survives a nasty encounter with the Sultan of Mysore, the blistering cold on a failed expedition in the North Pole, a nasty bout of Malaria contracted in India, and far more besides. Propelled by his excellence and bravery, he rose quickly to become a captain.This brings us to 1788 where Nelson, now a married man in his thirties and back in his childhood home, learns that England is going to war with France. Without hesitation, he swaps the simple domestic life for the thrill of the high seas once more… Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Nelson's early life and adventures, as he sets out along a path that would eventually enable British domination of the seas; and the world. _______ LIVE SHOWS *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
L'expression "un coup de Trafalgar" tire son origine d'un événement historique majeur : la bataille de Trafalgar, qui eut lieu le 21 octobre 1805. Cet affrontement naval, l'un des plus célèbres de l'Histoire, opposa la flotte britannique commandée par l'amiral Horatio Nelson aux forces combinées de la France et de l'Espagne, dirigées par les amiraux Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve et Federico Gravina. Pour comprendre pourquoi cette bataille est devenue le symbole d'une catastrophe ou d'un coup dur inattendu, il faut plonger dans le contexte historique de l'époque. Napoléon Bonaparte, alors empereur des Français, dominait le continent européen, mais la Royal Navy britannique restait un obstacle majeur à ses ambitions d'invasion de l'Angleterre. Pour contrer cette menace, Napoléon planifia une stratégie complexe visant à affaiblir la suprématie maritime britannique. Cependant, les plans de l'empereur furent contrecarrés lors de cette bataille au large du cap Trafalgar, au sud de l'Espagne. Malgré leur supériorité numérique, les forces franco-espagnoles furent défaites de manière écrasante par la flotte de Nelson, grâce à des tactiques audacieuses et innovantes. Nelson, bien que mortellement blessé pendant l'affrontement, parvint à briser la ligne de défense de l'ennemi, infligeant une perte dévastatrice à la coalition. La défaite fut si catastrophique qu'elle marqua la fin des ambitions navales de Napoléon et la domination totale de la Royal Navy sur les mers. C'est ainsi que l'expression "un coup de Trafalgar" a pris un sens figuré pour désigner un événement soudain, dramatique, et désastreux, qui bouleverse totalement la situation. Ce terme évoque l'idée d'un revers imprévu, souvent causé par une trahison ou un enchaînement d'éléments défavorables. Le terme garde une forte connotation de surprise et de choc, symbolisant une situation où tout semblait sous contrôle avant de basculer dans le désastre. En somme, cette expression illustre la puissance symbolique d'une défaite historique, dont l'impact s'est inscrit durablement dans l'imaginaire collectif. Elle rappelle que même les stratégies les mieux préparées peuvent être balayées par un retournement imprévu, à l'image de la déroute des flottes alliées face à l'ingéniosité britannique à Trafalgar. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed from yesterday! This week we're discussing 3 absolute icons: the iconic Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, the incredibly talented JMW Turner and one of Victorian Britain's most iconic sport stars, Arthur Gould. Elsewhere this week we are bemoaning the fate that has befallen the humble travel book, whilst also speculating on the fate of Horatio Nelson's arm (which he famously lost on a disastrous lads holiday to Tenerife). If you've got something to contribute, why not ping us over an email to: hello@ohwhatatime.com If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER? In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get: - two bonus episodes every month! - ad-free listening - episodes a week ahead of everyone else - And first dibs on any live show tickets Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). Chris, Elis and Tom x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we're discussing 3 absolute icons: the iconic Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, the incredibly talented JMW Turner and one of Victorian Britain's most iconic sport stars, Arthur Gould.Elsewhere this week we are bemoaning the fate that has befallen the humble travel book, whilst also speculating on the fate of Horatio Nelson's arm (which he famously lost on a disastrous lads holiday to Tenerife). If you've got something to contribute, why not ping us over an email to: hello@ohwhatatime.comYou can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepodAnd Instagram at @ohwhatatimepodAaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).Chris, Elis and Tom xSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we're discussing 3 absolute icons: the iconic Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, the incredibly talented JMW Turner and one of Victorian Britain's most iconic sport stars, Arthur Gould. Elsewhere this week we are bemoaning the fate that has befallen the humble travel book, whilst also speculating on the fate of Horatio Nelson's arm (which he famously lost on a disastrous lads holiday to Tenerife). If you've got something to contribute, why not ping us over an email to: hello@ohwhatatime.com If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER? In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get: - two bonus episodes every month! - ad-free listening - episodes a week ahead of everyone else - And first dibs on any live show tickets Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). Chris, Elis and Tom x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we're discussing 3 absolute icons: the iconic Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe, the incredibly talented JMW Turner and one of Victorian Britain's most iconic sport stars, Arthur Gould. Elsewhere this week we are bemoaning the fate that has befallen the humble travel book, whilst also speculating on the fate of Horatio Nelson's arm (which he famously lost on a disastrous lads holiday to Tenerife). If you've got something to contribute, why not ping us over an email to: hello@ohwhatatime.com If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER? In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get: - two bonus episodes every month! - ad-free listening - episodes a week ahead of everyone else - And first dibs on any live show tickets Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). Chris, Elis and Tom x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samuel Hood had a long, celebrated career and even mentored a young Horatio Nelson. Special guest Oliver Webb-Carter from the Aspects of History podcast joins the show to discuss this legendary British admiral. X/Twitter: @AspectsHistory, @andnapoleon *For ad-free bonus content, go to patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support
Listen to Part Two of ArtMuse's episode on Lady Emma Hamilton.In Part One we explored Emma's impoverished beginnings, how she became the mistress to Charles Greville, and her successful partnership with the painter George Romney. In Part Two we continue Emma's incredible story. In it we are taken from Marie Antoinette's prison cell, to the heart of the Napoleonic war, and finally back to England. We explore her steamy relationship with famed war general Horatio Nelson, and finally, her tragic end.In this episode we honor Lady Emma Hamilton's immense legacy, as not only muse, but as an important historic figure in her own right.ArtMuse is produced by Kula Production Company. Today's episode was written by me, your host, Grace Anna.I have included images, resources and suggestions for further reading on the ArtMuse website and Instagram.
On the evening of 21st October 1805 Great Britain won perhaps her finest military victory, defeating the navies of France and Spain in one of the bloodiest naval battles at Trafalgar, not far from Gibraltar. In command was Admiral Horatio Nelson, who had tragically been shot by a cowardly French sharpshooter, though as his life ebbed away, he was consoled that victory was his. When the news reached England, the country was plunged into grief, despite the result. Joining me to discuss the great man is Dominic Sandbrook. He has written a fantastic new book, Nelson: Hero of the Seas, and is one half of a very well-known podcast. Coming up on Tuesday I have naval historian Michael Barritt talking Trafalgar on the anniversary. Episode Links Nelson: Hero of the Seas Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/AOH Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Horatio Nelson: Naval Hero, Leadership Icon Confident. Calm. Decisive. A man of sound judgement. That's Lord Horatio Nelson, one of the most celebrated military leaders in British history. He was a hero of Warwick's growing up, who's become an example of someone with the personal character and interpersonal skills that can benefit all of us as we navigate our journey to lives of significance. This week, in the eighth installment of our series within the show -- STORIES FROM THE BOOK CRUCIBLE LEADERSHIP -- we discuss what made Nelson a brilliant and beloved leader and the lessons we all can learn from him about motivating and mobilizing teams to achieve a critical goal. We also unpack the details of the two defining battles in Nelson's naval career: The Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Trafalgar. The first one made Nelson a national hero. The second made him an icon for the ages. “Living your values, living your beliefs, is absolutely key to living a life of significance,” Warwick says. "And that's what Nelson did.” To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and be sure to tell your friends and family about us. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com
Which battle really brought Horatio Nelson to worldwide fame? Many historians believe it is the Battle of Cape St. Vincent against the Spanish navy. Evan Wilson joins the program to discuss this famous battle and Nelson's pivotal role in it. X/Twitter: @andnapoleon, @wilsonevan *Please subscribe to the Generals and Napoleon YouTube page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/generalsandnapoleon/support
Rachel Blackman-Rogers joins Alex Stevenson to discuss the First Battle of Copenhagen - featuring some tricky navigation, the Royal Navy's superior bludgeoning rate of firepower, some brutal diplomacy and Horatio Nelson's infamous blind eye. Please support the podcast on Patreon at patreon/com/napoleonicquarterly.
1801. April... May... June... Three months in which Horatio Nelson pulverises the Danish fleet at Copenhagen... Napoleon Bonaparte turns his ire on the pro-British Portuguese... and war breaks out between the piratical Barbary States and the fledgeling US of A. This is episode 38 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months which show that, despite the wider drift towards a French-dominated peace, there is still plenty of scope for conflict. 09:26 - Mark Lawrence on the War of the Oranges between Portugal and Spain 31:17 - Liam Gauci on Tripoli's declaration of war against the United States 1:00:55 - Rachel Blackman-Rogers on the Battle of Copenhagen
During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team is republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode, Joan of Arc, originally aired on February 13, 2023. He was on the quarterdeck when he realized it. The smoke was thick between the two ships and it was hard to make any sense of the melee. His men pushed forward against the other crew as grenades and musket fire came from the masts. The sun was low on the horizon and the impending dark blended into a sea of undefined movement. The world was noise. One of the enemy sailors slashed at him. He parried the blow and drove the man's sword into the deck of the ship. Turning the blade upward, he cut across the man's gut and kicked him aside as he focused on the fight in front of him. The chaos slowed and his senses focused, giving him almost perfect clarity. He immediately turned to his second in command and ordered them to keep engaging. He jumped onto the railing of his ship to bypass the hordes of men and ran across it before jumping back to his deck and going into his quarters. He burst into the main room and peered out the window to the other ship, gauged the distance, and then broke the windows of the cabin until all the shards were gone. He backed up, took a deep breath, and ran to the window. Jumping through it, he crashed through the glass of the enemy's captain's quarters. Immediately after hitting the carpet, he did a forward roll, sprang to his feet, and surveyed the room. After a moment, he saw the other man standing in the corner, his eyes wide, his sword drawn. He drew his own sword and pointed the tip at the man in the corner. “You sir, are a coward.” Not another word was spoken. And when he left the cabin and entered into the wider battle, he left nothing behind. Join us as we teach you about Horatio Nelson, his life, achievements, and why he is considered one of the greatest heroes in British (and world) history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support
Send me a roguish messageFind out why 69 is just a number to Regency England's most rampant geriatric - William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry, 'Old Q'.It's a heart warming tale of hot chocolate, comfy blankets, early nights and Greek-themed orgies. How does a man in his 80s 'please' the ladies?How fast can you drive a carriage?Why should you never accept a milkshake from this man?What would Horatio Nelson say?The answer to all these questions and a few more can be found in episode 39 of Rogues Gallery Uncovered - The Podcast of Bad Behaviour in Period Costume. Thanks for listening. Stay Roguish!Email: simon@roguesgalleryonline.com Exclusive Shop: HERE Sign up to Newsletter: HERE Support on Patreon: HERE Find me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges.....With a reign so long it demanded two episodes, Charlie Higson wraps up King George III and it's a pretty epic task, taking in the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the creation of the United Kingdom and some big characters like Horatio Nelson, Pitt The Younger and of course, Napoleon, with a conclusion that, on the whole, George III did a pretty good job!Helping Charlie shine a light on this often maligned monarch is national treasure Ian Hislop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelson supposes his toeses are roses, but Nelson supposes erroneously.Topics in this episode include Barcelona, revisiting James Joyce's Guinness ad, the history of Nelson's pillar, Horatio Nelson, the final resting place of Nelson's head, possible replacements for Nelson atop the former pillar, failed attempts to raise the wind, A Pisgah Sight of Palestine or The Parable of the Plums, Mt. Pisgah, the 17th century origin of the title of Stephen's parable, the Eucharist, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, Fumbally's Lane and the Liberties, bitterness and deflation, bathos, Antisthenes and cynicism, Penelope's beauty in comparison to Helen's, paralysis, Moses, sean bhean bhocht, Parnell's monument, plumtrees, plumstones, plums in general, Nelson as a poor reciprocator of oral sex, Stephen's misogyny, hypostasis, and PEN IS CHAMP.Blooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Naval commander Horatio Nelson became the first non-Royal to receive a full British state funeral on 9th January, 1806, when tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of London to pay tribute to their fallen hero - including, surprisingly, his defeated counterpart, French admiral Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve. The anticipation for the burial was fuelled by the nationalistic fervour that developed during the two months it took from news of Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar to his body arriving back in Britain. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly pick apart ‘Kiss Me Hardy'; explain how it was his earlier success at the Battle of the Nile that cemented his reputation as a household name; and pore over his commemorative funeral merch, from Union flags to anchor earrings… Further Reading: • ‘Nelson's funeral' (Royal Museums Greenwich): https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/nelsons-funeral • 'Horatio Nelson: Britain's Famous Admiral' (The Collector, 2021): https://www.thecollector.com/horatio-nelson-britain-famous-admiral/ • ‘1805: The Battle That Shattered Napoleon's Invasion Plans' (Timeline, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-po6WQ-wDd0 Love the show? Join
Admiral Horatio Nelson's achievements and victories, including The Battle of Copenhagen and the battle of Trafalgar. --- Sponsors: LinkedHacker.com/Ben - Follow this link for $100 off your next LinkedIn advertising campaign Founders Podcast --- Sources: The Pursuit of Victory: The Life and Achievement of Horatio Nelson by Roger Knight Nelson: Britannia's God of War by Andrew Lambert --- Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The early life and the dramatic rise of Admiral Horatio Nelson, a naval hero of Great Britain. Episode one takes us from his origins up through the battle of the Nile. --- Sponsors: LinkedHacker.com/Ben - Follow this link for $100 off your next LinkedIn advertising campaign Founders Podcast --- Sources: The Pursuit of Victory: The Life and Achievement of Horatio Nelson by Roger Knight Nelson: Britannia's God of War by Andrew Lambert --- Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices