Age Of Victoria Podcast

Every European school child should have learnt about the Congress of Vienna. Seriously. It is actually possibly the most important series of events in modern history that no one has ever heard of.  Honestly, how many of us have heard of it, or know what it was, or what happened? We should and not just […] The post EP011 Congress of Vienna pt 1 “A Brave old world” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The podcast is one year old today. Celebrate with listener questions (who should be on the Victorian Mount Rushmore?), poetry, trivia and many thank you’s to all my listeners and podcast buddies. The post 1ST BIRTHDAY SPECIAL appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Here end the Napoleonic Wars. The revolution is over. France is beaten and it seems Britain is set to take over power in Europe, and perhaps the world. Learn how France fell, how the political battles ousted Napoleon & doomed the Marshals, and the final triumph of the great British Napoleonic Army. Email any questions […] The post EP010 EXIT NAPOLEON appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Easters here! To celebrate the end of winter, learn about the struggles of the worst Victorian job and the people who did it. The Victorian matchstick girls. Exploited, downtrodden, at risk of the terrifying condition “Phossy Jaw” and always on the edge of disaster, these girls would shake the British establishment when they rose up […] The post EASTER SPECIAL 2018 MATCH STICK GIRLS appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

After the bloody day of Waterloo, many soldiers found themselves in need of a doctor. Learn how the wounded were recovered, treated and operated on in the aftermath of one of the great battles of European history. The pain and near butchery would be horrific, but the lessons learned would lead to ground breaking advances […] The post EP009 GOD, SAVE ME FROM THE SURGEON’S KNIFE appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The climax of the Battle of Waterloo. The fate of Napoleon, France and Europe hangs in the balance. The French seem poised for victory. Can a thin line of brave Scotsmen and the dashing British cavalry save the Allies from defeat? This episode covers The heroic Scots The British Heavies and the Charge of the […] The post Episode 008 Waterloo Pt 3: The climax appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Happy New Year. A very short special: learn about how the Victorians did New Year, some old superstitions and why Auld Lang Syne was actually a happy song.   Don’t forget to leave an iTunes review or drop me and email. The post AOV NEW YEAR SPECIAL 2017 appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

Christmas Special 2017! Scrooge, Ghosts, Food, Tiny Tim. A real deep dive into the book that made Christmas……don’t miss it. Enjoy with a mince pie and something festive. Covers Why Dickens wrote it. Finances. Structure. The text as a historical source. Ghosts. Economics. Redemption. Without Dickens, we wouldn’t have a lot of the modern emphasis […] The post AOV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2017: “A Christmas Carol analysed” appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This minisode deals with the listener question “How does the Napoleonic Era relate to the Victoria Era?” The idea of a “Napoleonic Era” and a “Victoria Era” Key concept of continuity and why labels can be misleading. A very brief summary of Geo political impact. Military impact Financial & economic impact Social impact Scientific impact […] The post Minisode 007 Were the Victorians influenced by the Napoleonic Wars? appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

This episode covers the early stages of the battle, including the desperate struggle for Hougoumont which has been immortalised in art, film and British Army legend. It goes on to cover the huge opening roar of the cannons of the Grand Battery. Covers the great strain on the defenders, the preparations for the main French […] The post Episode 007 Waterloo Pt 2: Into the cannon’s mouth appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

The dawn of the day of Waterloo brings only fear, discomfort and suffering. This is the first in the Waterloo episodes series. It covers The feelings of the men and a most important breakfast. Why Napoleon felt he was onto a sure thing. The weather and terrain. The reasons why Waterloo was chosen, and how […] The post Episode 006 Waterloo Pt1: Destiny dawns appeared first on 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.