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Is America really the global saviour of democracy it claims to be, or is that just a myth? Dive deep into the complex world of US Politics and American History with host Paul Bavill and guest historian Jackson Van Uden...
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History Rage
Hosted by Paul Bavill · history · EN
About this Podcast:
Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage , professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut down pub bores, and the smug satisfaction of knowing what really happened. 🎧 Episodes drop every Monday. 📲 Follow now and get the history they don’t teach you — raw, raging, and real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is History Rage about?
Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging, smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen?
Who hosts History Rage?
History Rage is hosted by Paul Bavill. The show has published 341 episodes to date.
What has History Rage covered recently?
Recent episodes include "342. America Hasn’t Always Been This Bastion of Democracy with Jackson Van Uden" (29 October 2026, 56 minutes), "341. Stop Believing the CIA Tried to Overthrow Albania with Stephen Long" (26 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "340. The Real Sherlock Holmes Was a Victorian Surgeon: Dr. Joe Bell with Lindsey Fitzharris" (19 October 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does History Rage publish?
History Rage publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 341 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on History Rage?
Booking probability for History Rage is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. History Rage requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. History Rage's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Paul Bavill hosts History Rage, a history podcast with 341 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 26, 202657 min
Think you know the history of early Cold War espionage? Think again. In this gripping episode of History Rage , host Paul Bavill sits down with Dr. Stephen Long, Assistant Professor of International Relations and author...
Episode #340
340. The Real Sherlock Holmes Was a Victorian Surgeon: Dr. Joe Bell with Lindsey Fitzharris
Oct 19, 202647 minThink the legendary detective began at 221B Baker Street? Step onto the Victorian hospital wards of 19th-century Edinburgh! Before Arthur Conan Doyle created the master sleuth, he was a medical student mesmerized by Dr...
- Oct 18, 202657 min
Can we please stop believing that our ancestors didn't eat vegetables? Are you tired of the myth that historical diets consisted only of giant turkey legs and gout-inducing meats? In this episode of History Rage, host...
- Oct 4, 20261 hour
Think history is a neat, upward march of progress? Think again. We love to tell ourselves a cozy story about human history: we started as innocent hunter-gatherers in perfect harmony with nature, invented farming, and...
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Episode #336
336. They’re the SIX QUEENS not the Six Wives! With Tracy Borman | Historic Royal Palaces Special
Sep 30, 202651 minForget Henry VIII: It is Time to Reignite the Power of the Six Queens Are you ready to stop defining these six extraordinary Tudor women by the man they married? In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill...
Episode #335
335. Toxic Conspiracy Culture Completely Ruined the JFK Narrative with Martin Fitzgerald
Sep 27, 20261h 1mHave you ever noticed that the JFK assassination is the only event in history where absolutely everyone feels entitled to an aggressive opinion? The rich, human narrative of Dealey Plaza has been completely hijacked by...
Episode #334
334. Tudor Propaganda? The Yorkists Got There First with Nathen Amin | Gloucester History Festival LIVE
Sep 23, 202632 minDid the Tudors really invent medieval fake news, or did the Yorkists get there first? When we think of historical spin, Tudor propaganda usually takes centre stage. But host Paul Bavill sits down live at the Gloucester...
- Sep 20, 202654 min
Unlock the hidden secrets of your ancestors because history didn't just happen, it happened to families. Are you tired of dry, dusty history books that only talk about prime ministers and battlefield generals? It is...
- Sep 16, 202645 min
Was the Special Air Service truly built solely by David Stirling and rogue, unmanageable mavericks? Think you know the full origin story of the Special Air Service? The popular myth paints the WWII SAS as a rogues'...
- Sep 13, 202655 min
Why the "Roman Land Power" Myth is a Massive Historic Lie There is a stubborn myth floating around popular culture and older history books that the Romans hated the sea, were terrible at sailing, and let their navy rot...
- Sep 9, 202652 min
Were 2 million unpaid British civilians really just doddery, helpless old men? Think Private Godfrey and Corporal Jones speak for the Home Guard? Think again! Captain Mannering's platoon gets a complete reality check in...
- Sep 7, 20261h 1m
The Abdication Crisis Demolished In 1936, King Edward VIII gave up the British throne for the woman he loved—or so the story goes. But was the abdication of Edward VIII really the ultimate modern fairy tale, or a...
- Sep 6, 202652 minS24
Vampires, bloodbaths, and historical smear campaigns: why the legends you know are dead wrong. Think you know the story of Elizabeth Báthory, the "Blood Countess" who bathed in the blood of virgins to stay forever...
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327. Stop Trying To Find The Real King Arthur with Amy Jeffs | Gloucester History Festival Special
Sep 2, 202655 minWas King Arthur real? or are we looking at history all wrong? If you think finding a 6th-century tomb solves the Arthurian legend, think again. Medievalist, artist, and author Dr. Amy Jeffs (author of Arthur: A New Life...
- Aug 30, 202654 minS23
Britain’s terrifying Cold War survival plans were far more serious than imagined. Was Cold War civil defence genuinely useful — or simply political theatre designed to comfort a frightened population? In this explosive...
- Aug 26, 202647 min
Think we’ve exhausted Tudor history? Think again — what are we missing? Are the Tudors really overdone, or are we simply telling the same stories over and over again? Dr Joanne Paul joins Paul Bavill for a counter-rage...
- Aug 23, 202652 minS23
Why Caen’s ‘slow’ liberation actually won the Battle of Normandy. Historian and battlefield guide Ben Mayne joins https://historyrage.com to dismantle one of the most persistent myths of the Second World War: that the...
- Aug 16, 202650 minS23
Jane Austen wasn’t polite—she was sharp, savage, and brilliantly misunderstood For generations, Jane Austen has been portrayed as a quiet, genteel figure—an almost saintly observer of polite Regency society. But what if...
History Rage
322. There is no real version of a Greek Myth with Emily Hauser | Gloucester History Festival Special
Aug 12, 202657 minAre you sure there is a single, "real" version of Achilles, Helen, or the Odyssey? In this episode, classicist and author Emily Hauser (creator of Mythica ) joins Paul Bavill to dismantle one of the biggest...
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