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Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to share or leave feedback. It all helps!Keep in touch via either Twitter or Facebook by using @BackTrackerUK
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Signup to Generate a PitchBased in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small.
The BackTracker History Show is hosted by The Backtracker. The show has published 200 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "More Albert Medal Heroes" (5 October 2026, 24 minutes), "The Albert Medal (Part Two)" (28 September 2026, 20 minutes), and "The Albert Medal (Part One)" (21 September 2026, 19 minutes).
The BackTracker History Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 200 episodes.
Booking probability for The BackTracker History Show is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The BackTracker History Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The BackTracker History Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The Backtracker hosts The BackTracker History Show, a history podcast with 200 episodes published.
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Episode #34
More Albert Medal Heroes Season: 7 Episode: 34 Today, we’re going back to the stories of some remarkable people who found themselves in extraordinary situations, and chose to put their own lives at risk to save others...
Episode #33
The Albert Medal (Part Two) Season: 7 Episode: 33 The Albert Medal was a very special British award for extraordinary bravery, particularly for saving lives. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it was rarely...
Episode #32
The Albert Medal (Part One) Season: 7 Episode: 32 The Albert Medal was one of Britain’s highest awards for bravery. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it recognised extraordinary acts of courage...
Episode #31
Edward Kelley: The English Alchemist Season: 7 Episode: 31 What happens when a respected Elizabethan scholar becomes convinced he can speak to angels, and the mysterious man claiming to communicate with them turns out...
Episode #30
Accident or Murder? Season: 7 Episode: 30 In 1942, Bristol soldier Frederick James Austin was accused of murdering his young wife, Lilian, with a service rifle in their home. Austin insisted the shooting was a tragic...
Episode #29
The Welsh Tank Hero Season: 7 Episode: 29 Captain Richard William Leslie Wain VC was a soldier whose story is one of extraordinary courage under fire. During the First World War, his actions earned him the Victoria...
Episode #28
From Doctor To Patient (Part Two) Season: 7 Episode: 28 Dr. James Pownall's story is one of Victorian Britain's most remarkable mental health cases. A respected surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne, he...
Episode #27
From Doctor To Patient (Part One) Season: 7 Episode: 27 Dr Pownall was a surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne whose recurring mental illness ended in tragedy. After being discharged from Northwoods Asylum as...
Episode #26
The Pioneering WPC Season: 7 Episode: 26 Rosa was a trailblazing police officer who transferred from Bristol to Gloucestershire Constabulary in 1927 because she could ride a motorbike, an extraordinary skill for a woman...
Episode #25
The Crimes & Death of Phoebe Harris Season: 7 Episode: 25 In the summer of 1786, thousands of people gathered outside Newgate Prison to witness the execution of Phoebe Harris. Convicted of a serious offence at the Old...
Episode #24
BTP724. SS Stella (Part Two) Season: 7 Episode: 24 Often called the "Titanic of the Channel Islands", the SS Stella met a tragic end when it struck the Casquets reef in thick fog on Easter Thursday 1899. In Part Two, we...
Episode #23
The Sinking of the S.S Stella Season: 7 Episode: 23 On Easter Thursday 1899, the SS Stella set sail from Southampton bound for Guernsey. Just hours later, in thick fog, the luxury passenger steamer struck the notorious...
Episode #22
Postman's Park Season: 7 Episode: 22 Postman’s Park is a peaceful green oasis in the heart of the City of London, free for everyone to enjoy. Tucked away from the surrounding busy streets, it is best known for its...
Episode #21
The Tragic Murder of Alice Hole Season: 7 Episode: 21 The murder of Alice Hole sent shockwaves through Bristol, becoming one of the city's most talked-about crimes of the Victorian era. As news of the killing spread...
Episode #20
Victorian Street Sweepers Season: 7 Episode: 20 Before modern roads and pavements, crossing a busy city street could be filthy, dangerous, and sometimes impossible without help. In the crowded towns and cities of the...
Episode #19
Christina Keith: Frontline Teacher Season: 7 Episode: 19 She crossed into a shattered world few dared to witness. In the final days of the First World War, Scottish academic and author Christina Keith travelled to...
Episode #18
Capt. Bertram Dickson: Aviating Pioneer Season: 7 Episode: 18 Captain Bertram Dickson FRGS, RHA, was one of the great daredevils of the early flying age, a pioneering Scottish aviator who became the first British...
Episode #17
Inverness Season: 7 Episode: 17 In this week's show, we’re heading to the Scottish Highlands, to the city of Inverness and its striking landmark, Inverness Castle. Overlooking the River Ness, this historic site has...
Episode #16
The Horfield Horror Season: 7 Episode: 16 In 1841, Horfield was rocked by the violent murder of Martha Shedden, a crime that drew intense attention across the country. Suspicion fell on a young former servant, and the...
Episode #15
Titanic’s Bristolians (pt2) Season: 7 Episode: 15 In Part One of this tale, we covered the life and death of Rev. Robert Bateman. A man born in Bristol who emigrated to America and used his skills as a preacher and...
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Professor, Drake University
occultist, astronomer to Queen Elizabeth I, DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd.
actuary, pension expert, and Bitcoin thinker, National Institute of Health and Care Excellence
Theologian and Director of the International Consultancy on Religion, Education and Culture, International Consultancy on Religion, Education, and Culture
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