Historical Oracle is a podcast which aims to bring you the stories behind the most interesting historical events, people, places and periods.
The podcast is hosted by Ben Fox - who has a Master of Research degree in Economic and Social History from the University of Exeter, and a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Plymouth.
68 Available Episodes (68 Total)Average duration: 00:17:02
May 05, 2020
Etiquette in the 19th Century with Mallory James
00:43:30
In this special guest episode, we chat to Mallory James - a historian of the 19th Century, specialising in etiquette. We discuss everything from paying calls, leaving cards, greeting people and dressing appropriately. Enjoy!
Apr 29, 2020
Witchcraft with Hannah Pringle
00:28:40
In this, our third special guest edition, we talk to Hannah Pringle, a historian of witchcraft and folklore. We talk the infamous Pendle Witch Trials, how people were accused and what happened to those found guilty...
Apr 28, 2020
The Secret Police and Football with Nick Kevern
01:08:59
In this special guest episode, we speak with historian Nick Kevern about how the East German secret police - the Stasi - infiltrated the beautiful game. We talk Dynamo Berlin's 10 league wins in a row, the strange case of Lutz Eigendoff, and how the Stasi filled a stadium with informants during Dynamo's match against Hamburg. You won't want to miss this.
Apr 24, 2020
The Royal Navy, exploration and isolation with Will Manthorp
01:01:25
In this, the first special guest episode of The Historical Oracle Guide To...Podcast, I am joined by Royal Navy historian Will Manthorp. We discuss life for a sailor at the time, followed by an intricate look at the voyage of the Dolphin and the Swallow as they circumnavigate the globe. Enjoy!
Apr 13, 2020
Victorian Spy and Explorer - Richard Francis Burton
00:08:20
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), was an English explorer, scholar, poet, translator, and diplomat and played a part in discovering the source of the River Nile. He is also credited with introducing the West to the Kama Sutra.
Apr 10, 2020
The Assassination of Airey Neave
00:14:54
Airey Neave, British spy turned politician, was killed with Irish republicans with a car bomb in 1979.
This is the story...
Apr 02, 2020
Who was Jack the Ripper?
00:19:42
In the latest edition of The Historical Oracle Guide To... podcast, Ben takes you through the story of Jack the Ripper, and his infamous murders in the East End of London in 1888.
Mar 28, 2020
What happened when the World Cup was stolen?
00:08:30
Did you know that the Jules Rimet World Cup trophy was stolen in 1966? Do you know who found it?
Find out all here...
Mar 25, 2020
Were the Nazis on Drugs?
00:11:22
Did you know the Nazi army was heavily reliant on drugs to get them through battle? Listen to the full story here or on any good podcast app...
Mar 24, 2020
What's the true story behind 'The Great Escape'?
00:13:43
Your daily dose of History. 24 March.
The true history behind The Great Escape.
May 05 | 00:43:30
Etiquette in the 19th Century with Mallory James
Apr 29 | 00:28:40
Witchcraft with Hannah Pringle
Apr 28 | 01:08:59
The Secret Police and Football with Nick Kevern
Apr 24 | 01:01:25
The Royal Navy, exploration and isolation with Will Manthorp
Apr 13 | 00:08:20
Victorian Spy and Explorer - Richard Francis Burton
As someone who likes history but finds the idea of sitting down and listening to hour long podcasts about it intimidating, this is brilliant as it's bite-size but doesn't hold back on the details.