AGE OF VICTORIA Podcast
1) Minisode 005 Big Ben
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 Westminst...Show More
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The story behind the building of the iconic clock tower. It was somehow designed by the lawyer who was in charge of running the project. H...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) EP064 LOLA TAKES THE STAGE
Larger-than-life, scandalous, and unforgettable – Lola Montez blazed across the Victorian stage and into the history books. But who was she really? A glamorous dancer, a political influencer, a femme ...Show More
3) 8TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – A FLASHY CELEBRATION
Episode Summary It’s the 8th anniversary of The Age of Victoria Podcast! Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham as he celebrates this milestone with a very special episode dedicated to one of the m...Show More
4) EP063: Are We Nearly There Yet?
INDIA SERIES 10 In this episode of The Age of Victoria Podcast, your host Chris Fernandez-Packham takes a deep dive into the personal and social side of the British presence in early Victorian Ind...Show More
5) EP062 SHALL WE NOT REVENGE
INDIA SERIES 09 Episode Summary:The British Empire does not take humiliation lightly. In this episode, we follow the Army of Retribution as it storms back into Afghanistan to rescue prisoners, aven...Show More
6) EP061 DON’T CARRY ON UP THE KHYBER
India Series Part 8 Happy 2025, and welcome back! In this episode, we conclude our deep dive into the 1st Anglo-Afghan War with one of the most infamous military disasters of the Victorian era—the ...Show More
7) CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2024 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING
Get ready for a holly-jolly dive into Christmas history! In this special episode, I unwrap how the Victorians shaped the modern holiday, turning it into a celebration of family, charity, and festive c...Show More
8) EP060 Agent Down! Catastrophe in Kabul
India series part 7 Episode Summary:In this dramatic episode, we unpack the chain of events that led to the catastrophic unraveling of British occupation in Kabul during the First Anglo-Afghan War....Show More
9) EP059 INDIA SERIES 06 THE QUAGMIRE OF OCCUPATION
This episode continues the exploration of the Anglo-Afghan War, focusing on the British occupation and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. Key topics covered include: * Death of Sir Henry Dur...Show More
10) EP058 ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH DEAR FRIENDS
This episode focuses on the continuation of the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1839. Here are the key things I cover: * British capture Kandahar: The poorly prepared British army, led by Gener...Show More