The History Society Podcast
1) Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire
Pax Britannica: Climax of an Empire by Jan Morris was published in 1968, and tells the tale of the world's largest empire at its most glorious climax - Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee. Nicholas Woode-...Show More
2) US Prohibition: The Noble Experiment?
Prohibition in the United States was dubbed the "Noble Experiment". For 13 long, dry, and dreary years, the government aimed to keep alcohol out of the hands of its citizens, creating...Show More
3) The Bengal Famine of 1943
The Bengal Famine of 1943 left 2 - 3 million people dead. But how did it happen? Could it have been prevented? In this episode, Nicholas Woode-Smith uncovers the economic trauma and wartime desperatio...Show More
4) D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy
In this episode, Chris Hattingh provides a broad overview, and some insights, into the 06 June 1944 invasion of Normany, also known as D-Day - one of the major turning points of the Second World War. ...Show More
5) The Liberal Frontiersman: Thomas Francois Burgers, 4th President of the Transvaal
In this episode, Martin van Staden discusses aspects of the relative liberal presidency of the 4th State President of the South African Republic (the Transvaal), Thomas Francois Burgers, who held offi...Show More
The Liberal Frontiersman: Thomas Francois Burgers, 4th President of the Transvaal
37:13 | May 31st, 2020
6) Cape Folklore: The Ghost of Tokai Manor
In this first episode of a segment on Cape myths, legends and folklore, Nicholas Woode-Smith discusses the myth of the Ghost of Tokai Manor, and gives a dramatic reading of the events leading up to th...Show More
7) Rule Britannia: The Ethical Empire?
The sun never set on the British Empire. But was it beneficial to those who lived in it? And how did it positively influence the world today? Nicholas Woode-Smith takes us on a journey from the Empire...Show More
8) Creating History: Introducing the History Society
History is process by which civilisation develops and becomes aware of itself. Join Nicholas Woode-Smith, Christo Hattingh and Martin van Staden in the first episode of The History Society podcast cha...Show More