History for You with Douglas and Hugh Podcast
1) Christmas Special: You're Invited to a Roman and Victorian Celebration
With the Winter Solstice firmly in our rearview mirror, we round out the year with an especially festive episode! Hugh cordially invites you and Douglas to the Roman Midwinter celebration of Saturnali...Show More
2) The Spanish Inquisition
Tremble, listener. This episode brings together some of history's most horrific characters - including both James Corden and Piers Morgan. You have been warned....Join Douglas and Hugh as they explore...Show More
3) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
We already excavated the Great Pyramid of Giza, so it would be remiss of us not to take a look at the remaining six of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. So we did. And we have. And this is the n...Show More
4) Marco Polo and the Silk Road
Imagine a journey across most of the known world, where wondrous things can be bought and sold. And we're not talking about Sunday's jumble sale in the village hall. Yes, Douglas and Hugh are off on a...Show More
5) The Moon Landing: How America Won the Space Race
This is one small step for our pod, one giant leap for mankind...Join us as the furiously exciting space race reaches its inevitable climax with the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, AKA The Moon Landing. The n...Show More
6) Animals in Space: Fleas, Dogs and Exploding Monkeys
Part Two of our epic Space Race saga will astound you. Not only will you learn about all the creatures that were sent into orbit by the Americans and the Russians, you'll also finally learn which is t...Show More
7) Space Exploration: The Race is On!
Time to boldly go where no one has gone before. Grab your flight suit, strap yourself to your rocket and buckle the hell up. Douglas and Hugh are taking you through the early years of space travel.Pic...Show More
8) The Ancient Pyramids of Giza
Standing alone in the desert for thousands of years, The three gigantic Pyramids of Giza in Egypt have captivated our minds and filled our souls with wonder. But why are they there? What's inside? Who...Show More
9) Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
There have been few romances as powerful as the love shared between Queen Victoria and her Prince Consort Albert. Some have come close. Anthony and Cleopatra. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Bert...Show More
10) King Richard the Lionheart
One of the most famous Kings of England. He was French, but we don't hold that against him too much. Join Douglas and Hugh as they "Take the Cross" and draw swords against the most famous medieval mon...Show More