British History Podcast

Amazingly thorough and well researched on the current literature regarding British History. Great arguments drawing from multiple sources allowing one to draw personal conclusions. Engagement in the community created by the followers is encouraged through all forms of social media. All of this and, yet, NOT at all dry in the delivery (compared to some history classes I’ve taken!). I appreciate the compare/contrasts that incorporates current popular culture and as each episode ends I enjoy reading the responses from fellow listeners to add more depth. Jamie, as the researcher and narrator, is warm and engaging. He includes notations about his family, friends and pets, so one feels as if one is part of a “family” adventure into the vast intricacies of historical Britain! Apart from my personal affinity to British History, I am a “Yank” married to a “Brit” and this podcast has given me some insight into some of the finer points of the British national identity! Thanks!

I had BHP in my podcasts and started around the time of Aethelflad. I had just reached the point where I was getting anxious about when the next podcast was coming when I broke my arm. I went back to the beginning and, though I slept through some of shows where the interviewee was almost unintelligible, I’m hoping I don’t heal so fast that I don’t catch up. Even the many iterations of Osw- names did not deter me! I’m astonished that there could be so much of history that I’ve never heard of and that it can be made so interesting! Kuddos to Jamie for shining at light on the Dark Ages!

I discovered this podcast in September after returning from Europe including a stay in London. I went to the British Museum twice while there (it was great). This podcast is really making me regret the missing context, context I will have next time I go. I have been avidly listening during my 30 minute commute each day, during exercise, and on weekends. The story telling is great and the research is solid. This is the way I like getting my history fix!

I’ve never found such a perfect blend of education and entertainment. It’s a must listen!

Great lectures that mix academic depth with down to earth delivery.