
Episode 395: The Raft of the Medusa
18/1/2026 | 52 mins.
In this week's episode, head the gruesome and tragic tale of the Raft of the Medusa, when almost 150 people were set adrift and abandoned on a rickety raft, resorting to murder and cannibalism to survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 3: The Miracle on the Hudson
15/1/2026 | 37 mins.
This week in history: inaugurations, executions, and people drowning in hot molasses, the birthdays of famous founding fathers, and the Miracle on the Hudson, when a passenger plane was safely landed in the middle of a river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 394: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Engineer
15/1/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
In this week's episode, meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the famous and immensely influential engineer, whose work encompassed bridges, tunnels, railways, ships, and much more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 2: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
13/1/2026 | 32 mins.
This Week in History: rioting sports fans in sixth-century Constantinople, the first-ever meeting of the UN General Assembly, the birthdays of famous musicians, and a pivotal moment in world history as Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 393: Operation Just Cause
11/1/2026 | 52 mins.
In this week's episode, get across the story of Operation Just Cause, when the US staged an invasion of Panama in 1989, capturing and airlifting its leader back to the US to face drug-related charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



Half-Arsed History