Pint-Sized History

PINT-SIZED HISTORY RIDE WITH THE WINGED HUSSARS!

That's right we're heading back to tell the tale of the Battle that saved Europe (and the Holy Roman Empire).... from the greedy outstretched hand of the Ottoman Empire.

We're talking about the Siege of Vienna in 1683 and the incredible story of the largest cavalry charge in history that later inspired the events of the Ride of the Rohirrim outside Minas Tirith in Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien.

It's Christianity vs. Islam as 18,000 spears rocked the earth with thundering hooves crashing into the Janissaries of the Ottoman Army outside the besieged walls of Vienna.

But was that enough to win the day?

Find out this and more in the latest Pint-Sized History episode with Zack and Joe.

Grab a pint and join us for one of the most important battles in British history.

🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle.

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PINT-SIZED HISTORY CONQUER ENGLAND!

The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history forever. In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England and faced King Harold Godwinson in one of the most famous battles of the Middle Ages.

In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the events that led to the Norman Conquest, the rival claims to the English throne, Harold Godwinson's incredible march north against Hardrada and south against William, and the bloody Battle of Hastings itself.

From Stamford Bridge against Harold Hardrada to Hastings, we explore William the Conqueror, Harold Godwinson, Harold Hardrada, the Norman invasion, the English shield wall, the famous Norman cavalry and the moment that ultimately decided the fate of England.

But how accurate is the traditional story of 1066? What would England have looked like if Harold had survived?

Grab a pint and join us for one of the most important battles in British history.

🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle.

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PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS BACK... FOR SEASON 5! 🍻🏛️

We're kicking things off with an 'epic' (hehehe) two-parter taking you, our humble sweet listeners, all the way back to the world of the Ancient Greeks!

From the Greek Gods and mythology, to the culture, language and ideas that shaped Western civilisation.

We'll meet legendary Greek heroes, explore the mighty city-states of Athens and Sparta, and get stuck into some of the most famous wars and battles of the ancient world.

Ancient Greece had philosophers, temples, legendary figures, but also brutal warfare, THE OLYMPICS!, and enough mythology to make even the most dedicated Percy Jackson fan feel at home.

So grab yourself a pint, dust off your toga and join us for the epic (sorry) return of Pint-Sized History!

This is Ancient Greece. This is Season 5. And this... is Pint-Sized History.

🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle.

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PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS BACK FOR SEASON 5! 🍻🏛️

(Zero 'The Odyssey' spoilers don't worry)

We're kicking things off with an 'epic' (hehehe) two-parter taking you, our humble sweet listeners, all the way back to the world of the Ancient Greeks!

From the Greek Gods and mythology, to the culture, language and ideas that shaped Western civilisation. We'll meet legendary Greek heroes, explore the mighty city-states of Athens and Sparta, and get stuck into some of the most famous wars and battles of the ancient world.

Ancient Greece had philosophers, temples, legendary figures, but also brutal warfare, THE OLYMPICS! and enough mythology to make even the most dedicated Percy Jackson fan feel at home.

We'll explore how Ancient Greece came to be, how its people lived, fought and worshipped, and why the legacy of the Greeks still influences the world we live in today.

So grab yourself a pint, dust off your toga and join us for the epic (sorry) return of Pint-Sized History!

This is Ancient Greece. This is Season 5. And this... is Pint-Sized History.

🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle.

🍻 If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe, follow, and leave us a review.

PINT-SIZED HISTORY VISIT 19TH CENTURY IRELAND!

Between 1845 and 1852, Ireland experienced one of the greatest humanitarian disasters in modern history, the Great Hunger. Commonly known as the Great Irish Famine, it was far more than a failed potato harvest. It became a catastrophe shaped by disease, poverty, political decisions, and the realities of life under British rule.

In this two-part series, we explore the Ireland that existed before the famine, why so many people depended on the potato, how potato blight devastated the country, and why the crisis escalated into mass starvation and suffering.

You'll probably think to yourself at a lot of points that colonialism really really sucked, well it did!

🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle.

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