Join Joe and Zack on Pint-Sized History, your go-to podcast for captivating tales from the past.
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The Wars of the Roses ft. Matt Lewis from HistoryHit
🌹PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING TO WAR🌹A kingdom divided. A crown contested. A war that shaped English and fantasy fiction history forever!In this episode, we’re diving into the Wars of the Roses, the brutal civil conflict that tore England apart from 1455 to 1487.A struggle for the throne between the rival houses of Lancaster and York, this bloody saga was packed with betrayal, intrigue, and some of the most legendary battles in English history.Get ready for a deep dive into:⚔️ What sparked the conflict – A weak king, powerful nobles, and a nation on the brink.⚔️ The bloodiest battles – St Albans, Barnet, Bosworth… where crowns were won and lost.⚔️ The game of thrones – The constant scheming, kingmakers, and intrigue that shaped the Wars.⚔️ The rise of the Tudors – How Henry VII ended the war and founded a dynasty.Or… if you just really like Game of Thrones and want to know the real story behind it.This episode is our first ever virtual episode featuring our guest Matt Lewis. Matt is a wonderful guy, a senior presenter at History Hit, the co-host of the Gone Medieval podcast and host of the Echoes of History podcast. He’s also the author of some Medieval History books and biographies!🔥 So grab a drink, hit play, and join Pint-Sized History as they unravel the battles, betrayals, and backstabbing of the Wars of the Roses! 🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!
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Chernobyl
☢️ PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING TO CHERNOBYL ☢️50,000 people used to live here - now it's a ghost town!In this episode, we focus on one of history’s most cataclysmic disasters, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion of 26 April 1986. A catastrophe that not only unleashed deadly radiation across Ukraine, Belarus and a considerable amount of North-Eastern Europe but also shook the very foundations of the Soviet Union, eventually leading to its collapse.Get ready for a deep dive into:How the disaster happened – a routine test that spiralled into catastropheHeroes and horror – The brave responders, miners and pilots who paid the ultimate price.Soviet cover-up – How the USSR tried (and failed) to keep the disaster under wrapsThe beginning of the end – Why Gorbachev’s actions fuelled the USSR's collapseOr... you know you just like the Call of Duty 4 campaign mission All Ghillied Up🔥 So grab a drink, hit play, and join Pint-Sized History as they uncover the events around Chernobyl, the disaster that helped bring down an empire.🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!
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Henry V: The Battle of Agincourt (Part 2 of 2)
PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE ENGLISH WARRIOR KING!⚔️In this episode, Zack and Joe dive into the legendary reign of Henry V, one of England’s greatest most formidable warrior kings.From an unknown in the cadet branch of the Plantagenet Dynasty to his rise to power and his decision to invade France, leading to the famous victory at the Battle of Agincourt (1415), we unravel how this ambitious ruler changed the course of English and French history forever.Was Henry V truly the brilliant tactician and inspiring leader Shakespeare made him out to be? Or was he just another medieval king with a lucky streak?We separate fact from legend, exploring his military genius, his brutal military campaigns in France, and his untimely death that left England’s future uncertain.Expect epic battles, bold strategies, and royal drama akin to HBO's drama Game of Thrones —with Zack delivering the history and Joe questioning everything he says.🔥Grab a drink, hit play, and march with us into the world of Henry V!🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our unbelievably catchy opening jingle!
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Henry V – England's Great Warrior King (Part 1 of 2)
PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE ENGLISH WARRIOR KING!⚔️In this episode, Zack and Joe dive into the legendary reign of Henry V, one of England’s most formidable warrior kings.From an unknown in the cadet branch of the Plantagenet Dynasty to his rise to power and his decision to invade France, leading to the famous victory at the Battle of Agincourt (1415), we unravel how this ambitious ruler changed the course of English and French history forever.Was Henry V truly the brilliant tactician and inspiring leader Shakespeare made him out to be? Or was he just another medieval king with a lucky streak?We separate fact from legend, exploring his military genius, his brutal military campaigns in France, and his untimely death that left England’s future uncertain.Expect epic battles, bold strategies, and royal drama akin to HBO's drama Game of Thrones —with Zack delivering the history and Joe questioning everything he says.🔥Grab a drink, hit play, and march with us into the world of Henry V!🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our unbelievably catchy opening jingle!
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Alexander the Great (Part 2 of 2)
PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE CONQUERING PERSIA (and a lot of the rest of Asia) in Part Two of this two-part series, about arguably the greatest military leader in history, Alexander the Great.
He's great for a reason and Zack and Joe peel back the layers of myth and reality surrounding the young Macedonian king who reshaped the ancient world before his 30th birthday.
Get ready for an enthralling journey through Alexander’s later years - As he embarks on his epic campaign to dethrone King Darius III and conquer the Persian Empire.
He'll travel from Iraq to India and Egypt to Armenia as he battles his way to glory. We also cover his downfall and how he marched the Greek armies to exhaustion, eventually culminating in his early death before cementing his legendary rule as the second King of Kings.
Joe regales with his captivating storytelling and fascinating details, while Zack chimes in with pointless analogies to keep things lively.
Together, they discuss how this young King seized the world through an immense period of territorial change.
Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about the man who dared to call himself “Great,” this episode is a must-listen!
🔥 So grab your favorite drink, hit play, and dive into the extraordinary world of Alexander the Great with Pint-Sized History.
🎵 A big shoutout to @bigshortage for our unforgettable opening jingle!
Join Joe and Zack on Pint-Sized History, your go-to podcast for captivating tales from the past.
Each episode, one of them becomes the "Expert" while the other plays the curious amateur, diving into pivotal events, intriguing figures, and important moments that shaped our world.
This podcast is perfect for all listeners, from casual fans to history buffs. Grab a beer (non-alcoholic works), and tune in for hilarious, tragic, and downright fascinating insights into the past, discovering history one pint-sized episode at a time.
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