The History Syndicate Podcast

A huge thank you to all those who have contributed to the History Syndicate this year 🙏 46 eps in having started in Feb 25, it has been an honour to interview all the guests about their fab historical work All the best for 2026! See you there for more History Syndicate @VCGCOnline @1642Author @richard_duckett @MattTay74784525 @SalinaBBaker @frankpleszak @robert_lyman @ShephardSimon @HistoryBowsh @wendholden @Stu_Lyle @MikeHistorian @kbenson355 @bridgemanauthor @NathenAmin @GraemeCallister @1815fletcher @JonCresswell1 @historian1914 @DrSteveTibble @Dozibugger @AlessioCavatore @franquinn @Dr_Brightshirt @NicholasMorto11 @BattlefieldBen @KRIX60 @rupertsbc

So it’s not fully understood the order of the Divisions in 1st Corps attack at Waterloo in 1815 - did it go 1,2,3,4 or 1,3,2,4? @GraemeCallister discussed this on the pod this week - wonderful ep with lots of information for anyone wanting to learn about Waterloo

Time for a new episode - long overdue we know. Thank you for bearing with us. Soon.

Did you know there were four Egyptians serving in the French Line infantry of 1st Corps at Waterloo? @GraemeCallister expertly discussed this with us on the pod on today’s episode…

Looking for something new to read? You might be interested in my book "The Mongol Storm" A history of the 13th century Middle East told from ten different perspectives. @BasicBooks @BasicBooksUK

Last week Culloden (1746) with Toby McLeod - this week Waterloo (1815) with @GraemeCallister where we discuss Comte d’Erlon’s 1st Corps attack Out Wednesday

Visiting the Tank Museum, Bovington Camp, Dorset this week? Copies of my books ‘Bullecourt 1917: Breaching the Hindenburg Line’ published by the History Press and ‘Lawrence of Arabia: Places and Objects of Interest’ are being sold in the Tank Museum Shop. Alternatively, they can be purchased from the shop via the following links: Bullecourt 1917: Breaching the Hindenburg Line’ tankmuseumshop.org/products/bulle… ‘Lawrence of Arabia: Places and Objects of Interest’ tankmuseumshop.org/products/lawre… #worldwarone #WW1 #firstworldwar #bullecourt #Britisharmy #tankcorps #history #militaryhistory @TheHistoryPress @TankMuseum @TheTankMuseum #LawrenceofArabia #TELawrence #Firstworldwar #worldwarone #RoyalAirForce #BritishArmy #History #MiddleEast #Biography #worldwarI #modernhistory #Lincoln #Dorset #London #Bridlington #Plymouth #militaryhistory #military #history #modernhistory #bestseller @Frontline_Books @penswordbooks @penandswordbooks @PSHistory

Toby’s been great discussing Culloden this week Did you know that the Clansmen offered to fight on after the battle but Charles refused? Toby and I discussed this, so have a listen

Today is the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. 4 years ago I recorded a podcast about this battle, looking at what happened through the eyes of the soldiers who were there. #ww1 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal…

@thebattleguide Not far from where it ran out of fuel!

For #TankTuesday, the Vimoutiers Tiger, pictured in 2019.

It is with great sadness we share that our dear friend John King has passed away aged 101. A proud Royal Navy WW2 veteran who survived the sinking of HMS Janus and a much-loved member of the Taxi Charity family. Rest in peace John. #Veterans #TaxiCharity taxicharity.org

This week…Culloden 1746 with Toby McLeod The Jacobite Army so tired after a failed surprise attack the night before, a large part of it didn’t even get out of Inverness until late in the day as they were resting Out tomorrow

Happy World Book Day!

A Stew for a Medieval Tavern - Bokenade

Want to know more about the background to the 1745 Jacobite Rising? Listen to Toby McLeod discuss it on the pod this week We discussed the French support, potential aims and reasons why it happened. A great insight to be followed by a discussion on Culloden 1746 next week

Enjoyed introducing the landmark 1964 Peter Watkins film Culloden and taking Q&A with my colleague Prof Andrew Mackillop for Scot Lit Film Club last night. Thanks to Dr Corey Gibson for the invite.

My review of the 'A Taste of Loyalty' film premiere, which looks to bring a different interpretation of Richard III to the big screen. The vision is ambitious, the passion infectious, and the potential enormous. A BOAR-ILLIANT success 🐗 nathenamin.substack.com/p/a-taste-of-l…

Did you know when ‘The Bonnie Prince’, Charles Edward Stewart Landed in Scotland in 1745, he was only accompanied by seven men? Toby McLeod and I discuss on this weeks episode about the Jacobite Rosing of 1745 Do have a listen wherever you get your pods

Today we’re talking the 1745 Jacobite Rising with Toby McLeod with next week being a discussion on the Battle of Culloden (1746) We discuss the background to the situation that the rising took place around and how it went throughout 1745 getting all the way to Derby and then back to Scotland Out today

Geilenkirchen: Operation Clipper 1944 Walking the muddy ground with @TooFatLardies

Really delighted that @ghazarika70 could join us to talk about his fabulous book about the experiences of Indian POWs 42-45. He’s uncovered some remarkable stories