History's Heroes
BBC Radio 4History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, 'History's Toughest Heroes' with narration from Ray Winstone, 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with nar... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistoryDocumentary | |||
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When a nuclear programme threatens Eileen Kampakuta Brown's traditional land in Australia, she brings together a group of Aboriginal women to resist. Their campaign across the country in a two-door wagon will take them all the way to the 2000 Sydney ... more
For six days in thirteen eighty-one, Wat Tyler a mysterious, charismatic figure appears to hold the balance of power in England. Fired by a vision of social equality, he leads a peasants' revolt that threatens to overturn the ruling order.
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Alex von Tunzelmann talks to Dominican American writer Julia Alvarez. Her 1994 novel In The Time of the Butterflies, tells the fictionalised account of the Mirabal Sisters, who lost their lives in standing up to the dictator Rafael Trujillo.
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In September 1999, just weeks after a 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Prime Minister, four bombs blew up four apartment buildings across Russia, killing hundreds of people while they slept. The attacks plunged the country into panic. Families fled ... more
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- Cannot listen to current host
I loved all of the previous iterations of this show, but can’t handle the narrator of History’s Toughest Heroes. I didn’t unsubscribe because I hope this series will end soon and the next host will have a pleasant voice and enunciate well, so I’m just deleting the current episodes as soon as they drop.
Apple Podcasts3Snow Biscuit
United States2 months ago - Race To The Bottom
Badly presented drivel. What is happening at Radio 4?
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaighUnited States3 months ago - Histories Secret Heroes is a must listen!
Histories Secret Heroes was absolutely brilliant, I have listened and re listened to them all- please do another series!
Apple Podcasts5Melwel79
United Kingdom4 months ago - Wonderful stories
These stories are brilliant bringing history to life. Please get rid of the awful drumming piano and background music as you can hardly hear the narrator which spoils every episode!
Apple Podcasts2sandy 4getmenotUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Love these stories
The telling of these stories is so good. But would you please turn down the background music? It’s too loud.
Apple Podcasts4Lisa Anne 55United States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #177 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #69 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Germany/History |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  France/History |
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What is History's Heroes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content predominantly focuses on extraordinary historical figures, telling their remarkable stories of bravery, resistance, and pioneering activism. Topics such as heroism during wartime, groundbreaking feats by women in male-dominated fields, and critical contributions to society highlight a variety of eras and societal challenges. The storytelling is enriched by a diverse range of narrators who bring these narratives to life, offering insights into both well-known and lesser-known individuals who shaped history. Unique features include a series dedicated to secret heroes of World War Two, emphasizing acts of resistance that helped thwart fascism, alongside profiles of young heroes making their mark in pivotal moments in history.
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History's Heroes launched 3 years ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History's Heroes include:
1. Julia Alvarez
2. Heather Henez
3. Gerald Dickens
4. Donovan Sprague
5. Robert Gluck
6. Laura Callas
7. Reed Mittermuller
8. Rory Stewart
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