Mad About History Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:06:56 +0100 https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/mad-about-history en © 2026 Mad About History yes 3f1daccd-a318-5ea1-99c2-49ecc9c2cd89 henrietta.easton@chelseamagazines.com a04e12f0-ad31-11f1-9059-39491c4c4c7b Henrietta Easton episodic false Mad About History is your gateway into the wonderfully weird side of Britain’s past. Forget dry dates and textbook timelines – this podcast dives into the strange, surprising and downright unbelievable stories that history often leaves out. From bizarre royal habits to forgotten scandals and curious everyday lives, each episode uncovers the human experiences that make the past feel anything but distant.

Designed for curious minds. 


If you have ever wondered what odd secrets are hiding behind familiar historical moments – or just want to be surprised by the past – Mad About History invites you to see British history in a whole new light.

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]]> Sophia Pouget 6a57a9906f129226864c683e Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:38:56 +0100 1845 1 5 false What Jane Austen really thought of Mary Bennet, with Ella Bruccoleri What Jane Austen really thought of Mary Bennet, with Ella Bruccoleri

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]]> Sophia Pouget 6a395b793a88be86fe148fcb Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:57:44 +0100 1819 1 3 false The Wars of the Roses from the perspective of their mothers The Wars of the Roses from the perspective of their mothers

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