You Learn Something Old Every Day
By Alexander Ismail
History podcasts by an aspiring historian, for aspiring historians!
Episodes released weekly on a Friday!
Episodes released weekly on a Friday!
You Learn Something Old Every DayMay 09, 2022
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The Smallpox Vaccine and the Compulsory Vaccination Acts: The Original Anti-Vaccination Movement?
Today I'm going to talk about how the first anti-vaccination movement developed, what it did, how people viewed it and the impact it had!
May 09, 202224:26
Battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade
Many battles contain mistakes and often disasters, however today's episode may be the worst of all - sulking noblemen, ambiguous orders and the most disastrous cavalry charge in English history - make sure you tune in!
Jun 26, 202001:19:02
The battle of Sinop
Today we're discussing the battle that turned a Russo-Ottoman scuffle into what we know as the Crimean War.
Jun 09, 202023:43
The English Longbow
Today we'll be delving into the history of the English Longbow, a weapon that changed medieval warfare and caused England to become a European power.
Jun 03, 202051:31
The Battle of Bannockburn
Scottish forces lead by Robert the Bruce face of Edward II in an attempt to prevent the relief of Stirling castle - we've got a crushing victory, questionable leadership and a mystery - make sure you tune in!
May 29, 202018:56
The 1333 siege of Berwick
Today we'll be talking about the importance of a town on the Scottish border, terrible tactics and a brilliant leader and king in the making!
May 26, 202027:25
The War of the triple alliance
The bloodiest inter-state war in Latin American history is today's topic - political debates, high death tolls and as always, I'm here with a debateable opinion!
May 18, 202042:13
The Cisplatine war
Today's episode is about the Cisplatine war - underlying colonial tensions and a populace unhappy with its rulers led to a well organised and pretty successful rebellion!
May 13, 202020:58
The black death
The deadliest plague in European history - how did it spread, what caused it and how to stop it, we'll be discussing all of these along with how wrong medieval people were!
May 08, 202020:50
The Plague of Justinian
Today I'll be discussing our deadliest plague so far whilst making some interesting comparisons to modern day and giving you a YLSOED first!
May 06, 202021:31
The Plague of Antonin
Today we'll be discussing the plague that crippled one of the greatest empires in the world - you don't want to miss this one!
May 05, 202020:12
The Plague of Athens
Today I'll be talking all about the plague of Athens, an outbreak which contributed greatly to the downfall of Athens as a great power in the ancient world!
May 04, 202017:20