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You're History
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Join Gibby & Holl, two lifelong friends and history nerds telling historical tales they've mostly found on the internet. Check us out on Instagram @yourehistorypodcast
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Episode 9 - Pirates
Jul 7, 202201:08:07Tap to summarizeHoll & Gibby return after a long break to discuss infamous lady pirates Grace O'Malley & Ching Shih (Zheng Yi Sao).Check out our Insta page for piccies @yourehistory
Transcribe →Episode 8 - Christmas 2021!
Dec 24, 202100:44:14Tap to summarizeGibby covers the Austrian legends of Krampus & Frau Perchta, while Hollie explores the Pagan origins of Christmas Day and the festive period in this Christmas special episode. Check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram for accompanying pictures
Transcribe →Episode 7 - Ireland
Dec 18, 202100:56:29Tap to summarizeHoll and Gibs discuss the legend of the Dobhar-chú and the history of Ireland's favourite tipple, Guinness. Interim music: Slainte - Kesh Jig, Leitrim Fancy
Transcribe →Episode 6 - Sheffield Again
Oct 2, 202100:48:23Tap to summarizeThis week Gibby covers the grim tale of the Wardsend Cemetery Grave Robbing and Riots (listener discretion, it's a bit gross) while Hollie covers the incredible feel good story of Lizzie the Elephant, a wartime steel worker.Check @yourehistorypodcast for piccies.
Transcribe →Episode 5 - Faithful Animal Companions
Aug 20, 202100:53:11Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about famous faithful animal companions from history. Hollie covers Togo, the hero sled dog from Alaska, and Gibby tells us the sad but beautiful story of Hachikō, the most loyal dog in Japan. Check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram for photos of these sweet fur baby angels
Transcribe →Episode 4 - Badasses
Apr 22, 202101:12:00Tap to summarizeBoth stories today are from WW2, Gibby tells the badass story of Simo Häyhä, a Finish sniper and Hollie covers Nancy Wake, a NZ born Aussie fighting for the French Resistance. We promised a picture of Holl's new dog, Douglas, so here he is: https://imgur.com/a/iQdiuYySpecial thanks to Sabaton the band responsible for the interlude music written for Simo Häyhä, check them out if you enjoyed. Song: "Sabaton - White Death"Check out our Instagram page @yourehistorypodcast
Transcribe →Episode 3 - LGBTQ+ History
Feb 28, 202102:10:11Tap to summarizeIn this LGBTQ+ History Month special Hollie covers the Stonewall Riots and Gibby looks into the legendary Alan Turing. For photos, check out @yourehistorypodcast on Instagram.
Transcribe →Episode 2 - Archaeological Finds
Feb 25, 202101:59:53Tap to summarizeIn today's episode Gibby kicks off with the legendary Tutankhamun, while Hollie covers the Lindow Moss body discoveries. For accompanying pictures, check out our @yourehistorypodcast instagram page.
Transcribe →Episode 1 - Sheffield
Feb 1, 202101:28:38Tap to summarizeToday's episode is all about Sheffield, England. Hollie talks the Blitz, while Gibby covers the Sheffield Castle. For photos, check out our Instagram page @yourehistorypodcast
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