You're History: Recent Episodes
You're History Podcast
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
Holl & Gibby return after a long break to discuss infamous lady pirates Grace O'Malley & Ching Shih (Zheng Yi Sao).
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Gibby 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.
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Holl 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
This 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.
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This 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.
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Both 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/iQdiuYy
Special thanks to Sabaton the band responsible for the interlude music written for Simo Häyhä, check them out if you enjoyed. Song: "Sabaton - White Death"
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In 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.
In 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.
Today'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