Skip to content
HeyJared

The BackTracker History Show

Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way.

Publication · By The Backtracker · English · GB · Official site

Indexed pieces, last 90 days
10
Latest publication
Sep 28, 2026
Audience
By platform
Earliest in this view
Jul 6, 2026

Verified platform

Open a platform to follow it on its own.

Why these are grouped

They share a verified publisher identifier or are linked from the publication’s official site. People stay separate from their publications.

podcasts.apple.com

Latest pieces

  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    The Albert Medal (Part Two) (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Positive tone

    Read excerpt

    The Albert Medal (Part Two) Season: 7 Episode: 33 The Albert Medal was a very special British award for extraordinary bravery, particularly for saving lives. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it was rarely given, making it a hugely prestigious honour. In 1971, it was replaced by the George Cross. In the episode, we take a look at more extraordinary acts of bravery that earned the Albert Medal. CAST The War Office - Steve Sheperd Frederick William Weeks - Joe Wilson Cowichan Lake - S

  2. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    The Albert Medal (Part One) (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Positive tone

    Read excerpt

    The Albert Medal (Part One) Season: 7 Episode: 32 The Albert Medal was one of Britain’s highest awards for bravery. Created in 1866 and named after Prince Albert, it recognised extraordinary acts of courage, particularly saving lives when no military action was involved. It was awarded for bravery both at sea and on land, but was rarely given, making it a very special honour. THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Edward Kelley: The English Alchemist (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Neutral tone

    Read excerpt

    Edward Kelley: The English Alchemist Season: 7 Episode: 31 What happens when a respected Elizabethan scholar becomes convinced he can speak to angels, and the mysterious man claiming to communicate with them turns out to have a talent for more than just the supernatural? This is the extraordinary story of John Dee and Edward Kelley, a partnership involving crystal balls, secret languages, alchemy, royal courts, mysterious visions, accusations of fraud and more than a little deception. Their jour

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Accident or Murder? (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Neutral tone

    Read excerpt

    Accident or Murder? Season: 7 Episode: 30 In 1942, Bristol soldier Frederick James Austin was accused of murdering his young wife, Lilian, with a service rifle in their home. Austin insisted the shooting was a tragic accident, but evidence presented in court raised serious questions about his story. What really happened that day would ultimately lead to a murder conviction, an appeal, and the death penalty. CAST Frederick Austin - Joe Wilson Dr James Webster - Martin Palmer Lilian Austin - Sam R

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    The Welsh Tank Hero (opens the original)

    Episode notes · Positive tone

    Read excerpt

    The Welsh Tank Hero Season: 7 Episode: 29 Captain Richard William Leslie Wain VC was a soldier whose story is one of extraordinary courage under fire. During the First World War, his actions earned him the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military decoration for bravery. But behind the medal is a remarkable story of courage, sacrifice and determination, and today we’re going to find out what happened that made Captain Wain worthy of the VC. CAST 2nd Lt Kenneth Callan-Macardle - Joe Wilson Priva

Publishing over time

Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.

Recurring subjects

Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.

Audience

Each platform is measured on its own. Audiences can overlap.

Podcast

No verified audience measurement yet.

Podcast

No verified audience measurement yet.

About this data

Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.

Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.

See coverage about The BackTracker History Show