The History Syndicate Podcast

On this episode, Mark is joined by the excellent Neil Barber to discuss his new book 'The Red Devils on D-Day: The River Dives Bridges, From Drop Zone to Destruction'. Building upon his previous excellent research for 'Pegasus Bridge' and 'The Day the Devils Dropped In', Neil brings to the fore many unsung events in the popular history particularly about the unknown bridges to secure the Allied eastern Flank during Operation OVERLORD. Neil discusses the bridges, his recollections of the veterans he knew, thoughts on the events for the British Parachute Regiment and the emotional elements of researching individuals conducting these actions during D-Day. Additionally, Neil also runs battlefield studies about 6th Airborne Division through ArmyGroup1944.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.With guest Neil Barber.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark reflects on a recent visit to the Battlefield of Marston Moor, where on 2nd July 1644, the Royalist Army under Prince Rupert of the Rhine was defeated by an Allied force of Parliamentarians and Scottish Covenantors. The largest battle fought on English soil where a late evening surprise attack turned the war in the north entirely in favour of the Parliamentarian cause.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark welcomes back to the syndicate Dr Victoria Carr and Simon Shephard to discuss the upcoming launch of their co-authored research and book, 'The Steps To Glory: Commissioning Officers for Britain's Land Forces Vol 1: 1660 to July 1914'. They discuss how the research came about, how they went about researching it and gave some top tips regarding writing one's own book. The vastness of their research, covering 1270 individual stories from across this period at Sandhurst, is the central spine of the book's narrative, which will be launched at the royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 22nd July 2026. From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.With guest: Dr Victoria Carr and Simon Shephard.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark reflects on a recent visit to the Battlefield of Towton, where on 29th march 1461, the Lancastrian army of Henry VI was defeated by the Yorkist force of Edward IV. A turning point in the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487) that established Edward IV on the the throne that was reputed to be the bloodiest battle on English soil.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark welcomes Dr Edward Shawcross to discuss Emperor Napoleon III of France. Releasing his book 'The People's Emperor: The Unlikely Rise and Spectacular Fall of Napoleon the Third', Dr Shawcross discusses who Napoleon was, his relationship and thoughts on Napoleon I, reflections on economic reform, rebuilding Paris and his unlikely rise to power.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.With guest Dr Edward Shawcross.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark welcomes author Tony Riches onto the podcast to discuss his historical fiction novels focussed on the Tudors. The Brandon and Tudor Trilogies are discussed, related to the historical events and the characters within the novels, moving into the Elizabethan series. Tony discusses his favourite locations, inspirations for the subjects and what will come next in future books related to the Stewarts.From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history.The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution.Hosted by Mark Martin.With guest Tony Riches.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.