The History Syndicate Podcast

On this episode, Mark has another coffee and croissant with Brigadier Ian Gardiner RM to discuss his research on the first bombing raids and the reasons for them during the First World War. The threat of the Zepplin bombers from Germany genuinely threatened Britain's Naval superiority during World War One and it is argued that this is what drove the development of bomber and their employment on bombing raids.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 Brigadier Ian Gardiner RM.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark sits down for a coffee and a croissant with Professor Michael Snape to discuss religion in the British Army via his new release 'Embattled Belief: Religion in the British Army from Korea to Afghanistan'. They discuss the reflective norms of British society being associated with Christianity at least up to the late 20th Century and how this, and the later changes in society, were reflected in the religion of the those who serve and served in the British Army.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 Professor Michael Snape.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark takes a solo coffee and a croissant to muse on a recent visit to the Battlefield of Stow-On-The-Wold, which was the last battle fought in the First English Civil War (1642-1646). He discusses some background, the locations visited and also some of the debate about where the battle may have alternatively taken place.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 takes a coffee and a croissant with Dr Col (Ret'd) Kevin Benson about his latest book, 'Raising The Bar: The School of Advanced Military Studies and the Introduction of Operational Art into U.S. Army Doctrine, 1983-1994'. Having previously spoken on the syndicate about 'Expectation of Valor', Kevin explains his research about looking into the case studies of School of Advance Military Studies graduates during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Restore Hope and Just 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.With guest Col (Ret'd) Kevin Benson.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

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.