The History Syndicate Podcast

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 back Dr Nicholas Morton to the syndicate to talk more on the Crusades in the Middle East predominantly in the 12th Century. Discussing the central historical elements of his new book 'The Crusader Storm; A Global History of the Wars For The Middle East', which explores these conflicts from 10 different perspectives. A fascinating subject, the manner in which horse archers make war operated against crusader tactics was most interesting to discuss. Talking Mark through the history of the Crusades, Dr Morton expertly guides this complex history of differing cultures during the pod to make sense of the myriad of view points that resulted in the Crusades.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 Nicholas Morton, Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University.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 Mark Green to the syndicate. Mark had previously spoken about the Victoria Cross and the VC's of Arnhem, the subject of his previous book. Discussing CSM Stan Hollis, who is famous for the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day (6th June 1944) had a Territorial career prior to the war and also many incidents where his valour was shown prior to Normandy. In France, North-Africa and Italy, Mark talks about many of the vingettes that went unrecognised outside of the Green Howards Battalion. Additionally, at the end of the episode, Mark dsicusses some of his work on his other book about the Burma Campaign VCs.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 Mark Green.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.

On this episode, Mark welcomes Battlefield Guide Simon Browne back onto the podcast to discuss Omaha Beach on 6th June 1944. One of five beaches utilised by the Allies on D-Day it is arguably the most well known and iconic. Simon introduces the beach and some of the narratives from the battle, dispelling some of the myths and exploring some of the realities of the beach landing that day. These include 'the beast of Omaha', why were there no 'Hobart's Funnies', Naval Gunfire Support, what actually happened to the DD Tanks, the combat status and experiences of the units that were engaged, what the US Ranger unit roles were on Omaha Beach as depicted in 'Saving Private Ryan' and various other aspects of that fight. Including how the Rangers got the motto 'Rangers lead the Way'. An excellent intro to the battle of Omaha Beach for anyone who is seeking to go and visit the ground.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 Simon Browne.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 Helen Fry to discuss her latest book 'Nuremberg: The Translator's Tale: The Story of Howard Triest, German-Jewish Interpreter of the Nazi War Criminals'. Helen discusses her love for history and how she was inspired as well as what she is achieving via her work for garnering the perspective of the Jewish refugees from Germany during the Second World War. Her contact with Howard Triest gave her the unique opportunity to discuss with him the conversations and interactions he had during the rise of the Nazis, the war itself as a US combat soldier and then his role as a translator for the psychiatrists conducting interviews in the cells at Nuremberg through 1945.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 Helen Fry.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 Mark Turnbill to discuss Charles I in relation to his book on the monarch 'Charles I's Private Life'. Mark discusses how perspectives can be somewhat harsh on Charles and the situation that he found himself in between essentially three warring factions at the end of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. 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 Mar Turnbill.Edited and produced by Mark Martin.Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async.Audio: Mixed using Async.Published via Acast.