I live on Zakynthos in Greece, and while I sailed on the Ferry to Patra I listening to your sinking of the Titanic and on return to the island, I listened to your new episode of Nelson, fantastic work, from you both, made even more fascinating, while at sea 😊
When I was 13 - 50 years ago, we had a history teacher who taught us about Trafalgar and the battle of the Nile for a term. I didn’t listen to one word, too busy with other thoughts. This is a 100% fascinating podcast and I so regret the error of my teenage ways.
So lovely. I walk past it most days to work and take it for granted, so it’s nice to hear someone appreciate it. As a teenager I used to sit beneath it with girlfriends or pals and beers and stare out at Big Ben down Whitehall. Always took it for granted.
Next time you are in Trafalgar Square - look down towards the Mall from Nelson’s Column - at the top of the lampposts are all the ships of the line at Trafalgar.
Being married to a retired Naval officer, I've attended many Trafalgar dinners over the years. Your engaging story has brought all those boring speaches to light. Five stars! 😊
Excellent stuff, thanks. I'm rather glad I'm not a member, though. I'd probably binge listen and lose a nights sleep, and I'm too old for that sort of thing.
Brilliant as always. I work as a secondary school teacher and about 9 years ago they needed me to teach a little bit of key stage 3 history for a year because a teacher was away long term (I'm a RE/philosophy teacher by qualification) and it reignited my absolute love for history. I just wish the podcast would have been out back then when I taught Year 8 lessons on the French Revolution. Keep up the good work. I listen to all the podcasts on the half hour drive to and from work.
I’ve been binge listening to these awesome chaps for weeks now after discovering them on Spotify and still so many to listen to - it’s been amazing - then I discovered they were on here after the US election live stream (which I loooved - Dominic’s insight was fascinating) and I’m watching the videos every time they drop here now 👌 so funny, so well informed and it’s just so educational and insightful about so many wonderfully diverse topics across so much of history. It does not surprise me that this is the 2nd top podcast after only Joe Rogan (!) 😳 incredible and you should be very proud chaps 🥳 very proud you’re brits 🇬🇧 🎉
love this show, listen to each ep the minute it drops. Question for the YT videos: Could you add images like paintings/sculptures? Thanks Theo! (Or whoever)❤
The Royal Navy still uses fearnought suits. Made from 100 layers of compressed sheeps wool, they are employed for firefighting. They are very impressive. Every trainee gets to wear one when they learn firefighting before they go to sea for the first time.
"In which courage is the leitmotif of his acheivements." Your description of Nelson's achievements reminded me of the way character's talk about John Wick in those movies, him laying the foundation for the next century of British naval supremacy is a brilliant way to think of it.
Your podcasts are so good and really informative, I’d love for you guys to do a series on the battle of culloden, and what lead up it with raising funds etc, and the previous Jacobite up risings and what happened after culloden in Scotland. 🏴
I think you are both incredibly hard on Chatham. Ok, the town is pretty poor, but the dockyard built the Victory! My great grandad served there during WW1. To visit the now Historic Dockyard is so interesting. Please give it some credit guys
I have no connection to Chatham at all, but with the constant banter about it, I'm stoked to listen to a few hours of podcast in the subject, with Tom all geeked and Dominic sneering. Maybe by the time it's done I'll find I have some connection after all. Who knows? Can't wait!
This period in history has always been of particular interest to me as my ancestor was Admiral Sir John Jervis later Earl St. Vincent in recognition of his victory over a superior Spanish fleet in 1797.
Is Vice-Admiral Lancelot Holland [CB] and Tom Holland related? He took part in The Battle of the Denmark Strait (1941) and was KIA aboard HMS Hood. 🇿🇦👍
I'm sorry - Nelson Britain's greatest hero? - has no one heard of of Gazza? That goal against Scotland in '96. The dentist's chair moment leaves Trafalgar in the shade.
2:50 therein lies the thesis of Mahan's most famous - and influential - book. It was the ideological author of the US imperialism that leapt forth at the dawn of the 20th century and - precariously - continues as of this moment.
Nelson’s dad was a church m8nister type Tory. Nelson’s sensibility was Tory, but Pitt convinc3d him to be a Whig so as to be heard by the press. Think about that. It compares with today.
I think you'll find that Britain's greatest hero is actually Benny Hill. Back on topic, I've never quite understood how they got all those ships into Trafalgar Square.
Nelson????? Howe was better and had more victories, pacified the navy at Spithead, as first lord kept the navy current under budget restraints, led the fleet at Quiberon. In fact he was the embodiment of the Royal Navy
Funny how u whitewash nelson but call alvarado a cockroach. The chevauchees were fun but the conquistadores were assasins......still love ur podcast but with a pinch of salt
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I never tire of hearing well-educated people discuss what makes history so important.
So true! it's wonderful stuff that these two do
Even if through rose colored glasses.
This two are also funny
@@andrewmcmurray8081they both are very aware of this
I’ve just discovered this podcast, so I have several hundred episodes to binge. Who’s jealous?
I have made a similar discovery:) Will soon binge as well!
I live on Zakynthos in Greece, and while I sailed on the Ferry to Patra I listening to your sinking of the Titanic and on return to the island, I listened to your new episode of Nelson, fantastic work, from you both, made even more fascinating, while at sea 😊
When I was 13 - 50 years ago, we had a history teacher who taught us about Trafalgar and the battle of the Nile for a term. I didn’t listen to one word, too busy with other thoughts. This is a 100% fascinating podcast and I so regret the error of my teenage ways.
Never too late
As an American, I was grateful to have the opportunity to see his statue at Trafalgar Square.
So lovely. I walk past it most days to work and take it for granted, so it’s nice to hear someone appreciate it. As a teenager I used to sit beneath it with girlfriends or pals and beers and stare out at Big Ben down Whitehall. Always took it for granted.
Next time you are in Trafalgar Square - look down towards the Mall from Nelson’s Column - at the top of the lampposts are all the ships of the line at Trafalgar.
Being married to a retired Naval officer, I've attended many Trafalgar dinners over the years. Your engaging story has brought all those boring speaches to light. Five stars! 😊
Excellent stuff, thanks. I'm rather glad I'm not a member, though. I'd probably binge listen and lose a nights sleep, and I'm too old for that sort of thing.
Never!
Brilliant as always. I work as a secondary school teacher and about 9 years ago they needed me to teach a little bit of key stage 3 history for a year because a teacher was away long term (I'm a RE/philosophy teacher by qualification) and it reignited my absolute love for history. I just wish the podcast would have been out back then when I taught Year 8 lessons on the French Revolution. Keep up the good work. I listen to all the podcasts on the half hour drive to and from work.
This is so well-timed for one of my MA assignments so thank you!
You’re welcome
As always marvellous stuff. Any and all Royal Navy Pease.
"The American Revolution . . . not all bad." Love it!
I’ve been binge listening to these awesome chaps for weeks now after discovering them on Spotify and still so many to listen to - it’s been amazing - then I discovered they were on here after the US election live stream (which I loooved - Dominic’s insight was fascinating) and I’m watching the videos every time they drop here now 👌 so funny, so well informed and it’s just so educational and insightful about so many wonderfully diverse topics across so much of history. It does not surprise me that this is the 2nd top podcast after only Joe Rogan (!) 😳 incredible and you should be very proud chaps 🥳 very proud you’re brits 🇬🇧 🎉
love this show, listen to each ep the minute it drops. Question for the YT videos: Could you add images like paintings/sculptures? Thanks Theo! (Or whoever)❤
I 2nd that!
The Royal Navy still uses fearnought suits. Made from 100 layers of compressed sheeps wool, they are employed for firefighting. They are very impressive. Every trainee gets to wear one when they learn firefighting before they go to sea for the first time.
"In which courage is the leitmotif of his acheivements."
Your description of Nelson's achievements reminded me of the way character's talk about John Wick in those movies, him laying the foundation for the next century of British naval supremacy is a brilliant way to think of it.
every time I come back, there’s a new one! not complaining 😂
Very nice. Thank you for the pod!
Your podcasts are so good and really informative, I’d love for you guys to do a series on the battle of culloden, and what lead up it with raising funds etc, and the previous Jacobite up risings and what happened after culloden in Scotland. 🏴
thank you for these incredible series
Do Wellington next!
Really? No cheeky comment on Admiral Peter Parker??
Just love the topic it brings back memories of my Father , who was one of Nelson's biggest fans. Cheers Mate's
I have read the entire Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander series; it is wonderful. Now do an episode on Captain Thomas Cochrane....
Wow! I've never caught one live! Wonderful!
Great!! I just finished watching the Animagraffs - UA-cam video about the _Victory_ !
I think you are both incredibly hard on Chatham. Ok, the town is pretty poor, but the dockyard built the Victory! My great grandad served there during WW1. To visit the now Historic Dockyard is so interesting. Please give it some credit guys
I have no connection to Chatham at all, but with the constant banter about it, I'm stoked to listen to a few hours of podcast in the subject, with Tom all geeked and Dominic sneering. Maybe by the time it's done I'll find I have some connection after all. Who knows? Can't wait!
Much poorer after the docks closed
As a Chatham resident I always enjoy hearing the town mentioned!
This period in history has always been of particular interest to me as my ancestor was Admiral Sir John Jervis later Earl St. Vincent in recognition of his victory over a superior Spanish fleet in 1797.
Stream it live at the same time as Spotify then edit it afterwards and reupload. This is the way!
Is Vice-Admiral Lancelot Holland [CB] and Tom Holland related? He took part in The Battle of the Denmark Strait (1941) and was KIA aboard HMS Hood. 🇿🇦👍
Nelson always bored the ass of me until this. I now have a new epoch to drown in. 👏👏👏👏
The guy had one arm. What a legend.
Thanks
Fearnaught suits were still around in the 1980s-1990s.
The Raisonnable was built in Chatham, it wasn't captured.
When I was 14 I had a paper route.
I'm sorry - Nelson Britain's greatest hero? - has no one heard of of Gazza? That goal against Scotland in '96. The dentist's chair moment leaves Trafalgar in the shade.
Lol ohhh. The royal navy's greatest heroes from 2 eminent maritime historians. They can explain you any type of sail you want
Please tour Canada!
Easily a top three Horatio.
Did we not see this Nelson episode a year ago, or was that just about Trafalgar??
2:50 therein lies the thesis of Mahan's most famous - and influential - book. It was the ideological author of the US imperialism that leapt forth at the dawn of the 20th century and - precariously - continues as of this moment.
Naval chronometer.
Nelson’s dad was a church m8nister type Tory. Nelson’s sensibility was Tory, but Pitt convinc3d him to be a Whig so as to be heard by the press. Think about that. It compares with today.
8:11 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Glazing of epic proportions.
I think you'll find that Britain's greatest hero is actually Benny Hill.
Back on topic, I've never quite understood how they got all those ships into Trafalgar Square.
Thought it was Francis Drake.
He won a couple of naval battles, guys. He's no Alexander 😁
Alexander was no Nelson
@@welshman8954 No, cos Alexander conquered most of the known world by 32.
@@TheMakersRageNelson was born 1500 years later how can you even compare them logically, like the other guy said Alexander was no Nelson 🫡🇬🇧
@@vinniebate2981 I'm trolling a little. I do like Nelson 😉
@@TheMakersRage He conquered Persian Empire. Great achievement but not conquering the world.
Nelson????? Howe was better and had more victories, pacified the navy at Spithead, as first lord kept the navy current under budget restraints, led the fleet at Quiberon. In fact he was the embodiment of the Royal Navy
Funny how u whitewash nelson but call alvarado a cockroach. The chevauchees were fun but the conquistadores were assasins......still love ur podcast but with a pinch of salt
The English are god's own people
Nelson is a Hero and Alvarado was indeed a cockroach 😂😂
If you search for something to be outraged about,have a look at what the Mongols did ,but no one ever does.
My appeal to every Muslim, my brother or sister, the owner of the channel, I know that it is not my right to comment on your channel, but God is my witness that our circumstances are harsh and forced me to do this. Please forgive me. My brother, there is still a brotherhood of faith. I asked you for a bag of flour. My brother, we women cannot go out among men. There is still a woman with you. My brother, God has honored you. You are men. We are women. We cannot go out or work like you. My brother, where is the brotherhood of faith in your hearts? We are women. There is no brotherhood, no mercy, no compassion, no humanity. And give good tidings to the patient. It is the greatest hope while waiting for what we want. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' How many times I called and talked and tried hard, but no one responded. Oh man, we are with you. My mother ordered us food from the restaurant. Moreand today. My mother left. Crying. She said, Why are you crying, my mother? She said, My daughter, I ask. God, that I may be honored by death. She said, Why, my mother. She cursed us. She said, "My daughter, today the restaurant owner insulted me. I said, 'Why?' I said, 'How can I be better than people?' I ask God, my daughter. May God gather me. With death alone, a gathering that is better than this humiliation and this humiliation. It is true. I am saying this. It diminishes my value and respect. But, man. I swear to God that I did not say this. I kiss your boots. I am so hungry that my conscience no longer allows me to let you go and ask us for food. I kiss your boots, man, and I ask you by God Almighty and in the Book of God, man, I kiss your boots, man. He has caused us harm, my brother, so that we can buy a kilo of flour and pay the rent. My brother, have mercy on us. He who is in the show will have mercy on you, He who is in the sky. My brother, this is my WhatsApp number: 00967772168484. Whoever can help us,message me on WhatsApp. We will send him the full name. He will transfer us as much as he can. May Allah reward you. Allah knows that my family and I, our house rent is 15 thousand Yemeni riyals per month, and now we owe 45 thousand for 3 months. The owner of the house is one of those people who do not have mercy. By Allah, my brother, he comes every day and humiliates us and talks about us and wants to throw us out of the house and into the street because we were unable to pay him the rent. We will have until the end of the week, and if we pay him, he will swear by Allah that he will throw us out into the street without mercy. See my situation for yourselves. I ask you by Allah, the Living, the Eternal, to help me. By Allah, the Almighty, even at night we cannot sleep from fear. We do not have mattresses or blankets to warm ourselves from the cold. Everything is flooded from the rain, and we have no one but Allah and then you. My brothers, I kiss your boots, don’t turn me awayempty-handed. Help us with whatever you can. Is it acceptable to you that we live in this place? We are girls and we have no one. Our father died in a car accident. Consider us your daughters and your honor, and help me with whatever you can. May God reward you with good =>[[}>] ^][/&;;&;&&;•̥·-•.,¸-•.,¸°·̮ •̥·°,.•¯,.•¯,;;;.≪∫⌈,.≪∫⌈,.≪∫⌈,.≪∫⌈,.≪∫⌈,.------------------------------،-------،-&;&//&&/💔😭☪️💔............
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