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We Are History

We Are History

By: Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell
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 The less-than-serious history podcast with stand up comedian Angela Barnes (The News Quiz, Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo) and writer John O'Farrell (An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, Things Can Only Get Better, Spitting Image). In each podcast our two history nerds discuss, explain and laugh at interesting and quirky episodes from the olden days, such as East German Nudism, Spy Pigeons or Vlad the Impaler. Angela and John’s in-depth knowledge of world history has been described as ‘laughable’ - and now they read the history books so that you don't have to. The We Are History podcast - not as world-changing as the Black Death, but slightly funnier.Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell / Podmasters 2023 - 034335 World
Episodes
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Dec 31 2019
    A laughable attempt at a history podcast with Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • The Profumo Scandal

    The Profumo Scandal
    Jan 8 2020
    1963 and the ultimate British scandal; complete with naked showgirls, hypocritical politicians, a grand stately home, a Cold War sub-plot and lots of people pretending they were very concerned about national security when they really just wanted to read about all the sex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Nudism in East Germany

    Nudism in East Germany
    Jan 13 2020
    Making the Cold War even colder. Communist East Germany and the cult of nudism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
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I love this so much. History presented in a humorous way by people who are obviously knowledgeable enthusiastic amateurs. The relationship between the two presenters is an important part of the podcast, they are obviously great mates who have fun together. They make the experience entertaining, informative and downright fun. This is the best thing I've ever listened to and I hope it never ends. Just waiting for them to do one on Mary Whitehouse who is not the same person as Mary Of Whitehouse. That was a 70's reference btw.

Best Listen Ever.

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Love this! John & Angela research the subjects in depth. I always learn something!

Even the subjects I thought I wasnt interested in are made fun!

The best, informative & funny History podcast

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