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“Really enjoyable podcast. David covers each subject with clear enthusiasm and humour. Very easy to follow but at the same time informative for listeners with any level of knowledge of Anglo Saxon history.”
PitseaMan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/24
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“Pay attention, folks, THIS is how to podcast.
David Crowther is an artiste of podcasting, though he might cringe at that snooty description. Engaging, intelligent, informative, and witty, he's far and away my favorite podcaster. I marvel at how his delivery of his well-prepared content comes...”Read full review »
Lee_BNA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/24
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“I’ve listened and relistened to all the episodes and always pick up new information and insights—it’s such a juicy funny entertaining podcast!”
Lori Van via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
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“It’s great to find a history of this period that focuses on “ordinary” life, not just the rulers and political events.”
Tim_MN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I so enjoy this podcast. The cheeky humor never gets in the way of the earnest love and care for the subject of life in early medieval England. Before it was England. So really that one wet island in the years between 500 and 1066 CE. Anyway, if you like early medieval history peppered with Gen X...”Read full review »
Manifold2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“David is the best history podcaster by a country mile !”
history jesse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/24
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“You have been missed. Thank you 🤩”
•iitula• via Apple Podcasts ·
Namibia ·
02/05/24
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“I was so excited to see this back in my current feed. David is creating new episodes which sound very exciting! I highly recommend this pod as well as all of David’s other pods and I especially recommend membership to be able to hear all the Shedcasts.”
Samantha Crouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“If you enjoy the History of England podcast, this organization of Anglo Saxon History is a fundamental listen.”
alt country fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/22
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“So informative and often, so funny. Great content and delivery.”
Cealwass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/21
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“Very effective as an overview, though the choices about which details to delve into often feels like they are arbitrary.
It’s a nice starting point to have on in the background if you’re getting into researching the period, though I wouldn’t say it’s super up to date.
Content is on the whole...”Read full review »
Jim Lockey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/20
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“Very interesting and entertaining. The combination of overall big picture along with interesting detail is ideal. I haven’t listened to his “history of England” podcast yet but I definitely will be on the strength of this”
MattRdavey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/29/19
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“The history of England told in an informative way where all the facts and conflicting evidence are laid out in an easy to understand, chronological manner. David has a pleasant voice and personality that make it fun to listen and learn.”
Tiff_Bro via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/23/19
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“I started to watch the "The Last Kingdom" on Netflix and wanted to find out if historical basis for what was portrayed on TV bears out with the historical record. I stubmled across Crowther to my delight. I enjoy how he interjects his wit into the subject matter. I definitely will finish...”Read full review »
Copernicus2001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/19
“If you need or want to ‘get into’ the Anglo-Saxons, here’s how to do it. David is clear and witty - two essentials when binge listening to a history podcast.”
Shandois via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/18
“...is basically what this is. I started listening to this podcast as a supplement to a bunch of early Scandinavian history and literature podcasts I had subscribed to, and it’s honestly so entertaining that I’ll probably subscribe to his main English history feed after I clear some of the...”Read full review »
Soror604 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/24/18
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“Did you like Crowther's History of England? Then you'll love this: for David is back, providing additional background and stories telling the rise of the House of Wessex from the beginning of recorded history.”Read full review »
Podcast Master Down Under via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/24/18
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“Love this show!!!!!! 😻😸😻😸😻😸”
@CharoneF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/18
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“This podcast is both informative AND amusing - exactly what a good history podcast should be.
This offering from David Crowther is of the same high standard as his other output. Listen to this; you will not be disappointed. Rather you will be transported of waves of information infused with a...”Read full review »
Jeff Keogh via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/04/17
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“And so well-documented, with a zany tongue-in-cheek sense of humour to retell the story and stories of those zany times. Absolutely a must-hear for us history nerds.”
Ecgbehrt via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
02/04/17
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“David revisits the early years of the history of England in this offshoot podcast. A really good addition to this incredible series. Well worth the listen.”
sarahfburns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/17
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“My interest in history began at a very early age with the Farjoens' "Kings And Queens" poems, the very first of which started with the lines:
"William the First was the first of our kings
Not counting Ethelreds, Egberts and things"
It was not long before I became...”Read full review »
FieryJack65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/22/17
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“While the history of Anglo Saxon England might not be the most peaceful, the charming host David Crowther makes it all worth listening to.”
Elecray7k via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/17
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“This podcast is a thing of beauty. The podcaster now and then manages to roust me out of hopelessness.”
Sooch49 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/16
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“An often overlooked historical period recounted in an amusing manner! Love it!”
CaptainBeauregarude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/16
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“Once again, this guy is one of the best storytellers in the podcasting library. His unique style, and digressions are full of interseting perspectives of the lives that surround the period. The narrative has a great pace, not to mention he's VERY funny. I hope his aspiration to do this...”Read full review »
Cpasley912 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/20/16
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“Love David's work on this podcast and history of England . Love that British humor too”Read full review »
Bama Yankee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/16
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“The history of England is so good, I decided to start at the beginning again, and learned of the Anglo Saxon history. I'm thrilled! THRILLED! Of course it's difficult to put out 2 podcasts at the same time... Surely the History of Emglanders would be willing to cut back to every other...”Read full review »
A Sullivan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/16
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“Fascinating story with the best narrator on itunes. The History of Rome, step down!”
Tjurkuk via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/02/16
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“Very excited to learn more about this under appreciated, but legitimately fascinating time period.”
WiseOne713 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/16
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“I really love this series but I know the outcome of the Battle of Hastings will not be what I would like.”
Aussie Dozza via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/17/16
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“Knew very little about the Anglo Saxons and am finding this very interesting. Also really enjoy the History of England podcast. Many thanks to the 'man in the shed'!”Read full review »
Awesome beanz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/16
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“The absolute best history podcaster - and if some is good, more is better. Don't ever stop! David is genuinely funny, and interesting.
Only critique would be to lose the French accents. Also, as an American, I don't know the details or the conclusions of even some of the major arcs, so...”Read full review »
Edonia1066 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/16
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“Love David Crowther's podcasts and particularly this one, as his enthusiasm for this period of English history is very evident. Updates the traditional history with more recent evidence, especially in terms of the initial migration. Great stuff.”Read full review »
swheelz22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/16
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“Of all the podcasts I listen to, David Crowthers' are the ones i enjoy the most! I love his wit and humor, and although the subject matter isn't my first choice, his are still my first choice in podcasts just because I love to hear him so much! David, keep up the great work and if you...”Read full review »
This Nickname is taken . . . via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/16
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“After listening to a single episode of the Anglo-Saxon podcast, no one can imagine that history is actually boring. David brings those dry confusing chronicles to life with verve. I think it is verve. It might be vim. I always get those confused.”
Durnett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/16
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“A worthy supplement to the History of England by my favorite podcaster. David Crowther just keeps getting better. Please listen to this "bloke in a shed." You won't be disappointed!”Read full review »
PhilipTheFair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/16
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“David’s History of England podcast is excellent and this off shoot the Anglo Saxon England Podcast goes into Anglo Saxon history in detail, which is very enlightening for me who’s English history tends to start with 1066. Thanks David you’re a legend!”
Tim Bondi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/16
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“Mr. Crowther did an excellent job covering the Anglo-Saxons on his the history of England podcast. These episodes goes into the depth and a must listen to for anyone interested in the Anglo-Saxons.”
The man in the park via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/16
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“Started listening to the 'History of England' podcast about a month ago. Became really interested in the Anglo-Saxon period but did feel that the pace of delivery was sometimes too quick and the sound quality was not great. Really happy to find this podcast where the pace is slower, the...”Read full review »
Ironside1016 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/12/16
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“I'm a subscriber to Mr. Crowther's The History of England and was well pleased to hear the announcement that he was looping round to redo the Anglo-Saxon bits. If there was a weakness in his podcast, it was the Anglo-Saxon section - mainly because he was just learning his craft at that...”Read full review »
Gunner_1970 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/16
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“Oh those Saxons. The shoulders on which the English were built. I highly recommended this Podcast. As far as David goes; there's a frood who really knows where his towel is!”Read full review »
Woolvetw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/15
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“I have enjoyed David Crowthers 'History of England' podcasts and was looking forward to this expanded series on The Anglo Saxons however for some reason the first five episodes appear to be people having a conversation in a foreign language...I've started at episode 6 which appears to...”Read full review »
iPad 2 convert via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/16/15
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“David Crowther has grown into a wonderful presenter and explainer. His episode on the different theories surrounding the Anglo Saxon "invasion" is a perfect example of how to set out all sides of a complicated argument clearly and fairly, without ducking the responsibility of having your...”Read full review »
Digriz01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/12/15
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“David is the best "bloke in a shed" podcast on the planet. I've been listening to his history of England podcast and I am so happy that he's re cutting the Anglo Saxon episodes again. I listened to these episodes at least twice on the other podcast and am loving this third pass.”Read full review »
Denthewise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/15
“As glad as I was that David was going to cover this topic in its own podcast, I was thrilled with the quality of research he brought to bear. I am enjoying the podcast very much and look forward to hearing much more about the Anglo Saxons.”
Whailen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/15
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“Well written and researched broad history. Another home run or whatever the cricket equivalent is.”
OldFather78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/15
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