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“I started listening to this a few days ago and really enjoy it. The topics are interesting and the show is well written. The host keeps your attention, and I enjoy his dry sense of humor! I thank him for all of his hard work and study!”
TGirl93 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
“A very metered British accent conveys the meticulously curated research on all things Victorian. Owen really enjoyed the episodes on Charles Darwin. So much knowledge was gained during the listening of those episodes. Please give the podcast a listen if a title peaks your interest. You will not...”Read full review »
Owen-Vic_Per_Par via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/23
“Host Chris Fernandez-Packham delivers a truly captivating podcast with 'Age of Victoria'. The show is a perfect mix of history, culture and personal stories, all woven together with a people centric focus. Fernandez-Packham has a deep knowledge of the subject matter, and it really shines...”Read full review »
Murdrak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/23
“This is a great podcast and the creator combines both excellent narration and very insightful information. I especially like how he constantly puts everything into context of how people of the era thought with a relatively unbiased view. My only complaint is that he tends to spend way more time...”Read full review »
EmperorCharlemagne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/23
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“I stumbled on this podcast by happenstance but am thrilled. I began at the beginning and have listened to two years worth of episodes within the last week. Organizing my 7 year old son’s s extensive Lego collection (because you can’t build properly if you aren’t able to find the red, transparent,...”Read full review »
Ajink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/22
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“Chris’ Podcast is one of the few I’ve found compelled to subscribe to. The time he spends on researching the topics is obvious. As an Australian who’s lived in the UK for many years, I do appreciate the inclusion Australia, NZ and other parts of the empire, as it was. Personally, I admire the...”Read full review »
DarrenInItaly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/22
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yahhhrightt via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
06/21/22
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“Chris brings the intricacies of the era and the events that take place and pieces them together with the context needed to feel like you are there. Such a global and broad perspective but it’s the hone in on the important details that makes this podcast series unique - and Chris’s own humility,...”Read full review »
LizandChekhov via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/27/22
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“I’ve been listening to many British history podcasts, including the British History Podcast with Jamie and Pax Británica with Sam, and this one is right up with the best! Chris’s clearly passionate about the topic, approaches it from a unique angle and is thoroughly engaging. I highly recommend!!”
Papa.Lucia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“I love this podcast. I will admit I had to get used to the narrator’s voice becoming Queen Victoria, but I give him an A all the way around. He’s honest and funny and knows his stuff!”
krrb1135 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“There are a good handful of British history podcasts, but I appreciate that this focuses on a specific age of history that spans less than a century. This podcast is also a perfect complement to the Forgotten Wars Podcast which focuses on British involvement in Southern Africa during the...”Read full review »
Mr. Buster! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
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“It’s a great podcast. I have listened to many history podcasts looking for information about this particular period but they only had a few episodes about it and Age of Victoria is exactly what I was looking for, a deeper monographic podcast with lots of interesting facts and information all in...”Read full review »
Helmassg via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
01/10/22
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“I would rather listen to fingernails scraping a chalk board”
smerterthanthis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/21
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“Wonderful podcast, great writing and subject matter. Only thing preventing five stars is using a weird falsetto voice when quoting Victoria which sounds odd and distracting. Would be better just quoting her in his normal smooth voice or use a female for those parts. Otherwise one of my favorite...”Read full review »
Fred Furd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“I rarely review podcasts, but I just had to take a moment to do so whilst listening to the 2017 Christmas Special episode of Age of Victoria. This episode is a nearly hour-long dive into Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” that is far more interesting than I expected it to be. It’s a relatively early...”Read full review »
AllenInPreston via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/21
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“Top-notch research, production and presentation. The genial host delivers a show that is very interesting, informative and
entertaining. Bravo!”
Herodotus484 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/21
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“I discovered this podcast on Twitter and I’m so glad I did. The host is empathetic, going into the nuances of Victorian history. He doesn’t subscribe to sensationalising history, instead looking at cases from different angles, drawing thoughtful reflections.
It’s very clever, well considered...”Read full review »
StoriesScotland via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/21
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“Chris Fernandez-Packham is exploring the processes of imperialism and colonialism through the eyes of the people of the day rather than simply applying a modern point of view. He is not an apologist for the imperialists, but he is trying to help us to understand how they felt about what they were...”Read full review »
Ian_G_Ottawa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/06/21
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“I have spent a wonderful few months binging this phenomenal podcast and am kind of sad I’ve caught up. I will have to be patient. I was looking for some history on Victoria after watching the show on Netflix. Chris Fernandez-Packham is the type of enthusiastic host that I love: Well-researched,...”Read full review »
JL Kinsella via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/21
“Just to be clear, I love my job :-) But I’m always a little bit sad when I arrive at school (I’m a teacher) because that’s when I have to turn off my radio and this wonderful podcast. I’m at the cholera episode now and I have absolutely loved it from the beginning. I watch a lot of historical...”Read full review »
katell de groote via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
09/13/21
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“Packed with info that isn’t always easily available. A great world view of the Victorian era.”
Callandra94118 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/21
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“Chris offers well-researched content in a very listenable way. These podcasts are informative and enjoyable. Thank you.”
Andre Eva Bosch via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/10/21
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“I wasn’t overly enthusiastic about the Victorian era, but this podcast has converted me. Chris brings you deep into the mind of the Victorian, whilst contextualizing the philosophy of the era from our viewpoint. I always look forward to the next episode.”
Ross.J.E. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/21
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“Very well written and researched with a lot of personality in the podcast (in a good way) that keeps the show interesting and fun. Can’t wait to hear more about the East India Trading Company and colonization.”
Daspencer/scs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/21
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“Interesting and pleasant”
SYSK African Enthusiast Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
“I love this podcast, Chris cast a thorough look at events and at the people involved. Those who know a bit of history are condemned to hear podcsts done by those who know more. And enjoy the process. To top it off, Chris's delivery is warm and pleasant. Many, many thanks.”Read full review »
danimal303 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/21
“I need to take some more long drives in the country to catch up on *all* the episodes of this excellent podcast. I’m afraid I’m late to the party, but better late than never. Obviously well-researched, the storytelling reaches deep into Victorian & Empire history, and tells it in such an...”Read full review »
BrookeWooldy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/03/21
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“I love this podcast, the host has a lovely soft voice and presents the story with humour, respect and facts. As a bit of a newfound victorio-Phile (is that a thing?) listening to this show in chronological order has filled in many a gap. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. The episodes on...”Read full review »
Cantplaypool via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
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“I love history, and I’m grateful to the talented people who create so many wonderful podcasts. But, let’s face it, some are better than others, and some are a lot better than others. This one is a lot better.
We all remember history in school, when we memorized dates, and got an overall view of...”Read full review »
Anne HW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/21
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“Love this podcast.
So interesting. And the host has such a relaxing voice and really helps me sleep. Not in a bad way 😂 I also listen to this whilst working! So good.
Honestly such a perfect, fascinating look at history!”
Chants203 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/21
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“Great subject matter - well-researched and well-performed. I would willingly listen to Chris Fernandez-Packham read the phone book. I really like how he manages to keep bid out of the material and delivery.”
kenabbott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/21
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“The Host does a tremendous amount of research and has a great voice”
Alum13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/17/21
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“I’m an American with little interest in British royalty but the Storytelling in this podcast is riveting and I thoroughly enjoy every episode.”
Chicago Dan 1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“Chris has a lovely voice. His podcast is now well edited, and it’s an accurate description of Victorian England, but can be quite light-hearted at times. It makes a fantastic listen for a Sunday walk. I can almost hear Chris reading this review in my head!”
Stupac1986 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/21
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“Just started listening and the dedication that goes into it is phenomenal. To go back and re-record episodes is a testament to this”
DennisHD89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/27/21
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“Chris Fernandez-Packham is a gifted story-teller and a thorough researcher. He not only narrates the events of this fascinating age but brings you in on an emotional level. He has an amazing ability to make you feel what it must have been like to have been human in this time. You can truly...”Read full review »
Cody C. Engdahl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Mr. Fernandez Packham’s podcast is a treasure. Normally, I tend towards ancient and medieval history podcasts. The 19th century has been “too modern” for my tastes so far. Yet this podcast has captured my attention, and I love every minute of it. The detail of the Napoleonic wars (I am barely...”Read full review »
Hollyoke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/21
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“Love this podcast, very well done, one of the best.”
tsar1900 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Christopher’s show has been accompanying my long distance runs for the past year and I must say it’s been a wonderful work out tool as I often find myself running further than planned just to finish one of his captivating episodes. Listening to this podcast has spurred me to read several...”Read full review »
GO-Runner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/21
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“I love learning about this fascinating era. Very enjoyable and educational podcast. Thanks so much.”
654365427365 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/07/21
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“This podcast is well researched and raises very interesting topics. Chris has a great voice and his passion for the Victorian era really shines through in his work. I particularly appreciate the effort in understanding events and phenomena from the point of view of the people living at the time....”Read full review »
Ljusalv via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
01/03/21
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“Main storyline is good and mini-episodes tell interesting related stories”
pails n blimps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/21
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“I happened upon this podcast and I’m so glad that I did! This is a great telling of a part of history that I thought had been thoroughly covered. I have enjoyed listening and am excited about what lies ahead.”
daris29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
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“I love this Victorian history pod! I’ve learned so much.”
Cait NS via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/28/20
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“Excellent presentation with creative shows.”
Bob Bano via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/20
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“Chris’s Age of Victoria podcast is so compelling, you become an instant history buff no matter what your background. Perhaps because Chris is a philosopher by training, he lets you understand not only what happened but why. He is impartial yet involved. He weaves stories with enthusiasm and...”Read full review »
David Kram via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/25/20
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“As a fan of 19th century novels, I am interested in the era. Me Fernandez-Packham does meticulous research, presents it well, and his side trips into philosophy help me be aware of how society has and has not changed”
dont call me Nick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“I’ve recently found this podcast and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it! Luck lily there’s lots of episodes to catch up in and I love the variety of subjects covered, especially in minisodes. Thank you very much for your work, can’t wait to hear more!!”
Amy3561 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/16/20
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