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“I love love love this podcast. The history of England has always been vague and confusing but David explains almost year by year what happened and how it fit together …or not. It sounds dry but it’s fascinating and entertaining the way he creates stories out of what historians know and don’t...”Read full review »
Wripper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/24
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“Informative, interesting, funny and familiar. I keep catching up and then starting again. How David manages to make such a ginormous subject relevant and clear (ok he does digressions within digressions!) with a wry sense of humour is beyond me. Highly recommend to anyone.”
SandSlash3467 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/24
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“I’m still on the Anglo Saxons and catching up but I love the scholarship and witty delivery.”
Friends with Pods via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“This is a go to for me. It is entertaining and educational and the more I listen, the more I get into it. The companion website has tons of resources and is a great addition to help out Americans like me who don’t know where anything is in England. LOL.”
Trioptimum02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“This podcast has been a revelation that I have enjoyed during longish drives of late. It’s told with a wonderful wry sense of humour. I sneak a listen at many an odd hour. As a schoolboy I disliked English History intensely. I couldn’t see the point in having to memorise what kings came when and...”Read full review »
black_pennel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/28/24
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“History of England is brilliant. Amusing, smart, wears its learning lightly. But full of depth and insight.”
Alfred the nearly great via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/24
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“Great podcast series. Episode length is convenient; content is well researched and the delivery is light hearted and easy to follow. And lots of episodes to work through; looking forward to listening to them all.”
KDM_85 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/24
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“I highly recommend The History of England podcast. It’s very informative, gently funny in places and very well told”
Jules via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/13/24
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“Thank you for the podcast to which I always return. The acting out of scenes, the dramatics, the witty bits, the characterizations, the recreation of each period in the history of England … it’s just the most engaging “history of England” chat that exists.”
Charlotte Burgman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
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“Can’t believe I’ve never reviewed the show before. I’m a professional historian and David Crowther is an excellent host. Very knowledgeable (where does he keep that information? How does he keep track of all of it? What is his brain like? Truly amazing.). He has a great voice I am quite jealous...”Read full review »
intermediatic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I enjoyed this podcast for the most part, except when it became clear that - ho hum - women are judged more harshly for their actions than men by the narrator.
Emma of Normandy is frowned upon for being less than motherly while generations of men who slaughtered and raped their way across the...”Read full review »
Tuesday buttercup via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/28/24
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“i stopped listening a while ago because this has become boring and tedious. this podcast will be stuck in the the 17th century for the rest of the 2020’s and the 2030’s who knows. just a guess on my part.
too bad, the first few years were quite good.”
familieheinzbecker via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/30/24
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“Globe scmobe! The Crowther players are the best!”
@PaulBurkett1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/24
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“Love this podcast. He presents facts, but does not make it boring. I love the Tudor period, currently listening to season 5 eps 5- 30, 225 over all. One correction I believe Charles V was Katherine of Aragon’s nephew not uncle.”
Bethanne1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/24
“Discovered this pod cast late last year and listened to all the episodes - more than a decades worth so strap in - in a few months. David has such a love for the subject but doesn’t get (too) entangled in weeds. He makes a good attempt to deal with difficult subjects such as the ‘relationship’...”Read full review »
fenlandr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/24
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“David Crowther is a brilliant podcaster. He tells English history like the cracking yarn it is, with large dollops of wicked humour and dry wit. For those that want a less detailed narrative he has created At A Gallop episodes, which I listen to as a refresher and summary of the previous bunch of...”Read full review »
D@327 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
04/19/24
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“Best podcast of the 21st century. 17th not so much .”
Bama Yankee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“I’ve been using the series to help prepare me for my university work at oxford. it’s really made me interested in the topics i’m studying! with the sprinkled historiography facts, the interesting story telling and detailed information given this truly is one of the best history podcasts i’ve...”Read full review »
Holly-May408 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/03/24
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“Already my absolute favorite history podcast, but the shoutout to Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, and The Detectorist cemented David on my favorite people list FOREVER!
Long live the DMDC!”
JS&D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
“I love this podcast! It presents English history in a way that’s both packed with facts and easy & fun to listen too. Figures from the past are brought to life with elements of motivation and personality coming thru. If you’re a history buff or just like a compelling story I’d def recommend...”Read full review »
BigTeddyBAW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“David tells the History of England story with a successful weaving together of facts, themes, figures and injecting his (timely and well moderated) sense of humour. A delight for local and international listeners.”
Joy of Podcasts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/12/24
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“What an excellent podcast. The narrator is funny without overtaking the content of the episode and has wonderful pacing and clarity. He does a lot to keep the sometimes less exciting parts peppered with wit and humor. If you like Mike Duncan or want something more in depth than the funny Rex...”Read full review »
Breaky01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“A constant delight that makes me chortle with random allusions to The Lord of the Rings to Gloria Gaynor.”
(KJN33) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“One of the best history podcasts out there. Informative and funny with good pacing, this comes highly recommended.”
BBRRRRIIIII via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“I’m so glad I found this series in 2023. I’ve not listened to another podcast since I started this one in an effort to catch up.
Sending my appreciation from Canada 🇨🇦”
u/kollin928 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/24
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“Enjoyable saga about the Civil Wars and nice mix of overviews, detailed accounts, anecdotes and amusing commentary. Looking forward to the rest of the episodes.”
Sean Cutter via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
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“This is my third time listening to the History of England podcast. David’s incredible narration and wonderful scripts are informative and entertaining, interesting and hilarious. I love the way he discusses the historiography, uncertainty and bias of sources, but also gives you what his best...”Read full review »
Jcfrit87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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“All the charm, insight, and captivation of a Mike Duncan podcast.”
Jordan Hoiberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/23
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“Update It’s 2023 and I’m using it and it’s a huge hit. ********I am preparing to teach a medieval history class in Fall 2017 and was looking for resources for for my students. I like to mix up text, podcasts, videos, etc. The History of England and its supporting website have turned out to be one...”Read full review »
raulrey0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“I have been listening to this history of England podcast for a year now, and am almost caught up to the current episode. I LOVE this podcast and recognize the incredible amount of energy and time that has gone into it for about 15 YEARS!! I thank David for his work and hope that anyone who loves...”Read full review »
jfmm599 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“Having stumbled upon this podcast, I’ve found it quite a joy. Though I am only on Episode 74, I see recent updates, so I’ll presume it’s still going on and look forward to (hopefully) catching up to the future. Kudos on a entertaining and informative effort. 😊”
FanSince71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Thanks, David!”
HumbleHumbug via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/09/23
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“This is the greatest description of the history of England! I am constantly amazing (or boring) my family with historical information that I didn’t learn (or don’t remember) from school. My wife thinks I should invite David and Roifield for dinner. I’m also a devotee of the things that made...”Read full review »
cgafag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“Has to be one of the greatest podcast series, such a comprehensive history, dip in or listen from the beginning, a gem of a podcast”
Stu1600 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/23
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“I listen to a variety of history podcasts, but this is my favorite. David has a drolly entertaining way to make complex subjects understandable and engaging. I’m all set for the start of the English Civil War of Three Kingdoms. But David made sure we all understood the complexities of how people...”Read full review »
GreatApe92399 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“A hot mug of tea, a port in a storm, a chair by the hearth. But more than a hearty and droll wit, the host is, I think, a scholar delving deeply, while presenting simply. The English Revolution series has been a tour de force. A companionable voice over the years, thank you sir. And yes, worth a...”Read full review »
amadeusb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“A wonderful podcast by a gently funny man who knows his onions. Great stuff.”
Ladiladida via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/10/23
“Really enjoy David’s journey through England’s story.”
Mick trade via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/09/23
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“If marvellous doesn’t roll off the tongue in the style of Ritchie Benaud it could be the cultural references /asides will go over your head. This marvellous shed -cast is a joy and a wonderful retelling of the history of England.”
Sandie kdc via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/23
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“Great voice, great sense of humor.”
Proffesor Kitty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“David has a an amazing depth of knowledge and has a very light hearted and amusing manner when telling the story of the English. Loving the new at a gallop series it really helps cement the overall story of what was going on. Highly recommended”
Abdomzoom via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/15/23
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jallison1211 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“Historical figures made to come alive. Thoughtful presentation.”
O Dunstone-Green via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/23
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“I look forward with anticipation to every new episode.”
Lebrel the Great via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
08/05/23
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“Hours and hours and hours of fabulous history - brilliantly and accessibly presented. Hard to imagine anything much better.”
Billcook99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/23
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“This is deeply researched podcast that is also very versatile in terms of the topics it addresses: a mixture political, social, literary, cultural history. The host presents information in a clear, straightforward way and often invites other excellent up-and-coming podcasters to guest host an...”Read full review »
bencher_back via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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