Broadcast from the Past

History EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to the podcast, Broadcast from the Past !, where we imagine what broadcast news would be like before radio or tv.. Broadcast from the Past is a historical podcast where we ask: What if we had television, radio, and instant news coverage for history's biggest events? We bring major historical events to life using unique 'broadcasts' or mini-plays followed by analysis and historical context. Subscribe for a whole new way to experience history! 👉 Connect & Support SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/@BroadcastfromthePast/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadcastfromthepast/...

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Roman Road 23.06.2026 25:23

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past ! In this episode, we dive into the world of Ancient Rome! Witness what first-century children's tv show might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts. About This Episode The year is 44 A.D. We go live to Ancient Rome to watch an educational children's tv show with our friendly neighborhood teacher, Miss Lucretia and her ma...

Dinosaurs in Siam! 17.05.2026 33:45

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the world of paleontology, dragon myths and the history of Thailand! Witness what an 18th-century news broadcast about dinosaurs and dragons might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts, with special guest co-host, paleontologist Suravech Suteethorn from Mahasarakham University. About This Ep...

Carmen 16.03.2026 20:27

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the world of classical opera, back when it was sexy and new. Witness what a 19th-century news broadcast about the glitzy celebrities and stars of the times might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts. About This Episode The year is 1875. Murder, sex, and violence—the Parisian critics are sha...

The Two Matildas: Empress Maud and Matilda of Boulogne 16.02.2026 22:27

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this episode, we dive into the complicated politics of the Anarchy—England's first civil war between Empress Maud and King Stephen in the 12th century. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the conflict might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact. About This Episode The year is 1141. The news is grim...

The Villainous Venture 16.01.2026 25:35

An homage to Tom Stoppard: Shakespeare and Nicholas Rowe engage in a literary duel to determine who has written the better villain. But when Richard III and Claudius of Denmark appear, it might be the writers at the mercy of the characters!

The Black Death 18.12.2025 38:29

Welcome to Broadcast from the Past! In this first episode, we dive into the terrifying reality of the Black Death—the deadliest pandemic in human history. Witness what a medieval news broadcast about the Bubonic Plague might have looked and sounded like, followed by a deep historical dive into the facts and impact. About This Episode The year is 1348. The news is grim. Imagine tuning into the even...