Single Malt History with Gareth Russell

Feb 26 2025 89 ep. 44 mins 91
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Historian Gareth Russell's weekly podcast with demented and delightful stories from the past

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Queen James: An Exclusive First Extract

Feb 26 2025 67 mins  
In a Single Malt History exclusive, the first chapter of my book "Queen James" - narrated by me - is shared here on UK publication date.

History's Lost Causes

Feb 17 2025 59 mins  
From the dreams of a religious pharaoh and the ambitions of Cleopatra, to Britain's first anti-technology movement, Single Malt History takes a look at three of History's lost causes.

Ireland's Most Infamous Unsolved Murder

Dec 22 2024 70 mins  
In 1922, a murder happened in Belfast that was so horrific that everyone - from Winston Churchill to Michael Collins - condemned its savagery. Yet, the killers were never brought to justice. A century later, I’m joined by historian Dr. Edward Burke, author of the new book “Ghosts of a Family,” who set out to solve the mystery of Ireland’s greatest unsolved cold case.

The Molly Houses of Georgian London

Dec 02 2024 37 mins  
Author AJ West visits Single Malt History to discuss his new Sunday Times best-selling novel “The Betrayal of Thomas True,” and the world, hidden in plain sight in Georgian London, that inspired his book. CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Single Malt History contains discussions of sexual behaviour. Listener discretion is advised.

Murder at Sea: The Inventor, the Emperor, and John D. Rockefeller

Nov 23 2024 32 mins  
New York Times bestselling author Doug Brunt joins Single Malt History to discuss his hit new book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War One."

Elizabeth II's all-night ball

Oct 03 2024 24 mins  
In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret attended a glamorous all-night ball. To celebrate the US and Canadian paperback release of my book "The Palace," I'm taking you into the night when Elizabeth II partied at Hampton Court.

Pantries, Police, and Prayer in 19th-century Ulster

Sep 23 2024 35 mins  
From working in a Victorian mansion, to a murder that rocked a working-class community, and a society that enriched another, join me for these tales from 19th-century Ulster.

Admired by three kings: The extraordinary life of Barnaby Fitzpatrick

Sep 12 2024 49 mins  
From a childhood on an Irish mountainside to the banquets of Hampton Court Palace, Barnaby Fitzpatrick lived a remarkable life. Best friends to the Tudor boy-king, he dazzled the court of Catherine de Medici, rescued a relative from kidnapping, fought an emperor, impressed Philip II, and charmed Elizabeth I.

The Unionists of Old Belfast

Sep 03 2024 71 mins  
From the mysterious death of a marquess to one of the largest anti-independence rallies in Irish history, join me for a trip to 19th century Belfast.

Henry V with Dan Jones

Aug 29 2024 32 mins  
Dan Jones returns to Single Malt History to discuss his new biography, "Henry V: The astonishing rise of England's greatest warrior king."