Introducing: History's Youngest Heroes from the BBC

Introducing: History's Youngest Heroes from the BBC

Author: PodcastOne December 16, 2024 Duration: 4:14
Check out this trailer for a new history podcast from the BBC. Actress Nicola Coughlan, from Bridgerton and Derry Girls, hosts History’s Youngest Heroes – a podcast telling twelve true stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. Nicola Coughlan shares inspiring tales of both famous and forgotten young heroes – like Audrey Hepburn, who took on the Nazis during World War Two before becoming a Hollywood Star – and Nelson Mandela, who was only a young activist when attempting to overthrow the South African government to end apartheid. This podcast demonstrates how young peoples’ bravery can change history. Listen to the teaser here – and find History’s Youngest Heroes, from the BBC at the following link or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bcc.lnk.to/historysheroesop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Episode #224 - What's True About Al Capone? (Part III) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:18
Who brought down Al Capone? Was it Eliot Ness and his storied “Untouchables” or is their story the result of distorted memoire written by washed-up glory-hound?
Episode #223 - What's True About Al Capone? (Part II) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:08
If you get your history from watching gangster movies, then you might be under the impression that Al Capone singlehandedly started Chicago's Beer Wars. That is certainly what is suggested by the 1932 gangster classic Sc…
Episode #222 - What's True About Al Capone? (Part I) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:41
The life of the gangster Al Capone could be understood as a violent expression of the American Dream. A poor kid from Brooklyn, born to immigrant parents, used his wits, fists, and a certain ruthless determination to bui…
OFH Throwback- Episode #24- Did Ty Cobb Kill a Guy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
In this throwback episode Sebastian take you back to Season One and Episode #24. Ty Cobb has been remembered as one of baseball’s greatest villains. Despite being universally recognized as one of the game’s most talented…
Episode #221 - Did India's Thugs Really Exist? (Part II) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:44
In the early 19th century central India was one of the most dangerous places a person could travel. Murders and robberies were incredibly common. Every year dozens, sometimes hundreds, of bodies were found in shallow gra…
Episode #220 - Did India's Thugs Really Exist? (Part I) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:10
In 1830 an anonymous letter was published in the Calcutta Literary Gazette warning that India was being threatened by a horrifying cult of murderers. These stranglers were known as Thugs and according to the letter they…
Episode #219 - Who Was the Real Mulan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:09
The story of Mulan might be the best known piece of Chinese folklore. In China the story has been around for over 1500 years and has inspired dozens of poems, songs, plays, and films. Thanks to Disney, Mulan has become a…
OFH Throwback- Episode #47- Who Was the Queen of the Pirates? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:51
In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to Season 2 and Episode #47. Piracy on the high seas has existed for as long as human beings have had boats. For most of history these maritime marauders were almost exc…