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Mad About History

Mad About History

By: Henrietta Easton
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Mad About History is your gateway into the wonderfully weird side of Britain’s past. Forget dry dates and textbook timelines – this podcast dives into the strange, surprising and downright unbelievable stories that history often leaves out. From bizarre royal habits to forgotten scandals and curious everyday lives, each episode uncovers the human experiences that make the past feel anything but distant.

Designed for curious minds.


If you have ever wondered what odd secrets are hiding behind familiar historical moments – or just want to be surprised by the past – Mad About History invites you to see British history in a whole new light.

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Episodes
  • Witch-pricking and an obsessed king: The dark history of the Scottish witch trials

    Witch-pricking and an obsessed king: The dark history of the Scottish witch trials
    Sep 9 2026

    Authors, podcasters and founders of Witches of Scotland Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi spoke to us about their book How to Kill a Witch which brings the Scottish witch hunts to life like never before.

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    56 mins
  • Is Bridgerton just Coronation Street set in Regency Times?

    Is Bridgerton just Coronation Street set in Regency Times?
    Jul 15 2026
    We dive into the historical context of Bridgerton with Paul Chrystal and discuss what should be believed, what shouldn't and what life was really like for all the 'other' people of Regency Britain who weren't gallivanting around going to balls every day.

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    31 mins
  • What Jane Austen really thought of Mary Bennet, with Ella Bruccoleri

    What Jane Austen really thought of Mary Bennet, with Ella Bruccoleri
    Jul 2 2026
    We speak to Ella Bruccoleri who plays Mary Bennet in the BBC's hid Austen spin-off, The Other Bennet Sister, about taking on the role, the truth about Mr Collins, and why we've all got a bit of Mary Bennet in us.

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    37 mins
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