Happy Halloween! This week, the girls are discussing the history and current impact of true crime. We hope you enjoy!
This week, Lily and Eilidh are discussing the significance of Ira Aldridge’s work and legacy!
Today, Eilidh and Lily are joined by Adam to discuss the history of Notting Hill Carnival!
Today, we are commemorating the loss of the infamous Leadmill! Eilidh and Lily are discussing the development and legacy of the Leadmill, as well as their tragic end. We hope you enjoy!!
Eilidh and Lily are kicking off their new mini-series about music, partying and Sheffield. To start, they are discussing the history behind who gave us the right to party. Let's get this party started!
PodPast is back! Listen to your new hosts (Eilidh and Lily) kick off Season 3 by discussing the work of Marie Stopes, from family planning clinics to her advocacy of eugenics, and how her legacy still prevails.
Have you ever run out of toilet paper when you needed it most? In 1970s America, they nearly ran out completely! Tom is here to bring us a story about toilet paper, misinformation, and the influence of the media.
This week, Tom is bringing us the story of an amazing dog who prevented a diptheria epidemic in Alaska!
In honour of International Women's Day, Beth is here to tell us about the life of Thelma Chalifoux, a Canadian senator and activist who championed women's and First Nations' rights.
For more International Women's Day info and resources, head to the link below:
Referred to by some as the worst friendly fire incident in history, the Battle of Karánsebes saw the Austrian army fighting against...the Austrian Army! Tom is here to tell us more.
Can you imagine fighting a war for decades after it ended? Japanese soldier Hiroo Onada did exactly that! Tune in to hear more from Tom about this astonishing World War II story.
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, Beth is here to bring us the story of Annie Kenney, a trailblazing suffragette who was involved in many of the movement's major events.
For more info, and to learn about other famous figures, head to https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2025/
This week, special guest Erin is here to tell us all about the history of women's football. From its roots in the 19th century to an English victory at the Euros in 2022, tune in to hear the full story!
Tune in this week to learn from Tom about the onna-bugeisha, the female samurai who were an integral part of feudal Japan!
Some of the famous female samurai featured in this episode:
Happy New Year’s Eve! This week, Beth is here to tell you about two times in history when people weren’t so happy about the year ending because they thought the world would end with it!
It’s beginning to look a lot like…our Christmas special! As an early Christmas present, the PodPast team have prepared a special episode about the famous Christmas Truce of 1914. Tune in to find out more.
Can you imagine an Olympic event where athletes drank poison, dodged traffic, stole peaches, and even hitchhiked? Tune in this week as Tom tells us about the chaos that took place during the 1904 Olympics!
This week, our producer Jay is here to tell us all about the Harappan Civilisation, an ancient culture from the Indian subcontinent. Tune in to learn more!
Can you imagine a sugary wave of molasses taking over a city? Join us this week as Tom tells us a crazy story of when that actually happened!
This week, Beth tells us about some of the amazing women who played major roles in the American Space Race but whose stories have gone untold.