The Weapons that Forged an Empire

A History of the Royal Navy (Part 2)

Join Noah Tetzner as he chats with historian Daniel Allen Butler in part two of two about the history of the Royal Navy and its growth in the Victorian era. This is the final installment of Victoria's World. Daniel Allen Butler is maritime historian and bestselling author ofUnsinkable: The Full Story of RMS Titanic. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

A History of the Royal Navy (Part 1)

This episode is part one of two in a series about the history of the Royal Navy featuring maritime historian Daniel Allen Butler. They begin with the status of the Royal Navy when the era began, consider it's evolution during the Napoleonic Wars, and explore the role class played in it's growth. Mr. Butler is the bestselling author ofUnsinkable: The Full Story of RMS Titanic. He has written additional titles about various aspects of maritime and military history. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

Inventors & Inventions of Victorian England

Join Noah Tetzner for a conversation with Gabriel Chrisman about the inventions and technology found in the ordinary homes of the middle-class Victorians. Gabriel is Co-founder ofThisVictorianLife.comand a renowned speaker on Victorian Era technology. Additionally, he is the creator ofVictorianCycles.com, a business dedicated to reconstructing authentic Victorian bicycles. Remember to rate and review wherever you access podcasts! See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

The Weapons that Forged an Empire

In this episode Noah chats with Rob from the popular YouTube channel, Britishmuzzleloaders, about the weapons used by the British Army during Victoria’s reign. They talk about the escalation of weapon technology, the evolution of the musket/rifle, and much more. Rob’s YouTube channel has amassed over 40,000 subscribers and explores many aspects of Victorian firearms. Be sure to head to that page for more information. And remember to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.

The Greedy Queen: Eating with Queen Victoria

Join Noah and Dr. Annie Gray for a study of Queen Victoria’s life through the foods she enjoyed as well as a history of Victorian cuisine. Dr. Annie Gray, one of Britain’s leading food historians, specializes in British food and dinning from 1650 to present day and works as a consultant, broadcaster, and author. She is also a popular speaker and the resident food historian on BBC Radio 4’sThe Kitchen Cabinetas well as a presenter on documentaries includingThe Sweet Makers,Victorian Bakers, andVictoria & Albert: The Wedding. Dr. Gray is the author of a book titledThe Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.