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Hot History

Hot History Production 43 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Hot History is a podcast that covers historical events and figures that are often overlooked or unknown. It aims to educate listeners on important moments in history that they probably should know but don't. The podcast is produced by Hot History Production and is presented in English with an Australian accent.

Episodes

1972 Rothschild Ball
1972 Rothschild Ball Oct 12, 2026 00:35:19 This week, we're stepping into the bizarre world of the 1972 Rothschild Ball, one of the most extravagant and surreal parties ever thrown. Hosted by Guy and Marie-Hélène de Rothschild at the family’s French château, this was a night of surrealist outfits, extravagant table settings and some of the most illustrious names in high society. Shout-out to our incredible researcher Gracie McCamish an
Jane Austen: The OG Yearnalist
Jane Austen: The OG Yearnalist Oct 5, 2026 01:17:39 Calling my Austenites! This is your Yearnalism 101 crash course as we unpack the life of the one and only Jane Austen! As the 2nd daughter and 7th child of a country rector, we're looking at the family life, education and career of Jane, set against the backdrop of Georgian & Regency England where the role of class, women, money and power were not influences to Jane's work but THE cent
Romanovs Part 6: The End
Romanovs Part 6: The End Sep 28, 2026 00:59:23 PART 6/6. You guys this is it ... the end, in every sense of the word. Although not everyone believes it ... for despite the death of the Romanovs in 1918 there have always been rumours of one surviving grand duchess, which begs the question: Did one Romanov remain?If you want to watch the rest of our Romanov content you can find it here.Shout-out to our incredible researcher Gracie McCamish and e
Romanovs Part 5: The Fallout
Romanovs Part 5: The Fallout Sep 24, 2026 01:18:46 PART 5/6. Well my divas, we're officially at the beginning of the end. This episode covers the death of Rasputin, the devastation of Bloody Sunday, the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the moment the Romanovs go from Russia's ruling family to prisoners under house arrest.We're also going to meet Lenin again as he makes his return to Russia and watch as the Revolution gains momentum a
Romanovs Part 4: The Fall
Romanovs Part 4: The Fall Sep 21, 2026 01:24:29 PART 4/6. You guys have been patient so TODAY we're talking about none other than Rasputin!Covering the back half of the Tsar's rule this episode will track from 1905 - 1915, looking at Bloody Sunday, the rise of Rasputin, the ideas of communism and the beginning of WW1 (plus so much more).If you want to watch the rest of our Romanov content you can find it here.Shout-out to our incredible
Romanovs Part 3: The Heir
Romanovs Part 3: The Heir Sep 17, 2026 00:57:52 PART 3/6. It's any Romanov Tsar's worst nightmare: 10 years on the throne, four daughters, a phantom pregnancy and no heir. NOW we're in the thick of it, guys, looking at the first half of Nicholas and Alexandra's reign, and the dynastic crisis that would plague them AND the Russian people. We're also going to introduce some other key players today, including one Vladimir Lenin
Romanovs Part 2: The Family
Romanovs Part 2: The Family Sep 14, 2026 00:53:57 PART 2/6. Alright guys, we are picking things up with Alexander III, father of Nicholas II, grandfather of Alexei, and one of the most brutish imperial family members in Romanov history.In this second episode, we're going from the reign and death of Alexander III to the marriage of Tsar Nicholas II & Alix of Hesse, whose union would lead Russia into the 10th century AND down a long and win
Romanovs Part 1: The Rise
Romanovs Part 1: The Rise Sep 10, 2026 01:03:26 PART 1/6. Strap in for the next 6 episodes, divas, because we are FINALLY unpacking the rise and fall of the last imperial family of Russia: The Romanovs.In this first episode, we're exploring how the Romanov family came into power, from the early Viking days to Ivan the Terrible and one Anastasia Romanova, we're going to look at the big emperors/empresses who shaped russian history, endin
Salem Part 2: The Witch Trials
Salem Part 2: The Witch Trials Sep 7, 2026 01:07:20 We're back, and we're ready today to chat about the drama, deceit and devilry involved in the Salem Witch Trials!From Abigail and Betty's affliction to the role of race and gender, the anatomy of hysteria, death by crushing and the accusation of a four-year-old baby who was chained up in prison, we're dissecting the anatomy of hysteria piece by piece. Plus, because this is Hot Hist
Salem Part 1: The Origins of Witchcraft
Salem Part 1: The Origins of Witchcraft Sep 3, 2026 01:02:35 Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble, my divas, because today we are unpacking the History of Witchcraft! From the ancient world right up to the events in Salem, we are unpacking the origins of the term witch, the difference between magic and miracles, the role of religion and the Church, and even taking a trip through space-time to the University of Melbourne to see a ve
Njinga Mbande: The Woman King
Njinga Mbande: The Woman King Aug 27, 2026 01:02:06 Hi divas! Strap in today because we are chatting about the Angolan warrior queen who fought off both the patriarchy and slavers through her wildly sharp wit AND wildly sharp weaponry. THIS is the story of Njinga Mbande, and I can't wait to share it with you!For more on Njinga, I recommend you watch the African Queens series on Netflix!Shout out to our incredible researcher Charlotte Wilkes for
The Galloway Hoard
The Galloway Hoard Aug 20, 2026 00:39:42 On today's show, we are chatting about three of my favourite things: Scotland, Vikings & Treasure! From the origins of Vikings in the British Isles to the discovery of the Galloway Hoard, which we were lucky enough to go and see first-hand, we're travelling through time today to look at the mix of cultures and religion which dominated Viking-era Scotland! Thank you so much to the Austr

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