Episodes

  • The Second Opium War Part 2 - Beijing Bound

    The Second Opium War Part 2 - Beijing Bound
    May 15 2025
    The allies thought the war was over, they were wrong. After a disastrous defeat at the Taku Forts, France and Britain will send new armies to march on Beijing.

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    34 mins
  • The Second Opium War Part 1 - Poppy's, Poison & Pirates

    The Second Opium War Part 1 - Poppy's, Poison & Pirates
    May 8 2025
    We return to the South China Seas where war is once again brewing in the name of the Poppy. Find out how a pirate ship and a slap started a whole new conflict between the Britain, France and China.

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    26 mins
  • The Invasion of Grenada - Reagan to the Rescue?

    The Invasion of Grenada - Reagan to the Rescue?
    May 1 2025
    Its 1983; Big shoulder pads are cool, Return of the Jedi is in the cinema's, the Cold War is still raging and America is about to invade the small Caribbean Island of Grenada. Join me for a tale of voodoo, UFO's, revolution and Cold War intrigue.

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    45 mins
  • The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa

    The First Italo-Ethiopian War - The Road to Adowa
    Apr 19 2025
    Its 1896 and Italy is determined to build a new Roman Empire at the expense of the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia. The scene is set for an epic contest that will change both nations forever.

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    48 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 4 - Roaring Lion, Falling Dragon

    The First Opium War Part 4 - Roaring Lion, Falling Dragon
    Apr 4 2025
    The First Opium War enters its final stages as the British fight their way towards Nanking. Join me for a tale of attack monkeys, corruption on an epic scale and a good candidate for the worst general in Chinese history.

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    35 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 3 - The Battle for Canton

    The First Opium War Part 3 - The Battle for Canton
    Mar 27 2025
    Imperial forces launch a huge surprise attack on British forces as the sides battle for Canton. Out of this inferno a Chinese legend will born and British views will harden as they decide to strike at the very heart of the Middle Kingdom

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    33 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back

    The First Opium War Part 2 - The Empire Strikes Back
    Mar 20 2025
    After being driven from Canton and taking refuge on the barren island of Hong Kong, Britain declares war on China in the name of the poppy. Soon both governments are struggling to wage a conflict neither wanted, but that is now taking on a life of its own, as British forces approach the very gates of Canton itself.

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    29 mins
  • The First Opium War Part 1 - The Devil's Brew: Silver, Tea & Opium

    The First Opium War Part 1 - The Devil's Brew: Silver, Tea & Opium
    Mar 14 2025
    It's 1839 and a war is brewing in the South China Sea. Join me for the first episode of our multi-part series on the Opium Wars, as we see how a Devil's Brew of silver, tea and opium combined to put China and Britain on the road to war.

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    33 mins
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