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With Rifle and Pack - a group of historians and lovers of history producing podcasts on a variety of historical topics.... more
FAQs about withrifleandpack:How many episodes does withrifleandpack have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
June 03, 2015Six DegreesIn today's podcast, Chris looks at the six degrees of separation between King John and Francis Bacon....more24minPlay
May 10, 2015OlympicsIn today's WRAP podcast, Tony looks at the history of the Olympics, and examines more closely the events of the 1936 games....more14minPlay
April 19, 2015Festival Of BritainTony's latest podcast looks at the Festival of Britain in 1951. On the anniversary of the Great Exhibition in 1851, the Festival aimed to showcase the best of Britain....more14minPlay
April 14, 2015The Isle of SheppeyIn today's With Rifle and Pack podcast, Freya investigates the local history behind the small island where she grew up. Situated in the Thames Estuary, the Isle of Sheppey has a few secrets you might not expect......more13minPlay
March 15, 2015VikingsTony's latest podcast looks at the Vikings, and examines some of their raids on England, including that on Lindisfarne in 793AD....more15minPlay
March 10, 2015Lord GrenvilleAl Stewart (b. 1945) has created some wonderful and beautiful folk-rock songs that consist of rich woven tales of characters, emotions and experiences that many of us encounter but also weaving into many of his songs Historical events, and individuals. Al in many ways is unique in melding the two to create ‘Historical Folk Rock’. The aim of this mini-series of podcasts is to look upon the lyrics of his songs to pull out some wonderful lyrics and interweave that with a larger look at the historical events and individuals that are upon his canvas. As such the series is therefore less a critique of assessing and ordering the best songs in his back catalogue....more17minPlay
February 28, 2015Abdication of the TsarThis is part one of the Mother Russia series, focusing on how conditions in Russia changed prior to and during 1917, resulting in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. By Caitlin....more15minPlay
February 18, 2015Crimea StartToday's podcast gives a brief look at the tensions in Victorian Europe that eventually let to the fighting in the Crimean peninsula....more12minPlay
January 17, 2015Assassin's CreedIn today's podcast, Tony and Freya discuss the various versions of Assassin's Creed. Is playing the games as good as time travelling? How much does historical accuracy matter?...more25minPlay
January 02, 2015Snowball FightsChris's podcast looks at how Christmas sometimes affects the fighting man, including the snowball fights between Confederate soldiers....more16minPlay
FAQs about withrifleandpack:How many episodes does withrifleandpack have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.