Robert Evans

Host and producer of Behind the Bastards who guides conversations, provides historical context, and narrates the episode's investigation into controversial figures.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 56min

CZM Rewind: Part One: All Hail King Ludd: How the Luddites Almost Saved Us

Join Robert Evans, a noted podcaster and historian, as he delves into the fascinating world of the Luddites, the skilled textile workers who valiantly resisted the Industrial Revolution. They explore how this movement was rooted in economic change, not mere fear of technology. Discover the secret societies behind the 1811 machine-smashing campaigns and the chilling realities of child labor in the textile industry. Plus, dive into the literary echoes of the Luddite struggle through the works of Romantic poets like Blake and Shelley.

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