The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Miles Reidy from Little Wars TV joins me to chat about the joys of making a miniatures war game work, and how Little Wars TV has been working to create a supportive community for war gamers across the world.Find out more about Little Wars TV https://www.youtube.com/c/LittleWarsTVTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @littlewarstvYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Pramas joins me to talk about the development, evolution, joys and even prejudices within the world of Napoleonic miniatures wargaming over the last 70 years, as we discuss the history of the genre.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @PramasYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Jamieson, Josh Provan, Ed Coss and Conrad Kinch join me to chat, argue and heckle through a debate on what is the greatest wargame set during the Napoleonic era.Twitter: @kejamieson_ | @LandOfHistory | @aquestingvole | @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist  Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist  Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicistSome links to get you started on wargaming:http://www.wargaming.co/recreation/details/pgnapforfun.htmhttps://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/kriegsspiel-1824/https://www.gmtgames.com/c-30-commands-colors-napoleonics.aspx#[PageNumber(0)|PageSize(50)|PageSort(Name)|DisplayType(Grid)]https://toofatlardies.co.uk/product/sharp-practice-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Esdaile joins me to discuss his latest research on what happens if you try to wargame the Battle of Waterloo on a boardgame, and we discuss about why boardgame designers want the allies to lose at Waterloo...Support the show: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Alexander of Real Time History joins me to about the process, challenges, and importance of retelling the story of Napoleon's 1812 and 1813. We explore how Real Time History put their episodes together, their different way of doing history, and the meticulous research that goes into each episode, as well as the sources that can help us achieve a better understanding of the period.Twitter: @jesse_history | @realtime_histTo support Real Time History: www.patreon.com/realtimehistory  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Burnham, co author of 'In the Words of Wellington's Fighting Cocks' joins me to discuss the holy grail of some long forgotten material which has the potential to rewrite our understanding of the Portuguese forces that served alongside the British and Spanish during the Peninsular War. Twitter: @ZwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kit Chapman, a historian of science and author, reveals that many modern scientific ideas were birthed during the Napoleonic era. He discusses groundbreaking advancements in electricity, photography, and medicine, showcasing transformative figures like Lavoisier and Jenner. The origins of computing through pioneers like Babbage are explored, as well as the military innovations that influenced these scientific leaps. This conversation highlights the fascinating intersection of warfare, science, and societal progress during a pivotal historical period.

To mark 100,000 downloads, Beatrice de Graaf, Sam Jolley, Vanya Bellinger and Kristine Hughes Patrone join me to celebrate the lives of some deeply impressive women who all made their mark, in different ways, on the Napoleonic period.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @beatricedegraaf | @s_jolley | @vanyaef | @NumberOneLondonYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was the greatest on-screen depiction of the Napoleonic era? That Hamilton Woman? All for Love? The Duellists? Gance's Napoleon? Waterloo? Bondarchuk's War and Peace? Master & Commander? Sharpe? With so many to chose from Charley White, Kirsteen Mackenzie, Everette Rummage, Matt Bone, Tom Fournier, Josh Provan, and Marcus Cribb all join me to chat through a myriad of contenders, in an episode of truly epic proportions.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @restorationcake | @kirsteenMM | @AgeofNapoleon | @tom4141tom | @LandOfHistory | @mcribbHistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a little Christmas season bonus, Beatrice de Graaf, Josh Provan, Andy Dorman and I had what was meant to be a Christmas party, but turned into a serious chat about some of the exciting developments, challenges, and our hopes for the future of the study of the Napoleonic era. Lots of laughter and thought-provoking conversations are in store.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory | @beatricedegraaf | @AndyDormannYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.