AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST

The Victorians were the first truly world wide, high speed, high tech civilisation, but they are often misunderstood. Your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham, will bust popular myths, cover events around the world, and focus on a people centric history. You will see how the Victorians shaped the world, changing it from the age of horse, musket, cannon and sail to the age of steam, rifle and iron in this monthly podcast with regular special episodes and bonus content. You will learn about Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Volcanoes, Famines, great art, geography and so much more. You will discover how the Victorians changed our landscapes, and mastered new energy forms that have led us to move from being a part of the natural world to shapers of it. You will learn how the modern world was created by the actions of the Victorians. You will learn how the Victorians gave birth to our modern understanding of weather, climate, history and even time and space.
So good I canceled my audible!
Jan 27
I have been listening to this podcast non stop, I was using audible to fill all my Victorian needs, but this podcast is so good I cancelled my audible. This is THE best source of comprehensive Victorian era information. Period.
Highly recommend
09/08/2024
Amazing podcast, picked it up this summer on a cross country trip. Upside, made the miles fly by, downside is now I am caught up on the episodes. The host is amazing; good cantor, well researched, and entertaining.
Love it!
01/12/2024
I started listening to this a few days ago and really enjoy it. The topics are interesting and the show is well written. The host keeps your attention, and I enjoy his dry sense of humor! I thank him for all of his hard work and study!
I’ve only listened to Darwin, and I’m hooked
02/21/2023
A very metered British accent conveys the meticulously curated research on all things Victorian. Owen really enjoyed the episodes on Charles Darwin. So much knowledge was gained during the listening of those episodes. Please give the podcast a listen if a title peaks your interest. You will not be disappointed. Victorian Periodical Parade
Insightful Victorian Stories: Age of Victoria
02/15/2023
Host Chris Fernandez-Packham delivers a truly captivating podcast with 'Age of Victoria'. The show is a perfect mix of history, culture and personal stories, all woven together with a people centric focus. Fernandez-Packham has a deep knowledge of the subject matter, and it really shines through in every episode. From the Industrial Revolution to the reign of Queen Victoria, 'Age of Victoria' covers the events and people that shaped the world we live in today. Whether you're a history buff or just a curious listener, this podcast is a must-listen. On my must listen list!
Fantastic
08/23/2022
I stumbled on this podcast by happenstance but am thrilled. I began at the beginning and have listened to two years worth of episodes within the last week. Organizing my 7 year old son’s s extensive Lego collection (because you can’t build properly if you aren’t able to find the red, transparent, 2x2 brick immediately) has been less daunting and - dare I say - delightful with Chris’ lovely, calming voice and extensive knowledge. Thanks so much!
Overall a great podcast, just a bit long winded
01/02/2023
This is a great podcast and the creator combines both excellent narration and very insightful information. I especially like how he constantly puts everything into context of how people of the era thought with a relatively unbiased view. My only complaint is that he tends to spend way more time than he needs to on some details and subjects (mostly art and literature) that just don’t seem to really add anything to the narrative. With some work he could be on the level of Dan Carlin or Mike Duncan.
One of the best!
05/10/2022
I’ve been listening to many British history podcasts, including the British History Podcast with Jamie and Pax Británica with Sam, and this one is right up with the best! Chris’s clearly passionate about the topic, approaches it from a unique angle and is thoroughly engaging. I highly recommend!!
Queen Victoria
03/14/2022
I love this podcast. I will admit I had to get used to the narrator’s voice becoming Queen Victoria, but I give him an A all the way around. He’s honest and funny and knows his stuff!
Appreciate the focus
02/28/2022
There are a good handful of British history podcasts, but I appreciate that this focuses on a specific age of history that spans less than a century. This podcast is also a perfect complement to the Forgotten Wars Podcast which focuses on British involvement in Southern Africa during the Victorian era.
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- CreatorChris Fernandez-Packham (Victorian History Lover/Queen Victoria Fan)
- Years Active2017 - 2025
- Episodes109
- RatingClean
- Show Website
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