16 episodes

We explore the lives of rebels throughout history- folks who have defied and resisted unjust authority and stood up for themselves; at times costing them their lives or their reputations. And sometimes both. Together, we'll uncover and piece together what it means......To Be A Rebel

To Be A Rebel David Loos

    • History
    • 4.8 • 6 Ratings

We explore the lives of rebels throughout history- folks who have defied and resisted unjust authority and stood up for themselves; at times costing them their lives or their reputations. And sometimes both. Together, we'll uncover and piece together what it means......To Be A Rebel

    The Easter Rising | 3 | More Than Just a Rebellion

    The Easter Rising | 3 | More Than Just a Rebellion

    This is the last in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the
    aftermath of the rebellion and the long-lasting impact it had on Ireland.



    Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015)
    The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969)
    ⁠⁠A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects⁠⁠ (Podcast Series)
    ⁠⁠The History of the Great War⁠⁠ (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising)

    Resources for further learning:


    Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016)



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    • 11 min
    The Easter Rising | 2 | A Botched Plot Carries On

    The Easter Rising | 2 | A Botched Plot Carries On

    This is the second in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the major battles and engagements of the rebellion, both inside Dublin and across the countryside.



    Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015)
    The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969)
    ⁠A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects⁠ (Podcast Series)
    ⁠The History of the Great War⁠ (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising)

    Resources for further learning:


    Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016)



    Community and partner notes:

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    Check out the ⁠Wild West Extravaganza podcast⁠



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    • 14 min
    The Easter Rising | 1 | Colonialism Yields Resistance

    The Easter Rising | 1 | Colonialism Yields Resistance

    This is the first in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the causes of the rebellion including Ireland's relationship with Britain and Ireland's own civil strifes including Unionists vs. Republicans & Catholics vs. Protestants.



    Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015)
    The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969)
    A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects (Podcast Series)
    The History of the Great War (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising)

    Resources for further learning:


    Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016)



    Community and partner notes:

    Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out the Wild West Extravaganza podcast



    ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

    • 18 min
    William Wallace | 3 | Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword

    William Wallace | 3 | Live by the Sword, Die by the Sword

    This is the last in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on
    his capture and execution in 1305 and how his legacy has been perceived over the years.



    Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996)
    William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001)
    William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996)

    Resources for further reading:


    The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975)
    William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986)
    The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004)



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    ⁠⁠History with Beth⁠⁠- this week's curator of resources for further reading



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    • 14 min
    William Wallace | 2 | Braveheart in Battle

    William Wallace | 2 | Braveheart in Battle

    This is the second in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on the major battles and events he participated in up to his capture in 1305.



    Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996)
    William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001)
    William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996)

    Resources for further reading:


    The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975)
    William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986)
    The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004)



    Community and partner notes:

    ⁠⁠Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠

    ⁠History with Beth⁠- this week's curator of resources for further reading



    ⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

    • 15 min
    William Wallace | 1 | The Giant Scottish Rebel

    William Wallace | 1 | The Giant Scottish Rebel

    This is the first in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on what is known of his early life, his rise to a national hero and giving context to separate fact from fiction in his story. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us.

    Sources used:


    William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996)
    William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001)
    William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996)

    Resources for further reading:


    The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975)
    William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986)
    The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004)



    Community and partner notes:

    ⁠Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠

    History with Beth- this week's curator of resources for further reading



    ⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Experience history through the eyes of the rebel

Great stories that capture history’s rebel spirit. Who knows? You might even be inspired to summon your own inner rebel and make a positive change in the world.

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Great podcast with a great message!

Love this podcast

consciousdave ,

Amazing historical storytelling about rebels

This podcast does a phenomenal job of storytelling and diving deep into the intricacies of what it means to be a rebel. I liked the way they covered John Brown and keep each episode succinct, very much appreciate from someone with extreme ADHD. The sound design is pretty dope too

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