EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

Forgotten Britons Who Changed History

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode highlights a selection of overlooked Britons who quietly reshaped England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the empire. From the Northumbrian king Oswald to the Jesuit engineer Nicholas Owen, from abolitionist Olaudah Equiano to medical pioneer John Snow, their actions cut across politics, religion, science and social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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