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  • Victoria and the Zulu Kingdom: The Battle of Ulundi

    Victoria and the Zulu Kingdom: The Battle of Ulundi
    2026/07/17
    In 1879, the British Empire suffered a devastating defeat at Isandlwana at the hands of the Zulu Kingdom. But the war was far from over. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the aftermath of that battle, the British thirst for revenge, and the final clash at Ulundi that broke Zulu power. They discuss Lord Chelmsford's desperate gamble, the formation of the Zulu reserve, the devastating British firepower, and the capture of King Cetshwayo. Along the way, they touch on the role of colonial volunteers, the Battle of Gingindlovu, and the tragic fate of the Zulu prince. This is a story of imperial ambition, military miscalculation, and the end of an independent Zulu nation. #Ulundi #ZuluWar #Cetshwayo #LordChelmsford #Isandlwana #AngloZuluWar #BritishEmpire #Victoria #19thCentury #MilitaryHistory #ColonialWarfare #SouthAfrica #Gingindlovu #ZuluKingdom #Imperialism #History #FexingoHistory #WarHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • Queen Victoria and the Nizam of Hyderabad: Britain's Richest Ally

    Queen Victoria and the Nizam of Hyderabad: Britain's Richest Ally
    2026/07/17
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mahbub Ali Pasha, and the princely state that became Britain's most loyal and wealthiest ally in India. They discuss the Nizam's immense treasure, his famous necklace of priceless pearls, and how Hyderabad's strategic position and financial power made it a linchpin of the British Raj. The conversation covers the Nizam's role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857, his subsidies to the British, and the curious paradox of a Muslim ruler presiding over a largely Hindu population while maintaining a lavish court. Lucas also delves into the 'Charminar' and Hyderabad's unique culture, from its cuisine to its famous Osmania University. Along the way, Luna asks about the Nizam's relationship with the British Crown, the fate of his fortune after independence, and what the Nizam's story reveals about the complexities of indirect rule in Victoria's empire. #Hyderabad #Nizam #MahbubAliPasha #PrincelyStates #BritishRaj #QueenVictoria #IndianMutiny #Charminar #OsmaniaUniversity #IndirectRule #Empire #19thCentury #India #ColonialHistory #SouthAsia #RoyalHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee: A Day of Empire

    Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee: A Day of Empire
    2026/07/16
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee of 1897, a spectacular celebration of her 60-year reign that served as a grand display of British imperial power. They discuss the planning by Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial procession featuring troops from across the empire, the famous telegraph message sent around the world, and the presence of Princesses, Maharajahs, and Prime Ministers like Lord Salisbury. The conversation examines the jubilee's meaning for both the British public and the colonized peoples, touching on critiques from figures like Dadabhai Naoroji and the contrast between the celebration and the harsh realities of empire. They also delve into the technological marvels like the Imperial Institute and the concept of 'imperial federation.' The episode highlights the day's events, from the service at St. Paul's to the naval review at Spithead, and reflects on how the Diamond Jubilee became a symbol of an empire at its zenith—and a foreshadowing of its eventual decline. Specific terms covered include the Diamond Jubilee, Queen Victoria, Joseph Chamberlain, St. Paul's Cathedral, Spithead, colonial contingent, Lord Salisbury, Dadabhai Naoroji, and more. #QueenVictoria #DiamondJubilee #BritishEmpire #JosephChamberlain #DadabhaiNaoroji #LordSalisbury #StPaulsCathedral #Spithead #ColonialProcession #ImperialFederation #1897 #VictorianEra #Imperialism #ColonialHistory #BritishMonarchy #India #Canada #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    5 分
  • Victoria and the First Anglo-Burmese War

    Victoria and the First Anglo-Burmese War
    2026/07/16
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Queen Victoria's first major Asian war — the First Anglo-Burmese War of 1824-1826. Long before the Raj, the East India Company clashed with the Konbaung dynasty over control of Assam, Arakan, and Manipur. Lucas walks through the brutal terrain, the staggering death toll from disease, and the Treaty of Yandabo that forced Burma to cede territory and pay a huge indemnity. The war set a pattern for British expansion in Southeast Asia and revealed the human cost of imperial ambition. This is a story of elephants, tropical fevers, and lost kingdoms. #FirstAngloBurmeseWar #KonbaungDynasty #EastIndiaCompany #TreatyOfYandabo #Rangoon #Assam #Arakan #Manipur #BaghYun #SirArchibaldCampbell #MaharajaGambhirSingh #QueenVictoria #BritishEmpire #19thCentury #ColonialWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #ImperialExpansion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • Victoria and the Fenian Dynamite Campaign

    Victoria and the Fenian Dynamite Campaign
    2026/07/15
    In the 1880s, a new wave of Irish republicanism brought terror to the heart of the British Empire. This episode explores the Fenian dynamite campaign — a clandestine bombing operation that targeted London's Underground, Parliament, and the Tower of London. We trace the network of Irish-American bombers, the role of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa and his 'Skirmishing Fund', and the British police response led by Inspector John Littlechild at Scotland Yard. We also look at the broader context: the failure of Home Rule, the Coercion Acts, and how the dynamite campaign shaped public opinion on both sides of the Irish Sea. The episode ends with the arrest of the main conspirators and the quiet fading of the campaign by the mid-1890s. #Fenian #DynamiteCampaign #IrishRepublicanBrotherhood #JeremiahODonovanRossa #SkirmishingFund #ScotlandYard #JohnLittlechild #LondonUnderground #TowerOfLondon #HouseOfCommons #CoercionActs #HomeRule #QueenVictoria #VictorianEra #IrishHistory #Terrorism #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Royal Titles Act: Victoria Becomes Empress of India

    The Royal Titles Act: Victoria Becomes Empress of India
    2026/07/15
    In 1876, Queen Victoria took the title Empress of India — a move that reshaped the British monarchy's relationship with its most prized colony. This episode unpacks the politics behind the Royal Titles Act: why Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli pushed it through, how it was received in India and at home, and what it reveals about Victoria's imperial ambitions. We explore the opposition from William Gladstone, the symbolism of the Delhi Durbar, and the lingering echoes of this title in modern India. Along the way, we touch on the Queen's growing fascination with India, her correspondence with Indian princes, and the controversial figure of Abdul Karim, the Munshi. This is a story of crowns, colonies, and the personal monarchy of Victoria. #RoyalTitlesAct #EmpressOfIndia #QueenVictoria #BenjaminDisraeli #WilliamGladstone #DelhiDurbar #AbdulKarim #Munshi #BritishRaj #ImperialCrown #KaisarIHind #IndianPrinces #1876 #VictorianEra #BritishEmpire #History #FexingoHistory #Monarchy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • Victoria and the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857

    Victoria and the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857
    2026/07/14
    In this episode of Queen Victoria and the Age of Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the overlooked Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857. They discuss how the British Empire clashed with Qajar Persia over the city of Herat, a strategic gateway to India. Lucas explains the treaty of 1853, the Persian siege of Herat, and the British decision to declare war in November 1856. He details the key battles—Bushire, Khushab, and Muhammarah—and the role of Sir James Outram. Luna prompts him to unpack the Treaty of Paris (1857), which ended the conflict and forced Persia to abandon its claims on Herat. The episode also touches on the broader Great Game rivalry with Russia and the war's timing, which distracted British forces just before the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Finally, Lucas reflects on how this minor war fit into Victoria's imperial strategy in Asia. #AngloPersianWar #QueenVictoria #BritishEmpire #QajarPersia #Herat #NasirAlDinShah #SirJamesOutram #BattleOfBushire #BattleOfKhushab #BattleOfMuhammarah #TreatyOfParis1857 #GreatGame #ImperialHistory #IndianRebellion1857 #VictorianEra #ColonialWars #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • Victoria and the Anglo-Persian War: 1856-1857

    Victoria and the Anglo-Persian War: 1856-1857
    2026/07/14
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a largely forgotten conflict of Victoria's reign: the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857. Tensions had simmered for decades as Qajar Persia, under Shah Nasir al-Din, sought to reclaim Herat, a city in Afghanistan with deep Persian cultural ties. Britain, viewing Herat as a buffer to Russian expansion, demanded Persia withdraw. When diplomacy failed, a British expeditionary force landed at Bushire on the Persian Gulf, capturing the port and marching inland. The war saw battles at Khushab and the surrender of Muhammarah, now Khorramshahr. The Treaty of Paris in 1857 forced Persia to abandon Herat and recognize Afghan independence. But the conflict's aftermath was messy: Britain's focus on Persia left India vulnerable, and within months the Indian Rebellion of 1857 erupted. We also discuss the role of the Persian envoy Farrokh Khan, who negotiated in Paris, and the long-term impact on Anglo-Russian rivalry in the Great Game. This episode sheds light on a war that shaped the borders of modern Iran, Afghanistan, and British India. #AngloPersianWar #Victoria #QajarDynasty #NasiralDinShah #Herat #Bushire #Khushab #TreatyOfParis #FarrokhKhan #GreatGame #BritishEmpire #PersianGulf #IndianRebellion #Russia #19thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #ImperialHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分