Show Notes
Welcome to Beastly History – the podcast where you’ll hear the most thrilling tales of people and the wild.
Perilous polar expeditions. Unbelievable survival stories. The true origins of animal myths and legends. And natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs.
Join me, wildlife producer Michelle Douglass as we investigate the juicy, mysterious and gripping history of our planet and our place on it.
The world is full of brilliantly beastly stories.
Come and explore with Beastly History, landing 27 February 2026.
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