The award-winning history podcast Trapped History has officially returned with its sixth season, bringing with it a compelling new collection of overlooked figures, forgotten moments, and challenging historical truths. Known for dismantling traditional narratives and spotlighting stories rarely taught in classrooms, the podcast’s latest season promises to be its most ambitious yet.
Launching this week, the new series opens with broadcaster Michaela Strachan and welcomes back familiar voices including author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera, alongside historian and cultural commentator Madame Phuong.
A Podcast That Challenges How History Is Told
Since its inception, Trapped History has carved out a unique space in the podcasting world by centring its episodes on people who shaped society but were sidelined, ignored, or deliberately excluded from mainstream historical narratives.
Rather than revisiting familiar names and over-told events, the podcast asks a deeper question: Who gets remembered, and who gets forgotten — and why?
Season six continues this mission with renewed urgency, connecting historical injustice, resistance, creativity, and courage to contemporary conversations around identity, power, colonialism, gender, and cultural memory.
Hosts Driving the Conversation Forward
The podcast is hosted by its founder Oswin Baker alongside co-host Carla Valentine, whose combined expertise brings academic rigour and accessible storytelling to each episode.
Together, they guide listeners through complex histories while ensuring the human stories remain front and centre.
“Today, I absolutely believe we need more inspiring stories of ordinary people making a difference,” Baker explains.
“They weren’t perfect heroes — they were human, flawed, and resilient.”
Season Six Opens With a Conservation Pioneer
Episode 1: The Pride of the Peaks – Ethel Haythornthwaite
The first episode of the new season features Michaela Strachan discussing the life and legacy of Ethel Haythornthwaite, a key but often overlooked figure in the protection of Britain’s national parks.
Why Ethel Haythornthwaite Matters Today
- She played a crucial role in preserving landscapes now enjoyed by millions
- Her work laid foundations for environmental protection in the UK
- Her contributions were long overshadowed by male contemporaries
The episode explores how conservation activism — often framed as a modern concern — was shaped by determined individuals decades earlier.
Returning Voices and Challenging Legacies
Sathnam Sanghera on Subhas Chandra Bose
Later in the season, Sathnam Sanghera returns to examine the deeply contested legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose, an Indian independence leader whose alliances and methods continue to provoke debate.
This episode does not seek easy answers. Instead, it confronts:
Season six stretches far beyond Britain, embracing a truly international scope. Upcoming episodes explore:
Each story is anchored by expert guests who bring historical depth and contemporary relevance.
