William Howard Russell
Type: Person
As of November 2026, William Howard Russell has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). In the episode "The Charge of the Light Brigade" from Stuff You Should Know, William Howard Russell is referenced as a pioneering war correspondent whose reporting on the battle inspired Alfred K. Lord Tennyson's poem. The hosts highlight Russell's impactful writing, noting that he coined the phrase "thin red line," which influenced later cultural works about the event.
War correspondent (The Times) at The Times (London) specializing in War journalism, Crimean War reporting, Eyewitness battlefield dispatches.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
Which podcasts has William Howard Russell appeared on?
William Howard Russell came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is William Howard Russell mentioned alongside?
William Howard Russell is most often mentioned alongside Alfred K. Lord Tennyson, Adam Grant and Big Ant.
Worked with: Alfred K. Lord Tennyson
Mentioned together: Adam Grant, Big Ant, LeBron, Tyrese Haliburton, Eric Spolstra, Kade, Jaylen Johnson, Tyrese Maxi, KD, Aman Thompson