History Hack

In a new monthly segment taking a closer look at Second World War aviation, Matt Bone examines the iconic Spitfire with Paul Beaver.

In a double effort two authors discuss how to go about producing historical fiction. Janet Few discusses witchcraft trials and Sins as Red as Scarlet, and Emily Bullock talks about using scant sources to recreate the horror of life in an insane asylum in the nineteenth century for Inside the Beautiful Inside. 

Jonathan Eaton joins us for a lively discussion about life in the Roman Army, based on his new book. 

The wonderful Rich Frank returns to talk about the events that arguably constitute the beginning of the Second World War. 

The regulars convene to try and decide who deserves the title of History's Most Scandalous Woman.

Nick Kaizer joins us to talk all about the naval side of the War of 1812.

Jane Lowes joins us to talk all about the brave young Victorian women who left everything behind to emigrate to Australia on their own and start again. 

Sam Knapton joins Alina to discuss the burdening issue of displacement in the aftermath of the Second World War. 

Fin Dwyer, host of the Irish History Podcast, joins Alex and Alina to discuss what he considers to be the five turning key turning points in his country's history. 

Helen King joins us to talk all about the nonsense that has emerged about medicine in the ancient world and to put us right.