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We are a slightly mad, always fun podcast bringing you all the History you love and a lot that you didn‘t know you‘d love until you heard it here! Recommended by BBC Radio, and presented by acclaimed historian Alexandra Churchill, with Alina Nowobilska, Chris Sams and the rest of the awesome team.
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Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Based on her new book Annabel Venning joins us to commemorate WW2 in microcosm, through the eyes of six siblings in her family whose contribution spanned the globe.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Historian and broadcaster James Rogers joins us to give a breakdown of the weapons that he believes are the most significant in the history of civilisation, spanning from ancient times to the modern day.
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Head of Interpretation and Maritime Archeology for the Mary Rose Trust, Chris Dobbs returns by popular demand to discuss his forty years working alongside the Mary Rose. Discovery, excavation, salvage, conservation and presentation; just how did this forgotten ship become one of the most impressive maritime exhibit in the world?
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Ancient Historian, History is Sexy co-host and Mary Rose regular Emma Southon finally gets the solo platform she deserves. Challenging perceptions of ethnicity in the Roman period we learn all about the four Julias and how they shaped the Empire.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
For the 75th anniversary of the tragedy, in a heartbreaking and frank narrative, Robert Watson joins us to commemorate what might well be the bloodiest hour of the Holocaust.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Master of the Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins us. We challenged him to choose the six key events that shaped the Cold War and explain why they made the list. Will you agree with his defining moments?
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sharpe's Chosen Men: Jason Salkey, Michael Mears, Lyndon Davies, John Tams and Paul Trussell reunite for the first time in years to talk about making the series. Horror moments, more from the Yalta Bazaar, the legend that is the Triple M, and why does Daniel Craig owe Perkins £5.99? Zack White, Marcus Cribb and Adam Barnes attempt to provide some historical context, but in truth, the actors ran riot.
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Eleanor Janega takes on all of your questions about medieval women. No subject is off limits as we talk war, economics, family life and sex on a turbo-charged journey through the Middle Ages. And about how much we miss pubs.
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
We are honoured to be joined by the incredible Susan Luz as she talks to us about a lifetime of public service. From the Peace Corps, community nursing in inner-city schools and institutions, to going to Iraq as a Colonel in the reserves. Proof that one person really can make a difference.
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Historians Emma Southon, Eleanor Janega, Claire Miles, Jon and Emily Jordan join Alex, Alina and judges Holmes and Dyer to debate the most badass woman in history. From suffragettes to offing ones siblings to bombs to medieval working girls with attitude, this one is not to be missed.