Max Hastings explores Second World War misconceptions and Justin Meggitt discusses pirates. To...
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Max Hastings explores Second World War misconceptions and Justin Meggitt discusses pirates. To...
01:05:16
Being a British Missionary and troubles in Ireland
Emily Manktelow considers how British missionaries interacted with native peoples and Claire...
37:52
The career of one of England's most well-known kings
George Bernard describes the reign of Henry VIII and Justin Champion talks Thomas Hobbes. To...
38:58
Steven Gunn explains the importance of the first Tudor king and David Carpenter delves into some...
32:33
The Da Vinci Code, the trials of ruling and the war in Korea
Tim Benbow offers his thoughts on the Korean War, Helen Castor explains the difficulties of being...
53:12
Pirates, propaganda and the history of swearing
Claire Jowitt talks about Elizabeth I's pirates, Kay Chadwick introduces a Vichy propagandist and...
39:47
Military history - the Pacific War and how to take a castle
Historical writer Julian Humphrys provides his tips for capturing a castle, Military historian...
44:21
The Frequency 124: Unlike Scoble, I take a Shower
Dan and Haddie discuss the Frequency's hiatus, Google glass's jailbreak, Iron Man 3, a Great...
01:28:42
The Industrial Revolution and post-war eugenics
Emma Griffin discusses the beneficiaries of the growth of British industry, while Clare Hanson...
34:11
Tudor accidents and the real Anglo-Saxons
Steven Gunn analyses accidental death in Tudor times, while Ryan Lavelle explores the darker side...
49:05
The Battle of Poitiers and WWII strategy
David Reynolds discusses Britain's World War Two strategy, while Bernard Cornwell considers the...
44:36
History for future generations
Catherine Butler discusses history for children, while David Horspool examines rebellious texts...
38:16
Saul David describes the role of the British army in propelling the country to global-power...
46:21
Marc Morris explores the Norman Conquest, and Anna Whitelock discusses public history. To find...
01:03:04
Gillian Hovell explores the Roman invasion of Britain and Dan Jones considers Shakespeare's...
51:09
For our 100th podcast episode we put your questions on the Crusades to historian Tom Asbridge....
51:39
In an Antarctic expedition special, Elin Simonsson talks about Captain Scott's scientific legacy...
43:16
Bernard Cornwell on his novels
Gary Sheffield describes Douglas Haig's post-war career and Bernard Cornwell chats about his work...
40:47
The East India Company and Nelson
Dr John McAleer of the National Maritime Museum discusses the East India Company Professor Andrew...
38:30
The end of slavery and headaches in history
James Walvin explores the abolition of the slave trade, Katherine Foxhall examines the history of...
45:30