History Today Podcast
Summary: A conversation about the world of history, featuring interviews with key historians and authors and discussions about historical themes and ideas.
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Richard Weight joins us to discuss Britain's reluctant regicides, and why the country is embarrassed by its revolutionary past.
Mark Horton tells the story of an archaeological dig that may have fuelled the fantasies of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Mark Horton tells the story of an archaeological dig that may have fuelled the fantasies of J.R.R. Tolkien.
In this episode, Jacob Norris discusses the real history of Bethlehem.
In this episode, Jacob Norris discusses the real history of Bethlehem.
Allan Mallinson joins us to discuss a 'lost' memo penned by Winston Churchill in 1911 concerning the prospect of a European war, a missive that, had its recommendations been implemented, may have brought the conflict to an early end.
Allan Mallinson joins us to discuss a 'lost' memo penned by Winston Churchill in 1911 concerning the prospect of a European war, a missive that, had its recommendations been implemented, may have brought the conflict to an early end.
Jerry White discusses the housing crisis that afflicted London during the First World War, one that had a profound affect on living conditions in the capital.
Jerry White discusses the housing crisis that afflicted London during the First World War, one that had a profound affect on living conditions in the capital.
In this episode, Alexander Lee discusses historical notions of the ideal city. This podcast replaces a previous one in which the audio was too quiet.
In this episode, Alexander Lee discusses historical notions of the ideal city. This podcast replaces a previous one in which the audio was too quiet.
In this episode, Charles Emmerson discusses Russia on the eve of the First World War and argues that, had it not been for the conflict, the country's fortunes would have taken a different turn.
In this episode, Charles Emmerson discusses Russia on the eve of the First World War and argues that, had it not been for the conflict, the country's fortunes would have taken a different turn.
The History Today Podcast is back from a summer hiatus. In this episode, Tom Holland discusses his new translation of The Histories, by Herodotus.
The History Today Podcast is back from a summer hiatus. In this episode, Tom Holland discusses his new translation of The Histories, by Herodotus.
