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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John McHugo discusses Syria's troubled relationship with the West, particularly as it was during the Cold War, in light of its current crisis.
John McHugo discusses Syria's troubled relationship with the West, particularly as it was during the Cold War, in light of its current crisis.
Charles Ludington on how a taste for fine wine became a marker of wealth and power in 18th-century England.
Charles Ludington on how a taste for fine wine became a marker of wealth and power in 18th-century England.
Guy Atkins on the postcard mania of the Edwardian period which, with its brevity and speed of reply, was the social media of its day.
Guy Atkins on the postcard mania of the Edwardian period which, with its brevity and speed of reply, was the social media of its day.
In this podcast, Benn Steil considers John Maynard Keynes' role at Bretton Woods. Pick up our June issue and read Benn's article, The Dunkirk Diplomat.
In this podcast, Benn Steil considers John Maynard Keynes' role at Bretton Woods. Pick up our June issue and read Benn's article, The Dunkirk Diplomat.
Paul Reynolds discusses the life of Jan Bloch, a little known Polish-born financier who, in 1901, lectured the British military establishment on the likely carnage that would be the outcome of a war in Europe. You can read Paul Reynolds article about Jan Bloch in the May issue of History Today, which is out now.
Paul Reynolds discusses the life of Jan Bloch, a little known Polish-born financier who, in 1901, lectured the British military establishment on the likely carnage that would be the outcome of a war in Europe. You can read Paul Reynolds article about Jan Bloch in the May issue of History Today, which is out now.
Nigel Richardson discusses how European explorers in the 19th century began to solve the mystery of who the Maya were, and how they established their remarkable civilisation.
Nigel Richardson discusses how European explorers in the 19th century began to solve the mystery of who the Maya were, and how they established their remarkable civilisation.
Derek Wilson discusses the future Henry VII's years in exile, and how this influenced his exercise of power after he seized the English throne.
Derek Wilson discusses the future Henry VII's years in exile, and how this influenced his exercise of power after he seized the English throne.
Thomas DuBois discusses how the coming 'Asian century' might not be so different from the global order of the 19th century.
