Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell has sold millions of books and more recently become a podcasting titan and he joins Dan to talk about his most recent project The Bomber Mafia. The Bomber Mafia is about a group of military officers who came up with and transformed the concept of strategic bombing during the Second World War and after. In this episode, Dan and Malcolm talk about one of the leading proponents of airpower General Curtis LeMay who implemented a devastating bombing campaign against Japan during the Second World War. They also discuss what subjects which inspire Malcolm's curiosity and his love of audio storytelling.

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1066: Year of Invasions

1066: Year of Invasions

Emily Ward and Pragya Vohra talk about the history of the Viking invasion of 1066. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Loka 202024min

On the Battlefield of Hastings with Marc Morris

On the Battlefield of Hastings with Marc Morris

Marc Morris shows me around the Battlefield of Hastings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Loka 202018min

Queer History

Queer History

Sacha Coward joined me on the podcast to discuss queer history. We talked about Luisa Casati, Queen Anne, the Gay Liberation Front, and other stories of non-heteronormative relationships.Subscribe to ...

12 Loka 202017min

History's Greatest Speeches with Simon Sebag Montefiore

History's Greatest Speeches with Simon Sebag Montefiore

Simon Sebag Montefiore joined me on the podcast to talk about history's greatest speeches. From Martin Luther King Jr. to John Boyega, from Churchill to Trump, we also discuss British institutions and...

11 Loka 202015min

Underland with Robert Macfarlane

Underland with Robert Macfarlane

Robert Macfarlane joined me on the podcast to talk about his new book, Underland. We talked about cave communities in Cappadocia, underground bunkerism, the catacombs in Paris, and the worlds beneath ...

10 Loka 202019min

How and Why History: King David

How and Why History: King David

One of the Old Testament’s most compelling figures, King David was anointed as king of a united Israel, conquering Jerusalem and bringing the Ark of the Covenant into the city. First renowned for his ...

8 Loka 202026min

In Conversation with Sir David Attenborough

In Conversation with Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough is an English veteran broadcaster and naturalist. He is best known for writing and presenting the nine Life series, in conjunction with the BBC Natural History Unit, which colle...

8 Loka 202037min

Ireland's Great Famine: Counterpoint

Ireland's Great Famine: Counterpoint

Christine Kinealy joined me on this podcast to discuss the British government’s adverse policies during the Great Famine, and the effects these had on the Irish people.Subscribe to History Hit and you...

7 Loka 202019min

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