Science fiction and dancing in history

Jenny Uglow gives us the lowdown on Charles II and the Restoration. Plus Emma Robertson explores the origins of chocolate in the British Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

1 Huhti 201033min

Glenn Foard reflects on the discovery of the true location of the Bosworth battlefield and Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska explains the role of rationing in the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

1 Maalis 201038min

John Morrill explains why we need to look more closely at the words of Oliver Cromwell, Juliet Gardiner considers the 1930s, and Thomas Asbridge delves into Richard I’s crusades. Hosted on Acast. See ...

1 Helmi 201045min

Neil MacGregor discusses key objects in world history, Robert Hume looks at toilet designer Thomas Crapper and Elaine Leong talks about medicines in the 18th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

1 Tammi 201033min

Robert Ferguson considers what drove the Vikings to launch their seaborne attacks, while Peter Martin reviews the life and personality of Dr Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

15 Joulu 200932min

Rachael Duffett considers how First World War soldiers took to the food they were served. Plus Julian Swann offers his thoughts on the origin of the French Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

1 Joulu 200934min

Sue Elliott explains how the children of the Britons who tended First World War graves at Ypres went on to fight the Nazis. Also in this issue Jeremy Black reveals why the battle of Quiberon 250 years...

15 Marras 200927min

This week’s podcast is a First World War special. We begin with oral historian Peter Hart who introduces clips of interviews with war veterans from the Imperial War Museum sound archive. Also in this ...

1 Marras 200941min