The history behind the White Queen
Sarah Gristwood considers how the BBC series the White Queen matches up to the history of the period, while Nick Rennison explains how he wrote his debut historical novel. Rob Attar presents Hosted on...
15 Elo 201353min
The downfall of Mary, Queen of Scots and a British civil rights struggle
Linda Porter explores the Scottish queen's turbulent life, while Paul Stephenson recounts his experiences as a leader of the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
8 Elo 20131h 7min
Early Christianity in England and Douglas Hurd on Disraeli
Historian Sarah Foot explores the rise of Christianity in England, while former home secretary Douglas Hurd discusses his new book about Benjamin Disraeli. Matt Elton presents Hosted on Acast. See aca...
1 Elo 20131h
English Heritage's History Live festival at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire
Anna Whitelock, Chris Skidmore MP, English Heritage chief executive Simon Thurley and other leading historians discuss the value of heritage in a special report from the History Live! festival at Kelm...
25 Heinä 201344min
The Spanish Armada and an Iron Age mansion
Robert Hutchinson explores the reality of the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588, while Professor Michael Fulford discusses the discovery of a huge Iron Age mansion at Silchester. Matt Elton presents Hos...
18 Heinä 201354min
Georgian marriage and food in history
Lesley Adkins discusses the realities of marriage in Georgian Britain, while Sarah Pennell explores changing attitudes to food in the early modern period. Matt Elton presents Hosted on Acast. See acas...
11 Heinä 20131h 1min
China's Second World War and royal births through the ages
Rana Mitter explores China's little-known contribution to Allied effort in World War Two, while Kate Williams explains how royal babies have been treated through history. Rob Attar presents Hosted on ...
4 Heinä 20131h 2min
Nazi spies and Viking ships
Rhodri Jeffreys-Jones tells the story of an unlikely German spy, while Giles Kristian recalls his adventures on a recreated Viking ship. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
27 Kesä 201344min
