Dissent through the centuries
The Private Eye editor and broadcaster Ian Hislop is joined by curator Tom Hockhenhull to discuss some of the themes and objects that appear in their new British Museum exhibition, I Object Hosted on ...
10 Syys 201835min
Who should we commemorate?
Professor Lawrence Goldman explores the issues surrounding monuments to controversial historical figures in light of the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and other recent debates Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
6 Syys 201832min
Scots and Catalans
Historian Sir John Elliott explores the long histories of Scottish and Catalan nationalism and considers some of the key similarities and differences between the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
3 Syys 201847min
100 women who changed the world
Historians Joanne Paul, Olivette Otele and June Purvis dissect the results of our recent poll into history’s most important women, which saw Marie Curie come top, followed by Rosa Parks and Emmeline P...
30 Elo 201845min
Charles de Gaulle reconsidered
Historian Julian Jackson, author of a major new biography of Charles de Gaulle, offers a fresh take on the iconic French leader, exploring his role in World War Two and decolonisation, among other thi...
28 Elo 20181h 4min
Female spies of the Civil War era
Historian Nadine Akkerman introduces a number of remarkable women who acted as secret agents in the 17th century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad c...
23 Elo 201830min
Captain Cook’s Endeavour
Journalist and author Peter Moore talks about HMS Endeavour, the ship that carried Cook on his landmark voyage to the Pacific 250 years ago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
20 Elo 201829min
Dan Jones on the secrets of popular history
Historian, author and broadcaster Dan Jones talks to us about his career, his latest projects and how he combines swimming with his love of the past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
17 Elo 20181h 6min
