Nero
Shusma Malik joined me on the podcast to discuss the infamous Emperor Nero. He ruled nearly 2000 years ago, after taking over from his stepfather Claudius. Nero was a despotic ruler, enamoured in his ...
15 Okt 202031min
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 Okt 202024min
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 Okt 202018min
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 Okt 202017min
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 Okt 202015min
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 Okt 202019min
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 Okt 202026min
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 Okt 202037min
