The Victorian cadaver trade, and lessons from the past masters
Elizabeth T Hurren explores how the bodies of paupers helped advance medical science, while Robert Greene explains how you can become the next Napoleon or Leonardo da Vinci. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
6 Dec 201252min
Black soldiers in the World War Two, and medical history research
Stephen Bourne reflects on the black contribution to Britain's fight against the Axis, while Alun Withey introduces a new medical history project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
29 Nov 201250min
Edward I and maps through history
Caroline Burt explores the reputation of Edward I and Simon Garfield explains his fascination with historical maps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...
22 Nov 201246min
Jujitsu suffragettes and the Battle of El Alamein
Jonathan Dimbleby considers a momentous Second World War clash, while Emelyne Godfrey reveals the story of suffragette martial artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lea...
15 Nov 201253min
The importance of the Tudors
Suzannah Lipscomb explains the impact that Henry VIII, Elizabeth I et al had on English and British history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choic...
8 Nov 201247min
Why the Plantagenets matter
Dan Jones argues the importance of the Plantagenet dynasty to British history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
1 Nov 201258min
The early years of the Iron Curtain and violence on the wane
Anne Applebaum discusses her new book on Communist Eastern Europe, while Steven Pinker argues that we've never lived in more peaceful times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
25 Okt 201253min
World War Two farming and a new time saver for historians
Clare Griffiths considers how the Second World War affected agriculture, while John Morrill introduces an invaluable new resource for historians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
18 Okt 201254min
