The Real Thomas Cromwell

The Real Thomas Cromwell

Everyone is Thomas Cromwell obsessed at the moment. The man who rose to be the most powerful member of Henry VIII's court, his Lord Privy Seal, Principal Secretary and Chancellor. He was a driving force behind the English Reformation and constitutional changes that emphasised the centrality of Parliament, but his current mighty reputation depends on the fictional trilogy of the genius novelist Hilary Mantel. On this podcast I talk to another genius, Tracy Borman, historian and curator of Historic Royal Palaces, a biographer of Cromwell about the reality behind the literary legend.


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Nero

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 ...

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1066: Year of Invasions

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

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.

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Queer History

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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 ...

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History's Greatest Speeches with Simon Sebag Montefiore

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

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

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 ...

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In Conversation with Sir David Attenborough

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...

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