Regina with Kate Williams
"Why do female rulers often end up as the ‘last’ of their empires or kingdoms?" In studying queens from Cleopatra to Hawaii’s last monarch, Kate noticed a pattern: women often mark the final chapters ...
4 Juli 43min
The American Revolution with Zack White
In this episode we speak to Zack White about the American Revolution, the role that the Spanish played in it, how it affected the colonies and the native Americans!Grab your tickets for Chalke History...
27 Juni 17min
The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s with Jason Burke - Chalke History Festival Special Series
Uncover the truth about revolutionaries who hijacked the 70s — and why they’re still shaping our world today. Have you ever wondered what fuels radicals to become what we call terrorists? Jason's new ...
23 Juni 48min
Operation Piemento with Adam Hart - Chalke History Festival Special Series
Ever wondered what it takes to retrace a WWII hero’s daring escape? Adam great grandfather, Frank's story isn’t just tales of bravery; it’s about the unbelievable journey from crash to freedom, crossi...
22 Juni 1h 2min
Mythica with Emily Hauser - Chalke History Festival Special Series
Why are women such a central obsession in Greek myths, often portrayed as obstacles or prizes? In Homer’s world—myth and history blend, creating a paradox. Women are both silenced and mythologized, se...
21 Juni 32min
Weimar with Katja Hoyer - Chalke History Festival Special
In this episode with Katja Hoyer I learned how Weimar’s choice as the new republic’s capital wasn’t random; it was strategic. Small, cultural, and safe from political upheaval, it symbolized a fresh s...
20 Juni 52min
Servus with Emma Southon - Chalke History Festival Special Series
Most history books only scratch the surface of Roman slavery, portraying it as just manual labor. But Emma Southon new book 'Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire' reveals a hidden world—slavery t...
13 Juni 46min
The Great Resistance with Carrie Gibson - Chalke History Festival Special Series
Ever wondered how history shapes our present? Let's dive into the untold stories of resistance against slavery. In this episode, we explore Carrie Gibson's insights from her book *The Great Resistanc...
6 Juni 44min
