On the Civil War trail
Mark Stoyle and Charlotte Hodgman visit a key location in the clash between King Charles and Parliament Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
5 Sep 201333min
A fresh look at Edward III
Richard Barber describes the life and career of one of England's most successful medieval kings, based on new research for his book. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
29 Aug 201356min
England and Scotland go to war
George Goodwin describes the Anglo-Scottish battle of Flodden as the 500th anniversary approaches. Plus Gary Sheffield considers how First World War commanders coped with the peculiar challenges of th...
22 Aug 20131h 1min
The history behind the White Queen
Sarah Gristwood considers how the BBC series the White Queen matches up to the history of the period, while Nick Rennison explains how he wrote his debut historical novel. Rob Attar presents Hosted on...
15 Aug 201353min
The downfall of Mary, Queen of Scots and a British civil rights struggle
Linda Porter explores the Scottish queen's turbulent life, while Paul Stephenson recounts his experiences as a leader of the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
8 Aug 20131h 7min
Early Christianity in England and Douglas Hurd on Disraeli
Historian Sarah Foot explores the rise of Christianity in England, while former home secretary Douglas Hurd discusses his new book about Benjamin Disraeli. Matt Elton presents Hosted on Acast. See aca...
1 Aug 20131h
English Heritage's History Live festival at Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire
Anna Whitelock, Chris Skidmore MP, English Heritage chief executive Simon Thurley and other leading historians discuss the value of heritage in a special report from the History Live! festival at Kelm...
25 Juli 201344min
The Spanish Armada and an Iron Age mansion
Robert Hutchinson explores the reality of the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588, while Professor Michael Fulford discusses the discovery of a huge Iron Age mansion at Silchester. Matt Elton presents Hos...
18 Juli 201354min
