Podcast Episodes

Septimus Severus with Simon Elliott

Today we speak to Author, Historian and Friend Simon Elliott about the life of one of Rome's most powerful leaders, Septimius Severus! We speak about his origins, and how he became one of Rome's most…

Published on 1 day, 5 hours ago

The French Revolution with John Hardman

In this episode we look at what happened in the French Revolution with historian John Hardman! We look at the political side of the revolution, how the King began the revolution and the actions of Ro…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

What Happened to Anne Boleyn with Estelle Paranque

In this episode we speak to Dr Estelle Paranque all about what happened to Anne Boleyn, why didn't the French help her, and how did Henry try and pursue her!

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maria of Modena with Breeze Barrington

In this episode we welcome author and historian Breeze Barrington onto the podcast to discuss Maria of Modena, or as we know her James II's Queen Mary of Modena. In this episode the two discuss how M…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Agricola with Simon Elliott

Today we speak to Author, Historian and Friend Simon Elliott about the life of one of the most successful warriors ever to operate in Britain, and that is Agricola! We speak about his origins, how he…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Women of the Wars of the Roses with Annie Garthwaite

In this episode we spoke to Annie Garthwaite about the women of the wars of the roses, perhaps more specifically Cecily, Duchess of York and later The King's Mother. In this episode we touch on the d…

Published on 1 month ago

American Kleptocracy with Casey Michel

In this episode with speak to author, historian and political commentator Casey Michel about his book, 'American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. created the greatest money-laundering scheme in history'. Th…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Marc Morris and Clare Mulley Speak History: Southwark History Festival

In this episode Jackson takes a break from hosting and Marc Morris and Clare Mulley take the microphones to talk history together! They discuss their talks, their topics and the different ways of loo…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Black Prince with Michael Jones: Southwark History Festival

In this episode of our Southwark History Festival special series we speak to Michael Jones about the life of Edward, The Black Prince! We looked how he obtained the moniker, what he was like as a mil…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China with Emily Feng

In this episode we sit down with Emily Feng to discuss her new book 'Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China' . In this episode we discussed people's experiences of p…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago