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Trafalgar: A World at War (Part 1)
Episode 243
Was the Battle of Trafalgar the most decisive battle of the 19th century? Join Tom and Dominic as they embark on a three part series discussing this …
3 years, 5 months ago
French History on Film
Episode 242
Tom and Dominic welcome film critic Muriel Zagha to discuss the home of cinema, France, and its history through ten films, spanning from Vercingétori…
3 years, 5 months ago
Young Churchill: Prisoner and Fugitive (Part 3)
Episode 241
In the final instalment of our series on Young Churchill, learn how Churchill escaped a prisoner of war camp in the Boer War, becoming an imperialist…
3 years, 6 months ago
Young Churchill: Soldier of Empire (Part 2)
Episode 240
Join Tom and Dominic in the second episode of our mini-series on Young Churchill as they dive into his imperial exploits. From Cuba to Sudan, they ex…
3 years, 6 months ago
Young Churchill: Born to Lead (Part 1)
Episode 239
‘The child is the father of the man.’
In the first episode of this mini-series on Young Churchill, Tom and Dominic explore the early life of Winston C…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Regency Revolution
Episode 238
How were the bonnets, corsets, and empire line dresses of the Regency period expressive of a revolutionary era?
In this episode, Tom Holland and Domin…
3 years, 6 months ago
Marilyn Monroe
Episode 237
Actress, singer, model and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe has long been associated with old school Hollywood glamour and American pop culture. But why is …
3 years, 6 months ago
China and World War II (Part 2)
Episode 236
Tom and Dominic welcome back special guest Rana Mitter to discuss China's position during World War Two.
This episode covers the Rape of Nanjing by Ja…
3 years, 6 months ago
China and World War II (Part 1)
Episode 235
Friend of the show Rana Mitter joins Tom and Dominic this week to discuss the role of China in the Second World War.
In the first of two episodes, Ran…
3 years, 6 months ago
Germans Behaving Badly
Episode 234
Why is modern society so self-obsessed?
The answer may be found in a group of late 18th century German rebels, including the writer Goethe and playwri…
3 years, 6 months ago