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Mussolini's Mausoleum - 1957
Welcome to a captivating episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we take an insightful journey into the legacy of Mussolini's historical memory in…
2 years, 10 months ago
Thatcherism's Contradictions 1975-2023
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In the latest instalment of the Explaining History Podcast, join us as we delve into the multifaceted nature of Thatcherism, a po…
2 years, 10 months ago
Paris 1870 siege and revolution - In conversation with David Lawday
In this episode of Explaining History, we are delighted to welcome renowned author and dedicated Francophile, David Lawday. With his extensive knowle…
2 years, 10 months ago
Agent Twister - The life and faked death of John Stonehouse
This week, we have an intriguing episode as we converse with acclaimed author Philip Augur, who brings to life the tale of John Stonehouse, the contr…
2 years, 11 months ago
The SAS and World War Two: In conversation with Damien Lewis
Join us on an enthralling journey into the annals of history as we delve into the extraordinary exploits of the Special Air Service (SAS) during Worl…
2 years, 11 months ago
Isaac Murphy and the Reconstruction Era (1861-96): Explaining History in conversation with Katherine Mooney
Join us in this captivating episode of Explaining History as we delve into the remarkable life of Isaac Murphy, a legendary African American jockey, …
3 years ago
Los Angeles and Core - The Freedom Rides 1947-61
This podcast episode "Los Angeles and CORE - The Freedom Rides 1947-61" delves into the origins of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and their p…
3 years ago
Save the last bullet - stories of Hitler's child soldiers 1943-45
In this captivating episode of the Explaining History podcast, we sit down with Heidi Langbein Hall, author and daughter of World War II survivor Wil…
3 years, 1 month ago
Asian Nationalism and the end of the British Empire - 1945
In this episode of the Explaining History podcast, we delve into the complex relationships between Asian nationalism and the British Empire in the af…
3 years, 1 month ago
Habsburg Strategic Challenges - 1914
In this episode, we dive into the strategic challenges faced by the Austro-Hungarian Army in 1914 as they mobilized for World War One. As the empire …
3 years, 1 month ago