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Kilmartin 5,000 years, with cairns, standing stones, carved rock, stone circles, forts and castles. It has one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A tale of an unlikely British hero in 1945 from Mike Corradi of A History of Italy podcast https://ahistoryofitaly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elizabeth has been a favourite subject for film makers; but the way her famous Tilbury Speech has been represented has been affected by the period in which the film was made https://seanlangtheatre.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Kerensa of the British Broadcasting Century podcast gives an engaging and brisk march through the early years of British Broadcasting. https://bbcentury.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nelson was an extraordinary mix – described by N A M Rodgers as ‘Vulnerable and weak as a man, Nelson was also a leader of unequalled ardour, courage, generosity and professional genius’. We hear about Nelson’s military genius, and your chance to support a new TV project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Playwright and Wunderkind Christopher Marlowe and his short life, ended as mysteriously as it was lived. Philip Rowe of the History of European Theatre podcasts is here to tell you more – and let you know about his podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Jacobs talks about how the demands and costs of Renaissance warfare changed the nature of Europe for ever https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diarmaid MacCulloch brings wonderful scholarship, wit and humanity with a delightfully fresh biography of Thomas Cromwell, shot through with new insights. And I got to meet him! Here is what we talked about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cranmer's reputation has run from dishonest, ambitious politician to gentle, moderate Anglican. Prof. Diarmaid MacCulloch shed light on the life and motivations of the man central to the English Reformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The History of Vikings features in depth discussions with world-class scholars from Oxford, Harvard, and Yale University, and dives into Norse Mythology and Viking history. From myths and raids, to wooden longboats and the farmstead, Noah Tetzner helps you discover the Vikings and their world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I chat with historian Nicola Tallis about the life, times and death of Lady Jane Grey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of William Marshal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Elizabeth Chadwick gives her insights into the life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine. T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Hume introduces English trade and exploration in the Tudor era – the trade companies that spring up after 1550 and the discovery ventures that follow. With a bit of piracy/privateering thrown in for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussing what the Roman Baths can tell us about Religious worship in the Roman world, and introducing two of the Roman Baths' most illustrious characters - the Goddess, Sulis Minerva, and the Gorgon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The second episode in our series looks at how the Roman Baths operated day to day, the infrastructure and technology, how they were managed, what went on when visitors entered the precinct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dive into the rich history of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beginning with its establishment by the Romans as Aquae Sulis. The episode traces its journey through a medieval decline, a resurgence as a fashionable Georgian spa destination, and the serendipitous rediscovery of its spectacular Roman bath complex in the 19th century. Experts from the Roman Bath Museum discuss its evolution, architectural significance, and how modern technology brings its ancient past to life, offering insights into its enduring appeal and unique visitor experience.
Zack returns! Yay! Zack, of the 'When Diplomacy Fails' Podcast survey's Henry VIII's foreign policy and weighs it up - is the word policy too complimentary? To find out more about Zack and his podcast, go to www.wdfpodcast... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1585, a colony was established at Roanoke, sponsored by Walter Raleigh. Find out what happens from historian and Birkenstock wearer Joel Kindrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I always wanted to look at the legends of Robin Hood and try to sort fact from fiction - and never got round to it. But Luckily here is Glen of the Glen and Dean show, just just that very thing for the history of England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The fall of Queen Anne Boleyn and who was responsible has, as Claire Ridgway remarks, always divided historians and probably always will. Here Claire discusses some of the theories - and the view she has developed over years of careful study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every year Henry took his court on a progress through the English countryside. Find out why and what he did from Natalie Grueninger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Holdstock is a big fan of The Tower of London; he talks about a fortress which has a history as winding, bloody, mysterious and inspiring as England's, and is a must for any visitor to the capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 16th and 17th centuries saw a surge in worry about witchcraft through most of Europe. Sam gives us a survey of how fear of witchcraft affected England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Children's author Ed McWatt and his perspective on the Roman Brexit - Rexit you might say, and how the end of Roman Britain might have felt to those at the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane Shore lives among the list of the most famous mistresses - along with the likes of Roseamund Clifford, Alice Perrers. Like Alice, Jane lives and loved at the very centre of political power for a while - but unlike Alice, left an attractive reputation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arthur, King of the Britons. A story that defined the medieval story of Chivalry and represented history, not a story to the likes of Edward III Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 is one of the most momentous events in world history. Sure, the power of the Roman Empire had long since faded; but here at last was the end of the story that had started with Romulus and Remus on the mountainside in Latium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week a guest episode on Wycliffe, Hus and their influence on the history of Bohemia. With many thanks to Pete Collman from the Bohemican Podcast, and Travis Dow of the History of Germany podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Henry Vth was the first monarch since Richard the Lion Heart to pay much attention to the English fleet. The experience of putting maybe as many as 1,500 ships onto the water to transport his army of 1415 to France made him realise that he needed a new solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
