The past is never dead, it isn’t even past
The author discusses her book with Elizabeth Buchan and tells of a serendipitous discovery, wartime requisition, eviction, and the stories she uncovered in researching the experiences of the British upper classes during the Second World War.
S.G. MacLean is the creator of the Captain Damian Seeker series of novels set during the English Civil Wars. Interviewed by author and academic Steven Veerapen.
WW2 LATEST INTERVIEW
The historian makes the case that the pragmatic partnership between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin highlights how vital and difficult diplomacy and cooperation are then and today.
EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.
Judith S. Lewis
The author discusses her book with Elizabeth Buchan and tells of a serendipitous discovery, wartime requisition, eviction, and the stories she uncovered in researching the experiences of the British upper classes during the Second World War.
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on the lessons of his book a year on, from historical military reform and the relationship between armies and society to the impact of Ukraine on modern warfare, and his fascination with Constantine the Great.
The novelist talks about the real-life experiences behind her Alexander Baxby Mysteries, the resilience of ordinary people in early Stuart England, and the influence of espionage, religion and social upheaval on historical fiction.
Paul Mason
The historian examines with Daria Santini the deep historical roots of communism, the push and pull between Utopian ideals and authoritarianism, and the continued relevance of past communist movements in an era of Chinese ascendancy and debate over alternatives to capitalism.
The thriller writer discusses his fascination with overlooked corners of history and the inspiration behind his Marcus Riley thriller and his forthcoming title, The Dolos Legacy.
Joanna Foat
An interview with the author exploring the forgotten history of the real women who inspired her books, and how their wartime experiences of prejudice, independence and resilience still resonate today.
James Holland
A timely reflection on his latest book, the Chalke Festival supremo, historian and broadcaster explores how the moral clarity and internationalism of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman shaped the post-war order – and why their example may offer urgent lessons for today.
Alec Ryrie
Protestantism’s early movements across the globe reveal a tangled world of rivalry with Catholicism, complicity with empire and slavery, and failures that exposed the limits of Europe’s religious imagination – all discussed between the author and the Editor.
The author discusses his lifelong fascination with Elizabethan England, the real-life Robert Poley behind the Queen’s Intelligencer series, and the difficulties of transforming a morally ambiguous historical spy into a compelling fictional character
In conversation with Phil Craig on the Aspects of History podcast, the historian addresses the experiences of Indian POWs across Southeast Asia, from the difficult choice of joining the Indian National Army to escapes, captivity, the impact on families and the ways their stories have been remembered.
