The historian explains to Michael Mccomb how railways evolved from wooden structures into modern transport systems, altering industry, commerce and society across Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Assassins and Templars – Steve Tibble Interviewed
The historian sat down with author, Adam Staten, to discuss the myths, realities and enduring legend of the two medieval orders.
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Fiction Book of the Month: Jim Loughran on The Bratinsky Affair
A discussion of the people, places and history that inspired the author's debut, a thriller exploring exile, identity and the ties between Ireland and Russia.
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AoH Book Club: Steven Veerapen on The Wisest Fool: The Lavish Life of James VI and I
In conversation with the Editor, the historian reflects on his mission to rescue England’s first Stuart king from centuries of caricature and revealing a politically astute monarch whose skills lay in image-making and peaceful governance.
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Assassins and Templars – Steve Tibble Interviewed
The historian sat down with author, Adam Staten, to discuss the myths, realities and enduring legend of the two medieval orders.
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The Seeker: S.G. MacLean Interview
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.
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AoH Book Club: Giles Milton on The Stalin Affair
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.
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The Coming of the Railway – A Conversation with David Gwyn
The historian explains to Michael Mccomb how railways evolved from wooden structures into modern transport systems, altering industry, commerce and society across Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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AoH Book Club: Keith Lowe on Savage Continent
Keith's book, published in July 2012, has lessons for us all and is our Book Club recommendation.
Paul Wreyford on When Henry VIII Came to Dinner
Peter Tonkin
Peter Tonkin had a number questions for his fellow author.
Nick Hewitt on Normandy: The Sailors’ Story
Nick Hewitt
The author of a new book on the sailors of Operation Overlord discusses D-Day and the naval involvement.
Every Spy A Traitor: Alex Gerlis Interviewed by Alan Bardos
The two spy authors discuss Alex's new series beginning in the inter-war period.
Angus Konstam on The Pirate Menace
Angus Konstam
The naval historian discusses the Golden Age of Piracy, and the fiction it inspired.
Graham Turner on The Wars of the Roses
Graham Turner
The artist discusses his new book and the paintings within.
Philip W. Blood on Birds of Prey
The historian of the Second World War has uncovered new detail on atrocities in eastern Poland.
Lesley Yarranton on Saving Munich 1945
Lesley Yarranton
The author of the story of the uprising in Hitler's favourite city discusses Rupprecht Gerngross.
Philip W. Blood
The historian of the Second World War discusses history, his writing and influences.
Elizabeth Buchan
The award-winning novelist discusses her writing, inspiration and the past.
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