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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Author Interviews
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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Jimmy Burns on The Faithful Spy
Jimmy Burns
Walter Bell was a spy in both MI5 and MI6. His biographer chats about Bell and his life.
Fiction Book of the Month: Paul Bernardi on Blood Feud
Novelist Paul Bernardi discusses his new series set in the wake of the Norman Invasion.
Sten Rynning on NATO
Sten Rynning
NATO has had a tough few years, so we look at its past and future with a new history of the organisation's author.
Serhii Plokhy on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Serhii Plokhy
Our editor discussed the war in Ukraine back in 2023.
Andy Owen on Land of the Blind
Andy Owen
Fellow writer and soldier Adam Staten posed the questions to Andy Owen on his new novel.
Claire Derry on The Rome Escape Line
Claire Derry
Sam Derry was a war hero responsible for the escape of many POWs in Rome. His daughter discussed his recently republished account.
Paul de Zulueta and Simon Doughty on Those Must Be The Guards
Paul de Zulueta and Simon Doughty
The authors of a new book on the Guards discuss the division and its history.
Renegade’s Tale: John Sayles Interview
Oliver Webb-Carter
Our editor met John Sayles to discuss his recent novel, its history and Hollywood today.
Deborah Swift on The Shadow Network
Ruby Dalwood
The USA Today bestselling novelist talks about her latest World War Two set novel.
AoH Book Club: Iain MacGregor on Checkpoint Charlie
Iain MacGregor
The most famous gateway into East Berlin was at Checkpoint Charlie where travellers were warned they were leaving the American Sector. Historian Iain Macgregor wrote an acclaimed book and our editor caught up with him to talk about the iconic crossing.
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