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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Fiction Book of the Month: Ben Kane on Napoleon’s Spy
Ben met with our editor recently to discuss his latest book, historical fiction obsessives and duelling.
Steve Tibble on The Templars
Andrew Rollo
Medieval historian Andrew Rollo interviews the author of a new book on the Templars.
David Cairns on The Case Of The Wandering Corpse
Amy Chandler
The detective novelist discusses his latest.
Nicholas Orme on The History of England’s Cathedrals
Nicholas Orme
The acclaimed historian gives the lowdown on cathedrals and their importance in England.
Michael H. Kater on After the Nazis
Michael H. Kater
The acclaimed historian of 20th century Germany discusses his new book on culture in the FRG post-war.
Why the Middle Ages Matter: Ian Mortimer Interview
Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer is one of our foremost Medieval historians, and has written biographies Edward III, Roger Mortimer and Henry IV.
A Divided Kingdom: Robert Harris on Act of Oblivion
Oliver Webb-Carter
Our editor met Robert Harris to talk about his latest novel set in the aftermath of the fall of Cromwell.
Fiona Forsyth on Poetic Justice
Fiona Forsyth
The author discusses her latest novel, the story of the exiled poet Ovid.
Philip W. Blood on Putin’s War
A new book looks at the Russo-Ukrainian War from social media to Putin's genocidal tendencies.
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