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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Fiction Book of the Month: Anne O’Brien on The King’s Sister
The King's Sister was a Sunday Times bestseller when it was published in 2014. We chatted with Anne about the hero of the book, Elizabeth of Lancaster.
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.
The Collapse of the USSR: Vladislav Zubok Interview
Vladislav Zubok
Charlotte Cowell, Russophile and writer, sat down with the author of Collapse, the story of the USSR and Gorbachev's demise.
Queen of Hearts: Nadine Akkerman Interview
Steven Veerapen, author and academic, sat down with Nadine to discuss her new book, Elizabeth Stuart: Queen of Hearts
A Letter from Pearl Harbor: Anna Stuart Interview
Anna Stuart
The novelist talks female aviators, Pearl Harbor and the research that went into her latest novel.
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor discusses the Restoration, his contemporary novelists, and his writing.
Snake Eater: James Stejskal Interview
James Stejskal
James Stejskal talks Iran, the Shah and his new novel.
Orphan’s Secrets: Shirley Dickson Interview
Shirley Dickson
The novelist talks Lumberjills, history and her research methods.
Peter Hughes
The philospher and broadcaster talks statues, philosophy and inspiration.
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