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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Ancient Greeks at War: Simon Elliott Interview
Simon Elliott
Our editor, Oliver Webb-Carter, met with the ancient historian to discuss his latest book on ancient Greek warfare.
The Last Viking: Paul Bernardi Interviews Don Hollway
Don Hollway
The novelist Paul Bernardi sat down with Harald Hardrada historian Don Hollway to talk about The Last Viking
Tudor Merchants: Steven Veerapen Interviews Edmond Smith
Edmond Smith
The novelist and historian Steven Veerapen sat down with Tudor historian Edmond Smith to talk about his new book, Merchants
Paula de Fougerolles
Paula de Fougerolles discusses historical fiction and her writing.
Prisoners of History: An interview with Keith Lowe
Keith Lowe's book on monuments is even more prescient in the wake of the protests against historical statues in the summer of 2020. Keith sat down with us to discuss Prisoners of History: What Monuments Tell Us About Our History and Ourselves.
Writers of Rome: Doherty & Turney, interviewed by Peter Tonkin.
Peter Tonkin
Three writers of ancient Rome discuss Doherty & Turney's new series.
Will Iredale on The Pathfinders
Will Iredale
We interviewed Will Iredale about his new book, The Pathfinders
AoH Book Club: Simon Sebag Montefiore on Catherine the Great & Potemkin
The acclaimed historian talks about his debut, which was an immediate bestseller and lauded by many including Mick Jagger.
Interview: Akash Kapur on Better to Have Gone
Akash Kapur
We talked to Akash Kapur about the community of Auroville and his new book, Better to Have Gone.
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