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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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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Deborah Lawrenson on The Secretary
Deborah Lawrenson
The novelist discusses her latest set in Cold War Moscow.
David Roy on The Plaster Saints
David Roy
The author of a new novel on the Troubles discusses the conflict and the story inspired by it.
A Death in Berlin: Simon Scarrow Interviewed by Alan Bardos
Alan Bardos interviews Simon Scarrow about his latest novel, A Death in Berlin, and the secret to his success.
Marek Kohn on The Stories Old Towns Tell
Marek Kohn
The author explores how history shapes urban identity and the delicate balance of rebuilding after disaster.
Fiona Forsyth on Death and the Poet
The author discusses the inspiration behind her latest book in The Publius Ovidius Mysteries series.
Anne O’Brien on The Queen and the Countess
Bestselling author Anne O'Brien chats to us about her latest novel, and re-examines the history of the women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses.
James Dunford Wood
The novelist and writer talks history, his inspiration and recommended reads.
Bryan Wiles on The Chocolate Suitcase
Bryan Wiles
The author discusses a story many Poles endured during WW2.
Barney Campbell, on The Fires of Gallipoli
Barney Campbell
The author discusses Gallipoli, the creation of his new novel, and his next project.
Jim Loughran
The debut author talks history, his inspiration and forgotten histories.
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