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.
EDITOR’S CHOICE INTERVIEW
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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AoH Book Club: Helen Fry on Women in Intelligence
The female role in the Security Services received an exhaustive analysis in Helen Fry’s 2023 book. She discussed our Book Club title recently.
Shakespearean Tale
Helen Castor
The acclaimed historian and author of She Wolves met our editor recently to discuss her latest book, The Eagle & The Hart, a double biography of Richard II and Henry IV.
Will Erikson on Found
Will Erikson
The author discusses the inspiration behind the creation of his new book.
Christendom vs the Caliphate: Simon Mayall Interview
Simon Mayall
Soldier and scholar Simon Mayall has carefully laid out the conflicts and their causes to paint a clear picture of why the Middle East is so troublesome today.
Phil Craig
The bestselling historian discusses his history, influences and his latest book.
Richard Foreman on Crécy: Men-At-Arms
Bestselling historical novelist, Richard Foreman, talks about his latest book, Crécy: Men-At-Arms.
The Arc of History: Tom Holland Interview
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is now one of the largest names in the history game and our editor sat down to chat with him recently.
Epic Poetry: Robin Lane Fox Interview
Robin Lane Fox
Our editor met the classicist and ancient historian Robin Lane Fox, who has written a book seeking to answer questions we have about Homer.
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