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Aspects of History

Oliver Webb-Carter

The editor of Aspects of History, Ollie Webb-Carter, interviews historians and authors on the past - from the ancient world right up to the modern day. In each episode, Ollie seeks to get to the bottom of a story or scrutinise a figure from history. There are bonus episodes too, from current events and anniversaries to the Aspects of History Film Club.

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44:07

Cromwell's Protectorate with Paul Lay

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2023/09/02

This week's episode sees Paul Lay join to discuss his book, Providence Lost: The Rise and Fall of Cromwell's Protectorate. Ollie and Paul chat about the period between the execution of Charles I and the restoration of Charles II when Britain saw a new ruler, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector.Paul's book is our Non Fiction Book of the Month and is highly recommended. Paul is Senior Editor at Engelsberg Ideas and a friend of the show, he runs his own podcast with Miranda Malins called 1666 and All

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47:25

Film Club: Gallipoli (1981)

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2023/08/29

This month's Film Club sees Director Tim Hewitt join our editor to discuss the Australian New Wave movie, Gallipoli. Directed by Peter Weir and starring Mark Lee and Mel Gibson. It's the anniversary of the Battle of the Nek which took place in August 1915 and Gallipoli depicts that attack in the Dardanelles, Turkey, when the British Empire attempted to knock the Turks out of the war. Gallipoli Gallipoli on IMDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:45

The Dark Ages with Paula de Fougerolles

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2023/08/26

This week's guest is historian and author Paula de Fougerolles, discussing the Dark Ages. As the Romans departed, Britain and Ireland underwent a hugely tumultuous period as Christianity developed, but also natural phenomena caused mayhem. Paula clears up the murky past, and describes life in the period, and talks about some of the prominent figures from a time when history merges into myth. Paula de Fougerolles Links The Chronicles of Iona: Exile Saint Columba & Aedan: To Dunadd, Citadel of Kings -

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50:48

Elizabeth I with Steven Veerapen

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2023/08/19

Old friend of the show Steven Veerapen joins the pod to discuss Elizabeth I in two parts. First he discusses depictions of the greatest English monarch on screen, including performances from Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett and Margot Robbie, and then Elizabeth's presentation of herself as monarch. Steven is a historian and author of a number of novels and history books. The Queen's Fire is his latest. Steven Veerapen Links Steven's Blog of Top 10 Depictions Steven on Twitter / X The Queen's Fire Ollie

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47:48

The Coalition Government with Vince Cable & Rachel Smith

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2023/08/15

This bonus episode features former cabinet minister Vince Cable as he chats with Ollie about the Coalition, the 2008 Crash and the Coalition's response to it, foreign policy including Russia and China, and of course, Brexit. Vince has written a new book with his wife Rachel Smith which is an interesting glimpse of life as a politician and as the spouse of a government minister. Vince Cable & Rachel Smith Links Partnership & Politics - Aspects of History Partnership and Politics in a Divided

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46:47

The Holocaust with Roger Moorhouse

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2023/08/12

This week's episode, our 100th, sees Roger Moorhouse join to talk about the Holocaust and the extraordinary efforts of Polish diplomats to get victims out using an passport scheme from their embassy in Switzerland. Roger is an old friend of the show and his latest book, The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the Holocaust's Most Audacious Rescue Operation, is out now and is an amazing story so well worth settling down and listening. Roger Moorhouse Links The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the

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51:56

Great British Commanders: Bill Slim with Robert Lyman...

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2023/08/05

This week's episode has two guests and friends of the show in Rob Lyman and the Major returning to chat all things Bill Slim - titan of the XIV Army and one of Britain's greatest generals. Rob and Gordon discuss with our editor whether Slim is ahead of Montgomery and Alexander, and then whether he can be considered alongside Henry V, Oliver Cromwell and the Duke of Marlborough and the Duke of Wellington. Do get in touch if you'd like us to cover Henry V, Cromwell, Marlborough and Wellington. Bill

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53:11

British and US Espionage with Michael Smith

Aspects of History ·

2023/07/29

This week's pod features historian and intelligence expert Michael Smith who has written about British and American spy agencies and how they've worked well, and not so well, since the Second World War. We talk the Russian spy Oleg Penkovsky, the Cambridge Spies, the impact of intelligence on the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Falklands and the Iranian Coup of 1953. Michael Smith Links The Real Special Relationship: The True Story of How the British and US Secret Services Work Together The Special

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45:42

Film Club: Oppenheimer (2023)

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2023/07/27

This month's film club, which has NO SPOILERS, is a review of Christopher Nolan's new masterpiece, Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jnr and Florence Pugh. J. Robert Oppenheimer: the most important man who ever lived? Both acclaimed Director Tim Hewitt and I saw the film on Monday at 70mm Lux Leicester Square with a sell-out audience, and we were impressed. Links - Books on Oppenheimer Short Read: Oppenheimer: A World Destroyed, by David Boyle Book on which

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36:12

The Parthenon Marbles (Part One) with Paul Cartledge

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2023/07/22

This week's pod is The Parthenon Marbles, and our editor welcomes Paul Cartledge, ancient historian and the author of countless books on ancient Greece. Dr Tessa Dunlop also joins to give her view. Why the case is stronger than ever. Why the British Museum has erred in their display. Who are the people involved? How long will it take to return? Links Plenty of links here are discussed in the chat: The British Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles GB News Discussion with Tessa Dunlop Why

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61:56

The Falklands War with the Modern British Political...

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2023/07/19

A bonus episode as I chat with Harry White from the Modern British Political History Podcast and it's the Falklands War. Over the next hour you'll hear us talk about the build up to the invasion, the British response, the controversy and tragedy as the Belgrano, Sheffield and Coventry warships are sunk. We talk about how Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dealt with the conflict domestically, Chile and the US, and the legacy of the war. Links British Political History Podcast There are plenty of

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35:38

Charles II with Charles Spencer

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2023/07/15

This week's guest is Charles Spencer talking Charles II - his escape from the clutches of Parliamentarian forces, his early life during the Civil War and his life in exile. Charles goes on to talk about Charles' reign, and Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Charles is also started a podcast with Richard Coles and Cat Jarman, so we chat about that briefly. Plenty more great guests and subjects coming up so please do subscribe. Charles Spencer Links To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape Blenheim: Battle

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43:21

The Russo-Ukrainian War with Serhii Plokhy

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2023/07/08

This week's guest is the Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy who has written a new book on the history of the Russo-Ukrainian War and he chats with me about Putin's misunderstanding of history, Ukrainian identity, whether this is the last kick of a dying empire and plenty more so if you're interested in why the war began and where we are, this is the chat for you. Serhii Plokhy Links The Russo-Ukrainian War Serhii on Twitter Ollie Links Ollie on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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57:18

Books of the Year with The Gang

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2023/07/04

This week three writers join me to talk summer reading recommendations from the world of history and historical fiction. Books Serhii Plokhy - The Russo Ukrainian War Owen Matthews - Overreach Nigel Biggar - Colonialism Victoria Mackenzie - For Thy Great Pain Roger Moorhouse – The Forgers Tom Holland - Pax Saul David - Devil Dogs John Sayles – Jamie MacGillivray David Carpenter - Henry III pt 2 Martyn Rady – The Middle Kingdoms Wilbur Smith – Nemesis Katie Daysh – Leeward Katja Hoyer – Beyond the

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67:03

The Troubles with Peter Taylor

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2023/07/01

This week's guest is the veteran BBC journalist Peter Taylor and he talks about the intelligence world during the conflict in Northern Ireland. Officers from MI5 and MI6 worked with a local businessman to persuade the IRA and the British government to talk peace. Peter's new book is Operation Chiffon: The Secret Story of MI5 and MI6 and the Road to Peace in Ireland which completes his series of books, Brits, Provos and Loyalists. Peter Taylor Links Operation Chiffon Ollie Links Ollie on

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48:16

Film Club: Bloody Sunday (2002)

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2023/06/27

This month's film club is Paul Greengrass' 2002 film, Bloody Sunday, starring James Nesbitt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Nicholas Farrell, Kathy Kiera Clarke, Gerard McSorley, Mary Moulds and Simon Mann. The film is realistic depiction of one of the worst atrocities of The Troubles, when 14 unarmed civilians were shot and killed by members of the Parachute Regiment. My next episode is a discussion with legendary BBC journalist Peter Taylor, out this Saturday so subscribe to add to your feed.Email me if you

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51:04

The Eastern Front with Iain MacGregor

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2023/06/24

Iain MacGregor returns to talk about the fighting on the Eastern Front after Stalingrad. We talk about the Battle of the Kursk, tanks of WW2, the atrocities committed by the Germans and Hitler and Stalin. Iain is the author of the fantastic The Lighthouse of Stalingrad and there is a special Easter Egg in the podcast, so if you listen, you are in the running for a very pleasant surprise. Iain MacGregor Links The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Centre of WWII's Greatest Battle Ollie

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59:18

The Battle of Waterloo with Gordon Corrigan

Aspects of History ·

2023/06/17

The Major returns to talk the epic battle of Waterloo on the anniversary. It took place 18th June 1815, when Napoleon was beaten once and for all by the allied armies under the command of the Duke of Wellington.We talk the run-up, why the allied armies won, why Napoleon underestimated Wellington and Gordon explodes myths. Gordon Corrigan Links Waterloo: A New History of the Battle and its Armies Gordon on SubstackScotland Forever! Ollie Links Ollie on the Twitter Learn more about your ad choices

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13:08

Vimy Ridge with Ollie Webb-Carter & Mike Hepburn

Aspects of History ·

2023/06/13

Aspects of History goes out into the field, and we are recording from Vimy Ridge, the site of the Canadian memorial to those killed many of whom no known grave was found.This is a quick bonus - the sound on this recording is not perfect, - we were recording from out in the open. Vimy Links Canadian National Vimy Memorial Commonwealth War Graves Commission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:53

The Windsors at War with Alexander Larman

Aspects of History ·

2023/06/10

Today's episode is a three-way interview as Alexander Larman joins to talk about the Duke & Duchess of Windsor and their treasonous activities both leading up to, and during the war. Tessa Dunlop joins me to chat with Alex about their Nazi connections, the rise of George VI from diffident spare to widely admired monarch, as well as plenty more. Alexander Larman Links The Windsors at War: The Nazi Threat to the Crown Tessa Dunlop Links Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and

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