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History Book Club

Oliver Webb-Carter

Welcome to the History Book Club - the club for all lovers of history, presented by Oliver Webb-Carter, formerly of Aspects of History. Oliver interviews authors of the best historical writing, to draw out the stories that you"ll be interested in. Every month will also feature the History Film Club, as historian Roger Moorhouse and director Tim Hewitt join to discuss a historical movie. Get in touch if you want a particular area of history to be covered, because at the History Book Club, members

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All Episodes

52:12

The Vikings with Theodore Brun

History Book Club ·

2023/10/28

The Vikings are a people so disconnected from us, through time and their paganism, that it's difficult to really know them. Theodore Brun joins Ollie to discuss them, their travels and what we can really know of them. Theo's the author of the Wanderer Chronicles, the latest of which is A Savage Moon. Theodore Brun Links A Savage Moon The Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings ,by Neil Price Sycamore Tree Ollie Links GB News Interview - Go to 50 Mins In Ollie on

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44:54

Film Club: The Bounty (1984)

History Book Club ·

2023/10/24

On the 28th April 1789, the crew of HMS Bounty, under the command of Lt. William Bligh, mutinied. Led by Fletcher Christian, Bligh and some of his crew were placed in a rowing boat, whilst the mutineers took the Bounty to the South Pacific.The film, starring Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson, depicts these events in a film that is eminently quotable. Director Tim Hewitt joins our editor to chat about the film, including the usual categories, and the true story behind it. Links The Bounty (1984) Mutiny

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47:29

Post War Conflict with General David Petraeus &...

History Book Club ·

2023/10/21

When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the world entered a new and dangerous phase. The fightback by the Ukrainians is now a pivotal struggle between right and wrong. Added to the recent terrorist attacks in southern Israel, now is an ideal time to hear from General David Petraeus and Lord Andrew Roberts about what the future of conflict looks like, and what the past can tell us. They are the joint authors of Conflict: A Military History of the Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to

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42:38

The History of Running with Duncan Larkin

History Book Club ·

2023/10/19

Are humans designed for long distance running? When was the first running meet? And what about those famous runners in history, from Pheidippides through to the dirtiest race in history. All this and more as writer and runner Duncan Larkin joins the pod to chat history of running. Duncan Larkin Links The 30-Minute Runner: Smart Training for Busy Beginners Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well-Being One Minute at 11,000 Feet Born to Run, Christopher McDougall Running with the Kenyans,

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43:28

Film Club: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

History Book Club ·

2023/10/17

NO SPOILERS IN THIS POD The Osage Nation, 1920s, Oklahoma, and a string of unsolved murders take place. In this month's Film Club, myself and Director Tim Hewitt discuss Martin Scorcese's latest, starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone. In the second half, I chat with Chief Standing Bear, leader of the Osage Nation about the film and his people today. Killers of the Flower Moon Links Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Killers of the Flower Moon: Oil, Money, Murder and the Birth

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51:39

The British Army with General Richard Dannatt and...

History Book Club ·

2023/10/14

At the end of the First World War in 1918, the British Army had achieved victories that matched any of their predecessors from the previous two centuries, and was a highly motivated, efficient fighting machine. So why then, just over twenty years later, were they routed on battlefield in France in 1940 against their humiliated foe, the German Army. What lessons does the experience of the Army teach us today, as we face new threats, not only from Russia, but also now with terrorism. General Lord

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45:06

The British Empire with Matthew Parker

History Book Club ·

2023/10/07

On the 29th September 1923 the British Empire reached its largest territorial extent with Britain's responsibility for the Mandate of Palestine. The Empire now covered a quarter of the globe and governed nearly 500 million people. But not all was as it seemed, because soon key colonies were demanding autonomy and the Empire was soon on the decline. Joining Ollie, historian Matthew Parker talks about not only the colonists, but also the colonised covered in his new book One Fine Day that spans every

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53:57

The Parthenon Marbles (Part Two) with Dr Mario...

History Book Club ·

2023/09/30

This week's pod sees the alternative view on the Parthenon Marbles. Our editor, firm proponent of their reunification, chats with Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta, strong believer in their retention in the British Museum. Mario is a classical archaeologist and historian, who is writing a book on the Marbles himself, although he would call them the Elgin Marbles. Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta Links Mario on X/Twitter Mario's links Mario's profile New material from the Ottoman archives and

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68:47

Film Club: Munich (2005)

History Book Club ·

2023/09/26

This month's Film Club sees Director Tim Hewitt join our editor to discuss the Munich Olympics epic, Munich. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Eric Bana, Geoffrey Rush and Daniel Craig. It's the anniversary of the Olympics attack which took place in September 1972 and Munich asks serious questions around the cycle of violence prompted by revenge. We have a guest appearance on the Pod from one of the stars of the film. Munich Munich on IMDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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51:08

The Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan. Part Two:...

History Book Club ·

2023/09/23

In Part Two of our Hundred Years War series, we deal with Poitiers, and the lead up, the Black Death, the Black Prince and of course the battle itself. Gordon Corrigan, author of a number of histories of the Hundred Years War joins me to chat all things medieval warfare. And there's the small matter of a financial claim against France that Gordon is keen to pursue. You can listen to Part One here: The Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan. Part One: Crécy Film Club is out on Tuesday with Steven

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40:30

Homer and the Iliad with Robin Lane Fox

History Book Club ·

2023/09/16

This week's guest is Robin Lane Fox, Ancient Historian and author of Homer & His Iliad. He joins Ollie to chat about who Homer was, when he was writing, why it's better than the Odyssey and what Alexander the Great thought of the Iliad. Robin was the historical consultant on Oliver Stone's Alexander (2004) so he discusses his experience with Hollywood.Coming up, part 2 of the Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan, and the other side of the argument of the Parthenon Marbles. Robin Lane Fox

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53:05

Tom Holland on Ancient Rome

History Book Club ·

2023/09/09

This week's guest is the bestselling historian Tom Holland and he talks Ancient Rome - from Nero to Hadrian with our editor. Their discussion goes into Sex and Gender, Hadrian's Wall, Greeks and Rome and then a few light-hearted questions as well as Tom's view of history today. Tom's latest book is Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age. Subscribe for plenty more great history coming up on the pod including Part 2 of the Parthenon Marbles, the Battle of Poitiers, the Film Club returns with

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44:07

Cromwell's Protectorate with Paul Lay

History Book Club ·

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)

History Book Club ·

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

History Book Club ·

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

History Book Club ·

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

History Book Club ·

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

History Book Club ·

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...

History Book Club ·

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

History Book Club ·

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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