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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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32:12

Generals and Napoleon with John Viscardo

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2023/06/03

John Viscardo joins this week - he's the host of the Generals and Napoleon Podcast, which is the place to go to if you want to follow up on your Napoleonic fix.We chat Napoleon, Wellington, Ney, Marmont, Berthier, Davout, Jourdan, Massena and favourite battles including Waterloo, Salamanca, Next week I have a threeway chat with royal historians on the Nazi past of the Royal Family. Generals and Napoleon Podcast John's Article on our website: Napoleon & His Marshals - Aspects of

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47:22

Film Club: Dunkirk (2017)

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2023/05/30

This month's film club is Dunkirk, the Christopher Nolan epic starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Jack Lowden, Ffion Whitehead, Barry Keoghan and Harry Styles. I discuss the film with acclaimed director Tim Hewitt, including our categories of Best Scene, Best Performance, Most Unlikely Scene and Legacy. Dunkirk Links IMDB Dunkirk, by Hugh Sebag Montefiore Aspects of History Links Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:19

The Second World War with James Holland

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2023/05/27

This week's guest is James Holland, who bows to no man when it comes to World War Two, the subject of today's chat. Since it's May we focus on the build-up to Dunkirk, the consequences of the evacuation for Germany, and we indulge in a 'What if?' We also look at the moral question of the allied bombing campaign which killed so many civilians - but was there an alternative?James' new book features wonderful illustrations and is a great addition to the many thousands of books out there. You can join

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54:41

The Trojan War with Peter Tonkin

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2023/05/20

Author Peter Tonkin joins the pod to talk about the epic struggle between Greece and Troy. A conflict that has fascinated for thousands of years, Peter explains the causes and the build-up to the war, as well as the conflict itself. He talks about the heroes and women involved in the story. Homer is our main source, but Peter also talks about others that influence our understanding of the story. All the heroes feature, and Peter highlights how the Trojan War has impacted the Tudors and the modern

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57:24

The Other Renaissance with Paul Strathern

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2023/05/16

PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED MARCH 25TH 2023 This week's guest is Paul Strathern discussing the Renaissance. Or to be exact, the OTHER Renaissance. Paul has written a new book focussing not on the Italian and Renaissance, but on that which took place further north, in the Holy Roman Empire, the Low Countries, France and England. So we talk about Martin Luther and Protestantism, Capernicus and the orbit of the sun, and Gutenberg and the printing press.Paul's Book: The Other

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39:04

The Caesars with Peter Stothard

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2023/05/13

This week's guest is Peter Stothard who joins me to talk about the Caesars of the 1st century AD. From the stability of Augustus through Caligula, Claudius and Nero and up to the year of the 4 emperors in 68AD.We talk slavery, sex, food, glutton and how to get ahead in ancient Rome. Peter is a former editor of The Times and the Times Literary Supplement and is the author of a number of books on Rome. Peter Stothard Links Palatine: An Alternative History of the Caesars Peter on Twitter Cassius

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34:17

Coronation 👑 Special: Monarchy Then & Now with Tessa...

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2023/05/06

Tessa Dunlop, old friend of the show joins to discuss the Monarchy as it is now, and as it was in 1953, the last time we had a coronation. We talk the Commonwealth, the media's role in the Harry & Meghan Wars, the Coronation, the Crown's wealth and I put a royal quiz question to Tessa. Tessa Dunlop Links Elizabeth & Philip Paperback Cover story in latest issue of Aspects of History Aspects of History Links New Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:56

Revolution 1848: The European Spring with Christopher...

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2023/04/29

This week's guest is the esteemed Cambridge Don Sir Christopher Clark, talking revolution in Europe in 1848. Think you know your history? Clark reveals how important that year was, how it shaped today's world, and whether we're on the precipice of revolution today. Christopher Clark Links Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849 Youtube talk on 1848 Aspects of History Links Our Substack, where you can get free articles sent to your inbox Ollie on Twitter Learn more about your ad

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28:55

Film Club: Margin Call (2011)

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2023/04/25

In the second of our film club episodes on the 2008 Financial Crisis, Director Tim Hewitt and our Editor talk Margin Call, J.C.Chandor's directorial debut from 2011. Rather overlooked at the time, it's since gained cult status. With a low budget, it has an all star cast including Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Demi Moore, Stanley Tucci and Kevin Spacey. Categories discussed including the AoH Best Performance, Most Unlikely Scene and Legacy. Coming up in May, Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. Links Ollie on

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48:57

Berlin with Barney White-Spunner

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2023/04/22

This year its' the 750th birthday of Berlin, and to commemorate it historian Barney White-Spunner, author of a book on the city, joins to discuss its foundation, history throughout that period, which is tied up with German history, and wider European history. He discusses Berlin's suffering during the 30 Years War, the Napoleonic occupation, the Nazis and the Cold War. Coming up on Tuesday, our Film Club continues with Margin Call, the 2011 movie that deals with the Financial Crisis of 2008. Barney

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28:37

Film Club: The Big Short (2015)

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2023/04/18

Our Film Club moves on to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2008 Financial Crash, with The Big Short, directed by Adam McKay and starring Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale and Steve Carrell. This is a comedy, but with a clear moral undercurrent. It's a smart script, great performances, and a great ensemble cast. The crash had massive, global ramifications, but it's great to see this film address such a subject, and make it easy to understand - obviously down to the great book by Michael

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44:33

Greatest Tudor Myths with Steven Veerapen

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2023/04/15

It's the Tudors this week and my guest Steven Veerapen gives his Top 10 Greatest Tudor Myths. Among them Mary Queen of Scots and marmalade, Warrior Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn's physical deformity and plenty more.Steven is a historian and author and his novels feature Anthony Blanke, the son of Henry's black trumpeter, John Blanke. Don't forget to listen on Tuesday for the Film Club which continues with the 2008 Financial Crash movie The Big Short. Steven Veerapen Links Article on Myths Of Blood

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18:16

How History Shapes Russia with Adam Zamoyski

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2023/04/10

In this Easter Bonus Episode, Adam Zamoyski returns to chat about Russia and how its history shapes what we see in Ukraine today.I recommend listening to Saturday's episode on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. Adam Zamoyski Links 1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow YouTube Debate with Jeremy Paxman and Andrew Roberts on Napoleon No Fool Like an Old Fool: Kissinger on Ukraine - Aspects of History Ollie Links Ollie on Twitter Aspects of History's Substack Learn more about your ad choices

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47:55

Napoleon's Invasion of Russia with Adam Zamoyski

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2023/04/08

This week's guest is acclaimed historian Adam Zamoyski, biographer of Napoleon and the author of 1812: Napoleon's Fatal March on Moscow He chats with our editor about the build up to the invasion, Napoleon and his opponent, Alexander I of Russia. The state of the French army on the advance and retreat, and the horrors the troops on both sides went through.On Monday, in a bonus episode, Adam talks about Russia's relationship with its neighbours, and the army both now and in 1812 and in the Soviet

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58:58

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

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2023/04/01

This week's chat is the 1st of 3 on the Hundred Years War, and we start with the Battles of Sluys, and the big one, Crécy. Gordon Corrigan (The Major) and distinguished historian talks through the early years of the war, with discussion on Joan of Arc - Heretic or witch? The Black Prince, Edward III and of course, the Longbow.Gordon's book is out now, and is an amusing read that gets you up to speed on the rivalry between England and France. No mindless French bashing here, just a fun chat on the

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33:43

Film Club: Argo (2012)

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2023/03/21

The second episode of the Film Club is on Argo, directed by Ben Affleck and released in 2012. Starring Affleck, as well as a host of Hollywood greats including Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin and Kyle Chandler, this movie is rare in that it deals with America's relationship with Iran. Set during the Hostage Crisis of 1979/80, the Iranian Revolution has seen the US Embassy in Tehran stormed, and many hostages taken. Six Embassy staff escape and gain refuge in the Canadian Embassy, and the

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41:41

Demetrius & the Successors of Alexander the Great...

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2023/03/18

This week's guest is James Romm, author of Demetrius: Sacker of Cities. James is an Ancient Historian and an expert in the period after the death of Alexander, when 5 families fought for control of his empire. Demetrius was one of them, and was a hugely attractive figure. Oliver and James chat about whether Alexander was murdered, Pyrrhus of Epirus and what would the ancient world would have looked like had Alexander had survived. We'd all be speaking Greek, no doubt. Coming up, the Film Club

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45:32

The Western Front with Anthony Seldon

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2023/03/11

My guest this week is the author Anthony Seldon, author of a number of bestselling books on British Prime Ministers. His latest book is a departure, though, and is an account of his walk along the Western Front Way, tracing the trenches from Switzerland to the Belgian coast. We talk about why the Great War has that emotional pull, his inspiration in setting the walk up, and we talk about British Prime Ministers whose sons were killed in the war, or who were affected by the conflict. This episode

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Introducing....The Aspects of History Podcast

Aspects of History ·

2023/03/08

Your host is Oliver Webb-Carter and this is the Aspects of History Podcast. You'll hear what you can expect on the Pod. Legendary historians, great history, topical subjects, specials and bonus episodes including the new Film Club. So do subscribe and join Oliver as he delves into the world of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:44

The French & Indian War with John Sayles

Aspects of History ·

2023/03/04

My guest this week is the legendary filmmaker John Sayles, who has just written an epic novel, Jamie MacGillivray, set during the French & Indian War. We talk about the history, Native American tribes and Scotland at the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. The French & Indian War was part of the wider Seven Years War conflict, which Winston Churchill described as the first world war. John's films have a strong historical theme, so we discuss his career, and go on to talk about filmmaking today, and

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