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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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54:59

The Middle Ages with Ian Mortimer

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2023/02/25

My guest this week is the bestselling author of the Medieval period Ian Mortimer. We get to grips with the issues of the era, including when it starts and ends; the introduction of time; slavery, serfdom and inequality; the Black Death; the Middle Ages on film, Edward III and Richard III, and plenty more. Ian is a fascinating historian who makes you think about a period that is often dismissed by certain historians and Tarantino crime lords as simply being about torture and brutality, but the truth

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45:57

Aspects of History Film Club: Lincoln (2012)

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2023/02/21

In the first of a new series of bonus episodes, the Aspects of History Film Club discusses Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg with friend of the show Director Tim Hewitt. Released more than ten years ago, it won Daniel Day Lewis his third Oscar for Best Actor. With a host of acting talent including Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Jared Harris and Gloria Reuben, the film covers the political machinations that led to the 13th Amendment, to the Constitution of the United States to abolish slavery. We

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52:25

Colonialism with Nigel Biggar

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2023/02/18

This week's guest is Nigel Biggar, the author of a new book, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, which deals with the British Empire. Nigel asks the question, is it all bad, or is there a more nuanced interpretation of around 300 years of history? We discuss slavery, famine, the Second World War and whether pride or shame are the right responses to the people and events of empire. Nigel Biggar is Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford and he gives a balanced

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60:49

SAS Origins with Tom Petch

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2023/02/11

My guest this week is the writer and filmmaker Tom Petch, author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS. It's predominantly the story of Dudley Clarke, played by Dominic West in SAS Rogue Heroes. Clarke was the brains behind so many Special Forces units that sprung up in the War - necessity being the mother of invention. We talk about him, Eric Dorman Smith, T.E. Lawrence and the modern day SAS. Tom is also a filmmaker, and directed The Patrol, a psychological drama

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64:01

The First World War with Gary Sheffield

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2023/02/04

This week's guest is the distinguished historian Gary Sheffield, author of Forgotten Victory: First World War Myths & Realities, and we explode some of those myths that have developed over the years. Thanks to the great TV show Blackadder, and it is great, a view developed that the generals, and in particular British generals, were callous upper class twits who drank fine wines as their . Why did the war start, and who was to blame? Was it lions led by donkeys? What was Haig like as a general? All

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48:31

The Anglo-Zulu War with Saul David

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2023/01/28

This week's pod is a real treat - it's the 144th anniversary of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 which began in January. My guest is Saul David, author of Zulu: The Heroism & Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879. The arrogance of the British Empire resulted in a humiliating defeat at Isandlwana, before recovering with the morale boosting defence at Rorke's Drift, made famous by Stanley Baker and Michael Caine in the 1964 movie, Zulu. Saul and I discuss the build up to the invasion, the Zulu nation itself and

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40:42

The Trial & Execution of Charles I - Part Two: The...

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2023/01/24

I continue my chat with Mark Turnbull on the execution of Charles I, which took place on the 30th January 1649. Charles is guilty in a stitch up, but what is Cromwell's role? Did Charles crumble in the immediate aftermath of the guilty verdict? What were his final words, and was the chop itself executed (sorry) smoothly? This is Part Two, so I do recommend going back to listen to Part One on the Trial. Mark Turnbull Links The King's Cavalier Mark on Twitter Aspects of History Links The Trial of

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46:09

The Trial & Execution of Charles I - Part One: The...

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2023/01/21

This week's guest is friend of the show Mark Turnbull who returns to talk about the trial of King Charles I, which began on 20th January 1649. The trial was a sham, but Charles behaved admirably, and with great integrity and nobility. We talk about the events leading up to the trial, the Rump Parliament, New Model Army, Cromwell and the events of the trial itself. Part Two, the execution, is coming up on Tuesday. Mark Turnbull Links The King's Cavalier Mark on Twitter Aspects of History Links Ollie

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52:53

SAS Rogue Heroes with Gavin Mortimer

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2023/01/14

Gavin Mortimer joins me this week for a rollicking ride through the early days of the SAS with David Stirling, Paddy Mayne and Jock Lewes. We discuss the portrayals of Stirling and Mayne, what the show gets right, and what it gets wrong. Rogue Heroes stars Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell and Alfie Allen. !SPOILER ALERT! Gavin is the author of The Phoney Major, a new book that examines both Stirling and Mayne closely, and one that has exploded the myth of David Stirling, so he's well placed to

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43:55

The Politics of the Tudor Court Under Henry VII &...

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2023/01/07

This week's episode, the first of 2023, is with bestselling novelist Joanna Hickson discussing the subject of her new book, Joan Guildford. Lady-in-Waiting at the courts of Henry VII & Henry VIII. We discuss Henry VII, Henvry VIII, royal childbirth, women at court and plenty more. As we've seen recently, being a lady-in-waiting isn't as easy as it sounds. When they aren't navigating their way through race rows, they're involved in the political machinations at court as reputations rise, and fall. In

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53:34

History Today with Peter Hughes

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2022/12/31

In today's pod, the last of 2023, I welcome Peter Hughes back to the show to talk about his view on history, and society, today. He uses the stories of Confucius, the French Revolution, Frederick Douglass, the Statue of Athena at Palmyra and the death of the Queen to help frame his argument. Peter's book, A History of Love & Hate in 21 Statues Peter Hughes Links Peter on Twitter A History of Love & Hate in 21 Statues Prevalence Induced Concept Change The Social Dilemma Documentary on Netflix The Age

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16:49

Christmas Special: Top 10 Historical Christmas Events

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2022/12/24

As we enter the Christmas period, I've listed out the top 10 Christmas historical events. Merry Christmas from Aspects of History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:34

Bonus Episode: Top 10 Historical Movies with Director...

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2022/12/20

In this month's bonus episode, I welcome a professional movie director onto the pod to discuss Top 10 Historical Movies. My list was discussed earlier here. Ollie's Top 10 10 - Alexander 9 - La Reine Margot 8 - Breaker Morant 7 - Missing 6 - Katyń 5 - Culloden 4 - One Day in September 3 - The Civil War 2 - The Battle of Algiers 1 - Downfall Tim's Top 10 10 - The Passion of the Christ 9 - Richard III 8 - The Bounty 7 - Ran 6 - Barry Lyndon 5 - United 93 4 - The Way to the Stars 3 - La Grande

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61:16

Stalingrad with Iain MacGregor

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2022/12/17

This week's guest is Iain MacGregor, author of The Lighthouse of Stalingrad, and we discuss the mother of all battles, Stalingrad. The epic struggle between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union saw savage fighting throughout the winter of 1942. It's the 80th anniversary, so join us as we discuss the brutal fighting, Stalingrad and its hold on the Russian psyche, Putin's politicisation of the battle, and the personalities and units that fought there. You can get 50% off an annual subscription to our

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44:23

Elizabeth II, Philip and Monarchy with Dr Tessa Dunlop

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2022/12/10

This week's guest is friend of the show Dr Tessa Dunlop, talking about the subject of her new book, Elizabeth and Philip and their early life. This couple both served during the Second World War. and Philip in particular had a hugely disruptive upbringing. His mother, Princess Alice, lived under German occupation and indeed saved a family of jews from the Holocaust. His sisters married into senior members of the German aristocracy, two of whom were Nazis. This is in stark contrast to the more modern

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50:16

Henrietta Maria: The Phoenix Queen with Leanda de Lisle

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2022/12/03

My latest guest is Leanda de Lisle, author of Henrietta Maria: Conspirator, Warrior, Phoenix Queen. She was the wife of Charles I, the English king executed in 1649 after a bloody civil war. Poor old HM got the blame for many of Charles' blunders, even though she married him when she was 15, and he 24. She grew up in an abusive household - we'll hear about her father, Henri IV's parenting methods, and she was treated very badly when in England. But, despite her husband's killing, she rose again when

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58:50

Politics & War with Lawrence Freedman

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2022/11/26

My guest this week is the distinguished historian Sir Lawrence Freedman. He is the author of a new book, Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine, and so we discuss the relationships and characters involved in conflicts post 1945. We talk Douglas MacArthur & Korea, the French in Indochina and Algeria, Kennedy and his generals, Ariel Sharon and his tyrannical tendencies, and the British approach. Lawrence takes a high level view, and so this is not a military tactics

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32:34

Bonus Episode: Top 10 Families of History

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2022/11/22

After speaking with Simon Sebag Montefiore a few weeks ago, I was inspired to list my top 10 families of world history. Join me as I list them from 10 to 1, with links to books that you can read if you'd like to explore further. Of course Sebag's book, The World is hugely recommended. I talk about families from the Mongol steppes to the shores of the Aegean, from the High Plains of the Midwest, to the mountains of Iran. If you've got your own suggestions, let me know. Links Alexander the Great in

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67:07

The Nazi Soviet Pact with Roger Moorhouse

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2022/11/19

In August 1939 the Nazi and Soviet regimes signed their non-aggression pact and the world was stunned. Within days, Poland had been invaded by Germany and Russia, and there then began 22 months of an alliance between Hitler and Stalin. Roger Moorhouse, author of The Devils' Alliance, joins me to discuss the negotiations, the reasoning behind the treaty, and the effects of it. We also discuss the lessons for today's conflict in Ukraine. Roger Moorhouse Links The Devils' Alliance Hitler's Pact with

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54:01

US Marines in the Pacific & Ukraine with Saul David

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2022/11/12

Saul David is my guest this week. He's returning to chat about his new book, Devil Dogs, which follows a US Marines company throughout their campaign in the Pacific theatre of WW2. They fought from Guadalcanal all the way to the shores of Japan, and so were first in, last out. We also go on to talk about Saul's podcast, Battleground Ukraine, and his thoughts on the current situation, and what options there are to end the conflict. Saul David Links Devil Dogs Saul's Podcast, Battleground Ukraine Saul

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