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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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60:52

The English Civil War with Mark Turnbull

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2022/07/02

This week's pod is on the brutal English Civil War, or War of the Three Kingdoms. Historian and novelist Mark Turnbull joins me to discuss. Mark is the author of The Rebellion Series, a trilogy of novels set during the Civil War, We chat Charles I, Henrietta Maria, Prince Rupert, Cromwell and the Earl of Essex, as well as Edgehill and Naseby. Was Charles I really a tyrant? Were the Levellers the Corbynistas of their day? Am I a Roundhead or Cavalier? Mark Turnbull Links Mark's Trilogy of Novels: The

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68:00

The Irish Revolution and Anglo-Irish Treaty with...

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2022/06/25

"The Freedom to Achieve Freedom". Michael Collins This week's episode is with journalist and author Gretchen Friemann discussing the Irish Revloution. We discuss the whole shebang, from the Act of Union in 1801, through the Home Rule crisis, Curragh Mutiny, Easter Rising, War of Independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Irish Civil War. Gretchen is the author of The Treaty. Gretchen Friemann Links Gretchen's Book: The Treaty: The Gripping Story of the Negotiations that brought about Irish

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52:29

Russia, Lenin, Revolution and Civil War with Antony...

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2022/06/18

In this week's episode, Antony Beevor discusses the subject of his latest book, Russia: Revolution & Civil War 1917-1921. Antony is interviewed by a hot new signing for Aspects of History, Robert Lyman, author of A War of Empires and my guest in earlier episodes. The two historians discuss the brutality of the conflicts, and how Russia deposed the Tsar and transformed into the USSR under the leadership of a small number of ruthless leaders, Lenin among them. Antony Beevor Links Russia: Revolution &

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56:31

Conn Iggulden on Ancient Greece, Pericles and...

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2022/06/11

This week's chat is one of the most successful authors writing historical fiction, Conn Iggulden. He's written series on Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, and more recently on Ancient Greece. Conn and I discuss his latest novel Lion, the Greeks and the Persians, Pericles and the beginnings of the Athenian Empire and Conn's approach to historical fiction. Conn Iggulden Links Lion following on from Protector David Gemmell's Lion of Macedon Plutarch's Nine Greek Lives Thucydides The History of the

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53:15

Josephine Baker - French Resistance Agent with Damien...

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2022/06/04

This week's episode is with bestselling author Damien Lewis, talking about the wonderful Josephine Baker, spy during the Second World War, but also an entertainer loved by so many in Europe. It's a story well told by Damien, and Josephine's awe-inspiring antics led her to be entered into the French Pantheon in November 2021. Damien Lewis Links Flame of Resistance: American Beauty. French Hero. British Spy Pictures of Josephine Twitter: @authordlewis Aspects of History Links Homepage Twitter:

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72:44

David Stirling - The Phoney Major of the SAS in WW2...

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2022/05/28

On this week's show, my guest is Gavin Mortimer, author of The Phoney Major, a revision on the revision which exposes Stirling not as the founder of the SAS, but instead as a fraud, a bungling special forces soldier and a narcissistic man who excelled at creating the image that is maintained today. Instead his brother founded the SAS, and Paddy Mayne was the true leader. Gavin Mortimer Links The Phoney Major Winged Dagger Who Dares Wins movie with Lewis Collins Aspects of History Links Aspects of

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32:43

👑 Jubilee Special 👑 The Queen in WW2 with Dr Tessa...

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2022/05/21

Tessa Dunlop joins me to discuss the Queen, or Princess Elizabeth as she was, and her wartime service in the ATS. This is the subject of her new paperback, Army Girls. She also chats about Elizabeth and Philip's courtship during the war, and what she got up to in the army. There is a Jubilee Special offer for pod listeners - use voucher code HISTORY50% to get half price annual subscriptions on the Aspects of History magazine. Head to the website and use the code at checkout. Tessa Dunlop Links Army

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29:31

The Berlin Airlift with Giles Milton

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2022/05/14

In the 2nd part of my chat with Giles Milton on Berlin after the war, we talk about some of the characters involved in the story, and then the main event in the period, the Berlin Airlift. We also touch on the terrible events of Smyrna 1922. You can get hold of Giles' book, Checkmate in Berlin here. Timings Ernest Bevin and NATO: 2m13s Parallels with Ukraine: 5m10s German socialists and and the Information war: 9m24s The Berlin Airlift: 12m46s Smyrna 1922: 24m52s Giles Milton Links Book: Checkmate

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30:17

The Start of the Cold War with Giles Milton

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2022/05/07

In May 1945 Soviet troops had captured Berlin, and they proceeded to loot the city, and carry out the most horrific abuse of German women. American, British and French troops arrived two months later, and found a desperate and starving population. Giles Milton has written a brilliant new book, Checkmate in Berlin, about the German capital in the aftermath of the Second World War. In Part One, we discuss that abuse, de-nazification, the Allies and the Soviets in the city, and Churchill's defining

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48:52

The War on the West with Douglas Murray

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2022/04/30

Douglas Murray is a bestselling writer and broadcaster who has written a new book, The War on the West. In it he argues that those in the West are fortunate, that the West's history is not all shameful, and that we need face up to those that are seeking to traduce the education system with their strange new ideas. We must remember the past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. We chat Winston Churchill, racist gardens, Critical Race Theory, suggested changes to education and right

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45:35

Tipping Points in History: The Battle of Stalingrad...

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2022/04/23

Continuing our chat, Gordon argues that had Stalingrad gone the other way, we'd be looking at a completely different Europe. He sets the scene and describes relations between Germany and Russia before and at the start of WW2 and then discusses the battle itself. We also briefly mention Ukraine so I hope you can indulge us. Intro - 0.15secs Gordon on Barbarossa and Stalingrad - 3m54s Gordon on Ukraine - 34m36s Concl. - 40m10s Gordon Links Tipping Points of History: The Battle of Stalingrad -

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48:55

Tipping Points in History: The Peloponnesian War &...

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2022/04/16

This week's chat is with Gordon Corrigan, acclaimed historian and author of Tipping Points of History: The Battle of Aegospotami. We discuss the clash between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC, and what the world would be like had the Athenians won. We then discuss the American Civil War and what would have happened if the Battle of Atlanta had gone the Confederacy's way. Would we have 2 United States of America? Gordon Corrigan Links Gordon's thoughts on Ukraine Tipping Points of History: The

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32:12

Massacre at Dartmoor Prison with Nicholas Guyatt

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2022/04/09

Following on from last week, I chat with Nick about Dartmoor prison and the terrible massacre that no-one has heard of and which took place in 1815. All this is the subject of Nick's fantastic new book, The Hated Cage. Nick Guyatt Links The Hated Cage Aspects of History Links Book Club: Andrew Roberts on Masters & Commanders Unpublished Novel Competition - £500 Prize! The Falklands War: The Untold Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:32

The War of 1812 with Nicholas Guyatt

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2022/04/02

The War of 1812: a memorable event in American history when the might of the British Empire was held at bay. But a fascinating part of the tale was the imprisonment of American POWs in Dartmoor Prison. I chat with Nicholas Guyatt, author of The Hated Cage: An American Tragedy in Britain’s Most Terrifying Prison and in Part One, he sets the scene of the war, describe the life of Privateers, and the prisoners of Dartmoor. And yes, The Count of Monte Cristo was not published until 1844! If you haven't

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39:19

Occupied Norway in WW2, Lebensborn and the Shetland...

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2022/03/26

This week's episode is a chat with bestselling historical fiction author Mandy Robothom, about her new novel The Resistance Girl, which is out 31st March. We discuss the themes of the story, including Nazis with unpleasant aromas, the reprisals against innocent civilians, and the heroism of the resistors to the Nazi jackboot. Mandy Robotham Links The Resistance Girl Movie Recommendation: The King's Choice Aspects of History Voucher Code for listeners: HISTORY50% Max Hastings interview on Operation

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26:09

The Assassination of Julius Caesar with Peter...

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2022/03/19

With the Ides of March having passed, we go on to talk about other political assassinations, including Abraham Lincoln, RFK, Jo Cox and Margaret Thatcher, Should we simply dismiss these murders as the actions of madmen? And what about our language? Have a look at this video, a Drilling Music Video which makes you think. Peter Stothard Links The Last Assassin: The Hunt for the Killers of Julius Caesar 30 Days: A Month at the Heart of Blair's War Aspects of History Links Voucher Code: HISTORY50% The

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39:46

The Assassination of Julius Caesar with Peter Stothard

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2022/03/12

The Ides of March is on the 15th March, the anniversary of Caesar's assassination. Peter Stothard is the author of The Last Assassin: The Hunt for the Killers of Julius Caesar. It's a brilliant account of the assassination, and the aftermath, featuring Mark Antony, Brutus, Cassius, Octavian and one Cassius Parmensis. In addition to this, we chat about what it can teach us with Putin, and whether assassination is really what we want. Consequences... Peter Stothard Links The Last Assassin Peter's

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33:57

George Washington with David O. Stewart. Part Two:...

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2022/03/05

With the recent anniversary of Washington's birth, in the second part we go on to discuss Washington the politician. His early days in Virginia, his ascendancy to Commander in Chief, and his relationship with John Adams, and his administration with Hamilton and Jefferson. David O. Stewart Links: George Washington: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father David on Twitter Aspects of History Links: Me on Twitter Mary Frith: Roaring Girl - Aspects of History The Aspects of History Unpublished

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40:55

George Washington with David O. Stewart. Part One:...

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2022/02/26

22nd February saw the anniversary of George Washington's birth, 290 years ago in 1732. I discuss with distinguished historian David O. Stewart his early career, familial relationships and the vexed issue of slavery. Washington owned slaves, and for the first part of his life was comfortable with it, but that view changed once he commanded African American troops during the War of Independence. David O. Stewart Links: George Washington: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father David on

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37:46

Bombing of Hamburg in 1943 and the Impact of WW2 on...

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2022/02/19

Following on from Part 1, Keith Lowe, author of Inferno and Savage Continent, talks about the horrors of the allied bombing. We also talk about the impact of the war on the continent of Europe as civil war erupted across many countries. Keith Lowe Links Inferno: The Devastation of Hamburg, 1943 Savage Continent: Europe in the Aftermath of World War II Aspects of History Links Douglas Bader story Himmler's Mistress Unpublished Novel Competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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