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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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54:29

Film Club: Apocalypto (2006)

History Book Club ·

2025/06/24

Latest film club is the Maya epic from Mel Gibson. With a cast of unknowns, it put the civilisation overshadowed by the Aztecs back on the map.Links Ollie on X Tim on X Roger on X Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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42:34

Ancient Greece through Artemisia & Olympias with...

History Book Club ·

2025/06/20

Boudicca, Cleopatra, Artemisia and Olympias are just a few if the many women of the ancient world that we know about, but it’s significant that we know about them from male writers. That gives a certain perspective, not necessarily inaccurate, but it can be. Today I’m speaking with a classicist who writes about antiquity having gone direct to the sources and translating them herself, and has written a quite wonderful history of ancient Greece and Rome that is unusual in the discipline for saying

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54:58

The Tank with Mark Urban

History Book Club ·

2025/06/13

On 20 November 1917, after a bombardment of the trenches near the town of Cambrai, German troops prepared for an attack by their British opponents. Out of the gloom emerged steel mechanised vehicles. The tank. Within minutes the Germans were overrun and the Mark IV tank had achieved its first stunning victory, a major milestone for this military innovation.Mark Urban joins to discuss his latest book, Tank, which selects 10 and includes iconic beasts such as the Tiger and the T-34. We talk about

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40:55

The SAS & Paddy Mayne with Damien Lewis

History Book Club ·

2025/05/30

In April 1945, during Operation Howard in enemy occupied territory, troops of the SAS were ambushed by German Panzerfausts. Several were pinned down and they suffered heavy losses. Along came Paddy Mayne who, in an act of suicidal bravery, drove along an open road to reach his men, all the while giving and taking fire. HE collected wounded, returned to safety before again heading out to retrieve more of his men.For this action, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery recommended Mayne for the Victoria

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39:31

Film Club: Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

History Book Club ·

2025/05/27

Film Club for May is Zero Dark Thirty, Kathryn Bigelow’s controversial film of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Next week it’s The Report, on the CIA’s torture program but sit back and enjoy Roger Tim and me on discussing Zero Dark Thirty.Links Ollie on X Tim on X Roger on X Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:11

Test Cricket with Tim Wigmore

History Book Club ·

2025/05/20

On 15 March 1877 play began between England and Australia in Melbourne. So began an extraordinary tradition of the finest form of sport: the Test Match. An incredible innovation that involved two teams playing cricket for up to nine days in one case, it is unique in sporting contests. However Test Cricket is bound up by Empire, class and race. Great teams have been barred from competing, and there have been moments of high controversy including Bodyline and the D ’Oliveira Affair. One thing remains

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47:36

Victory 1945 with Al Murray

History Book Club ·

2025/05/09

At 1830 hours on 4th May 1945, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery accepted the unconditional surrender of German forces in northwestern Europe from Admiral Hans Georg von Friedeberg. This was one of a number of surrenders that took place across the European theatre of World War Two. Months later Japan surrendered with a radio statement that has since become a satirical masterpiece.Al Murray joins to discuss these and more as we delve into whether Monty won the surrenders, and did the Americans have

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You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

History Book Club ·

2025/05/09

Introducing Oprah and Mel Robbins on How to Calm Anxiety from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About" by Mel Robbins, published by Hay House LLC is available wherever books and audio books are sold: https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-let-them-theory/id6532590423 Mel Robbins is a global

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51:01

Women of the Troubles with Martin Dillon

History Book Club ·

2025/05/06

On the afternoon of 6 March 1988 in Gibraltar on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsular, Mairead Farrell and two other Provisional IRA volunteers of were shot dead by members of the Special Air Service. The three were on an operation to target one of the last outposts of the British Empire, but their movements were known to the security services. Farrell was one of a small number of female IRA members in an organisation dominated by men.How were mothers, wives, daughters and sisters impacted

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You Might Also Like: The School of Greatness

History Book Club ·

2025/05/06

Introducing Michelle Obama Opens Up: Her Struggle To Feel Like She's “Enough,” Mental Health in the White House & Lessons from Childhood w/ Craig Robinson from The School of Greatness.Follow the show: The School of GreatnessLeave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson reveal how growing up in a tiny Chicago apartment shaped their values, outlook on life, and mental health today. From Craig "vetting" Barack

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46:20

Bose & Post War Empires with Phil Craig

History Book Club ·

2025/05/02

At the end of the Second World War Asian colonies were desperate for independence: India, Burma, Indochina, Malaya and the Dutch East Indies all boasted independence movements that now demanded autonomy. But was Britain, which had fought a costly war against fascism and domination and won, willing to grant self-government to its former colonies? And what of France and the Netherlands, and the characters involved including Subhas Chandra Bose.Joining today is historian Phil Craig, author of 1945:

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You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

History Book Club ·

2025/05/02

Introducing Oprah and a Doctor Explore What Near Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK! "After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond" by Dr. Bruce Greyson https://books.apple.com/us/book/after/id1521273820 This episode of The Oprah Podcast features Dr. Bruce Greyson, one of the world's leading experts on near death experiences. As a scientist and physician, Dr. Greyson has

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49:31

Monuments to War with Tessa Dunlop

History Book Club ·

2025/04/25

On 8 June 1982 the Sir Galahad troop ship was about to offload the Welsh Guards at Bluff Cove in the Falkland Islands. As the guardsmen were waiting, an Argentine Skyhawk attacked and the Galahad was hit. 48 men were killed, and 97 wounded, among them Simon Weston. Weston, a proud Welshman, suffered horrific burns and endured 96 operations and surgical procedures. He is one of many interviewees in a new book on monuments in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and of course, Wales, in addition to

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You Might Also Like: Throttle Therapy with Katherine...

History Book Club ·

2025/04/25

Introducing Teaming up with Jack Harvey from Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge.Follow the show: Throttle Therapy with Katherine LeggeOn this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by her former teammate, driver Jack Harvey, to talk about the importance of communicating with your team, perceptions around female drivers, and to give a behind-the-scenes look at the process of negotiating contracts each season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note,

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Film Club: Downfall (2004)

History Book Club ·

2025/04/22

This month’s movie is Downfall, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and starring Bruno Ganz, the depiction of the last days of Adolf Hitler as we reach the 80th anniversary. Roger Moorhouse, historian of Nazi Germany joins, along with Director Tim Hewitt.Links Downfall on Wikipedia Downfall on IMDB Ollie on X Tim on X Roger on X Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more

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You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

History Book Club ·

2025/04/22

Introducing Tina Knowles: "Matriarch" | Oprah's Book Club from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOK!Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles is for sale here, and the audiobook here. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Oprah In this episode of Oprah’s Book Club: Presented by Starbucks, Oprah sits down with businesswoman, fashion designer, philanthropist and iconic mother, Tina Knowles, to discuss her empowering new memoir, Matriarch. Tina takes readers inside her

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The Siege of Leningrad with Sinclair McKay

History Book Club ·

2025/04/18

In August 1941 Army Group North of the Wehrmacht approached the suburbs of Leningrad, as St. Petersburg was called. Within days the city was surrounded, and would remain so for nearly two and a half years. The suffering endured by its residents was horrifying and included widespread cannibalism. But this is a city of art, architecture, literature, music and dance, the home of Alexander Pushkin and a place of revolution.Joining to discuss St. Petersburg is author Sinclair McKay, author of a new book

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You Might Also Like: Throttle Therapy with Katherine...

History Book Club ·

2025/04/18

Introducing Racing Porsches and Being Your Own Hero with Victoria Thomas from Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge.Follow the show: Throttle Therapy with Katherine LeggeOn this episode of Throttle Therapy, Katherine is joined by team owner of Kelly Moss Racing, Victoria Thomas, to talk about racing Porsches, the story behind the “Be Your Own Hero” program, and supporting women in motorsports. Victoria shares how she’s handled the team’s success and introduces their four

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51:00

WW2 Titans: Churchill, Brooke & Ismay, with John...

History Book Club ·

2025/04/15

On 25th December 1941, General Alan Brooke (or Alanbrooke) was appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the commanding officer of the British Army during the Second World War. His new boss, Winston Spencer Churchill was a hard taskmaster with high standards who had no problem with sacking generals. But, he had a helping hand in the form of General Pug Ismay, soldier, statesman and diplomat.Joining today are two historians, John Kiszely, the author of a biography of Ismay, and Gordon Corrigan,

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You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

History Book Club ·

2025/04/15

Introducing Oprah & Jillian Turecki on Looking Within to Improve Your Relationships from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@OprahBUY THE BOOK!"It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life" by Jillian Turecki, published by HarperOne, is available wherever books are sold: https://www.jillianturecki.com/book Jillian on Love: https://lnk.to/jillianonloveAre you hitting a wall in your relationships? Are you

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