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Present History Podcast

Present History

A podcast looking back at history to see how it affects us today, and how it can help us build a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:37

Catherine Howard: The Maligned Queen w/ Grace Beattie...

Present History Podcast ·

2022/03/11

'Henry VIII’s wives have been constantly reinvented. But not Katherine Howard. The legend and the myth often outweigh the actual woman’s story—a multifaceted woman who was both a victim and an agent of her own fate. She was a real teenage girl living in the moment, unaware of the significant consequences lurking in the shadows. Katherine deserves a new analysis in an age in which a woman’s sexual choices are no longer held against her. One that acknowledges her imperfections but does not condemn her

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14:26

Bond Post-9/11 | You Only Live Forever Pt. 2

Present History Podcast ·

2022/03/04

This episode contains potential spoilers for all the James Bond films and books, so, if by some miraculous turn of events you have managed to avoid them all for the last sixty years, go watch them and then come back! If not, thank you for tuning in and enjoy!Also, a quick little trigger warning, we will be discussing 9/11 and its aftermath.James Bond has been a staple of British literary and cinematic culture for the past 59 years. He has undergone a slow, steady, evolution into the modern world,

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15:40

The Birth of Bond | You Only Live Forever Pt. 1

Present History Podcast ·

2022/02/25

The following episode contains potential spoilers for all the James Bond films and books, so if, somehow, you’ve managed to avoid Bond for your entire life and still don’t know what happens, go watch the films first and then come back. If not, get comfortable and enjoy! Throughout his cinematic career, Bond has faced stereotypical Soviet threats, grandiose crime lords and eccentric businessmen; home-grown internal threats, nuclear weapons, biological warfare, space-travel, terrorism and

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24:00

Before Catastrophe - Britain Before WW1

Present History Podcast ·

2021/05/14

The First World War was one of the most catastrophic and impactful moments in British History. It saw the advent of new ways of waging war; a new, more mechanised, more industrial kind of war that began to encompass every aspect of British society. Every class, every position, every man, woman and child; no one and nothing was left untouched by the Great War. In the history of Britain, there are few events that can match the true impact the First World War had.For many, their understanding of the

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51:25

The Great War and Modern Britain with Dr Edward Madigan

Present History Podcast ·

2021/02/10

A very special interview with Dr Edward Madigan, lecturer in Public History and First World War Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, discussing all things World War One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:28

Christian & British - A Brief History

Present History Podcast ·

2020/10/10

Christianity is the most popular and widespread religion in the world, and it is no less prevalent here, having been the official state religion since the end of the Roman era. And yet, Christianity in Britain has a long, complicated and controversial history. And so, in this episode of the Present History Podcast, we will be examining this history from the Roman Era until now.So, let’s delve into a history of being Christian and British. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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18:59

Jewish & British - A Brief History

Present History Podcast ·

2020/07/28

The history of Jews in Britain is an often overlooked part of our history. And yet, it is longer, deeper and more violent than many would know. In this episode of the Present History Podcast, we’re going to look at the history of Judaism, antisemitism and Jewishness in Britain, from the Roman era until today.So, let’s dive in to a brief history of being Jewish & British. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:44

Female & British - A Brief History

Present History Podcast ·

2020/07/06

Thomas Carlyle in 1840 wrote that ‘world history is but the biography of great men’, and yet, British history is filled with powerful, influential and dynamic women, who actively changed the course of Britain forever.In this episode of the Present History Podcast, we’re going to look at the history of women, women’s rights, sexism and feminism. Through the lives of a number of incredible women, we will get a brief overview of British women’s history from the Roman era to the present day.So, let’s

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20:00

Black & British - A Brief History

Present History Podcast ·

2020/06/22

The history of race and Britain is a long, complicated and contentious one. In this episode of the Present History Podcast, we’re going to take a deep, but brief dive into this history and how it directly affects us today, taking a particular focus on the treatment of black people in this country.In light of all that has happened recently in America, with the murder of George Floyd, and the overwhelming response to it, I know that I’ve found myself finding it very easy to talk about racism in

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