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History Book Club

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 History Film Club.

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33:11

The Causes of the Wars of the Roses: Part One, Henry VI

History Book Club ·

2025/02/22

On 31 August 1422 Henry V, England’s finest king, died aged 35. His successor, Henry VI was only 9 months old and so his uncle, and Henry V’s brother, John, Duke of Bedford, became regent and continued the war in France. The young Henry was a gentle child, and most worrying for England he lacked a monarch as mentor, and so little understanding of how to handle the politics of kingship in the 15th century. The consequences would be severe as the Wars of the Roses would erupt in 1455 for a number of

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History Book Club ·

2025/02/15

Introducing The 3 Things EVERY Human Wants with Esther Perel | The Oprah Podcast from The Oprah Podcast.Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, presented by Ulta Beauty, world renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel offers her profound insight on modern romance, and what we can do to feel more alive in all our relationships – not just the romantic ones.With wisdom gained as a therapist and from her hit podcast, Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel,

You Might Also Like: Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler...

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2025/02/08

Introducing ILANA GLAZER — on their Hulu special 'Human Magic' and cruising for future husbands at Washington Square Park from Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson.Follow the show: Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler FergusonActor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with

You Might Also Like: Smart Talks with IBM

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2025/02/05

Introducing How Infrastructure is Powering the Age of AI from Smart Talks with IBM.Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBMIn this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Ric Lewis, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Infrastructure. They discuss how hardware capability has enabled the matrix math required to run large language models. Furthermore, they delve into some creative examples of how to put AI to work: from your bank to your local coffee shop. Ric underscores the

31:52

Athens, Sparta and the Sicilian Expedition with Paul...

History Book Club ·

2025/02/01

In 415BC, the Athenian Empire, during a lull in the Peloponnesian War against the Spartans, voted to embark on a massive campaign to capture Syracuse. So began the Sicilian Expedition, which soon became a proxy war between Sparta and Athens, as the Spartans despatched just one man, the great general Gylippus, to assist the Syracusans. The war had been underway since 431 BC and would last until 404BC and end in total defeat for Athens with the loss of its empire.Joining today is Paul A. Rahe, a

You Might Also Like: Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks

History Book Club ·

2025/02/01

Introducing Inside the Mind of State-Sponsored Cyberattackers from Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks.Follow the show: Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks In this captivating episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Lior Rochberger, Principal Threat Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, to uncover the secrets of Operation Diplomatic Specter—a cutting-edge cyber espionage campaign targeting government entities in the Middle East, Africa,

36:08

The Mafia & the Kennedys with Louis Ferrante Part 2

History Book Club ·

2025/01/29

On the 22nd November 1963 President John F Kennedy was assassinated…..by Lee Harvey Oswald right? Well wrong, because today’s guest has a suspect, the boss of the New Orleans mafia, Carlos Marcello who, along with other family bosses Sam Giancana and Santo Traficante, conspired to have the President whacked.Louis Ferrante joins in this second part of our discussion on the mafia and the Kennedys as we talk about the assassination, motives, evidence and those involved. If you haven’t listened to part

You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark...

History Book Club ·

2025/01/29

Introducing The Hit from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Today’s podcast features 3 crazy stories about political assassinations and professional hits. And today’s podcast features 3 stories that demonstrate that. The audio for all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 --

33:30

The Mafia & the Kennedys with Louis Ferrante Part 1

History Book Club ·

2025/01/25

In early 1957, the Robert F Kennedy and his brother Jack were part of the US Senate Rackets Committee and they both attacked the notorious Jimmy Hoffa, the leader of the Teamsters union and a man with numerous connections to the mob. But as Hoffa probably knew at the time, the two of them were themselves involved with the mafia. Joining today is former member of the Gambino crime family and friend of the show Louis Ferrante, the author of three volumes on the history of the mafia in American and

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History Book Club ·

2025/01/25

Introducing High Level Conversations: LaChina Robinson from Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-Brasby.Follow the show: Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Foster-BrasbyIn this episode of Levels to This, Sheryl and Tee sit down with sports analyst, LaChina Robinson to discuss the critical role of mentorship in the world of women's basketball. LaChina shares her experiences and the impactful work she’s doing through her nonprofit, Rising Media Stars. The

40:55

William Tell with Nick Hamm & Almut Seurbaum

History Book Club ·

2025/01/18

Early in 14th century Switzerland was under the control of their far more powerful neighbour, Hapsburg Austria. In the small town of Aldorf in the canton of Uri, which is at the centre of Switzerland, near Lake Lucern and the city of Zurich there lived a brutal Austrian governor, Albrecht Gessler. Gessler hated the Swiss, a proud and rebellious people, and to remind them of their subjugation he placed his hat on a large post in the middle of the town, and demanded the Swiss bow when passing.William

You Might Also Like: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

History Book Club ·

2025/01/18

Introducing Finding the Best Flight Deals to Anywhere in the World with Scott Keyes from All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins.Follow the show: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins #5: Chris and Scott cover how to get the best deals on flights around the world. They discuss when and how to find and book the cheapest flights, making the most of flight cancelations or delays and lots of travel hacks to maximize happiness on all your trips.Scott Keyes (@smkeyes) is the founder of Going, a service

You Might Also Like: Smart Talks with IBM

History Book Club ·

2025/01/15

Introducing Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance from Smart Talks with IBM.Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBMTo deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI

35:48

The Naval History of Britain: The Rise with N.A.M....

History Book Club ·

2025/01/08

On the afternoon of 31st May 1916 the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet sighted ships of the Imperial German Navy’s High Seas Fleet and so began the major significant sea battle of the First World War. The result was inconclusive, but what were the real consequences? Naval historian joins to discuss this and other subjects as we cover the naval history of Britain in the 20th century. Now I should warn you we do mention briefly the famine in Ireland and the navy’s role in it to begin with, and we end with a

You Might Also Like: Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks

History Book Club ·

2025/01/08

Introducing How Cybercriminals Leverage Disruption for Maximum Impact [Encore] from Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks.Follow the show: Threat Vector by Palo Alto NetworksIn this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Unit 42, to discuss the increasing speed and sophistication of cyber attacks. Wendi shares her extensive expertise, highlighting the evolving threat landscape, where

39:51

The Naval History of Britain: Malaise with N.A.M. Rodger

History Book Club ·

2025/01/04

On the 20th October 1827 in Navarino Bay on the west coast of the Peloponnese in Greece, the Royal Navy under Admiral Edward Codrington won its greatest victory post Trafalgar. Codrington became a household name with pubs named after him, but at the highest levels of government there was fury and embarrassment. Despite Greece winning independence the battle had given Russia supremacy over the Ottoman Empire, and British interests in the Mediterranean were threatened. Joining the podcast in this

56:55

Film Club: Apocalypse Now (1979)

History Book Club ·

2024/12/28

This month’s film club is Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 masterpiece. For next month’s movie listeners have an opportunity to vote on the poll via the Spotify app, it’s either Salvador directed by Oliver Stone or Carol Reed’s The Third Man.Links Apocalypse Now on IMDB Apocalypse Now on Wikipedia Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Ollie on X Tim on X Roger on X Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only

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