Podcasts

The Iliad

A story of war, honour, and destiny, The Iliad is one of the greatest epics in history. Written by Homer and featuring legendary figures like...

THE LEADERS: Stalin

Was WWII actually Stalin's War? He's a man whose name is synonymous with absolute power, the epitome of ruthless ambition, his story is one of...

The Truth About Alice in Wonderland

In this episode, we're well and truly going down a rabbit hole. To unpick the controversies surrounding the author of Alice in Wonderland, Kate is...

Edward III: The Little Lion

Dr. Eleanor Janega and Matt Lewis bring our series on the Plantagenets to its climax with a look at one of England's most influential...

The Confederacy: Could They Have Won?

Did the Confederates predict that secession would lead to war? How ready were they to fight? And what was their military strategy?

Cecily...

Murderous Women

**This podcast contains graphic descriptions of murders and the punishments of those convicted**

Gruesome murders carried out by women...

Black Death: Inside Medieval Lockdown

Around 50% of everyone in Europe died during the Black Death. It's very hard to make sense of that. What did it look and feel like to live through...

Azuchi Castle: The Ultimate Fortress

Assassin's Creed Shadows gives us the chance to explore the places where history occurred. One such place is recreated in remarkable detail:...

Babylon: The Most Important City of Antiquity

The urban cultures of ancient Mesopotamia formed the foundation for so much of our modern world. Nowhere exemplifies this better than the city of...

Rise of Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is one of history’s most famous figures. But before his legendary conquests and romance with Cleopatra, how did he rise to...

Real Wives of Dictators | Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's Wife

What was life like as Adolf Hitler's other half?

Although their marriage came (very) late in their lives, Eva Braun was with Hitler from the...

Roger Mortimer: The Usurper

Roger Mortimer: The Man Who Overthrew a King.

Matt Lewis delves into the life of Roger Mortimer, a key figure in the downfall of King Edward...