From India to Africa, the involvement and influence of Scots in the British Empire has been profound. In both arenas, they rose through the ranks as soldiers, merchants and bureaucrats, to carve out, govern and lead the empire overseas. But what of America? Here too the Scottish presence was enormous. From the Scottish diaspora in the Caribbean, where after ... Show More
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410. JFK: Blood On The Streets Of Dallas (Part 4)
Three shots, six seconds, all caught on camera. The image of JFK’s assassination is one of the defining pictures of the 20th century, along with the photograph of Jackie Kennedy in her blood-stained pink suit stood next to Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in on Air Force One. How di ... Show More
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408. JFK: Nixon, McCarthy, & The Dark Side of Camelot (Part 2)
After his brother’s death in the skies over Britain, a young JFK must fulfil his father’s dynastic dream, but does he want it? The whole family supports his campaign to become Senator, and a new character enters his life… Jacqueline Kennedy. Anita Anand is joined by historian Fre ... Show More
49m 44s
Jul 2014
130 – Scotcast Part Seven – Who Were The Picts?
The last time we had episodes focusing upon the Scotcast, it was at the end of Season Two… at the end of roman Britannia, and quite a lot of things have changed for our friends in the north. So, as is our custom, now that we’re changing gears and focusing on a new era in […] The ... Show More
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<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>It's one of the four countries that form part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and has a fantastic history of invention, rivalry with its neighbour, and fierce pride.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we take a look at th ... Show More
