Sarah Gristwood considers how the BBC series the White Queen matches up to the history of the period, while Nick Rennison explains how he wrote his debut historical novel. Rob Attar presents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alan Turing: life of the week
Alan Turing is one of the most celebrated of all British scientists. His work in cracking Nazi codes at Bletchley Park, and his role in the evolution of the computer, has earned him worldwide acclaim. Yet he died at the age of just 41, two years after being prosecuted for homosex ... Show More
45m 39s
Jul 2023
Robert E Lee: Life & Legacy
<p>He is undoubtedly the most famous member of the Confederate forces. But it wasn't always set to be that way.</p><br><p>In this episode, Don speaks to Jonathan Horn to find out about the life of Robert E Lee, why he made the decision to join the Confederate side, and how he was ... Show More
35m 46s
Aug 2021
The New York Times Has ALWAYS Been Woke: A Conversation With Ashley Rindsberg
Ashley Rindsberg, author of The Gray Lady Winked, joins us to discuss how the "Paper of Record" has often prioritized ideology over news throughout its storied history, and how this has consequently shaped history in profound ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More
21m 2s
Nov 2021
Introducing: History Daily
On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday beginning November 1st, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened on this day in history.
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17m 40s