Aspects of History Podcast
1) William Tell with Nick Hamm & Almut Seurbaum
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,...Show More
2) 3. V-Force with Jonathan Glancey
The History Book Club is staying with the 20th century as we discuss the V-Force, the aircraft best exemplified by the Vulcan which was the plane that played a huge role in the James Bond film, Thunde...Show More
3) 2. Terrorism in the '70s with Jason Burke
After last weekās episode on the Iranian Revolution, I wanted to stay with the 1970s, and so Jason Burke joins me to discuss terrorism during the period, and specifically the Red Army Faction and Pale...Show More
4) 1. The Iranian Revolution with Scott Anderson
As you may be aware, there is an uprising across Iran, and the government has lost the bazaars due to economic collapse. The Bazaars are the middle class shops, and their owners an important demograph...Show More
5) Sharpe with Bernard Cornwell
On 9th February 1981 a novel was published that would reinigerate historical fiction, begin a series that would sell millions of copies, and inspire a certain Sheffield born actor to take on a role th...Show More
6) The World Cup with Jonathan Wilson
In the build up to World Cup 98 in France, Glenn Hoddle pondered the selection of Englandās greatest and most skilful player. A mercurial genius capable of turning a game with one drop of the shoulder...Show More
7) Naples with Keith Lowe
On 27th September 1943, in German occupied Naples, an uprising began that lasted four days. By the 29th the Germans had lost the city and so made the decision to leave, heading north for safety as the...Show More
8) Film Club: The Hunt For Red October (1990)
Latest film club is to celebrate the publication of Roger Moorhouse's latest book, Wolfpack, and it's great sub movie Hunt For Red October, starring Sean Connery & Alec Baldwin. We talk crazy Ivans, s...Show More
9) Witchcraft with Steven Veerapen
In 1562 the Witchcraft Act was passed in England during the reign of Elizabeth I. The Act stated that anyone who should "use, practise, or exercise any Witchcraft, Enchantment, Charm, or Sorcery, wher...Show More
10) Body Snatching with History Rage
In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries there was huge demand among medical practitioners for corpses on which to practices and perform. With the demand so came the suppliers in the form...Show More