Aspects of History Oliver Webb-Carter
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The editor of Aspects of History, 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, on current events and anniversaries to the Aspects of History Film Club.
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Stalin & Churchill with Giles Milton
With the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany, the political make up of the Second World War was turned on its head, and Churchill allied with Stalin. So began a short-lived relationship that was both tumultuous, but also warm - though fuelled by alcohol.
Giles Milton's new book looks at the US, British and Russian alliance that turned the tables for the Allies and led to the defeat of Hitler.
Giles Milton Links
The Stalin Affair
Aspects of History Links
Ollie on X
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Latest issue: Aspects of History Issue 21
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Traitor Spies with Michael Smith
On the 25th May 1951 Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean defected to Moscow, and so the opening shots were fired in the dismantling of the Cambridge Spy Ring. Alcoholism took care of them, but what about other traitors including William Weisband, George Blake, Anthony Blunt, John Cairncross and the master spy Kim Philby. And what about Edward Snowden - is he a traitor?
Espionage author Michael Smith joins to discuss traitors from his book, The Real Special Relationship which is our Non Fiction Book Club.
Michael Smith Links
The Real Special Relationship: The True Story of How the British and US Secret Services Work
AoH Book Club: Michael Smith on the Real Special Relationship - Aspects of History
Michael on X
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Ollie on X
Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com
Latest issue: Aspects of History Issue 21
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Shardlake and Thomas Cromwell with Peter Wagstaff
A bonus episode sees the historical consultant of the new Disney series Shardlake join to discuss disability and the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the history behind the new show. Based on the novels written by C.J.Sansom who died on Saturday 27th April.
Shardlake Links
Shardlake on Disney
Dissolution by CJ Sansom
Antonia Senior tribute to CJ Sansom
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Iran & Britain with Ali Ansari
Iran & Britain are old friends, they've had ups and downs, and it's probably fair to say we're going through a difficult patch right now, but who better than Ali Ansari to talk about the historical relationship through much of the 20th century. Ali is a child of Iranians, but lives and was brought up here in Britain, where he is Professor of Modern History at St. Andrew's University in Scotland. We talk the Constitutional Revolution of 1906, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, Mossadegh and the Coup of 1953, and the Shah of Iran who was overthrown in 1979.
Those of Iranian descent, and of course any others, please do get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com
Ali Ansari Links
Ali's Book: Iran
Ali on X
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Ollie on X
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Latest issue: Aspects of History Issue 21
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William Adams & Shogun with Giles Milton
On the 19th April 1600, after nearly two years at sea, William Adams, one of only nine surviving crew members, made land at modern day Usuki, on the east coast of Japan. He was starving, scurvy ridden and close to death. So began an extraordinary story as Adams rose up the ranks to become a revered figure in Japan even today. So much so that a new Disney TV series, Shogun has been making waves starring Cosmo Jarvis as Adams and Giles Milton joins to tell his story.
Giles Milton Links
Samurai William
Shogun
Giles on X
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Episode on the Japan of Shogun
Ollie on X
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Film Club: The Passion of the Christ (2004)
The release of The Passion of the Christ in 2004 caused outrage, fury and accusations of antisemitism and sadomasochism. With Easter recently celebrated, we thought it time to re-examine Mel Gibson's passion project (sorry), as director Tim Hewitt joins to talk Jim Caviezel, controversy and even a QAnon.
Links
The Passion of the Christ on Wikipedia
The Passion of the Christ on IMDB
Interview with Mel Gibson
Christopher Hitchens on Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ
Ollie on X
Tim on X
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