This week we're joined by Dr. Emma Wells and Dr. Estelle Paranque to discuss the turbulent history of Notre Dame. From weddings and imperial coronations to revolutionary desecration, the cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris for 850 years. However, we discover Notre Dame's history is a tumultuous one of evolution and change and we discuss how b…

In this episode we’re joined by history podcasting royalty Graham and Ali from Rex Factor as they prepare for their brand-new series on Consorts and Prince Consorts. We learn about Ali’s horizontal broadcasting style, the animated show and the new series and find out what really happens on a Rex Factor tour! Listen for details on how you could win …

Ahead of the release of her new book, Shadow King: The Life and Death of Henry VI we were joined by historian and writer Lauren Johnson to reevaluate the life of the man some have called the worst monarch in English history. At the centre of the storm that was the War of the Roses and surrounded by larger-than-life characters on both sides, Henry V…

This episode we look back at a landmark in cinema, with the 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's masterpiece Schindler's List. Holocaust Historian Dr. Anna Scanlon and film critic Hanna Flint join us to discuss the film's resonance and impact both culturally and cinematically. We also discuss the rise not only in ignorance of the Holocaust but al…

With the release of All Is True, the new film about Shakespeare's twilight years (Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen) is released, we're joined by Dr. Joanne Paul and Dr. Kirsty Rolfe to discuss the movie, Ken Branagh's fake nose and why getting the plague was such a hassle! Also there is a slight spoilery bit at about 19 mins but it does le…

To coincide with the release of the brand new Mary Queen of Scots film starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan, Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr. Estelle Paranque Tudor fat (get it!?) over the new Hollywood blockbuster answering questions such as: Is it ok to play fast and loose with history in films? What does the film say about feminism? And were 16…