Aspects of History
Oliver Webb-Carter
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The Holocaust with Roger Moorhouse
Aspects of History
08/12/23 • 46 min
This week's episode, our 100th, sees Roger Moorhouse join to talk about the Holocaust and the extraordinary efforts of Polish diplomats to get victims out using an passport scheme from their embassy in Switzerland.
Roger is an old friend of the show and his latest book, The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the Holocaust's Most Audacious Rescue Operation, is out now and is an amazing story so well worth settling down and listening.
Roger Moorhouse Links
The Forgers: The Forgotten Story of the Holocaust's Most Audacious Rescue Operation
Article from Roger: Alfred Naujocks: The Man Who Started the Second World War - Aspects of History
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Film Club: Munich (2005)
Aspects of History
09/26/23 • 68 min
This month's Film Club sees Director Tim Hewitt join our editor to discuss the Munich Olympics epic, Munich. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Eric Bana, Geoffrey Rush and Daniel Craig.
It's the anniversary of the Olympics attack which took place in September 1972 and Munich asks serious questions around the cycle of violence prompted by revenge. We have a guest appearance on the Pod from one of the stars of the film.
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The Russo-Ukrainian War with Serhii Plokhy
Aspects of History
07/08/23 • 43 min
This week's guest is the Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy who has written a new book on the history of the Russo-Ukrainian War and he chats with me about Putin's misunderstanding of history, Ukrainian identity, whether this is the last kick of a dying empire and plenty more so if you're interested in why the war began and where we are, this is the chat for you.
Serhii Plokhy Links
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Great British Commanders: Bill Slim with Robert Lyman & Gordon Corrigan
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08/05/23 • 51 min
This week's episode has two guests and friends of the show in Rob Lyman and the Major returning to chat all things Bill Slim - titan of the XIV Army and one of Britain's greatest generals.
Rob and Gordon discuss with our editor whether Slim is ahead of Montgomery and Alexander, and then whether he can be considered alongside Henry V, Oliver Cromwell and the Duke of Marlborough and the Duke of Wellington.
Do get in touch if you'd like us to cover Henry V, Cromwell, Marlborough and Wellington.
Bill Slim Links
Tales of Empire, by William Slim, Edited by Robert Lyman
Courage and Other Broadcasts, by William Slim, Introduction by Robert Lyman
Aspects of History Links
Bill Slim: a Master of both War and Words - Aspects of History
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Homer and the Iliad with Robin Lane Fox
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09/16/23 • 40 min
This week's guest is Robin Lane Fox, Ancient Historian and author of Homer & His Iliad. He joins Ollie to chat about who Homer was, when he was writing, why it's better than the Odyssey and what Alexander the Great thought of the Iliad.
Robin was the historical consultant on Oliver Stone's Alexander (2004) so he discusses his experience with Hollywood.Coming up, part 2 of the Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan, and the other side of the argument of the Parthenon Marbles.
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The Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan. Part Two: Poitiers
Aspects of History
09/23/23 • 50 min
In Part Two of our Hundred Years War series, we deal with Poitiers, and the lead up, the Black Death, the Black Prince and of course the battle itself. Gordon Corrigan, author of a number of histories of the Hundred Years War joins me to chat all things medieval warfare. And there's the small matter of a financial claim against France that Gordon is keen to pursue.
You can listen to Part One here:
The Hundred Years War with Gordon Corrigan. Part One: Crécy
Film Club is out on Tuesday with Steven Spielberg's 2005 thriller Munich, starring Eric Bana and Daniel Craig, and next Saturday we have Part 2 of my Parthenon Marbles series when I deal with the other side.
Gordon Corrigan Links
England Expects:The Battle of Sluys
A Great and Glorious Adventure: A Military History of the Hundred Years War
Ollie Links
Gordon Corrigan on Poitiers - Aspects of History
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The Eastern Front with Iain MacGregor
Aspects of History
06/24/23 • 50 min
Iain MacGregor returns to talk about the fighting on the Eastern Front after Stalingrad. We talk about the Battle of the Kursk, tanks of WW2, the atrocities committed by the Germans and Hitler and Stalin.
Iain is the author of the fantastic The Lighthouse of Stalingrad and there is a special Easter Egg in the podcast, so if you listen, you are in the running for a very pleasant surprise.
Iain MacGregor Links
The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Centre of WWII's Greatest Battle
Ollie Links
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Books of the Year with The Gang
Aspects of History
07/04/23 • 57 min
This week three writers join me to talk summer reading recommendations from the world of history and historical fiction.
Books
Serhii Plokhy - The Russo Ukrainian War
Victoria Mackenzie - For Thy Great Pain
John Sayles – Jamie MacGillivray
David Carpenter - Henry III pt 2
Martyn Rady – The Middle Kingdoms
Anthony Seldon – The Path of Peace
Guests
Antonia Senior - Historical Fiction Reviewer The Times
Richard Foreman - Author and Publisher
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The Parthenon Marbles (Part One) with Paul Cartledge
Aspects of History
07/22/23 • 36 min
This week's pod is The Parthenon Marbles, and our editor welcomes Paul Cartledge, ancient historian and the author of countless books on ancient Greece. Dr Tessa Dunlop also joins to give her view.
Why the case is stronger than ever. Why the British Museum has erred in their display. Who are the people involved? How long will it take to return?
Links
Plenty of links here are discussed in the chat:
The British Committee for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles
GB News Discussion with Tessa Dunlop
Contact the UK Government Minister Lucy Frazer
Contact the UK Opposition Minister Lucy Powell
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The British Empire with Matthew Parker
Aspects of History
10/07/23 • 44 min
On the 29th September 1923 the British Empire reached its largest territorial extent with Britain's responsibility for the Mandate of Palestine. The Empire now covered a quarter of the globe and governed nearly 500 million people. But not all was as it seemed, because soon key colonies were demanding autonomy and the Empire was soon on the decline.
Joining Ollie, historian Matthew Parker talks about not only the colonists, but also the colonised covered in his new book One Fine Day that spans every corner of the vast expanse that was the Empire. As Matthew says, you cannot generalise about the Empire.
Matthew Parker Links
One Fine Day: Britain's Empire on the Brink
Ollie Links
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How many episodes does Aspects of History have?
Aspects of History currently has 258 episodes available.
What topics does Aspects of History cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Aspects of History?
The episode title 'The Holocaust with Roger Moorhouse' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Aspects of History?
The average episode length on Aspects of History is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Aspects of History released?
Episodes of Aspects of History are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Aspects of History?
The first episode of Aspects of History was released on Sep 4, 2021.
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