History with Jackson

In this episode we sit down with Emily Feng to discuss her new book 'Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China' . In this episode we discussed people's experiences of persecution in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet as well as how people have tried to escape the persecution inflicted on them by the regime! Grab a copy of Let Only Red Flowers BloomKeep up to date with Emily through her Website, or NPR PageIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of the Stuart History Festival we speak to one of the Festival Directors Dr Erica Canela about the subject of her Sunday talk about the unexpected history of the Quakers, we speak about who the Quakers are, how they spread the message, and who her favourite Quakers is!The Stuart History Festival will be taking place on the 5th and 6th of July at The Old Palace in Worcester! To buy tickets for online and in person talks hereIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by author and historian Jonathan Healey to discuss his brand new book 'The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642'. In this episode we discuss Charles I's moves for peace, Parliament's anger with the King and the key players who the despite between Crown and Parliament!To keep up to date with Jon head to his X, Instagram, University Profile, and Publisher ProfileGrab a copy of The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642The Stuart History Festival will be taking place on the 5th and 6th of July at The Old Palace in Worcester! To buy tickets for online and in person talks hereIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Jonathan Sumption all about the challenges that are facing democracy both at home in the UK, and abroad! Jonathan also talked to us about some of the ways we can all work to protect democracy! Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Gloucester History Festival Special Series we speak to Luke Pepera all about his book 'Motherland: 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity'. Within this two episode Luke corrects misconceptions that we might have about Africa, he tells us about his deep family connection to this history, and his sheds some light on some of African history's most awesome characters!Grab a copy of MotherlandKeep up to date with Luke via his Instagramgrab your tickets for Chalke History Festival hereTo learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Anne Sebba all about writing about the Holocaust, how that impacts her and a female orchestra which is the subject of her new book 'The Women's Orchestra Of Auschwitz'.Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Simon Mayall about the clash between Christendom and the Caliphate between the 7th Century and the 21st Century! We spoke about some the darkest moments in this combined history, we decentralise the narrative away from Western Europe, and we ad the empathy back in the narrative!Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Max Adams all about the craft of writing and researching early medieval English history, some of the issues we have with interpreting information, and some of the issues that writers have!To keep up to date with Max head to his websiteGrab a copy of the The Mercian Chronicles: King Offa and the Birth of the Anglo-Saxon State, AD 630–918 - The Founders of Britain Quartet Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to author and historian Max Adams all about his brand new book 'The Mercian Chronicles: King Offa and the Birth of the Anglo-Saxon State, AD 630–918 - The Founders of Britain Quartet'. The two discussed the political and religious landscape of Early Medieval England, King Offa's relationship with the continent, and the importance of waterways to Mercian state building! This is a rerun of an episode from earlier this year! To keep up to date with Max head to his websiteGrab a copy of the The Mercian Chronicles: King Offa and the Birth of the Anglo-Saxon State, AD 630–918 - The Founders of Britain Quartet Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Zack White all about Josephine and Napoleon's relationship and how it was toxic! Zack talks to us about how Napoleon changes Josephine's name, how Josephine used to manipulate Napoleon to get what she wanted, and how the Pope even became involved in their relationship!Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we have a brief discussion about her recent work on Hans Holbein, how his contemporaries would have interpreted his work, but also the importance of 1533! Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today episode of our Chalke History Festival Special Series we speak with Curator of Historic Buildings at the Tower of London and Historic Royal Palaces, Portsmouth Cathedral Archaeologist Alfred Hawkins all about his work in history, what working in heritage is like and the challenges that it poses for historians!Keep up to date with Alfred via his InstagramKeep up to date with Historic Royal Palaces via their website, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTubeKeep up to date with Portsmouth Cathedral via their website, Instagram, and XGrab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a special bonus episode as part of our Chalke History Festival Special Episode as we speak to author and historian Sam Leith all about his book 'The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading' which he will be speaking about at Chalke History Festival on Tuesday 24th of June at 20:30!To keep up to date with Sam head to his BlueSky, X, his work at the Spectator, and his publisher's website!Grab a copy of The Haunted WoodGrab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Chalke History Festival Special Series we sit down to talk with Sarah Liscoe to discuss historic sailmaking. In this episode Sarah and Jackson discussed the different materials used to make sails, how to make sails, and the historical evolution of the trade!Grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th!To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Chalke History Festival Special Series we sit down to talk with Author and Historian Tim Bouverie to discuss his brand new book 'Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler'. In this episode Tim and Jackson discussed Churchill's sense of history, Roosevelt's Wilsonian international aspirations, and the big three's eye on the post-war order!Keep up with Tim via his InstagramGrab a copy Allies at WarGrab your tickets for Chalke History Festival here which is held between the 23rd of June to the 29th! To learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special D-Day episode we speak to host of WW2TV Paul Woodage all about D-Day, what it was, what happened and how the Germans responded!To keep up to date with Paul and WW2TV head to their website, YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSkyIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down with historian and author Helen Carr to discuss her new book 'Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century' . In this episode Helen Carr talks to us about the Black Death, the emotional impact of the century's turmoil, and the power of its monarchs! Grab a copy of Sceptred IsleKeep up to date with Helen through her Website, or InstagramIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Marc Milner all about the hidden story behind D-Day and the Normandy Campaign! In this episode we spoke about the media battle that was going off in the USA, the conflict between military leadership, and the hidden contribution of the British Empire.Grab a copy of Marc's book Second FrontIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we welcome back author and historian Damien Lewis to discuss the great, and awe-inspiring escape of Operation Pistol from his brand-new book 'SAS Great Escapes Four: Gripping Escape Stories From World War Two Heroes'!Click here to grab a copy of SAS Great Escapes FourTo keep up to date with Damien head to his website, his X, or his FacebookIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Chalke History Festival Special Series we sit down to talk with Author and Historian Kate Vigurs to talk about her brand new book 'Mission Europe: The Secret History of the Women of the SOE'. In this episode Kate builds upon her world leading research to tell the story of the women of the SOE who were severing across Europe to resist German occupation in places such as the Netherlands, Poland, and even in collaborating countries such as Hungary.Grab a copy of Mission EuropeKeep up to date with Kate via her website, or her Xgrab your tickets for Chalke History Festival hereTo learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down with historian and author Heather R. Darsie to discuss her new book 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess' I am not as Simple as I May Seem'' . In this episode the two discuss Katharine family's history, her years in limbo, and her parent's relationship with Henry VII.Grab a copy of Katharine of Aragon: Spanish PrincessKeep up to date with Heather through her website, Facebook, Instagram, and XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Gloucester History Festival Special Series we speak to Luke Pepera all about his book 'Motherland: 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity'. Within this two episode Luke corrects misconceptions that we might have about Africa, he tells us about his deep family connection to this history, and his sheds some light on some of African history's most awesome characters!Grab a copy of Motherland Keep up to date with Luke via his InstagramTo find out more about Gloucester History Festival head to: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/Or head to @GlosHistFest on Twitter or Instagram for more detailsIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Gloucester History Festival Special Series episode we speak to author and historian Ian Mortimer about the fake death of Edward II! In the episode we discussed the traditional narrative of Edward's death, the story that Ian's research points him towards, and the different approaches to history that Ian has taken to get to this conclusion!To keep up to date with Ian head to his websiteGrab a copy of Ian's books here, or head grab Perfect King: The lIfe of Edward III, Father of the English Nation, or Greatest Traitor: The Life of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, or Medieval Intrigue: Decoding Royal ConspiraciesTo find out more about Gloucester History Festival head to: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/Or head to @GlosHistFest on Twitter or Instagram for more detailsIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to author and historian Max Adams all about his brand new book 'The Mercian Chronicles: King Offa and the Birth of the Anglo-Saxon State, AD 630–918 - The Founders of Britain Quartet'. The two discussed the political and religious landscape of Early Medieval England, King Offa's relationship with the continent, and the importance of waterways to Mercian state building!To keep up to date with Max head to his websiteGrab a copy of the The Mercian Chronicles: King Offa and the Birth of the Anglo-Saxon State, AD 630–918 - The Founders of Britain Quartet To find out more about Gloucester History Festival head to: https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/Or head to @GlosHistFest on Twitter or Instagram for more detailsIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with speak to author, historian and political commentator Casey Michel about his brand new book, 'Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World'. The two discussed the rise of lobbying in the American political system, and the advocating for dictatorships both before and after World War II.To keep up to date with Casey head to the Human Rights Foundation's Combating Kleptocracy Program, his own website, his X, and his LinkedinGrab a copy of Foreign AgentsIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of our Chalke History Festival Special Series Jackson speaks to Talks Programme Director Charlotte Casella all about this year's Chalke History Festival! The two talk about the breadth of talks which will be at Chalke this year, the various historical experiences for visitors, and the new tickets scheme which makes this year's festival more accessible than ever!grab your tickets for Chalke History Festival hereTo learn more about Chalke and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we speak to Historian and Author JJ Valdés all about The Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961! In this episode we discuss why this invasion failed, how the CIA perhaps defeated itself, and the reaction of different world leaders!Grab a copy of Besieged BeachheadKeep up to date with JJ via his GoodreadsIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down to talk to author and historian Faith Tibble all about her new book 'The Crown of Thorns: Humble Gods and Humiliated Kings'. In this discussion the two discuss the evolution of the image of the crown, how it impacted medieval art, and influenced kings.Grab a copy of 'Crown of Thorns'Keep up to date with Faith through her instagram and XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down to talk to Surekha Davies to discuss her new book 'Humans: A Monstrous History'. In this episode we touched on how Humans have created monsters out of others, what a monster is, but also how the term has been used in both a positive and negative way!Grab a copy of Humans: A Monstrous HistoryKeep up to date with Surekha via her website or BlueSkyIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down to talk to Louis Ferrante all about his Borgata book series which charts to rise of the American Mafia! We spoke about some of the main characters, the relationships between different racial groups in building up the mafia, and how they influenced the American political process!Grab a copy of Borgata: Rise of Empire: A History of the American Mafia and Borgata: Clash of Titans: A History of the American MafiaKeep up to date with Louis through his website, and XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk author and historian Dorothy Armstrong about her new book 'Threads of Empire: The History of the World In Twelve Carpets'. Dorothy talks to us about the evolution of carpets, how they developed from being the first pieces of architecture to items that are collected in the 21st Century, she also discussed how some of the world oldest carpets have been discovered and what we can learn from them!Keep up to date with Dorothy through her Ashmolean profile, her ResearchGate, or her Academia.EduGrab a copy of Threads of EmpireIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Author and historian Rustam Alexander all about his new book, 'Red Closet: A History of Gay Oppression in the USSR'. In this conversation Rustam detailed the attitudes towards homsexual relations in The Great Terror, how lesbian relationships were viewed, and how these attitudes continue today.To keep up to date with Rustam head to his XGrab a copy of Red ClosetIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down to talk to author and historian Gareth Russell all about his brand new book 'Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First King'. The two spoke about the early life of King James in Scotland, how much his wife knew about his love affairs, and the love letters between James and his lovers.Grab a copy of Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain's First KingTo keep up to date with Gareth head to his instagramTo listen to his podcast Single Malt History with Gareth RussellIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to author and historian Steve Crawshaw about his latest book 'Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice'. In this episode the two talk about how war crimes are identified, suspects are investigated, and how those who are accused are brought to trial using historical and present examples of war crimes to detail how the process works.Grab a copy of Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for JusticeKeep up to date with Steve Crawshaw head to his website, LinkedIn, and BlueSkyIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we speak to Allen James Fromherz about his brand new book 'Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf from the Stone Age to the Present' published by the University of California Press. In this episode we discussed the role of trade in the development of the region, the various powers that have exerted control over the area, and how region has continually updated its export industry!To grab a copy of Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf from the Stone Age to the PresentKeep up to date with Allen head to his University Staff ProfileIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Mikael Nilsson all about his book with Cambridge University Press, Christianity in Hitler's Ideology: The Role of Jesus in National Socialism. This discussion we look at how the Nazi Party used Christianity to attract people to support the party, if their outwards devotion was genuine or an act, and how Jesus played a role in the Cult of Personality around Hitler.To keep up to date with Mikael head to his XGrab a copy of Christianity in Hitler's Ideology hereIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast we welcome Martyn Whittock to discuss his new book 'American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America'. This was a fascinating conversation where we touched on how the Vikings started their movements westwards from Scandinavia, how they got to America and what they were doing there!To keep in touch with Martyn head toGrab a copy of American Vikings hereIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jackson talks to Katharine of Aragon Festival Speaker Dr Nicola Clark all about her brand new book 'The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens'. This was an incredible episode where we touched on the lives of many different ladies in waiting, as well as the life at the Tudor Court under the many different Queens that Henry VIII was husband.This is a rerun of an episode from May 2024The Katharine of Aragon Festival runs from the 22nd to the 29th of January and is hosted by Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum. Tickets are still available follow the link lets you learn more about the Katharine of Aragon Festival To grab a copy of Nikki's book The Waiting GameTo keep up to date with Nikki head to her XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jackson sits down to talk to author and historian and Katharine of Aragon Festival Speaker Nathen Amin to discuss the Welsh roots of the Tudors, and to reinsert the Welshness of Henry VII back into the historical narrative of the Tudors, which Nathen brings to us in his brand new book 'Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor'.This is a rerun from July 2024The Katharine of Aragon Festival runs from the 22nd to the 29th of January and is hosted by Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum. Tickets are still available follow the link lets you learn more about the Katharine of Aragon Festival Grab a copy of Son of Prophecy hereKeep to date with Nathen via his X, Instagram, website and NewsletterIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukPlease support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode of our Tudor Takeover ahead of the upcoming Katharine of Aragon Festival we spoke to historian and author Alison Weir all about Henry VIII! We spoke about his health, his relationship with key advisors, and how he worked to portray a particular image of himself and his dynasty through art.To keep up to date with Alison head to her Facebook, X, Instagram or WebsiteYou can buy copies of Alison's books hereThe Katharine of Aragon Festival runs from the 22nd to the 29th of January and is hosted by Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum. Tickets are still available follow the link lets you learn more about the Katharine of Aragon FestivalIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our extend coverage of the Katharine of Aragon Festival we are bringing a series of episode that provide deeper context to the festival and the Tudor period and today we are discussing The History of England's Cathedrals with author and historian Nicholas Orme! In this episode we discussed how cathedrals came to be created in England, the various crises that they faced, and how they play an important role in English History.Grab a copy of The History of England's CathedralsKeep up to date with NicholasThe Katharine of Aragon Festival runs from the 22nd to the 29th of January and is hosted by Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum. Tickets are still available follow the link lets you learn more about the Katharine of Aragon Festival If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to historian and author Rachel Cockerell to discuss her exciting new book 'Melting Point' which explore the historic roots of the Zionist movement, but also her family's ties to that movement!Grab a copy of Melting PointKeep up to date with Rachel via her website, X, and InstagramIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in the episode we round-up what we did in 2024, and answer some of your questions!If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to Blog Post Of The Year Winner Jamie Bryson all about his winning blog post The Okhrana From Assassination To Revolution, 1881-1917. They spoke about what the Okhrana was, how it operated, and how it impact Russia within this period!Read Jamie's post hereIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to James Holland, Al Murray, and Mike Beddoes Winners of the History with Jackson Production Of The Year Award. In the episode they spoke about how they worked to create the show, what they have learnt whilst walking the ground, and how much fun they had working together!To watch WW2 Walking The Ground head to their YouTube To keep up to date when they have new episode head to their Instagram, X or TikTokTo keep up to date with James Holland head to his Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and websiteTo Keep up to date with Al Murray head to his Instagram, Facebook, X and websiteTo keep with Mike Beddoes, head to his Instagram and websiteIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the History with Jackson podcast, we are featuring a feed drop episode from our Podcast of the Year Winner: History Rage! Unleash the untold tales of labour and legacy in this fiery episode of History Rage, as we journey into the heart of medieval womanhood with the formidable scholar and podcast co-host, Eleanor Janega. With her razor-sharp wit and boundless knowledge, Eleanor dismantles the myth of the idle medieval woman, confined to motherhood and marriage, and reveals a world where women wielded influence, managed businesses, and toiled alongside men.The Rage Against Misconceptions:- Eleanor exposes the historical fallacy that medieval women were mere bystanders in a world of men, highlighting their active participation in farming, trade, and even politics.- The episode shatters the image of the medieval woman as a silent figure, revealing her as a savvy entrepreneur, a skilled artisan, and a fierce negotiator in guilds and markets.Women's Work and Worth:- Dive into the diverse roles women played, from the fields to the frontlines of commerce, challenging the notion that their contributions were limited to domestic spheres.- Eleanor passionately argues for the recognition of women's work throughout history, emphasizing their economic and social agency in medieval society.The Historical Hierarchy:- The discussion navigates the complex social strata of the time, where a woman's class often dictated her opportunities and freedoms.- From the peasant to the noblewoman, explore how societal expectations and personal ambitions shaped the lives of medieval women.Preserving Their Stories:- Eleanor urges us to honour the legacies of these women, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of their roles and the erasure of the gendered biases that have long clouded our view of the past.Join us as Eleanor Janega ignites a historical revolution, championing the untold stories of medieval women and challenging the stereotypes that have confined them to the margins. To delve deeper into this rich history, grab a copy of her incisive book "The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society," available through the History Rage bookshop.For more unbridled insights and to join the conversation, follow Eleanor on Twitter @GoingMedieval and on Bluesky at goingmedieval. And don't forget to support the rage that fuels our historical curiosity at patreon.com/historyrage for exclusive perks and the coveted History Rage mug.To catch up on all the rage from bygone times go to the website www.historyrage.comIf you want to get in touch with History Rage then email historyragepod@gmail.comFollow History Rage on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryRageTwitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryRageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/historyrage.bsky.socialStay informed, stay passionate, and let the rage for truth in history rage on! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the History with Jackson Podcast Jackson sits down to talk with Author and historian, and our Book of the Year Winner, John Rennie Short to discuss our book of the Year, 'Insurrection: What the January 6 Assault on the Capitol Reveals about America and Democracy'. In this conversation, we spoke about the two insurrections, the polarization of American Politics, and the rise of Donald Trump!To grab a copy of John's book head to: https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/insurrectionTo keep up to date with John https://www.johnrennieshort.com/If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple PodcastsTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this IWM History Festival Special Episode Jackson spoke to historian and author Nigel West all about his work into the history of British Intelligence and they discussed the role that trust plays in these organisation.To keep up to date with Nigel via his websiteGrab a copy of Nigel's books hereTo learn more about about the IWM History Festival head to their websiteIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukPlease support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this IWM History Festival Special Episode Jackson spoke to historian and author Helen Fry all about her work into Women In Intelligence and they discussed the role that women played in gathering intelligence across the first and second World Wars!To keep up to date with Helen head to her website or her XGrab a copy of Helen's books hereTo learn more about about the IWM History Festival head to their websiteIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukPlease support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jackson talks to historian Séan Scullion about his new book, 'Churchill's Spaniards: Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46'. Séan touches on how these Spaniards joined the British Army, their role within it, and how they came to look after each other after the war! To keep up to date with Séan head to his X, his Instagram or his Helion page!Grab a copy of Churchill's SpaniardsYou can also keep up to date with Jack through his XIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukPlease support us on our Patreon!To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the podcast Jackson and Simon Elliott sit down to react to Gladiator II and discuss some contextual information you'll need when watching the movie!Click here to grab copies of Simon's booksTo keep up to date with Simon head to his X or WebsiteListen to our episodes with Simon on Vandal Heaven, Great Battles of the Early Roman Empire, Roman Special Forces, and Alexander the Great vs Julius CeaserIf you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.ukTo support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or become a supporter on Buy Me A Coffee: https://bmc.link/HistorywJacksonTo catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.ukFollow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJacksonFollow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJacksonFollow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.