Interviews
Explore in-depth interviews with leading historians and authors, uncovering insights into their work, research, and passion for history.
Elizabeth Baigent: In Conversation
As the final part in a trilogy of articles on space and history, I met up with Oxford professor Dr Elizabeth Baigent, University Reader in the History of Geography and SCIO Senior Tutor at Wycliffe Hall, after a lecture she gave as part of the Bodleian Libraries' Talking Maps exhibition. It was a great pleasure to hear her speak in more detail about the history of mapping.
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by Steven Port
Dan Jones: In Conversation
Dan Jones is a medieval historian and best-selling author who regularly graces our television sets with programmes on subjects as diverse at canals and the Great Fire of London. His most recent book, Crusaders: An Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands came out earlier this year, and we caught up with him to talk about it, the problems of history, and his future plans.
Tom Holland: In Conversation
Tom Holland is an award-winning historian, biographer and broadcaster, writing extensively on the ancient world and medieval Europe and the Near East. His latest book is Dominion, a study of Christianity and the West over the last two thousand years, and we caught up with him in Oxford to talk to him about it.
The History Tellers: In Conversation
The History Tellers, a.k.a. Stephen ‘Abs’ Wisdom and Alex Burnham, are two historian/performers who aim to bring fun yet fact-filled history to life. Having crossed paths with them for several years, we decided it was high time to interview them, and not a moment too soon: they have some exciting projects planned for the months ahead.
Kate Loveman: In Conversation
Dr Kate Loveman, Associate Professor in English Literature and Samuel Pepys specialist, talks to us about the relevancy of the seventeenth century to today's political climate, Charles II's reputation for partying, and the marriage, misdeeds, and mishaps of Pepys.
Clare Jackson: In Conversation
Dr Clare Jackson is a distinguished Stuart historian, co-editing the Historical Journal from 2004 to 2011, and publishing books on the Restoration in Scotland, and on Charles II for the Penguin Monarchs series.
Diarmaid MacCulloch: In Conversation
Diarmaid MacCulloch’s latest book is a biography of Henry VIII’s infamous minister, who oversaw the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the downfall of Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell. This extremely detailed and insightful biography promises to shake up studies of the early English Reformation, Henry VIII, and Cromwell himself, and is likely to remain the go-to text for many years.
Suzannah Lipscomb: In Conversation
Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is an accomplished historian and author, who has published several books on Henry VIII and the sixteenth century. She is currently Reader in Early Modern History at the University of Roehampton, and regularly graces our television sets with shows as diverse as Elizabeth I and the hidden killers of the historical home, as well as touring the country giving historical talks. We caught up with her during one such talk, on Henry VIII, at Stowe House.
Dan Jones and Marina Amaral: In Conversation
After taking the internet by storm with her colourised historical photographs, Marina Amaral has teamed up with bestselling historian Dan Jones to produce the breathtaking The Colour of Time, which tells the history of the world from 1850 until 1960. We met with them during their whistle-stop tour of the United Kingdom to discover their story.
Sam Willis and James Daybell: In Conversation
In 2016, Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell teamed up to create Histories of the Unexpected, to reveal surprising facts and new perspectives on the history of anything and everything. We caught up with them for a chat on the surprises of history after their brilliant show at Stowe House.
