Interviews
Explore in-depth interviews with leading historians and authors, uncovering insights into their work, research, and passion for history.
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.
Leanda de Lisle: In Conversation
Leanda de Lisle is a journalist and best-selling author on Tudor history.
Helen Castor: In Conversation
Helen Castor is an award-winning historian and Bye-Fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
