70 - Peter Ross (Stormtrooper_Pete) Interview
This week James geeks out with a real-life Stormtrooper! Peter Ross, aka Stormtrooper_Pete, is a member of the 501st Legion, a wonderful toy photographer and the creator of the SabreTHIS app, which allows you to add amazing lightsaber effects to your images on mobile and a portion of the proceeds...
Inghen Ruaidh, the Birka Grave and Viking Warrior Women
We touch on the mythology behind Viking shield-maidens, what we do know about Viking warrior women and how we need to address bias in archaeology.
Dr Fern Riddell discusses the legend of Inghen Ruaidh with Professor Judith Jesch and the Birka female Viking warrior grave with Professor Rebecca Gow...
The Chevalier d'Éon and Gender Nonconformity
Soldier, diplomat, spy and fencing champion: the Chevalier d'Éon lived an extraordinary life. But on top of that they are also an important figure for the understanding of gender diversity throughout history,
Dr Fern Riddell speaks to author and historian Dr Andrew Lear and curator of the Museum ...
The Night Witches and the Fighting Women of the Soviet Union
The Night Witches were the feared, all-female military aviators of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment. Yet the Night Witches weren't the only Soviet women on the front-line during the Second World War. Women were pilots, doctors, partisans, snipers and anti-aircraft gunners.
Dr Fern Riddell speaks t...
The First Black British Football Heroes
Uncovering the story of our pioneering Black British footballers, finding out what we can learn from their experiences, and their long history in The Beautiful Game.
Dr Fern Riddell speaks to The Voice and Football Black List's Rodney Hinds, and sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson, assistant pro...
A Tribute to Olaudah Equiano
While Dr Fern Riddell takes a week off before we bring the final two episodes of the series, we have a special teaser for our penultimate episode.
The BBC's Calypsonian-in-Residence Alexander D Great regularly works with organisations such as the Windrush Foundation and the Equiano Society and ha...
Keir Starmer and Patriotism, Climate Change and Ruth Bader Ginsburg / with Sunny Hundal
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Sunny Hundal (writer, journalist and commentator) to discuss Keir Starmer and different interpretations of 'patriotism' around the UK, climate change coverage and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stuart, Eamonn and Sunny go on to share their personal media recomme...
There’s one in every block: Strata Strife | Imelda Brewster & Peter Ross
About the Guests:
Imelda Brewster is a seasoned apartment owner with extensive experience in navigating the complexities of Strata Committees in Australia. Residing in the "Paris end" of Potts Point, Sydney, Imelda has grown familiar with the dynamics of shared living spaces. Over her 27 years o...
Special Postbag Edition #7
It’s time for the now traditional end-of-season postbag episode of The British Food History Podcast, where I (attempt to) answer your questions, read out your comments and mull over your queries.
Several photos and illustrations are mentioned in this episode: to see them, visit the accompanying ...
