“She teaches us to keep using the one thing we all have: our voice,” the author says of her novel focused on the infamous Egyptian queen, narrated by Adjoa Andoh.
In “The Crown’s Silence,” scholar and historian Brooke Newman traces the royal role in colonial slavery.
As the host of the BBC’s “In Our Time” podcast for three decades, he shared insights on nearly every aspect of the achievements of humankind. Now I trust him to tuck me in.
Armchair historians of all stripes are sure to find something captivating in this collection.
The award-winning author’s latest, The Devil Reached Toward the Sky, marks the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the end of WWII.
The historian and bestselling author talks about how intelligence differs from consciousness, why we need more boring politicians, and his post-“Sapiens” fame.
Throughout history, women have been branded as witches by people scared of their power, confidence and independence.
Novelist Philippa Gregory is well known for her tales of historical fiction, including those inspired by the lives of some of the best known women and events in British history. From The Other Boleyn Girl to the Fairmile series, as well as the Wideacre trilogy, a story of passion and intrigue set in the English countryside of the 18th century, Philippa often highlights the ambition and struggles of women.
June 2023 marks the release of Paul David Gould’s debut novel Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants, a gripping mystery that also tells a poignant tale of betrayal. At the centre of the story is 21-year-old Kostya, who emboldened by the changing face of Moscow in 1993, ventures out of the closet and towards his dreams.
Looking for the next audiobook or series to fill the Outlander-shaped void? There are many time travel romances, Scottish historical fiction, and mixtures of the two to fill the space left by the beloved Outlander book series. We’ve compiled a list of listens for fans of the Outlander series.
Whether you're interested in World War II or Ancient Rome, there's a great history podcast on this list to satisfy your curiosity and keep you listening.
Britain’s wartime prime minister wasn’t short of a word or two, and the best Winston Churchill quotes will have you ready to face anything and everything. The glory of the climb awaits!
