European Review of History Podcast

In this episode, Ruby is joined by Philip Rowe , host of The History of European Theatre Podcast , for a wide-ranging conversation about theatre, history, and the joy of lifelong learning. Phil reflects on the inspirations behind his podcast — from childhood trips to local theatres to a career shaped by encounters with some of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights. Together, they explore how theat...

In this episode, Dr Ruby Rutter and Dr Lewis Ryder speak with playwright, academic, and “accidental historian” Dr Stephen Hornby — National Playwright in Residence to LGBT+ History Month. Hornby specialises in transforming archival fragments, absences, and queer histories into compelling stage and screen narratives. Across the conversation he explains how drama can both illuminate and disrupt the...

In this episode, Ruby is joined by Hélène Maloigne —archaeologist, historian, and cultural-heritage scholar—to explore how cinema has shaped our collective imagination of archaeology. From Indiana Jones and Lara Croft to National Treasure and Jumanji , screen archaeologists have become some of popular culture’s most enduring—and misleading—adventurers. Hélène, whose work spans ancient West Asia, t...

In this episode, Ruby is joined by Dr Katie Turner , Independent Scholar and Public Historian, to explore how cinema has shaped our collective imagination of the biblical past. From Ben Hur to The Passion of the Christ , “Jesus films” have been among the most enduring — and contentious — examples of history on screen. Katie, whose research spans Second Temple Judaism, the New Testament, and their...

Ruby sits down with Maxime Durand , Historical Researcher and Production Coordinator at Ubisoft Montréal , to explore the fascinating intersection between history, gaming, and storytelling . As one of the key figures behind the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Maxime works to ensure the games’ richly detailed historical worlds — from Renaissance Italy to Revolutionary Paris — are as accurate and immers...

In this lively opening episode of The European Review of History Podcast ’s new series on History and Entertainment , Ruby is joined by Dr Oliver Coulson , Head of Operations and Conservation at the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Together they explore how laughter, satire, and visual wit were woven into the fabric of medieval religious life. From the Venerable Bede — the eighth-century monk who...

In the final episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Claire Miles - better known as ‘Hisdoryan’ to her online followers. Claire is a history content creator, specialising in Welsh history and we discuss how blogging and digital media is shaping the way history is accessed and enjoyed.  Connect with Claire: Hisdoryan blog: https://hisdoryan.co.uk/ Twitter: @Hisdoryan Threads:...

In episode five of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr Ian Garner - a historian and analyst of Russian culture and war propaganda - to discuss how Russia is using social media to generate myths about Russian history and identity as state propaganda.  Connect with Ian: Twitter: @irgarner Threads: @irgarner1 Website: https://www.igarner.net/ Ian’s books are available here: Z Gener...

In this episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr. Stefan Ramsen (University of Manchester) - a historian of oral history who is currently working on the Our Heritage, Our Stories project which is embracing user-generated content and looking to create a vast online archive of important historical sources.  Connect with Stefan and the Our Heritage, Our Stories project here :...

In episode three of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr. Roel Konijnendijk (Lincoln College, University of Oxford), Dr Owen Rees (University of Nottingham) + Professor Stephen Hodkinson (University of Nottingham) to discuss how they promote and engage with digital content about ancient history online. Connect with Roel and Owen here: https://owenrees.co.uk/ https://www.badancient.com...

In this episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by John Overholt, curator of the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Samuel Johnson and Early Modern Books and Manuscripts at Houghton Library, Harvard University. We discuss Face to Face: Portraits of People of Color Before Photography - an exhibition recently curated by John at the Houghton Library that has been recreated online in an...

In this first episode of our Digital Histories series, we are joined by Dr Heidi Tworek (University of British Columbia) to discuss power, influence and early twentieth-century communications technology, and how Wikipedia features in her teaching. Connect with Heidi here: Twitter: @HeidiTworek  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/heiditworek https://www.heiditworek.com/ Read the journal here: https://w...