History with Jackson

In this episode, Abbey discusses Tudor Fashion and Art with Nicola from The Medieval Sokemen Medieval Living History Group who were performing The Tudors Home at Peterborough Cathedral as part of Peterborough's Katharine of Aragon Festival. This podcast was recorded on-site with guests at the museum looking at the Tudor art. To keep up to date with The Medieval Sokemen head to: https://medievalsok...

In this episode, we speak to Dr Oneyka Nubia all about the outstanding lecture that he gave during the Katharine of Aragon Festival at Peterborough Museum about his incredible research into the Moors of the Iberian Peninsula sheds new light on facets of Katharine of Aragon’s cultural and sociological background that have previously been overlooked, and provide a much-needed revision into Katharine...

As Day three begins we reflect on Day Three of The Katharine of Aragon Festival, and we here at History with Jackson can’t help but reminisce on the day's incredible program held by both Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum that provided us with a greater appreciation for Katharine of Aragon and Peterborough’s historical legacy! To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterb...

In this latest episode, we talk to Mr Ainslie and Mr Whitley from Hampton Gardens School in Peterborough to discuss the role of Katharine of Aragon and the festival in helping students in the local area learn more about Peterborough, the Tudors and Katharine herself! To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx Head to Peterborough Cathedral's S...

As Day three begins we reflect on Day Two of The Katharine of Aragon Festival, and we here at History with Jackson can’t help but reminisce on the day's incredible program held by both Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum that provided us with a greater appreciation for Katharine of Aragon and Peterborough’s historical legacy! To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterbor...

In this latest episode of the Podcast Jackson talks to Peterborough Cathedral's Vice-Dean, Tim Alban-Jones all about Friday's evening event Son et Lumiere, which details the history of the Cathedral. To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx Head to Peterborough Cathedral's Social Media Facebook: PeterboroughCathedral Twitter/ X: https://x.co...

In this latest episode of the Podcast Jackson talks to Spanish Minister Counsellor for Cultural and Scientific Affairs José Maria Robles Fraga about Katharine of Aragon and her importance of Spain. To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx Head to Peterborough Cathedral's Social Media Facebook: PeterboroughCathedral Twitter/ X: https://x.com/...

Join History with Jackson Founder, Jackson van Uden, and new History with Jackson team member Abigail R Williams as they give a round-up of day one of the Katherine of Aragon Festival! To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx Head to Peterborough Cathedral's Social Media Facebook: PeterboroughCathedral Twitter/ X: https://x.com/pborocathedra...

Join History with Jackson Founder, Jackson van Uden, and new History with Jackson team member Abigail R Williams as they discuss what elements of the Katherine of Aragon Festival they are most looking forward to this weekend! To learn more about the festival head to https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/katharine.aspx Head to Peterborough Cathedral's Social Media Facebook: PeterboroughCathedra...

In this first episode of our Katherine of Aragon Festival Special Series in Partnership with Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough Museum, we speak to Alex Carton, Peterborough Cathedral's Head of Learning and Engagement, all about the Festival, what will be happening and how to get involved in all the Katherine of Aragon and Tudor related fun! To learn more about the festival head to https://ww...

In this episode, Jackson speaks to Simon Elliott about his new book with Casemate, 'Vandal Heaven: Reinterpreting Post-Roman North Africa'. In this episode, Simon and Jackson discuss the context of Roman North Africa, who the Vandals were, and what North Africa under the rule of the Vandals was like! To grab a copy of Simon's new book 'Vandal Heaven: Reinterpreting Post-Roman North Africa' head to...

December 2023 marked 82 years since Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, which spurred American entry into the Second World War. The events of that day are quickly fading from our collective memory. Today, there are just 25 survivors of Pearl Harbor, the youngest of whom is a 99-year-old. Fewer than 2 per cent of Americans have any personal recollection of the events of that day. In this new episode, J...

In this episode, Jackson speaks to Historian and Author Ashley Mantle about his brand new book with Amberley, 'Uncrowned: Royal Heirs Who Didn't Take The Throne'. Ashley details the lives and importance of these uncrowned heirs! To grab a copy of Ashley's book head to uncrowned.html To keep up to date with Ashley head to https://x.com/AshMantleAuthor?s=20 If you want to get in touch with History w...

Today's episode is hosted by new History with Jackson team member Abigail Rebecca Williams who interviews founder Jackson van Uden about the growth and development of History with Jackson in 2023. Jackson discusses why changes were made, what is coming next and what he enjoys the most, as well as interjecting some of his highs from the year. To interact with Abbey online head to: Her Instagram: ab...

Merry Christmas and welcome to our Christmas Special Episode of the podcast! Today Jackson talks with Historian Andrew Hubert about his and Maria, his wife, book with The History Press 'A Wartime Christmas'. This episode was a fun episode to record as Andrew tells us about his family and their current and historic family traditions, the various factors that affected Christmas in the war, and he al...

Today we welcome back Historian and Author Joshua Provan to discuss his brand new book with Helion, 'Every Hazard and Fatigue: The Siege of Pensacola, 1781'. Josh details for us the role of the Spanish, the key personalities for both sides and the wider implications of the result of this siege on the key actors and the American Revolution. To buy a copy of Every Hazard and Fatigue: The Siege of Pe...

In this episode, Jackson chats with Historian Max Portman to discuss his research into West Ham United and its communities. This was a really fascinating conversation that really highlighted West Ham United's role in empowering, including and excluding different communities, imagined and tangible, throughout the club's history. To keep up to date with Max head to his X/Twitter https://x.com/WHUHis...

Today on the podcast host Jackson talks with Brad St. Croix about the role of Fifth Columnists in the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941. Brad details to us why people from Hong Kong supported the Japanese, the descriptions of Fifth Columnists in Primary Sources from the Battle, and also the interesting position and actions of Criminal Organisations in this battle. To read Brad's work head to: T...

In this episode, Jackson sits down with Author and Historian Chris Birkett to discuss his new book with Mercer University Press 'Bill Clinton at the Church of Baseball: The Presidency, Civil Religion, and the National Pastime in the 1990s'. Throughout this episode, Chris details Clinton's various struggles and scandals during the decade and how he used Baseball to try and improve his image, he als...

In today's episode, Jackson speaks to historian Arun Daniel about his paper 'Redefining Eneolithic Human-Horse Interactions in Central Eurasia'. This was a fascinating episode where Arun walked us through the reason for the domestication of the horse in the Eurasian region, the methods and history of taming and domesticating, and the importance of archaeology and science with these types of histor...

In this episode, Jackson speaks to Simon Elliott about his new book with Pen and Sword Books, 'Great Battles of the Early Roman Empire'. In this episode, Simon details some of the most important battles of the early Roman Empire that shaped the later Roman Empire, whilst also outlining the importance of archaeology in studying the Roman Empire and learning about its military moments. To grab a cop...

In this episode of History with Jackson, Jackson talks to Historian, Podcaster and friend of the podcast Paul Bavill. Paul tells us about his route into history, historical content creation and living history. Paul was incredibly funny during this episode and we know that you're all going to enjoy listening to Paul! To listen to History Rage head to https://podfollow.com/history-rage or head to ht...

In this episode of the History with Jackson podcast host Jackson van Uden sits down to talk to author and Historian Damien Lewis about his brand new book SAS Forged In Hell From Desert Rats to Dogs of War: The Mavericks Who Made the SAS. This episode looks at the inspiring and daring raids of invasions of Sicily, and Mainland Italy by the SAS during WWII under the guidance of the brave Blair 'Padd...

In today's special bonus episode, Jackson sits down with Historian and Author Hakim Adi to discuss his new book with Allen Lane 'African and Caribbean People In Britain: A History' which has recently been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Wolfson History Prize. In this episode, Hakim talks to us about the archaeological evidence that African people had migrated to Britain in the prehistoric and...

In this episode of History with Jackson, Jackson speaks with Patrick Bixby about his book with the University of California Press 'License to Travel: A Cultural History of the Passport'. In the episode, they discuss the origins of the passport and travel documents, the concepts of inclusion, exclusion and statelessness, as well as the role of the passport in the emergence of the nation-state. To g...