History with Jackson

In this episode we speak to Mikael Nilsson all about his book with Cambridge University Press, Christianity in Hitler's Ideology: The Role of Jesus in National Socialism. This discussion we look at how the Nazi Party used Christianity to attract people to support the party, if their outwards devotion was genuine or an act, and how Jesus played a role in the Cult of Personality around Hitler....

Today on the podcast we welcome Martyn Whittock to discuss his new book 'American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America'. This was a fascinating conversation where we touched on how the Vikings started their movements westwards from Scandinavia, how they got to America and what they were doing there! To keep in touch with Martyn head to Grab a copy of American Vi...

In this episode, Jackson talks to Katharine of Aragon Festival Speaker Dr Nicola Clark all about her brand new book 'The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens'. This was an incredible episode where we touched on the lives of many different ladies in waiting, as well as the life at the Tudor Court under the many different Queens that Henry VIII was husband. This is...

In this episode, Jackson sits down to talk to author and historian and Katharine of Aragon Festival Speaker Nathen Amin to discuss the Welsh roots of the Tudors, and to reinsert the Welshness of Henry VII back into the historical narrative of the Tudors, which Nathen brings to us in his brand new book 'Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor'. This is a rerun from July 2024 The Katharine of Arago...

In this latest episode of our Tudor Takeover ahead of the upcoming Katharine of Aragon Festival we spoke to historian and author Alison Weir all about Henry VIII! We spoke about his health, his relationship with key advisors, and how he worked to portray a particular image of himself and his dynasty through art. To keep up to date with Alison head to her Facebook , X , Instagram or Website You can...

As part of our extend coverage of the Katharine of Aragon Festival we are bringing a series of episode that provide deeper context to the festival and the Tudor period and today we are discussing The History of England's Cathedrals with author and historian Nicholas Orme! In this episode we discussed how cathedrals came to be created in England, the various crises that they faced, and how they pla...

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to historian and author Rachel Cockerell to discuss her exciting new book 'Melting Point' which explore the historic roots of the Zionist movement, but also her family's ties to that movement! Grab a copy of Melting Point Keep up to date with Rachel via her website , X , and Instagram If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@his...

Today in the episode we round-up what we did in 2024, and answer some of your questions! If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www. HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow...

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to Blog Post Of The Year Winner Jamie Bryson all about his winning blog post The Okhrana From Assassination To Revolution, 1881-1917. They spoke about what the Okhrana was, how it operated, and how it impact Russia within this period! Read Jamie's post here If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To sup...

In this episode Jackson sits down to talk to James Holland, Al Murray, and Mike Beddoes Winners of the History with Jackson Production Of The Year Award. In the episode they spoke about how they worked to create the show, what they have learnt whilst walking the ground, and how much fun they had working together! To watch WW2 Walking The Ground head to their YouTube To keep up to date when they ha...

Today on the History with Jackson podcast, we are featuring a feed drop episode from our Podcast of the Year Winner: History Rage! Unleash the untold tales of labour and legacy in this fiery episode of History Rage, as we journey into the heart of medieval womanhood with the formidable scholar and podcast co-host, Eleanor Janega. With her razor-sharp wit and boundless knowledge, Eleanor dismantles...

Today on the History with Jackson Podcast Jackson sits down to talk with Author and historian, and our Book of the Year Winner, John Rennie Short to discuss our book of the Year, 'Insurrection: What the January 6 Assault on the Capitol Reveals about America and Democracy'. In this conversation, we spoke about the two insurrections, the polarization of American Politics, and the rise of Donald Trum...

In this IWM History Festival Special Episode Jackson spoke to historian and author Nigel West all about his work into the history of British Intelligence and they discussed the role that trust plays in these organisation. To keep up to date with Nigel via his website Grab a copy of Nigel's books here To learn more about about the IWM History Festival head to their website If you want to get in tou...

In this IWM History Festival Special Episode Jackson spoke to historian and author Helen Fry all about her work into Women In Intelligence and they discussed the role that women played in gathering intelligence across the first and second World Wars! To keep up to date with Helen head to her website or her X Grab a copy of Helen's books here To learn more about about the IWM History Festival head...

In this episode, Jackson talks to historian Séan Scullion about his new book, 'Churchill's Spaniards: Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46'. Séan touches on how these Spaniards joined the British Army, their role within it, and how they came to look after each other after the war!  To keep up to date with Séan head to his X , his Instagram or his Helion page ! Grab a copy of Churc...

In this special episode of the podcast Jackson and Simon Elliott sit down to react to Gladiator II and discuss some contextual information you'll need when watching the movie! Click here to grab copies of Simon's books To keep up to date with Simon head to his X or Website Listen to our episodes with Simon on Vandal Heaven , Great Battles of the Early Roman Empire , Roman Special Forces , and Alex...

In today's episode, we sat down to talk to Historian and Author Jack Bowsher to discuss Tank Warfare in Burma in WWII. Jack talks to us about how tanks were discussed in the primary sources, how the Japanese tried to counter tanks, and some of the epic battles that tanks were in involved in. To learn more grab a copy of Forgotten Armour: Tank Warfare in Burma You can also keep up to date with Jack...

In this episode, Jackson sits down to talk to Gabby Storey to discuss the life of Berengaria of Navarre! In this episode, they spoke about her marriage to Richard I, her relationship with her family, and how she ruled Le Man as its 'Lord' Grab a copy of Berengaria of Navarre. Queen of England, Lord of Le Mans and use EFLYo1 for a 20% discount code To keep up to date with Gabby head to her website...

In this episode, Jackson sits down to talk to friend, author and historian Damien Lewis all about his new book, 'SAS Daggers Drawn In For The Kill: The Mavericks Who Made the SAS'. Damien talks to us about the suicidal nature of the SAS' operations, their movement into Germany, and the reaction of the men to coming across concentration camps. Click here to grab a copy of SAS Daggers Drawn In For T...

In this episode, Jackson sits down to talk to Mary. L Shannon about the life of Billy Waters is dancing! They discussed the lack of information about Waters' youth, his life in the Navy and his career as a performer in Regency Britain! To keep up to date with Mary head to her, website , X , or Instagram or learn about her new schools project about Billy Waters Grab a copy of Billy Waters Is Dancin...

In this episode, Jackson talks to Kerry Brown all about his new book 'The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power'! Kerry gives us some fascinating insights into the history of the relationship between Britain and China, touching on the Tudors, the East India Company, and the attitudes towards each other today. Grab a copy of The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400...

In this episode, Jackson speaks to the author and historian Tim Spicer about his new book 'A Suspicion of Spies: Risk, Secrets and Shadows – the Biography of Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale' and they discuss the life of Biffy, how he was recruited and how a spies work is perhaps never finished. Buy A Suspicion of Spies Keep up to date with Tim on his Insta or his FB If you want to get in touch with His...

Today we are at Chalke History Festival and in this episode of our Festival Special Series Jackson talks to Estelle Paranque about the importance of women's history, and gives us some advice on how to get into public historian! To grab a copy of her new book click here ' Thorns, Lust and Glory: The betrayal of Anne Boleyn '! To keep up to date with Estelle head to her website , or her Instagram To...

Today we are at Chelsea History Festival and in this episode of our Festival Special Series Jackson talks to Zack White about Napoleonic women in power! To keep up with Zack head to his X , his podcast or through the Napoleonic and Revolutionary War Graves Charity To learn more about Chelsa Histpru Festival and grab tickets head to their website, TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook! If you want to ge...

In this episode, Jackson talks to Dr Nicola Clark all about her brand new book 'The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens'. This was an incredible episode where we touched on the lives of many different ladies in waiting and the life at the Tudor Court under the many different Queens that Henry VIII was husband to. To grab a copy of Nikki's book here To keep up to...