Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast Studio

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 26 – The Talented and Tormented T E Lawrence – part 1 The Talented and Tormented T E Lawrence – part 1 is the first of two talks  by Adrian Martin about this fascinating person. Adrian tells us that this is not a ‘one sided Boys Own Paper tale … Continue reading "TH 19 20 Talk 26 The Talented and Tormented T E Lawrence – part...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 25 – Islamic Spain’s History through Art and Architecture Islamic Spain’s History through Art and Architecture is a talk by Alan Freedland. He splits his talk into 5 sections. Alan uses many illustrations in the talk. Where copyright allows I use the original illustrations, however where the images are … Continue reading "TH 19 20 T 25 Islami...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 24 – Profumo In the talk Profumo Adrian Martin gives us a cocktail of drugs, lust politics and power. To these ingredients he adds spies, lies, corruption, hypocrisy  and revenge thus creating a heady mix for us to listen to. Photographs of the key players are subject to copyright … Continue reading "TH 19 20 T24 Profumo" The post TH 19 20 T24 Profu...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 23 – Colours in History In the talk Colours in History Jo Watson explains many of the reasons why specific colours have their specific associations. The talk has many illustrations therefore you will find it interesting to view the picture gallery whilst listening to the talk. Pictures: Please click … Continue reading "TH 19-20 T23 Colours in History" Th...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 22 – Spanish Medieval History as illustrated by the Church of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo In the talk Spanish Medieval History illustrated by the Church of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo Peter Duffy takes us on a journey through the Iberian Peninsula between the … Continue reading "TH 19-20 T22 Spanish Medieval History" The post TH 19-20 T22 Spanish...

National Treasures – Thomas Cochrane In Thomas Cochrane Richard Thomas takes us on a journey across the world following the adventures of Thomas Cochrane. He was one of Nelson’s most successful Captains, he became an Admiral and a Lord. His exploits have inspired the writers of novels that many of us will have read. Listen … Continue reading "Thomas Cochrane – u3a Theme 01"...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 21 – Poverty In Poverty Lorna Thomas takes us on a journey through the centuries from the middle ages to the early twentieth century. The talk is illustrated with pictures and diagrams which illustrate Lorna’s words. Please click on an icon below to open the gallery. In Feudal times…. … Continue reading "TH 19-20 T21 Poverty by Lorna Thomas"...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 20 – Are all inventions necessary In Are all inventions necessary Joanne Watson introduces us to a great number of inventions that, for some, make one wonder about the sanity of the inventors. For others, we must wonder about the users! To fully appreciate Joanne’s talk you should follow … Continue reading "T19 20 Talk 20 Are all inventions necessa...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 19 – The Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles In The Paris Peace Conference and the Treaty of Versailles David Simpson tells us about the delegates and the decisions taken. This talk follows on from David’s talk  on the end of the First World War which you … Continue reading "TH 19 20 Talk 19 Paris Peace Conference and the Treat...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 18 – The End of World War 1 In The End of World War 1 David Simpson introduces us to the key people and events of 1918. To view the pictures accompanying this talk: Please Click Here The gallery opens in a new tab. If you wish to enlarge … Continue reading "T18 19-20 The End of World War 1" The post T18 19-20 The End of World War 1 appeared first on The...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 17 – The perplexing history of colour In The perplexing history of colour as prompted by Gladstone’s analysis of Homer, to give the talk its full title, Alan Freeland tells us about how colours have been described through the ages. To view the pictures accompanying this talk: Please Click … Continue reading "The perplexing history of colour" The po...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 16 – Britain post 1945 In Britain post 1945 Michael A’Bear tells us about the how Britain evolved in the period between 1945 and the late 1960s. The talk focuses on the changing political landscape and its results. To view the photographs accompanying this talk: Please Click Here The … Continue reading "Britain post 1945" The post Britain post 1945...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 15 – Remedies of Days Past In Remedies of Days Past Lorna Thomas tells us about the remedies and supplements that her mother used. This is a talk full of the traditional cures that many of us will remember! The talk starts with hand washing, something that came back … Continue reading "Remedies of Days Past" The post Remedies of Days Past appeared first...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 30 – Tales of Christmas Past In Tales of Christmas Past Lorna Thomas tells us how the Christmas that people celebrate today has come about. This is a talk full of the traditions of Christmas! What does Christmas mean to you? Lorna starts by asking what Christmas means to … Continue reading "Tales of Christmas Past" The post Tales of Christmas Past appear...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 14 – Guildford in 1914 In Guildford in 1914 Michael A’Bear takes us back to the events in the town at the start of World War One. He tells us that, until close to the outbreak, most people did not expect war. How we were entertained He introduces us … Continue reading "Guildford in 1914" The post Guildford in 1914 appeared first on The MrT Podcast...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 13 – The Alhambra In The Alhambra Nigel Marriott tells us about the near 800 year rule by the Moors in Spain. Invasion and conquest Tariq Ibn Ziyad invaded in 711, leading 10,000 men. They swept Roderic, the Visigoth king, aside, taking eight years to bring most of the … Continue reading "The Alhambra" The post The Alhambra appeared first on The MrT Podc...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 12 – The Great Depression In The Great Depression Andrew Cole tells us about the period between 1929 and 1939. Whilst much of his talk is about the US he also tells us about the global context. Please note: this talk is from early March 2020 and is therefore … Continue reading "The Great Depression" The post The Great Depression appeared first on The MrT...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 11 – Pax Britannica Pax Britannica describes the role of the Royal Navy in the century between 1815 and 1914, where Britain acted as ‘global policeman’ The talk is given by Elizabeth Anson. She has a great personal knowledge of the Royal Navy because she is the daughter of … Continue reading "Pax Britannica" The post Pax Britannica appeared f...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 10 – The Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath John Hambly tells us about the Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath. Often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre because that was the area of Amritsar where it took place in. John starts by setting the scene and telling us about … Continue reading "The Amritsar Massacre" The post The Amritsar Massacre ap...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 09 – British Art  between the Wars Peter Duffy tells us about the key contributors to British Art between the Wars. Peter starts by introducing is to Britain before the First World War. He tells us about art at that time, Artists: We are introduced to the leading artistic … Continue reading "British Art between the Wars" The post British Art between...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 08 – Ataturk – the greatest Nation Builder of modern times Alan Freeland tells us the amazing story of the life of  Ataturk – the greatest Nation Builder of modern times. To call Ataturk a complex person is a great understatement! Alan takes us through the ups and downs of … Continue reading "Ataturk – the greatest Nation Buil...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 06 – Sleepwalking into World War 1 Lorna Thomas tells us the fascinating story about the nations Sleepwalking into World War 1. She starts by telling us about the protagonists. A time of great Empires, Empires with ambitions to expand. At the same time, some Empires were weakening with states … Continue reading "Sleepwalking into World War 1" The po...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 06 – Prohibition Joanne Watson tells us about Prohibition. She starts by covering the journey that the US followed to the passing of the Eighteenth Amendment. We then hear about what happened after. Moral conscience: There was a flowering of moral conscience after the abolition of slavery. American adults … Continue reading "All about Prohibition" The po...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 05b – Into the Outback (part B) with Captain Charles Sturt and John McDouall Stuart Into the Outback (part B) is Michael A’Bear’s talk about the explorers Captain Charles Sturt and John McDouall Stuart. He tells us about their discoveries and the cost to their health. Captain Charles Sturt: … Continue reading "Into the Outback (part B)" The p...

Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 05a – The Burke and Wills Expedition Michael A’Bear’s talk is about the Burke and Wills Expedition into the Outback of Australia in 1860 to 1861. He tells us of initial success, suspect deeds and disaster! The plan: The Royal Society of Victoria organised the expedition. It started from … Continue reading "Burke and Wills – Talk 5a" The...