211. London: People (Part 3)

How did the Troubles break out in Northern Ireland in the 1960s, and how far back does the dispute really go? Why did the conflict intensify as it did? And, what did it really mean to be a Catholic in Northern Ireland? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss one of the darkest and m ...  Show more

How did the Babington Plot, another Catholic conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with the imprisoned Mary Queen of Scots, unfold? Did the Spanish help her? How did Sir Francis Walsingham and his web of spies foil the plot? And, what would become of Mary once put ...  Show more

From its ancient Roman roots to the rise of a global empire, London has seen centuries of triumph, tragedy, and transformation. Wander through its foggy streets, royal palaces, and historic landmarks as we explore the fascinating (and sometimes surprising) past of England’s capit ...  Show more

With Season 8 due to return next Friday, it’s back to the archive one more time… This week we’re heading back to the 70s, to a quiet housing estate in South East London… Considering there have been settlers based around the area comprising present day London for over 5000 years, ...  Show more

A look back at the sources used for this particular episode, and then an update on the redecoration of HQ, a look forward to this month's Podcast Show in London, and a question for you, the listener, about Volume Five.

The long-awaited third season of Bridgerton is here! And with it, we all become obsessed with a particularly sexy version of Regency-era history.Today's episode is the first in our mini-series on the REAL Bridgerton. Across four episodes we'll uncover Georgian attitudes to drugs ...  Show more