Winston Churchill & WW2 Revisionism

In the aftermath of the Correspondents’ Dinner attack, two dominant narratives have emerged in US political discourse. The first is intensifying political blame, with figures on both the left and right accusing each other of contributing to a growing climate of violence. The seco ...  Show more

As King Charles arrives in Washington, his private conversations with the US President will remain confidential but both men share a striking trait: an ability to remain composed in the face of real danger. More than three decades ago, the then-Prince Charles faced gunfire during ...  Show more

Winston Churchill's ascension to Prime Minister in 1940 was a key turning point in world history, ultimately being one of the first steps to help the Allies secure victory in the Second World War. The legacies of Churchill’s decisions still shape our world today, but a lesser kno ...  Show more

Later this week marks 60 years since the death of Winston Churchill, on 24 January 1965. So we thought it would be interesting to bring back this episode with Professor David Reynolds from 2023. In it, he explores how Winston Churchill’s remarkable career saw him interact with ot ...  Show more

Winston Churchill’s remarkable career saw him interact with many of the other great figures of the age, many of whom had a profound impact on Britain’s wartime leader. Speaking to Rob Attar, Professor David Reynolds examines Churchill’s relationships with the likes of Stalin, Mus ...  Show more

Joe and Jon discuss a recent online controversy within the historical community and debunk some claims made by a "popular historian" (featured on the Tucker Carlson Show) about Winston Churchill and the Second World War.